Triumph Daytona 955i vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Daytona 955i vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Triumph Daytona 955i: 147 hp @ 10,700 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Triumph Daytona 955i
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
147 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
147 hp @ 10,700 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
100 Nm @ 8,200 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
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Triumph Daytona 955i
8.0/10
"A flawed gem that rewards patient buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Handling sharp and precise
+Strong mid-range torque
Cons
−Early fuelling needs remapping
−Cam chain tensioner concern
−Bodywork scarce and fragile
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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