Suzuki Gsx-r750 vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-r750 vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Suzuki Gsx-r750: 150 hp @ 13,200 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 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
Suzuki Gsx-r750
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
150 hp @ 13,200 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
87 Nm @ 10,800 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km or approximately 15.4 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-r750
8.5/10
"The best used sportbike bargain if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Brilliant chassis balance
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−High crash rate among owners
−Aggressive ergonomics hurt daily
−Heat soak in traffic bad
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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