Suzuki Hayabusa vs Kawasaki H2
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
Kawasaki H2
Horsepower (hp)
190 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
266 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
74 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
76 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; factory figures were not always published)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750)
Weight
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style)
~10-12 L/100km (note: estimate based on carbureted 2-stroke triple; highly dependent on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Hayabusa
8.5/10
"Buy the right one and you'll never want anything else."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Surprisingly manageable daily rider
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
Cons
−Frequently crashed or abused examples
−Suspension tired on older bikes
−Heavy at low-speed manoeuvring
Kawasaki H2
9.0/10
"The most technically impressive production motorcycle money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Supercharged acceleration utterly addictive
+Build quality genuinely exceptional
+Electronics package surprisingly competent
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs are brutal
−Destroys rear tyres rapidly
−Supercharger damage is expensive