Suzuki Gsx-r1000r vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-r1000r vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Suzuki Gsx-r1000r: 202 hp @ 13,200 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlocked), 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
Suzuki Gsx-r1000r
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
202 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
202 hp @ 13,200 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlocked)
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L 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
Suzuki Gsx-r1000r
8.5/10
"The finest GSX-R ever built — buy one with clean history."
Pros
+Sophisticated electronics genuinely work
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Confidence-inspiring chassis balance
Cons
−Track abuse history very common
−Expensive suspension rebuild costs
−Stiff ergonomics on long 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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