

This edition of the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2003 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150.This particular Suzuki GSX 1300 has a 1298cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2002 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.
Weighing in at 249 kgs (548 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700, give or take 50kg.
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 One of One [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [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].
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 2002 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 2002 GSX 1300 competing with the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja [727.6 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC [727.6 bhp\ton].
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 1968 Suzuki AS 50 Maverick [32.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1974 Suzuki AC 50 Colt [32.7 lb-ft per ton].
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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2002 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa and the 2005 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa
When talking about the performance of the 2002 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 2005 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa (9.8 secs) and the 1999 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa (9.8 secs).
The 2002 version of the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa has a maximum speed of 190mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2002 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).
Buell-EBR XB9SX Lightning City X
Engine Capacity: 984 cc
Top Speed: 128 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.7 secs @ 0 mph