The ZX-14R may be getting long in the tooth. But it's still the #1 and Best Hyper Sport Tourer. ! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

@lovelessissimo

2 жыл бұрын

Except for the Ninja H2 SX...

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

@@lovelessissimo keeps up to 200kmh, but after that it's not really in the same class. Still a lot of fun.

I got the 2022 zx-14r…. Smooth as butter and endless power all day long. It’s an absolute animal.

@jrich8036

2 жыл бұрын

Does 2022 ZX14-R come with quick shifter? My 2019 Busa is an animal too. But doesn’t have the little technical upgrades of the new 2022 Busa.

Kawa is the most non-Japanese motorcycle of all conservative Japanese, the most elite and breakthrough. And this one is successful, do not change it, it is an icon.

Suzuki's are good, I've had a number of Kaw's from a 50cc in the early Seventies to 400 cc in the early eighties. Right now, I'd take whatever I could get my hands on.

Love the Hayabusa's, but........The ZX-14R makes the Hayabusa feel agricultural...

The new Busa definitely has useful technology upgrades that extend the ridability of bike and make it more accessible for more riders in more conditions so that is wonderful. That said, make mine a 2021 ZX14R with a high quality pipe and tune. Difficulty there is my choices for a full 4-2-1 system that suits me are much more limited than 10 years ago when I bought my 2012 version. 55k trouble free miles on..two 14's including twice ridden cross country and just NOTHING like it, particularly in the western half of the US where you have remote rural roads that can absorb its capabilities in a way that is impossible elsewhere. Did I mention mountain roads? Pure nirvana with a good "fresh" set of Metzelers. I do..miss my green horizon seeker....

@SecondGearYT

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you. zx14r + open road highway + good weather is pure nirvana indeed 😄. Currently im living in an area with bumper to bumper traffic almost all the time, so zx14r is definetly big no for me.

@victorwilburn3498

2 жыл бұрын

@@SecondGearYT I..live also in traffic clogged place now. Florida. That said when I lived in California the 14R was a religious experience. In Florida, precious few..roads with decent corners and..remote enough to REALLY crack the whip. When I lived in California, I had multiple canyon roads 10-15 minutes from my apartment there. Out there, it was..nothing to have back road with 50 corners to learn/memorize or to use ALL 11,000 rpms thru 4th gear on a..ride to unwind and encounter no other vehicles. The western states are just like nothing else in the US to explore an ultra performance vehicle. That said the technical nature of the roads, remote locations, shear dropoffs with no guardrails and fast changing "micro" climates meant that you NEVER just blast down a road you are seeing for the 1st time. When you ride a mountain pass downhill in 1st gear because it's too steep to upshift, then you realize how much R&D went into the 14R. Just for..laughs be on that..road when its..slick with dew from morning fog and your sliding..both ends of the bike..downhill. Suddenly that super tall 1st gear makes SENSE. Wait somebody..tested this bike in these..conditions?

@purpleburstt

3 ай бұрын

@@victorwilburn3498im thinking of getting one of these for commuting and having fun. mostly highway and some city riding. any opinion on whats better for me?

i just bought a 2021 zx14r . still in break in mode and i also have a 2019 gen 2 busa with alien head Brocks and pcv 5 so i need more time to compare them both i love my Busa just wanted the best of both worlds .

Wonderful and straightforward comparison... having owned a Gen 2 Busa for sometime, I've got opportunity to go for the Zx14r... hopefully it's a good decision.

Nicely done!

The man is Kawasaki !! 漢はKawasakiだぜ!!

@dennyurie4038

2 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki is king. Kawasaki gang 4 life.

Enjoyed your comparison , I like the Gen 3 a lot , in silver and red , real nice . I own both a Gen 2 Busa and Gen 2 ZX14R , might add a Gen 3 at some stage to the stable .

@SecondGearYT

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. thanks for watching, and many more comparison will come soon ! 😁

@jaymed5228

2 жыл бұрын

Now that you said you own both bikes tell your experience so far wish one it’s more agresive and powerful and more attractive for by people’s taste? I know for a fact both bikes cuz my uncle had a gen 1 zx14 and I had a gen 1 busa I can tell you about those but not from the 2nd gen bikes. So yeah please share your experience I would love to hear it

@roadtoad1216

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaymed5228 Both my Aussie bikes are stock EU motor , 2012 Busa generic Brocks Ti pipe, map PC5 and later ECU flash ,no real time tune . The 2013 EU motor , ZED14R SE is ECU tuned , Brocks ti exhaust . The Busa is setup 47t for quick acceleration , the Kawasaki runs standard gears . So , the Busa features chassis mods and running gear to turn pretty good to medium to fast corners , the 14R is setup with same chassis mods to be fast everywhere . The Busa is V quick , excells up to V high speed roads , the 14R is able to mostly match medium + roads , and will walk away fast to V fast roads , and is outright fastest , and overall quickest and the best handling of the two . The Busa is my main squeeze , really a hoon bike . The 14R is more modern design , it is Kawasaki second attempt to knock off the Gen 2 Busa , and this Gen 2 ZX14R did exactly that . Both machines fearture extensive weight reduction , and can be viewed on the USA . , Hayabusa.org , under ROADTOAD's new ride , page 14 + , July 4th update , #274 post .

Well I have BOTH. They both are 2013. I just bought a Zh2. Zx14r is my favorite. Busa looks better though.

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

Now from the front though. Ugly front on the busa, give me the spider eyes every day. Otherwise, yeah the busa is beautiful. Though the hump hasn't aged that well i don't think

Keep going 💪🏽

Nothing beats a ninja

@dennyurie4038

2 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't kawasaki ninja is definitely KiNG and will kick ass... kawasaki gang...

Check out our newest and more comprehensive comparison : The Ultimate Hyper-Tourer (Suzuki Hayabusa vs Kawasaki H2 SX SE+ kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJ-EssStk8K0d8Y.html

So what’s the better? Performance and Maintenance wise?

Hayabusa is love.😍😍

Curb weight is inaccurate when your filling up both tanks with gas and the ZX14R holds 2 liters more fuel. They should both be weighed with equal fuel to get a true weight. I’d also give points to the 14 for having more fuel capacity. It also has wheelie control which you say it doesn’t.

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

Also needs weight on the Yoshi's for both, since nobody keeps the default exhausts. The 14's cannons have to be the heaviest on any sport bike. Not sure what they were thinking

@pattyjay9999

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelodicTurtleMetal 14 doesn't have a catalytic converter box all of the emissions are in those heavy ass mufflers they weigh 28 pounds combined.

Bravo tres Belle Video!!!! Cordialement, Cyril!

Both are a dream.

Kawi doesn't have Ride by Wire.

Thank you!

Edit : ZX-14R does not have Throttle By Wire. It does have Wheelie control tho, but as a part of traction control, which means the tc and wc can't be adjusted separately) whereas Busa have 10 lvl traction control dan 10 lvl wheelie control that can be adjusted individually.

@jamesbarron1202

2 жыл бұрын

But it does have wheelie control which you say it doesn’t. I own one.

@SecondGearYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbarron1202 my bad, zx14r does have Wheelie control, but as a part of traction control (can't be adjusted separately). Busa have 10 lvl traction control dan 10 lvl wheelie control that can be adjusted individually.

Drag coefficient?

ZX14R love its

Hayabusa 💪

Kaw # 1were the zx fans at 2021 and forever

I owned Hayabusa gen 1 2006, still make sense n amazed me in every ride. I plan 2 purchase a Zx14r soon, id like 2 make a friend, between the Hayabusa n her killer (zx14r is Hayabusa killer, some say 😁). It also make sense, since 2nd gen Zx14 has more gimmick n updates tech than 1st gen Hayabusa. They both... awesome! 🤩🤩😎😇

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

The 14 will blow your mind. Ignoring power and comfort (both are really user dependant), the biggest difference between the 2 is how much better balanced the 14 feels. Somehow feels so much lighter and more nimble on the corners, despite being the heavier bike. I think the weight is slightly better distributed. Both are fun as hell, but the 14 over the first Gen busa is a huge thrill ride - namely the safety features make you feel you can go harder without dying 😂

@justyou9314

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelodicTurtleMetal hahahaha indeed, mate. My friend told me that zx14r is way cooler in the traffic jam. I experienced myself that my Busa is overheated, her coolant was flowing out. Thank you 4 your consideration, bro. Hope i can purchased zx14 2nd generation soon. Then i can share my experience on zx14r with u. Greeting, mate 😇😎😁

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

@@justyou9314 the 14r gets hot, though it does have those fans that turn on at 90c, and then go hard at 100c of you hit it. I live in a very hot and humid part of Australia, so it's always hot, but the fans keep it in check. Feels a little weird sitting in peak traffic with a combination of thumping exhaust and audible ventilation fans 😂 If you get the bike and get a choice of pipes, make sure to check out the 2 brothers carbons. Slightly louder and deeper than the Yoshi's, though they also get louder quicker. Sounds better, but i feel i ride better on the Yoshi's just because the brothers might be too loud compared to the Yoshi's at 5000-8000rpm, and i find myself in a lower hear more often with the brothers 🤔

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

@@justyou9314 although of the price is right the new busa world be a great grab. The new updates are very good for riding. Both have excess power, so on paper its hard. I haven't ridden a gen 3. 'raced' a fair few busa's in my time and is always neck and neck, both struggling to keep the front down to take the edge 😂

@justyou9314

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelodicTurtleMetal hehehe my 1st gen Busa also has its automatic fan, but its not helping, coz i live in Indonesia, which is way more hot, more humid n absolutely very crowd, mate. A full fairing bike like Busa n zx14r, has more chance to extinct 🤣😅. My Busa is eguipped with Brock Alien Head full system n PC V. I think its the most suitable pipes 4 Busa. Coz i seen in lots of movie or events, people put Brocks on their Busa. Thankyou 4 your suggestion, mate. Two Bros is awesome choice. Especially the 3/4 pipes. Its sound great n louder! But as the Brock, those pipes doesnt come cheap in Indonesia. I bouught those Brock about USD 1500. Its a lot of money for a pipe in the Indonesia''s currency, mate. U can buy a brand new luxury Honda scooter 150cc instead of a pipes 🤣. Yes, my homies put a Yoshi in his Busa, it sounds way calmer than Brock. Also a friend of me put a Two Bros short carbon on his CBR 1000R Rabbit (2012), its sound soooo good! Way better than Brock on my Busa, mate. But however, in my opinion, Busa n zx14r (or maybe another hyper bikes), they doesnt sound as furious as the 1000s bikes. I also have a Yamaha Fazer 1000 2012, with a Delkevic carbon slip on (without PC V), its sound way louder n better than Busa's Brock! In about 1500 rpm, with a little twist in throttle, Fazer's Delkevic is sooo blarring! (Im sorry, i cant find the right words to describe it, mate 😅). I wonder why. A heavier, louder, deeper whatsoever its called, just better sound than Busa's, in any way! 😎😁

Busa 1/4 mile time 9.7 and the zx14 prob runs about 9.3 right from the showroom on pump gas am i right?

@K-carbon

2 жыл бұрын

Incorrect

@cheeesefunnel

2 жыл бұрын

@@K-carbon What times u got

Hayabusa for me.

I prefer the throttle cable over RBW. I also prefer the Suzuki frame.

Both of this bike..♥️♥️♥️♥️😍😍😍😍

I am waiting on Kawasaki 1500 is do out 2021 with force induction zx14 is discontinue.

14r best

Patty jay Same bike different color I wish Kawasaki would have improved over the years my 2015 is the same as a 2012 is the same as this 2022 now don't get me wrong I love my bike, but it would be a better bike with sum of the parts Kawasaki has on its shelf like Quick Shifter throttle by wire improved IMU cornering ABS TFT screen stuff like that.

Awesomeness

I can't afford both of them but I like both of these bike

@rchot84

2 жыл бұрын

You can both of them used relatively cheap. About half to 75 percent of a new bike price.

People..... these are classified as super sports. Idc what your "opinion" is, it says it right there on their website. The only classification of "hypersport" is the H2 and H2r.

Suzuki 🥰 🥰 🥰

Owned 3 Gsxr 1000s, 2007, 2009, 2011. Owned 2 ZX10Rs, 2008, 2012. Something to be said about Suzuki. Over all the squid talk BS and sure the ninjas may make more power and all that but u can always make a bike faster. I’m here for the ride , and something that feels like I’m riding a modern bike. I just bought a 2022 Busa yesterday. They had a 2021 Zx14R right next to it. The 14r felt too big and too tall to me and a little uncomfortable and plus overall just plain. Like boring and lack luster. Felt cheap maybe that’s why it’s cheaper haha anyway I chose the busa never owned one but I do love the history of it and no matter how many “busa killers” come out they can never take away the heritage and history of it. Plus the busa has a following for a reason.

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

New Busa is great for sure, but the 14r really did dominate it in its time. But the 14r definitely needs a refresh. 2012 was the last real change, and technology has come a long way (as seen in the gen 3 busa) Not holding my breath though. As shown with the new busa, getting that Europe emission clearance requires extra work and some sacrifices. I don't really know if Kawasaki will think it's worth it to go naturally aspirated Busa killer again. They seem to be heavily focused on supercharging. That said - plenty of rumours of a zx-15r, utilising a variant of Kawasaki's existing supercharged 1500cc engine used in its water sports. Supercharged 1500cc busa killer, with all the updates seen on the H2 line? 🤤🤤🤤 Will likely cost double though

Hayabusa 🚀🚀🚀🚀❤️😍

Enough said!

I will go for Kawasaki Ninja zx-14r

That's a 22 ZX-14R

👍

i think they are both killer- but the comparisions are not fair the busa is 101cc smaller then the zx14 - so the 14 should have more TQ and power-- imagine a 600 versus a 701 we'll what do you think would be faster?? a Grom is 125cc pit bike and does 60mph-- either way if i had the cash i would have both of them -

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

It's the only real comparison to make though, and they really are the only 2 bikes in their class. I've had 'competitive' sprints from the lights with a couple busa's lately (could be same guy, work route) on my 14 - it's either neck and neck, with both constantly having to keep the front down, or one of us pushing a little too hard early and lifting the front wheel too far, letting the other power through. Great fun - the power difference is all in rider skill

Too much bullshit on the Gen 3 Hayabusa for me but that's just me I like the Gen 2 a lot better

@rolandsv8

2 жыл бұрын

Gen 3 is way more rounded and polished bike. Gen2 is raw tractor by comparison. I switched from gen 2 to ZZR1400. ZZR was waay better bike. And Gen3 is better than ZZR. Apart from power deficit...

Di luar negri murah cuy

Tra le 2 preferisco tenermi la mia Hayabusa del 2010...

@christianalu5828

Жыл бұрын

Hai mai viaggiato in 2 con la tua busa? È comoda per il passeggero?

HAYABUSA 👍

Zx14r is a faster better looking bike kawasaki gang all day. Suzuki is played all the way out and has been kawasaki makes the fastest sport bikes on 🌎........

Bhai 14r is expensive than Hayabusa its wrong

In 1986 I bought brand new ninja 1000R, back then it was fast, the last thing I'd want on a bike is computers adjusting for what it thinks is safe, screw that, the whole idea for me is a powerful machine that my inputs are what determine the ride, not some guy with a programmer setting controls, the good old days are gone, now I see guys putting loud pipes on and revving at every stop light, so lame. Wow, your bike sounds like a chainsaw on steroids, that's impressive. Not.

Zx14r released 2012,just sayin

@MikeTheBike58

2 жыл бұрын

Before that.

@jamesbarron1202

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTheBike58 not the R model. The R was redesigned 2012 and with more CC, HP and torque. Thats why I bought one. Previously it was called ZX14 with the R left off.

Suzuki is Suzuki

Still no reason to buy a busa.

I bought the new hayabusa much nicer than the Kawasaki

If I have to make a choice : I dont buy a Kawasaki or Suzuki. A: too much power to the street and it can be dangerous. B : speeding, police is always somewhere behing you back when you drive with this and it is very easy to lose a driving licence with this. C : too much weight, 266kg is not light. D : maintenance cost -> all the time have to buy a new tires + fuel efficience 8L / 100km is probaply minimum, it is always more + other service cost. E : price, this is not affordable 💭Best when these would not be for sale on the street at all❎ I buy a car, it is more practical and much safer

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

A: both have very controllable power, and the electronic aids make these safer than a lot of other bikes out there. Definitely not a factor. B: Yes.. but also any 600cc can double the speed limit very quickly anyway. So again, not really a factor. The bulk of these bikes make it less of an initial target too. C: Weight is definitely a hindrance. Adds to fuel use, and makes moving them hard. Couple times on my 14r where a slight hill has made reversing extremely difficult. That said, it's very well balanced and feels very light while moving. D: Not really a factor. Tires might wear a little faster due to weight.. i don't think the difference between my 250 and 14r is much there though.. Fuel is not 8L/100km - I ride my 14 like it's stolen, and still achieve average of 6.8, and that's using it mostly in the city. 6.8 isn't bad for the thrill, and still better than a lot of cars, and much better than any thrill ride. E: Not affordable?? These are both incredibly low priced, especially for what you get. Enjoy your Hyosung 250 mate - when you want to actually ride, get a big bike

@Dr4G0nD0n

2 жыл бұрын

I respect your choices. But not everyone has the same preferences. If you are into car than these litre bikes, then the others are opposite. Some would choose both though.

New busa is ugly as shit i would think since is new it will be more lighter and more powerful but Suzuki went the other way..why would you spend all that money for a new one which is ugliest and less powerful than the gen 2...the zx14 are crap too big and when they get older they don sell for shit

zx14 is so ugly

Some wrong stats