Aprilia Rsv4 vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Rsv4 vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Aprilia Rsv4: 217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp) hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory) weight, top speed 299 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Suzuki Hayabusa: 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp) hp, 266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Rsv4
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
217 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Rsv4
9.0/10
"The best used sportsbike money can buy, if you're careful."
Pros
+Breathtaking V4 engine character
+World-class chassis balance
+Exceptional electronics on later models
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Crash damage history common
−Uncomfortable for longer rides
Suzuki Hayabusa
8.5/10
"Buy the right one and you'll never want anything else."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Surprisingly manageable daily rider
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
Cons
−Frequently crashed or abused examples
−Suspension tired on older bikes
−Heavy at low-speed manoeuvring
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