Suzuki Hayabusa 1340 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Hayabusa 1340 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r. 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-4r: 77 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world), 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-4r
Horsepower (hp)
190 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
37.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
266 kg
187 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm
77 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
37.2 Nm @ 13,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h)
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world)
Weight
266 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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-4r
8.5/10
"The best small-bore inline-four you can buy right now."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev character
+Flickable, communicative chassis
+Adjustable suspension standard
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
−Tight, expensive service intervals
−Often previously abused hard
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