Suzuki Tl1000r vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Tl1000r vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Suzuki Tl1000r: 135 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Tl1000r
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
135 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
265 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
135 hp @ 9,500 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
265 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 Tl1000r
7.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that demands respect and proper maintenance."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Stunning performance for era
+Aggressive, purposeful styling
Cons
−Rotary damper wears unpredictably
−Fairing plastics nearly extinct
−Savage urban heat soak
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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