Yamaha R15 V4 vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha R15 V4 vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Yamaha R15 V4: 18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 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
Yamaha R15 V4
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
18.4 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.2 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
135 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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
Yamaha R15 V4
8.0/10
"The sharpest 155cc you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely exciting
+Proper USD front forks
+Slipper clutch standard fitment
Cons
−Punishing ergonomics long distances
−Fairing damage very common
−Pillion accommodation essentially nonexistent
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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