Titan YZF 1000 R Thunder Ace vs Yamaha GTS 1000 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Titan YZF 1000 R Thunder Acestacks up against the Yamaha GTS 1000. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTitan YZF 1000 R Thunder AceYamaha GTS 1000
Model year19961996
Price
Engine1002 cc1003 cc
Horsepower145 hp100 hp
Torque108 Nm106 Nm
Weight198 kg248 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Titan YZF 1000 R Thunder Ace vs Yamaha GTS 1000 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Titan YZF 1000 R Thunder Ace and the Yamaha GTS 1000 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Titan YZF 1000 R Thunder Ace brings 145 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Yamaha GTS 1000 counters with 100 hp at 248 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: