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Suzuki Hayabusa vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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

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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

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

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

Suzuki Hayabusa190 PS
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

Suzuki Hayabusa264 kg
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg

Seat height

Suzuki Hayabusa800 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki Hayabusa125 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki HayabusaKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank20 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1340 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power190 PS @ 9,700 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight720 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight264 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm835 mm
Ground clearance125 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,480 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 260Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/50-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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, Suzuki Hayabusa or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

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

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

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.

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

Buy Suzuki Hayabusa if you care most about most pulling power, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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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