Ducati Desmosedici Rr vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Desmosedici Rr vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Ducati Desmosedici Rr: 200 hp @ 13,800 rpm hp, 171 kg (dry weight; ~186 kg wet/curb) weight, top speed ~290 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 13,800 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
118 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
~290 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
171 kg (dry weight; ~186 kg wet/curb)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
~10–13 L/100km (estimated real-world; note: highly dependent on 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
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
8.5/10
"The ultimate collector's motorcycle that occasionally moonlights as transport."
Pros
+Genuine MotoGP DNA throughout
+Appreciating collector asset
+Exhaust note is otherworldly
Cons
−Parts availability nearly impossible
−Maintenance costs are punishing
−Ergonomics genuinely brutal
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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