SUZUKI Hayabusa vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- SUZUKI Hayabusa 80 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 197 hp (SUZUKI Hayabusa) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 150 Nm (SUZUKI Hayabusa) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Weight spans 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) to 264 kg (SUZUKI Hayabusa).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) to 1100 cc (SUZUKI Hayabusa).
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| Specification | SUZUKI Hayabusa | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | SUZUKI Hayabusa | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 197hp | 326hp |
| Torque | 150nm. | 165nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 264kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Brembo Stylema®, 4-piston, dual disc, ABS equipped | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper |
| Rear brake | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS equipped | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/50ZR17M/C (73 W), tubeless | 200/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil shock absorber | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Linked type, coil spring, oil shock absorber | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 360km/h | 400km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 8 L/100km | 17 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18799 | $58100 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | Linked type, coil spring, oil shock absorber Active Speed Limiter, Cruise Control System Motion Sensitive Brake System Driving Speed Control System Emergency Brake Warning System Suzuki Easy Start System Low RPM Assist Combined Brake System Tilt Sensitive Cornering ABS System Slope Dependent Control System Hill Descent Control System Hill Start Control System Suzuki Intelligent Driving System (SIRS) Motion Sensitive Traction Control system (10 modes + OFF) Power Mode Selector (3 modes) Bidirectional Quick Shift System (2 modes + OFF) Anti-Lift Control System (10 modes + OFF) Engine Brake Control System (3 modes + OFF) |
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2023 SUZUKI Hayabusa vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R: listed specifications
The 2023 SUZUKI Hayabusa and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R differ on the listed specifications: the Hayabusa has more displacement, and the Ninja H2R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Hayabusa has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 197 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2R has a modest listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 150 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 360 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja H2R is notably lighter on the listed weight (216 kg vs 264 kg). Hayabusa has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI Hayabusa vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 360 km/h (224 mph) for SUZUKI Hayabusa.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI Hayabusa or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 197 hp on the SUZUKI Hayabusa.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI Hayabusa or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is lighter at 216 kg vs 264 kg for SUZUKI Hayabusa.
Which is better, SUZUKI Hayabusa or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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