Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r vs Kawasaki Zx-14r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r vs Kawasaki Zx-14r. Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r: 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approx. 173 hp) hp, 266 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ Gen3) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~312 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Zx-14r: 200 hp @ 10,000 rpm 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 Gsx1300r
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
266 kg
268 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; Gen1/2 approx. 173 hp)
200 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
162 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, 2021+ Gen3)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approx. 12.5–15.4 km/L, real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Hayabusa Gsx1300r
8.5/10
"Buy the right one and you'll never stop grinning."
Pros
+Bombproof engine when maintained
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
+Parts availability excellent
Cons
−Frequently abused by previous owners
−Thirsty at 35-40mpg
−Heavy at low speeds
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
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