Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r vs Ducati Supersport 950. Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r: 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approx. 173 hp) hp, 266 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ducati Supersport 950: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
190 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
266 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approx. 173 hp)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
266 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approx. 12.5–15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r
8.5/10
"Buy the right one and you'll never stop grinning."
Pros
+Bombproof engine when maintained
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
+Parts availability excellent
Cons
−Frequently abused by previous owners
−Thirsty at 35-40mpg
−Heavy at low speeds
Ducati Supersport 950
8.2/10
"The most liveable Ducati you can buy used today."
Pros
+Torquey, usable V-twin character
+Surprisingly comfortable ergonomics
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Expensive mandatory valve services
−Heat soak in traffic significant
−Premium parts and labor costs
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