Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa - [2001] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.

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Performance Review: Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa - [2001]

Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa - [2001]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

Edition: Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa
Year: 2001 | Type: Sport
Engine: 1298 cc (79.2 ci) 16 Valve
Engine Type: Transverse | Cylinders: 4
Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
Drive: Chain
Wet Weight: 249 kgs (548 lbs)
Dry Weight: 221.5 kgs (488 lbs)
Power: 175 bhp (130 kW) @ 9800 rpm
Torque: 2.0 lb-ft (2.7 Nm) @ 7000 rpm
BHP Per Ton: 702.8 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 8.0 lb-ft
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 5.3 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 5.4 secs
Top Speed: 190 mph (305.7 kph)
1/4 Mile (Est.): 12.52 secs @ 145 mph
Frame: Steel

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Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Suzuki GSX 1300 has a 1298cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]

The 2001 GSX 1300 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX 1300's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 | 2020cc.2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 | 2019cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 249 kgs (548 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.

Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary - [2024] image

The 2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary - [2024]

In terms of power the 1298cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 175 bhp (130 kW) @ 9800 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 2.0 lb-ft (2.7 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX 1300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa.

The 2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa has a Power to weight ratio of 702.8 bhp per ton and 8.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 GSX 1300 competing with the 2006 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC [727.6 bhp\ton] and the 2010 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC [727.6 bhp\ton].

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX 1300 generating around 8.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1974 Suzuki AC 50 Colt [32.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1968 Suzuki AS 50 Maverick [32.7 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa similar in acceleration to the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 SERT Yoshimura Limited Edition (5.3 secs) and the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 DOHC (5.3 secs). This Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Special Edition - [2003] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa and the 2003 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Special Edition

When talking about the performance of the 2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.8 secs @ 145 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2003 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Special Edition (9.8 secs) and the 2017 Yamaha YZF1000 R1M (9.8 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2001 version of the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa has a maximum speed of 190mph.

Kawasaki ZX 1000 Ninja H2R - [2020] image

Top Speed of the 2001 GSX 1300 equals the 2020 Kawasaki ZX 1000 Ninja H2R

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa then how about a 2020 Kawasaki ZX 1000 Ninja H2R (206 mph) and the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 (206 mph).