Which bike is better Kawasaki Versys 1000 or Suzuki Hayabusa?

According to our average user rating, Suzuki Hayabusa has a score of 4.9/5 while Kawasaki Versys 1000 is rated 4.3/5.

Which bike among Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Suzuki Hayabusa is cheaper?

Kawasaki Versys 1000 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Versys 1000 or Suzuki Hayabusa?

Suzuki Hayabusa is heavier (266 kg) than Kawasaki Versys 1000 (255 kg).

Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Suzuki Hayabusa

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Suzuki Hayabusa. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Versys 1000 is ₹ 12,07,210 and Suzuki Hayabusa is ₹ 16,46,442. Kawasaki Versys 1000 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Suzuki Hayabusa is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Suzuki Hayabusa.

Versys 1000 vs Hayabusa Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Versys 1000	Hayabusa
Price	₹ 12,07,210	₹ 16,46,442
Capacity	1043 cc	1340 cc
Power	118.27 bhp @ 9000 rpm	187.3 bhp @ 9700 rpm
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Versys 1000

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₹ 12,07,210

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Hayabusa

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₹ 16,46,442

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	118.27 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	187.3 bhp @ 9,700 rpm
Max Torque	102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,043	1,340
Cylinders	4	4
Bore (mm)	77	81
Stroke (mm)	56	65
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	12.5:1
Ignition	Digital	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet multi-disc	Wet, multi-plate type
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	21	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.2	3
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	360
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	18
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	240	300

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	--
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper	Front-4 Piston, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	120/70ZR17M/C, Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)	190/50ZR17M/C, Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40	42
Front Suspension	ø43 mm inverted fork with rebound damping (right-side) and spring preload adjustability / 150 mm	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability / 152 mm	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	255	266
Overall Length (mm)	2,270	2,180
Overall Width (mm)	895	735
Overall Height (mm)	1,400	1,165
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,480
Ground Clearance (mm)	150	125
Seat Height (mm)	840	800
Chassis Type	Twin-tube, aluminium	Twin-Spar Aluminum Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	LED Tail Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	TFT LCD panel

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 1000cc engine is smooth, refined and powerful
- Excellent seating comfort
- Equipped with adjustable windscreen
- 1340cc engine is loaded with performance and refinement
- Equipped with top-spec electronics
- Priced quite well
Could be better
- Quite heavy
- High seat height
- Limited sales, service reach
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Candy Lime Green	Glass Sparkle Black / Candy Burnt Gold Metallic Mat Sword Silver / Candy Daring Red Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Mat Stellar Blue

Reviews


Overall rating	4.3(3 ratings)	4.9(39 ratings) 1 reviews

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