Suzuki Hayabusa 1340 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Hayabusa 1340 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Suzuki Hayabusa 1340: 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm hp, 266 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Hayabusa 1340
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
190 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
266 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h)
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
266 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Hayabusa 1340
8.5/10
"The ultimate do-everything hyperbike that rewards experienced, honest riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Front suspension shows wear quickly
−Thirsty at spirited pace
−Heavy for tight traffic
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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