Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 vs Kawasaki 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 Zx-14r
Horsepower (hp)
190 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
162 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)
200 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier models approximately 155 Nm @ 7,200 rpm)
162 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 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, 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-14r
8.5/10
"The ultimate used bargain for riders who can genuinely handle it."
Pros
+Effortless top-speed highway cruising
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprising everyday usability
Cons
−Heavy and clumsy parking lots
−Suspension soft from factory
−Rear tire eats money fast