Suzuki Hayabusa vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
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 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 (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style)
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical real-world average)
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 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