Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017 and the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017 are both powerful and high-performance supersport motorcycles. However, they have some key differences in terms of their technical specifications and strengths.

Starting with the engine and drive train, both motorcycles have an inline 4-cylinder engine with the same bore and stroke dimensions. However, the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R has a higher engine power of 202 HP compared to the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade's 192 HP. The Suzuki also has a higher torque of 118 Nm compared to the Honda's 114 Nm. Both motorcycles have a compression ratio of 13, but the Suzuki has a slightly larger displacement of 999cc compared to the Honda's 999cc.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. They both use Showa suspension components and have the same diameter for the front forks. However, the Honda has a Pro-Link shock mount at the rear, while the Suzuki has a deflection mount. Both motorcycles have adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings for their suspension.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have an aluminum frame. The Suzuki has a twin tube, twin-spar frame type, while the Honda has a twin tube frame type. Both motorcycles have a similar rake and trail, with the Suzuki having a slightly higher rake of 66.8 degrees compared to the Honda's 66.7 degrees.

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 320mm. The Suzuki uses Brembo brakes, while the Honda uses Tokico brakes. Both motorcycles have advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The Suzuki has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1410mm compared to the Honda's 1405mm. The Honda has a slightly higher seat height of 832mm compared to the Suzuki's 825mm. The Honda also has a lower kerb weight of 196kg compared to the Suzuki's 203kg. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of around 16-17.5 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R has a high-revving engine with a smooth torque curve. It is super stable on corner exit and radius and has a great quickshifter. The Suzuki also has a high-quality chassis and performs exceptionally well on fast tracks.

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

On the other hand, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade has good brakes, low weight, and nimble handling. Its engine has plenty of power throughout the rev range and it has high build quality.

In terms of weaknesses, the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R does not have adjustable engine braking and its wheelie control is linked to traction control. The Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade lacks a shift assistant and its throttle grip can feel sluggish and imprecise. The Honda's chassis is also not as precise for setting the scene for great handling and it may have disadvantages at peak performance on long straights.

Overall, both the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R and the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade are highly capable supersport motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between the two would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore76 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke55 mm
Engine powerEngine power202 HPEngine power192 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,200 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque118 NmTorque114 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,800 rpmRpm at Torque11,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio13
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TechnologyTechnologyBig PistonTechnologyBig Piston
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountPro-Link
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Twin-SparFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake66.8 degreeRake66.7 degree
TrailTrail95 mmTrail96 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandTokico

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,065 mm
WidthWidth710 mmWidth720 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,125 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height832 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)203 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)196 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 R 2017. A powerful motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable

Wheelycontrol linked to traction control

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017

A worthy new edition from Honda. Even if it doesn't quite shine as brightly in the standard version as it does with the Öhlins Gold in the "SP" version, the Fireblade is a much better bike in 2017. The electronics package is good, the handling great and the seating position very good. The bike looks like a unified whole and will make Honda fans happy.

Good brakes

Low weight and nimble handling

Engine has plenty of power from the rev range

High build quality

No shift assistant

sluggish and not very precise throttle grip

chassis "nice" on the racetrack but not good enough to precisely set the scene for the great handling

disadvantages at peak performance on long straights

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

There are a few key differences between a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2017 and a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2017. It takes less time to sell a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade with 112 days compared to 176 days for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 13 reviews for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R and 71 reviews for the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade since model year 2005. The first review for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R was published on 10/4/2016 and now has more than 197,700 views. This compares to more than 3,700 views for the first review on Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade published on 11/25/2003.

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