Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer vs Aprilia Tuono Fighter 1000 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazerstacks up against the Aprilia Tuono Fighter 1000. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZS 1000 FazerAprilia Tuono Fighter 1000
Model year20042003
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower141 hp126 hp
Torque106 Nm101 Nm
Weight208 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer vs Aprilia Tuono Fighter 1000 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer and the Aprilia Tuono Fighter 1000 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer brings 141 hp in a 208 kg package, while the Aprilia Tuono Fighter 1000 counters with 126 hp.

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: