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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Suzuki Hayabusa

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

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Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki Hayabusa4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R33
  • Most powerSuzuki Hayabusa190 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki Hayabusa299 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R3160 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
Suzuki Hayabusa190 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Suzuki Hayabusa150 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Suzuki Hayabusa1,340 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Suzuki Hayabusa299 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Suzuki Hayabusa264 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Suzuki Hayabusa800 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Suzuki Hayabusa125 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Suzuki Hayabusa
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L20 L
On a full tank~378 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc1340 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm190 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne720 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)264 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm800 mm
Ground clearance160 mm125 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,480 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 190/50-17
Suspension (front / back)37 mm 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, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Suzuki Hayabusa?

Suzuki Hayabusa makes 190 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Suzuki Hayabusa?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Suzuki Hayabusa about 264 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Suzuki Hayabusa: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki Hayabusa if most power, most pulling power 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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