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On average, the current Japanese literbikes weigh more and make less horsepower than they did six years ago. This chart compares the average horsepower of the Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Yamaha YZF-R1 between 2010 and 2004. Tighter emissions standards over the last few years are most likely to blame.
Stop Watch: Motorcycle Emissions Standards - The Emissions Dance