…jungle.We discovered as much when we pitted the duo against each other in our 2006 Hayabusa vs. ZX-14 Comparo. In that encounter, the all-new ZX-14 got the better of the, until that point, unchallenged Busa. Fast forward to 2008 and we have new versions of each bike in our garage. But which contestant…

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…on its best run. The power curve gets the jump on the ZX-14 until just before 5,000 rpm and then arcs across the 150-hp mark around 8,600 rpm. Its torque output was equally impressive thanks to a whopping 94 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm. Again, the Busa takes the early lead with a 7-8 lb-ft advantage from 2,500…

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Entering this fight the Kawasaki ZX-14 would have to deal with a revitalized Busa and revamp its motor to meet stricter emissions and sound regulations.2008 Kawasaki ZX-14Like any challenger that knocks off the champ, the Kawasaki ZX-14 must have known that Suzuki would be out for blood. Entering this…

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…either one for free - I'd take the ZX, it simply could offer me comfort, performance and lots of scoot! I like the appearance of the Busa better but I doubt I could ride the touring miles I'm accustomed to doing in a day on the Busa.Related Articles 2008 Ninja ZX-14 vs Suzuki Hayabusa

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…the ZX at 527 lbs to the Busa's 530.The Suzuki's agility and a more aggressive riding position made it feel more comfortable navigating the turns at a faster pace. The Hayabusa was starting to close the gap on the?Kawasaki after a couple hours in the really twisty stuff."In my opinion, the Busa wins…

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…fuel tank on the Busa causes it to feel wide between the knees and subsequently makes it feel even bigger than it really is.The ZX bars are higher and the pegs feel lower, so the rider's body and legs are not in such a cramped position, but the heat emanating from the opening in the ZX bodywork is directed…

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…the ZX-14 was primed to put the?Hayabusa in its place. And it did. Duke's best corrected pass on the Busa was a 9.85 at 149.8 mph - and that was set with just four runs for each bike. Damn near 150 mph in less than 10 seconds is plain crazy, but the ZX was even faster. Kawasaki engineered the ZX-14 with…

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…anticipated machine Hutch got pointers from none other than dragracing pro Ricky Gadson.BC was off the line first in .333 on the ZX while I launched in .425 aboard the Busa. The first 60-feet went to the rider with the better clutch hand, as I got a strong launch out of the hole and made it past the 60…

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…garage.So, while the Busa is back on top, its position is by no means unassailable. Look for these two warriors to continue to push the limits and each other in the years to come. The battle for ultimate hyper-sportbike supremacy is far from over.Related Articles 2008 Ninja ZX-14 vs Suzuki Hayabusa

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…and added even more juice, with the monster ZX-14 even meaner for 2008When the?Ninja ZX-14 was introduced in 2006 it was a purpose built intercontinental ballistic missile disguised as a motorcycle and aimed directly at the battle-tested bastion of the Busa. Like so many state-of-the-art weapons it struck…

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