Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 vs Kawasaki Zx-12r
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 Zx-12r
Horsepower (hp)
190 hp
178 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
137 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
264 kg
214 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 approximately 175 hp @ 9,800 rpm)
178 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier models approximately 155 Nm @ 7,200 rpm)
137 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; ~312 km/h unrestricted on early models)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited)
Weight
264 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approximately 217 kg dry / ~261 kg wet)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 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 Zx-12r
7.8/10
"A bruiser that still earns respect, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Massive, effortless power delivery
+Aerodynamics genuinely impressive
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Attracts reckless previous owners
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Suspension feels dated now