Suzuki Hayabusa 1340 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Hayabusa 1340 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r. 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 Zx-14r: 210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), 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 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
266 kg
268 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
266 kg (wet/curb weight)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (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 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 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
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