Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 — which has more power?

Kawasaki Zx-12r produces 178 hp @ 11,000 rpm; Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 produces 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 approximately 175 hp @ 9,800 rpm). Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 wins by 12 hp.

Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Zx-12r 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited), Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 299 km/h (electronically limited; ~312 km/h unrestricted on early models).

Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Zx-12r 214 kg (wet/curb weight), Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 264 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approximately 217 kg dry / ~261 kg wet). Kawasaki Zx-12r is lighter by 50 kg.

Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Zx-12r 7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average), Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Zx-12r 7.8/10 and Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 8.5/10. Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 scores higher on the overall verdict. Kawasaki Zx-12r caveat: You lack serious high-speed experience and discipline. Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 caveat: New riders or those skipping pre-purchase inspection.

Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Kawasaki Zx-12r 178 hp, Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 190 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Zx-12r: 214 kg, 178 hp. Suzuki Hayabusa 1300: 264 kg, 190 hp.

Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa 1300. Kawasaki Zx-12r: 178 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Hayabusa 1300: 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 approximately 175 hp @ 9,800 rpm) hp, 264 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approximately 217 kg dry / ~261 kg wet) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; ~312 km/h unrestricted on early models), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.