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Suzuki Hayabusa vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

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-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki Hayabusa5
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V42
  • Most powerSuzuki Hayabusa190 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki Hayabusa299 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki Hayabusa800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 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-R15 V418.4 PS

Torque

Suzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki Hayabusa1,340 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc

Top speed

Suzuki Hayabusa299 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h

Weight

Suzuki Hayabusa264 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg

Seat height

Suzuki Hayabusa800 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki Hayabusa125 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki HayabusaYamaha YZF-R15 V4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank20 L11 L
On a full tank—~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1340 cc155 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power190 PS @ 9,700 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight720 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h140 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight264 kg (with fluids)142 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm815 mm
Ground clearance125 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,480 mm1,325 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/50-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Hayabusa or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Suzuki Hayabusa makes 190 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki Hayabusa or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Suzuki Hayabusa about 264 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki Hayabusa or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki Hayabusa if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if lightest, most ground clearance 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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