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Suzuki Hayabusa vs Yamaha YZF-R1

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Suzuki HayabusaEarlier version in photo

Suzuki Hayabusa2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1340 cc
  • 190 PS
  • 264 kg

Electronically limited to 299 km/h

Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Suzuki Hayabusa2
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R1201 kg
  • Lowest seatSuzuki Hayabusa800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Suzuki Hayabusa190 PS
Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Suzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki Hayabusa1,340 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Suzuki Hayabusa299 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Suzuki Hayabusa264 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Suzuki Hayabusa800 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki Hayabusa125 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki HayabusaYamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank20 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1340 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power190 PS @ 9,700 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight720 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight264 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm855 mm
Ground clearance125 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,480 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/50-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Hayabusa or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Suzuki Hayabusa makes 190 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki Hayabusa or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 weighs about 201 kg and Suzuki Hayabusa about 264 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R1 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki Hayabusa or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki Hayabusa if you care most about most pulling power, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if most power, quickest (power to weight) matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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