Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Anniversary vs Honda RC51 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Anniversarystacks up against the Honda RC51. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-R 1000 AnniversaryHonda RC51
Model year20102006
Price$11,999
Engine999 cc999 cc
Weight199 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Anniversary vs Honda RC51 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Anniversary and the Honda RC51 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Anniversary brings its published horsepower, while the Honda RC51 counters with its own power figure at 199 kg.

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: