Honda Fireblade vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 SE (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FirebladeSuzuki GSX-R1000 SE
Model year20142014
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.7 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Radial-mount Brembo monobloc calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper, Combined ABS and sintered metal pads Single disc. Single piston Nissin caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda Fireblade vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Fireblade and the Suzuki GSX-R1000 SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Fireblade brings its published horsepower, while the Suzuki GSX-R1000 SE 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: