Norton V4sv vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4sv vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Norton V4sv: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~280 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Norton V4sv
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
130 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
~280 km/h (estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated; official real-world figures not widely published)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Norton V4sv
7.8/10
"A spectacular exotic that demands commitment, budget, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Stunning carbon and titanium finish
+185bhp genuinely race-derived engine
+Öhlins suspension benchmark quality
Cons
−Parts availability extremely limited
−Early build quality inconsistent
−Running costs eye-wateringly expensive
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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