Yamaha FJR 1300 vs Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa (2005)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FJR 1300stacks up against the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FJR 1300 | Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2003 | 2005 |
| Price | — | $10,899 |
| Engine | 1298 cc | 1299 cc |
| Horsepower | 144 hp | — |
| Torque | 134 Nm | — |
| Weight | 244 kg | 217 kg |
| Seat height | — | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 L | 5.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 |
Yamaha FJR 1300 vs Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FJR 1300 and the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FJR 1300 brings 144 hp in a 244 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa counters with its own power figure at 217 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: