Honda Cbr600rr vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr600rr vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Honda Cbr600rr: 120 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 194 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 260 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
Honda Cbr600rr
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
194 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
120 hp @ 13,500 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
66 Nm @ 11,250 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
260 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr600rr
8.5/10
"A flawless supersport if you respect what it demands."
Pros
+Exceptional mid-corner feedback
+Bulletproof engine when serviced
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−Brutal ergonomics long distance
−Narrow powerband punishes beginners
−Fairings hide crash damage easily
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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