Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Hayabusa 1300
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Horsepower (hp)
190 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
158 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
264 kg
268 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 approximately 175 hp @ 9,800 rpm)
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier models approximately 155 Nm @ 7,200 rpm)
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; ~312 km/h unrestricted on early models)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
264 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approximately 217 kg dry / ~261 kg wet)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Hayabusa 1300
8.5/10
"Buy a clean one and you'll never want to sell it."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, genuinely bulletproof
+Exceptional long-distance touring comfort
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Crash magnets, inspect very carefully
−Heavy at 260kg wet
−Dated electronics on Gen2
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