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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Suzuki Hayabusa

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Suzuki HayabusaEarlier version in photo

Suzuki Hayabusa2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1340 cc
  • 190 PS
  • 264 kg

Electronically limited to 299 km/h

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Suzuki Hayabusa2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
  • Lowest seatSuzuki Hayabusa800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Suzuki Hayabusa190 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Suzuki Hayabusa150 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Suzuki Hayabusa1,340 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Suzuki Hayabusa299 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Suzuki Hayabusa264 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Suzuki Hayabusa800 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Suzuki Hayabusa125 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RSuzuki Hayabusa
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank17 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc1340 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm190 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne720 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)264 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm800 mm
Ground clearance135 mm125 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,480 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 190/50-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Suzuki Hayabusa?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Suzuki Hayabusa makes 190 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Suzuki Hayabusa?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R weighs about 207 kg and Suzuki Hayabusa about 264 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Suzuki Hayabusa: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Suzuki Hayabusa if most pulling power, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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