Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Suzuki Rg500 Gamma: 95 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 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 Rg500 Gamma
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,500 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
75 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
220 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
Approximately 8–12 L/100km (8–12 km/L) depending on riding style; two-strokes vary widely with throttle use
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Rg500 Gamma
8.5/10
"The most exciting road motorcycle of its era, demanding complete commitment."
Pros
+Genuine GP-derived performance
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Appreciating collector value
Cons
−Expensive, specialist maintenance required
−Parts increasingly scarce
−Powervalve seizure risk
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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