

This edition of the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki ZX 1000 Ninja H2R.This particular Suzuki GSX 1300 has a 1340cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2014 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 266 kgs (586 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 1340cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 195.7 bhp (145 kW) @ 9800 rpm similar to the 2024 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP [215 bhp (160 kW) @ 14000 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 13.6 lb-ft (18.4 Nm) @ 7200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 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 2016 Kawasaki ZX-14 R Ninja Special Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2014 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed.
The 2014 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed has a Power to weight ratio of 735.7 bhp per ton and 51.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 GSX 1300 competing with the 2016 Kawasaki ZX-14 R Ninja Special Edition [757.5 bhp\ton] and the 2013 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Special Edition [757.5 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 51.1 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 1971 Honda CB 125 S [76.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda Monkey 125 ABS [75.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed similar in acceleration to the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged (5.0 secs) and the 2021 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC (5.0 secs). This Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed 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 2014 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed and the 2013 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Limited Edition
When talking about the performance of the 2014 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.7 secs @ 148 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2013 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Limited Edition (9.7 secs) and the 2011 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa (9.7 secs).
The 2014 version of the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed has a maximum speed of 184mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed then how about a 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary (200 mph) and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (200 mph).