2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod 2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
115 hp / 84 kW @ 8250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
275.0 kg / 606.3 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2004 - 052026
Make ModelHarley Davidson VRSCB V-RodSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height660 mm / 26.0 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1713 mm / 67.5 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance142 mm / 5.6 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height-1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2375 mm / 93.6 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width-705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)275-
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Dry Weight275.0 kg / 606.3 lbs-
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power115 hp / 84 kW @ 8250 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque105 Nm / 77.4 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1130 cc / 59 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke100 x 72 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio11.3:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionSequential Port Electronic fuel injection with 53mm throttle bodiesFuel Injection
IgnitionSequential, single fire non waste spark, coil on plugElectronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationGerotor, wet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery CapacitySealed,maintenance-free, 12-volt, 12 amp-hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International rating)-
Drivetrain
ClutchNine plate wet pressure fed with integral compensationWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveBeltChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Gear Ratios1st 2.5:1 (45/18) 2nd 1.68:1 (42/25) 3rd 1.345:1 (39/29) 4th 1.161:1 (36/31) 5th 1.04:1 (26/25)-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel perimeter upper frame w/ hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails Swing Arm One piece cast aluminum polishedAluminum
Suspension - FrontHuge 49mm telescopic forksInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearDual coil over adjustable shockLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Fork Angle38°-
Rake34°23.2°
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front100 mm / 3.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear70 mm / 2.7 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc 4 piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - FrontD207 120/70ZR-19120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - RearD207 180/55ZR-18190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless