Yamaha FJR 1300 vs Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Limited (2004)

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 Limited. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FJR 1300Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Limited
Model year20032004
Price$10,999
Engine1298 cc1299 cc
Horsepower144 hp
Torque134 Nm
Weight244 kg217 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity6.6 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Yamaha FJR 1300 vs Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Limited — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FJR 1300 and the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Limited 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 Limited 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: