Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Kawasaki Zx-12r: 178 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Hayabusa: 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp) hp, 266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-12r
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
178 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
178 hp @ 11,000 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
137 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-12r
7.8/10
"A bruiser that still earns respect, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Massive, effortless power delivery
+Aerodynamics genuinely impressive
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Attracts reckless previous owners
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Suspension feels dated now
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
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