Biggest rivalry, Suzuki Hayabusa and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R | HighRPM

 Biggest rivalry started when Busa came into existence, both Japanese manufacturers Kawasaki and Suzuki started fighting for the speed. Then the Gentleman's agreement came up between European and Japanese manufacturer with speed limit of 300km/h. 

The new Ninja ZX 10R and the new 3rd generation of Hayabusa now available in Indian market with aggression, passion and madness. Both the bikes are extremely eminent, known for theirs looks and breath taking power. ZX 10R and Busa both have features, style, power and zesty soul. 

But the main question is, which one is the best, which one is perfect for you❓

Price 

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R- 14.9 lakh 

Suzuki Hayabusa- 16.4 lakh 

Ninja is less costly than Hayabusa, the difference is not much but still there is 1.5 lakh difference.

Engine 

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R

998cc 4 inline cylinder DOHC liquid cooled chain drive fuel injected BS6 engine. 

Power- 200.2 bhp at 13,200rpm

Torque- 114.9Nm at 11,400rpm

Suzuki Hayabusa 

1340cc 4-inline cylinder 4 stroke liquid cooled DOHC 16 valves fuel injected engine with compression ratio of 12.5:1, 6 gears and BS6 emission norm.

Power- 187bhp at 9500rpm

Torque- 150Nm at 7000rpm. 

The size of combustion chamber is massive between these two beasts, Busa produces more torque than Ninja but less power than Ninja however the peak power torque of Busa come earlier than Ninja which gives it punch before 10R.

Features and Safety

• Dual channel ABS                                      (Both)
• Traction control                                         (Both)
• Cruise control                                             (Both)
• Launch control                                           (Both)
• Power mode                                                (Both)
• Quick shifter                                               (Both)
• Phone connectivity                           (Kawasaki)
• Adjustable windshield                              (Both)
• Charging port                                     (Kawasaki)
• Digital instrument cluster      (Fully digital) (Kawasaki) / Digital analogue (Suzuki) 
• Temperature meter                                   (Both)
• Odometer                                                    (Both)
• Twin tripmeters                                         (Both)
• Navigation                                          (Kawasaki)
• Low fuel warning                                      (Both)
• Low battery warning                                (Both)
• Low oil warning                                         (Both) 
• Riding modes (3 modes)                           (Both)
• Kawasaki Cornering Management Function  (Kawasaki)
• Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Braking System   (Kawasaki)
• Hill hold control                                     (Suzuki)
• Wheelie control                                      (Suzuki)
• Hazard lights                                              (Both)
• Active speed limiter                               (Suzuki)
• Adjustable windshield                              (Both) 
• Combi brake system                               (Suzuki)
• Motion track brake assist                      (Suzuki) 

Busa get that old cluster but this time it is loaded with things on the other hand Ninja ZX 10R have all digital unit which looks great and have phone connectivity as well. Both the bike have plenty of features and safety equipments however Busa have some new cool features like hill hold, speed limiter, combi brake, etc. 

Mileage and Fuel tank

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R- Mileage- Not Available

                                             Fuel tank- 17L 

Suzuki Hayabusa- Mileage- 14.9 kmpl

                                  Fuel tank- 20L 

Fuel tank capacity of Busa is more than 10R. 

Tyres and Brakes

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R- Tyres- 120/70 ZR17 (F)

                                                         190/55 ZR17 (R)

                                     Brakes- 330mm Dual disc (F)

                                                    220mm (R)

                                                    Brembo brakes

Suzuki Hayabusa- Tyres- 120/70 ZR17 (F)

                                              190/55 ZR17 (R)

                                  Brakes- 320mm Dual disc (F) 

                                                 260mm (R)

                                                 Brembo at front, Nissin at rear

Lights 

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R- Headlight- LED

                                                Tail light- LED

                                                Blinkers- LED

Suzuki Hayabusa- Headlight- LED

                                    Tail light- LED

                                    Blinkers- LED

Earlier there were halogen in both the bike, now they both have LEDs all over. 

Dimensions 

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R- Length- 2.08m

                                                 Width- 75cm

                                                 Height- 1.18m

                                                 Wheelbase- 1.45m

                                              Ground clearance- 13cm

                                                 Seat height- 83.5cm

Suzuki Hayabusa- Length- 2.18m 

                                     Width- 73.5cm

                                     Height- 1.16m 

                                     Wheelbase- 1.48m

                                     Seat height- 80cm

                                     Ground clearance- 12.5cm 

Both the bikes are full of power, looks and features. Meanwhile, I personally love Ninja 10R styling and look more than Busa. 

Busa is definitely on the expensive side but it offers you numerous amount of features. 

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