BMW S 1000 RR vs SUZUKI Hayabusa
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW S 1000 RR 83 cm Tallest seat here
- SUZUKI Hayabusa 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 197 hp (SUZUKI Hayabusa) up to 210 hp (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 150 Nm (SUZUKI Hayabusa).
- Weight spans 210 kg (BMW S 1000 RR) to 264 kg (SUZUKI Hayabusa).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (BMW S 1000 RR) to 1100 cc (SUZUKI Hayabusa).
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 RR | SUZUKI Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | SUZUKI |
| Model | BMW S 1000 RR | SUZUKI Hayabusa |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 197hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 150nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 264kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | Brembo Stylema®, 4-piston, dual disc, ABS equipped |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS equipped |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/50ZR17M/C (73 W), tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil shock absorber |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Linked type, coil spring, oil shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 360km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 20 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17895 | $18799 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS, ABS PRO, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control) -4 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race), Shift assistant Pro, 6.5" TFT display -M chassis kit, M GPS Laptrigger (activation code), M lightweight batteryy |
Linked type, coil spring, oil shock absorber Active Speed Limiter, Cruise Control System Motion Sensitive Brake System Driving Speed Control System Emergency Brake Warning System Suzuki Easy Start System Low RPM Assist Combined Brake System Tilt Sensitive Cornering ABS System Slope Dependent Control System Hill Descent Control System Hill Start Control System Suzuki Intelligent Driving System (SIRS) Motion Sensitive Traction Control system (10 modes + OFF) Power Mode Selector (3 modes) Bidirectional Quick Shift System (2 modes + OFF) Anti-Lift Control System (10 modes + OFF) Engine Brake Control System (3 modes + OFF) |
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2023 BMW S 1000 RR vs 2023 SUZUKI Hayabusa: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and 2023 SUZUKI Hayabusa differ on the listed specifications: the S 1000 RR has more peak power, and a lower listed weight, and the Hayabusa has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Hayabusa has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 RR has a modest listed power advantage (210 hp vs 197 hp).
Torque
Hayabusa has a clear listed torque advantage (150 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
Hayabusa has a modest listed top-speed advantage (360 km/h vs 330 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S 1000 RR is notably lighter on the listed weight (210 kg vs 264 kg). Hayabusa has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 RR vs SUZUKI Hayabusa?
SUZUKI Hayabusa is listed at 360 km/h (224 mph) vs 330 km/h (205 mph) for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 RR or SUZUKI Hayabusa?
BMW S 1000 RR has 210 hp compared with 197 hp on the SUZUKI Hayabusa.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or SUZUKI Hayabusa?
BMW S 1000 RR is lighter at 210 kg vs 264 kg for SUZUKI Hayabusa.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 RR or SUZUKI Hayabusa?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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