Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 Cameron Donald (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABSstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Cameron Donald. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABSSuzuki GSX-R1000 Cameron Donald
Model year20132009
Price$12,199
Engine999 cc999 cc
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.7 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper, Combined ABS and sintered metal pads Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 Cameron Donald — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Cameron Donald usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade ABS brings its published horsepower, while the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Cameron Donald counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: