Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r vs Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r vs Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r: 210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r: 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approx. 173 hp) hp, 266 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approx. 173 hp)
Torque
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h)
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approx. 12.5–15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
8.5/10
"The last true hypersport bruiser that needs zero apologies."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprisingly composed highway cruiser
+Immense overtaking ability everywhere
Cons
−Terrifying for new riders
−Poor urban fuel economy
−Heavy at low speeds
Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r
8.5/10
"Buy the right one and you'll never stop grinning."
Pros
+Bombproof engine when maintained
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
+Parts availability excellent
Cons
−Frequently abused by previous owners
−Thirsty at 35-40mpg
−Heavy at low speeds
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