By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Supersport
Suzuki Hayabusa (MY2021) vs Hayabusa (WVCK ABS)
2021 Suzuki Hayabusa vs 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa: fast is a given. What sets them apart isn't.
Roll across broken pavement on the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa, and the suspension won't pass the hits up to you. The 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa's plush seat takes the sting out.
So which one do you buy?
The 2021 Hayabusa has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
A touch ahead: 2021 Hayabusa
Back-road fun leans slightly toward the 2021 Hayabusa. It's a narrow call, so trust your test ride.
Daily commuting & city riding
By a nose: 2021 Hayabusa
The 2021 Hayabusa edges it for the daily grind. That comes from friendlier manners. It's a small gap, not a reason on its own.
What makes each one tick
2021 Hayabusa
Down a long straight at triple-digit speeds, the 2021 Hayabusa's long wheelbase holds it dead steady, and the KYB fork won't let rough tarmac shake the bars. The throttle opens onto a thick midrange from the retuned four. It's quick everywhere but redline. The rear tire squats and drives off that shove.
2013 Hayabusa
The 2013 Hayabusa's four pulls cleanly from low speed even in top gear, and an overtake doesn't need a downshift. Corner entry isn't quick. Its weight and long wheelbase slow every tight direction change. The fairing keeps the windblast off you, mile after mile.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- Cornering ABS: standard on the 2021 Hayabusa, not offered on the 2013 Hayabusa.
- Traction Control: standard on the 2021 Hayabusa, not offered on the 2013 Hayabusa.
- Wheelie Control: standard on the 2021 Hayabusa, not offered on the 2013 Hayabusa.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both fall short
Big miles aren't where either one shines. You'll be watching for the next rest stop.
On track days and running costs, these two are a wash. That's where your budget and your inseam get the final say.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
2021 Hayabusa
What owners say
Strengths
- Supremely supple ride quality and rock-solid high-speed stability
- Comprehensive, user-friendly electronics suite
- Strong, creamy midrange from the retuned engine
2013 Hayabusa
What owners say
Strengths
- Astounding torque and in-gear acceleration
- Strong Brembo brakes with ABS
- Rock-solid high-speed stability
- Surprising long-distance comfort
Trade-offs
- Heavy and ponderous in tight corners
What they share
- Displacement
- 1340 cc
- Engine
- Inline-four
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 190/50-17
- Wheelbase
- 58.3 in (1480 mm)
Where the spec sheets split
| 2021 Hayabusa | 2013 Hayabusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) |
| Wet weight | 582 lb (264 kg) | 586 lb (266 kg) |
| 2021 Hayabusa | 2013 Hayabusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp (140 kW) | 197 hp (145 kW) |
| Peak power at | 9,700 rpm | 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 114 lb-ft (155 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 7,000 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
| 2021 Hayabusa | 2013 Hayabusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20 L) | 5.5 US gal (21 L) |
| 2021 Hayabusa | 2013 Hayabusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | 320 mm | 310 mm |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| 2021 Hayabusa | 2013 Hayabusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornering ABS | Standard | Not offered |
| Traction Control | Standard | Not offered |
| Wheelie Control | Standard | Not offered |
| Launch Control | Standard | Not offered |
| Quickshifter | Standard | Not offered |
| TFT Display | Standard | Not offered |
| LED Headlight | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
