Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa
1st generation, 1999—2007

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Key Features * Aerodynamic fairing design with low drag coefficient. All fairing components have been designed for reduced drag and turbulence. * Compact 4-stroke, four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with DOHC, 16-valves, Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers, plus gear-driven counterbalancer for smooth operation. * Electronic fuel injection system, fed by 46mm throttle bodies and ram air intake with large volume airbox. * Lightweight shim-under-bucket valve train with narrow 14 degree valve angle for high combustion chamber efficiency. * High efficiency liquid cooling system for optimum engine operating temperature- including compact air-cooled oil cooler, plus oil-jet piston cooling. * SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electro-chemical Material) plated cylinders minimize cylinder size and improve heat dissipation. * 6-speed transmission with high-capacity clutch featuring back-torque limiter system for smooth downshifts and scissors-type primary gear for reduced gear noise. * Large volume 4-into-2 exhaust system with stainless steel head pipes and lightweight aluminum silencers. * Digital direct-ignition system combines an ignition coil with each spark plug cap for reduced weight and stronger spark. * Full instrumentation with ultra-thin step-motor construction. Includes fuel gauge, clock, temperature gauge, LCD odometer and twin tripmeters with fuel consumption gauge. * Unique, vertically mounted dual headlight provides a bright, wide beam with a 60W projector-type high-beam and a 55W low-beam halogen bulb. * Rigid twin-spar aluminum frame minimizes weight while maintaining high torsional strength. * Large diameter (43mm) inverted front forks with fully adjustable compression & rebound damping and spring preload, plus steering damper. * Proven link-type rear suspension with remote reservoir shock absorber. Rear suspension features fully adjustable rebound damping and compression damping and spring preload. * Bridge-type swingarm with large diameter swingarm pivot shaft provides high swingarm rigidity. * Powerful front disc brakes with large 320mm discs and 6-piston calipers. * Rear disc brake with 240mm disc and 2-piston caliper. * Radial tires mounted on lightweight 3-spoke aluminum wheels. Wide 190-size rear tire is mounted on 6" wide rim. * Hinged fuel tank simplifies maintenance and provides easy access to the airbox and air filter.

1999 Suzuki year code: X

1999 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Metallic Light Copper Brown/Metallic Ecru Silver (M9S), Candy Saturn Black/Metallic Light Charcoal (M9T), Candy Antares Red/Candy Saturn Black (M9U)

1999 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

2000 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Blue/Silver, Red/Silver, Silver

2000 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

2001 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Blue/Silver, Black/Silver

2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2002 Suzuki year code: K2

For 2002 there was a Limited Edition in Midnight Black. Craig Bensch from USA told me that he had got a seet deal of this limited edition model right after the Christmas (2002) for under $10 000. Craig was also kind enough to send a brochure of the Limited Edition Midnight Falcon Special. It was originally in Word format, I saved it in html format for the Internet. You can access it here. 2002 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Blue/Black, Silver/Gray, Midnight Black (Limited Edition)

2002 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2002 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2002 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa LE Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm. Here's more info of this special model.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

New Features for the 2003 year's model: new lightweight 32-bit ECM with 22- trigger pole sensor providing more precise control of ignition timing and injector operation for each cylinder, lighter weight generator rotor, polished stainless steel exhaust pipe, bolt on stainless-steel tie-down hooks (previously welded to sub-frame), gold colored brake calipers and black forks. There was a Limited Edition (only 140 made) Hayabusa available in Canada for 2003, reminding of the 2002 American LE version. The Canadian 2003 Limited Edition Solid Black GSX1300R Hayabusa had black frame and similar graphics as the '02 Limited Edition Midnight Falcon Special but the Canadian '03 Limited Edition model had black front forks and gold colored calipers. The USA '03 American Suzuki 40th Anniversary Hayabusa Edition had striking orange color scheme with black-painted frame and black swingarm. 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Silver/Gray, Black/Gray, Black, Midnight Black (Canadian Limited Edition), Golden Orange (the US 40th Anniversary model)

2003 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2003 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2003 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Canadian Limited Edition model.

2003 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm American Suzuki 40th Anniversary model.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

Limited edition Hayabusa (USA) had special Red paint, Black frame, accented wheels and Limited Edition emblem. 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Blue/Silver, Black/Purple, Limited Red

2004 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa LE Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm. USA Limited Edition model.

2004 GSX1300R technical specifications Engine: 1299cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC Bore Stroke: 81.0 x 63.0mm Compression Ratio: 11.0:1 Fuel System: Keihin/Denso Fuel Injection Lubrication: Wet sump Ignition: Digital/Transistorized Starter: Electric Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh Final Drive: #530 chain Overall Length: 2140mm (84.3 in.) Overall Width: 740mm (29.1 in.) Overall Height: 1155mm (45.5 in.) Seat Height: 805mm (31.7 in.) Wheel Base: 1485mm (58.5 in.) Ground Clearance: 120mm (4.7 in.) Dry Weight: 217kg (478 lbs.) 218kg (480 lbs.) CA. model Suspension Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, 14-way adjustable rebound damping and 13-way adjustable compression damping Suspension Rear: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, 22-way adjustable compression & rebound damping Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc Tires Front: 120/70-ZR-17 Tires Rear: 190/50-ZR-17 Fuel Tank Capacity: 21 liter (5.5 gal.) 19.0 liter (5.0 gal.) CA. model

2005 Suzuki year code: K5

According to the first pictures I have seen, the flashers are transparent on the 2005-year's model of the Hayabusa, the light bulbs being yellow. New graphics. 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Blue/Silver, Black/Gray, Red/Black

2005 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2005 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2005 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2006 Suzuki year code: K6

New graphics. 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Blue/Silver, Black/Gray, Red/Black, White/Silver (Limited Edition)

2006 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2006 Suzuki GSX 1300 RZ Limited Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2006 Suzuki GSX 1300 RZ Limited Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2007 Suzuki year code: K7

For 2007 Suzuki has shied away from their two-tone colors on the Hayabusa introducing three new solid colors, which have earlier been reserved for limited edition models. Apart from the new colors, Hayabusa stays the same for another year with EURO 3 modifications. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa color options: Black, Blue, Red

2007 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2007 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2007 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 485 mm (58.5 in) Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in) Dry Weight: 215 kg (473 lbs) Engine: 1298 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 175 hp (129 kW) @ 9 800 rpm, 141 Nm @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

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