Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 2022

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2020

Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 2022

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2020 vs Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 2022

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2020

Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 2022

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2020

Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 2022

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2020

Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	65 mm
Engine power	Engine power	231 HP	Engine power	190 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	133.5 Nm	Torque	150 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,340 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Kayaba
Travel	Travel	135 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin-Spar
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	23 degree
Trail	Trail	103 mm	Trail	90 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	330 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-rollover control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,085 mm	Length	2,180 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	735 mm
Height	Height	1,125 mm	Height	1,165 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	264 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 2022

The Hayabusa is an absolute legend, the first production motorbike to run at over 300 km/h cannot be dismissed as a minor matter. With the new Busa, however, Suzuki has recognised the signs of the times. The current model, with its extensive electronic equipment including cruise control as standard, is an excellent hyper-tourer. The ergonomics are still sport-oriented, but the rider sits well integrated in the machine and thus also enjoys good wind protection. The brakes are stable, the handling is fine and the chassis is wonderfully stable and mature. The icing on the cake is, of course, the huge 1340 cubic in-line four-cylinder engine, which impresses with its 190 hp alone. Even better, however, is the maximum torque of 150 Newton metres, which is felt to be available from idle speed. In terms of sovereignty, this engine is hard to beat!

Wonderful engine, hard to beat in terms of sovereignty

front-wheel-oriented but still comfortable seating position

cornering ABS

lean angle-dependent traction control

full electronics package

cruise control as standard

stable brakes

mature chassis

No bargain

you have to like the look

high weight