SUZUKI GSX-1300R Hayabusa (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2000, Suzuki launched the GSX-1300R Hayabusa, a sports motorcycle with outstanding performance and instant acceleration. It also featured the latest technology at the time, with digital electronic fuel injection for quick throttle response and a unique version of the Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) system with pressurized air ducted into a large airbox.

The 2000 Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa delivered world-class handling due to its solid chassis developed on the racetrack. The fully adjustable race-developed suspension featured a 43 mm titanium-nitride coated inverted fork on the front and a state-of-the-art suspension system on the rear, with precise response and unmatched performance.

Visually, the 2000 Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa featured an aerodynamic bodywork with all fairing parts designed for less drag force and turbulence, vertically stacked headlights, and an instrument cluster that included a fuel gauge, clock, temperature indicator, and an LCD odometer.

In the power department, the bike had its heartbeat set by a 1,298cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a power output of 175 hp at 9,800 rpm and 138 Nm (102 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm. The engine power, combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 217 kg (480 lbs), pushed the bike to a top speed of 299 kph (186 mph).

For good braking performance, the bike packed two 320 mm discs with six-piston calipers on the front and a 240 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear.