Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Yamaha Yzf-r15s: ~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, ~136 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 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
Yamaha Yzf-r15s
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
~15.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
~130 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
~136 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 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 Yzf-r15s
7.5/10
"Smart urban sportsbike buy if you inspect fairing and VVA carefully."
Pros
+Slipper clutch feels genuinely premium
+VVA engine surprisingly rev-happy
+Robust frame rarely causes problems
Cons
−Fairing damage almost always present
−VVA solenoid fails on neglected bikes
−Highway sustained speeds genuinely exhausting
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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