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BMW R 1300 GS vs Suzuki Hayabusa

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Suzuki HayabusaEarlier version in photo

Suzuki Hayabusa2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1340 cc
  • 190 PS
  • 264 kg

Electronically limited to 299 km/h

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki Hayabusa5
  2. BMW R 1300 GS1
  • Most powerSuzuki Hayabusa190 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t
  • LightestBMW R 1300 GS237 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki Hayabusa299 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki Hayabusa800 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Suzuki Hayabusa190 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Suzuki Hayabusa150 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Suzuki Hayabusa1,340 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Suzuki Hayabusa299 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Suzuki Hayabusa264 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Suzuki Hayabusa800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSSuzuki Hayabusa
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Petrol tank19 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc1340 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm190 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne720 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)264 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—125 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,480 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17120/70-17 / 190/50-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Suzuki Hayabusa?

Suzuki Hayabusa makes 190 PS @ 9,700 rpm; BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Suzuki Hayabusa?

BMW R 1300 GS weighs about 237 kg and Suzuki Hayabusa about 264 kg, so BMW R 1300 GS is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Suzuki Hayabusa: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about lightest. Buy Suzuki Hayabusa if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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