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'08 Literbike Comparison Test - Turn It Up To 11
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| TOP SPEED | | HONDA | 178.3 MPH (LIMITED) | | KAWASAKI | 181.1 MPH | | SUZUKI | 183.0 MPH | | YAMAHA | 179.9 MPH | | SR RATINGS | Honda
CBR1000RR | Kawasaki
ZX-10R | Suzuki
GSX-R1000 | Yamaha
YZF-R1 | | Fun to ride | 9.1 | 9.6 | 8.9 | 8.7 | | Quality | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.0 | | Instruments and controls | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 8.7 | | Ergonomics | 9.1 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 8.4 | | Chassis and handling | 9.2 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 8.9 | | Suspension | 8.6 | 9.6 | 9.1 | 9.1 | | Brakes | 9.2 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 9.1 | | Transmission | 8.6 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.8 | | Engine power | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.0 | 8.8 | | Engine power delivery | 9.2 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 8.5 | | Total | 90.2 | 93.2 | 89.5 | 88.0 | | SPECIFICATIONS | | | Honda CBR1000RR | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | | MSRP | $11,599–$11,799 | $$11,549 | $11,499 | $11,699 | | ENGINE | | Type | Liquid-cooled, transverse, 4-stroke four | Liquid-cooled, transverse, 4-stroke four | Liquid-cooled, transverse, 4-stroke four | Liquid-cooled, transverse, 4-stroke four | | Displacement | 999cc | 998cc | 999cc | 998cc | | Bore x stroke | 76.0 x 55.1mm | 76.0 x 55.0mm | 73.4 x 59.0mm | 77.0 x 53.6mm | | Induction | DSFI, single-valve, 46mm throttle bodies, 2 injectors/cyl. | Keihin DFI, dual-valve, 43mm throttle bodies, 2 injectors/cyl. | EFI, SDTV dual-valve 44mm throttle bodies, 2 injectors/cyl. | EFI, YCC-T, YCC-I, single-valve 45mm throttle bodies, one injector/cyl. | | CHASSIS | | Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.9 in. travel | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | | Rear suspension | Single shock absorber, 5.4 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 4.9 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 5.3 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 5.1 in. travel | Front tire
| 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier PT K | 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016F J | 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-015F N | 120/70ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Power P | | Rear tire | 190/50ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier NK | 190/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016R J | 190/50ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-015R G
| 190/50ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Power | | Rake/trail | 23.3 deg./3.8 in. (96mm) | 24.5 deg./4.0 in. (102mm) | 25.5 deg./3.9 in. (98mm) | 24.0 deg./4.0 in. (102mm) | | Wheelbase | 55.4 in. (1407mm) | 54.7 in. (1390mm) | 55.7 in. (1415mm) | 55.7 in. (1415mm) | | Weight | 440 lb. (200kg) wet; 412 lb. (187kg) dry | 463 lb. (210kg) wet; 436 lb. (198kg) dry | 469 lb. (213kg) wet; 441 lb. (200kg) dry | 464 lb. (210kg) wet; 436 lb. (198kg) dry | | Fuel consumption | 34 low/37 high/36 mpg avg. | 30 low/37 high/34 mpg avg. | 33 low/35 high/34 mpg avg.
| 30 low/31 high/30 mpg avg. | The ZX-10R's ergonomic package... The ZX-10R's ergonomic package is the raciest of this bunch, while the Honda is eerily similar to the Suzuki's-just as the CBR600RR's layout mirrors that of the GSX-R600. For street work the Kawasaki carded the lowest ergo ratings, the Honda the highest. At the track, however, the Suzuki and Kawasaki tied for top rating while the R1 brought up the rear.
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