Ducati Panigale 1299 vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Panigale 1299
Suzuki Hayabusa 1300
Horsepower (hp)
205 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190.5 kg
264 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
205 hp @ 10,500 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 approximately 175 hp @ 9,800 rpm)
Torque
144 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier models approximately 155 Nm @ 7,200 rpm)
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; ~312 km/h unrestricted on early models)
Weight
190.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
264 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approximately 217 kg dry / ~261 kg wet)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Panigale 1299
8.5/10
"The most visceral twin-cylinder sportsbike ever made, if you can afford it."
Pros
+Engine performance genuinely extraordinary
+Electronics package best in class
+Communicative chassis, incredible feedback
Cons
−Desmo services brutally expensive
−Tyre costs add up fast
−Genuinely punishing around town
Suzuki Hayabusa 1300
8.5/10
"Buy a clean one and you'll never want to sell it."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, genuinely bulletproof
+Exceptional long-distance touring comfort
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Crash magnets, inspect very carefully
−Heavy at 260kg wet
−Dated electronics on Gen2
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