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Last Updated : 02 July 2012

This page compares the 2nd generation Suzuki Hayabusa with the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 specifications and performance!  The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is the latest (at the time of writing) model in the top spec sports motorcycle class available today.  It's predecessors have been the given bike of the year in numerous countries and other top accolades and the model has been a best seller and indeed everything else you can imagine over the years.

The 'K9' version has just been released worldwide and thus thought it's about time I put up a specification comparison.  I don't think the two are comparable since one is made to go fast round a track and other to go fast on the road.  However they are both road bikes hence can be compared on that basis! .

I have ridden numerous GSX-Rs over the years but not this version yet and I know that this class of motorcycle is not really for me but it may be a perfect match for you!  The only issue I have with ALL the models in 1000cc class is that they are physically small so that if you are physically moderate to large girth it can be uncomfortable to ride and you degrade the bike into an aerodynamic and aesthetic mess. 

Personal opinion aside the GSX-R1000 is a brilliant sports motorcycle, it's fast, handles, looks, sounds and has technical features that are class leading.  For example ECM controlled steering damper, selectable engine maps, adjustable foot pegs you will be impressed.  I also love the retro/custom exhausts - it works brilliantly in terms of style - wish the Hayabusa had them!

The 1000cc sports bike class is ultra competitive and all manufacturers have models which could be considered just as good.  All the manufacturers have developed their bikes independently yet arrived at equally competitive models. All have reliability, handling and performance capability beyond the average rider and to decide between them you have to use subjective criteria.  Subjective meaning, design, street cred, sound, feel, equipment levels and looks.  With that in mind if I wanted to get the ultimate sports motorcycle, this would be the one I would get - for 2009.