Positioned in Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa relies on a 1298 cc (79.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 175 HP (127.7 kW) at 9,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 140 Nm (103.3 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 134.8 HP per liter and a 2,800 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,800 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the GSX 1300 R Hayabusa measures 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.81 HP/kg (1.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1999 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
134.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.81 HP/kg (1.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–9,800 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1298.0 ccm (79.20 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power175.0 HP (127.7 kW)) @ 9800 RPM
Torque140.0 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed300.0 km/h (186.4 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight215.0 kg (474.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.8140 HP/kg
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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