Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa — which has more power?

Yamaha Yzf-r1 produces 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp); Suzuki Hayabusa produces 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp). Yamaha Yzf-r1 wins by 10 hp.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Yzf-r1 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), Suzuki Hayabusa 299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h).

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Yzf-r1 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg), Suzuki Hayabusa 266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3). Yamaha Yzf-r1 is lighter by 67 kg.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Yzf-r1 8.5/10 and Suzuki Hayabusa 8.5/10. Yamaha Yzf-r1 caveat: First sportbike buyers lacking advanced throttle control. Suzuki Hayabusa caveat: New riders underestimating 190hp real-world consequences.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Yamaha Yzf-r1 200 hp, Suzuki Hayabusa 190 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 199 kg, 200 hp. Suzuki Hayabusa: 266 kg, 190 hp.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa

Q: Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Yzf-r1 6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style), Suzuki Hayabusa 6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), 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.