Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer vs Honda VF 700 S Sabre (1986)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZX 700 Fazerstacks up against the Honda VF 700 S Sabre. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZX 700 FazerHonda VF 700 S Sabre
Model year19861984
Price
Engine697 cc699 cc
Horsepower82 hp
Weight200 kg
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer vs Honda VF 700 S Sabre — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer and the Honda VF 700 S Sabre usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer brings its published horsepower in a 200 kg package, while the Honda VF 700 S Sabre counters with 82 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: