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2000 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa in Pearl Suzuki Deep Blue and Metallic Sonic Silver

SUZUKI

GSX1300R Hayabusa

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa

Manufacturer
SUZUKI
Model
GSX1300R Hayabusa
Year
1999
Type
Supersport
Origin
Japan
Photo: Yama kujira / CC0

01 — Overview

An export flagship developed under the “Ultimate Sport” concept. Styling modelled on Japanese armour and helmets for aerodynamics and wind protection, an aluminium twin-spar frame and a 1,298 cc liquid-cooled inline four with side cam chain combined to deliver 175 PS.

MAKER
SUZUKI
PRODUCTION
1999

02 — Historical Context

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Unveiled at Intermot in 1998 and launched in 1999, it was widely acclaimed as the fastest production motorcycle, and it was followed by an informal agreement among manufacturers to limit top speeds amid fears of European regulation. Its look was created by Suzuki designer Koji Yoshiura.

1990s — Replicas matured, naked bikes rose, and a new idea of the lightweight superbike took shape.

03 — Engine

ENGINE

Inline Four

Four cylinders across the frame. Smooth and free-revving, it became emblematic of Japanese large-capacity motorcycles. Intake, compression, power, exhaust — the cycle behind today's combustion motorcycles.General description of the layout

Engine layoutInline Four[1]
CycleFour-stroke[1]
Displacement1,298 cc[1]
Bore × stroke81 × 63 mm[1]
Compression ratio11.0:1[4]
CoolingLiquid-cooled[1]
ValvetrainDOHC 4-valve[1]
Fuel systemfuel injection[4]
Max. power (export)128.7 kW / 9,800 rpm[1]
Max. power (export)175 PS / 9,800 rpm[1]
Max. torque (export)138.2 N·m / 7,000 rpm[1]
Max. torque (export)14.1 kgm / 7,000 rpm[1]
Transmission6-speed[1]
Final drivechain[4]

04 — Chassis / Frame

CHASSIS / FRAME

Framealuminium twin-spar[1]
Wheelbase1,485 mm[1]
Seat height805 mm[4]
Dry weight215 kg[1]

05 — Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Every figure is sourced. Unverified values are not published.

Production1999[1]
Model codeGW71A[4]
Engine layoutInline Four[1]
CycleFour-stroke[1]
Displacement1,298 cc[1]
Bore × stroke81 × 63 mm[1]
Compression ratio11.0:1[4]
CoolingLiquid-cooled[1]
ValvetrainDOHC 4-valve[1]
Fuel systemfuel injection[4]
Max. power (export)128.7 kW / 9,800 rpm[1]
Max. power (export)175 PS / 9,800 rpm[1]
Max. torque (export)138.2 N·m / 7,000 rpm[1]
Max. torque (export)14.1 kgm / 7,000 rpm[1]
Transmission6-speed[1]
Final drivechain[4]
Framealuminium twin-spar[1]
Wheelbase1,485 mm[1]
Seat height805 mm[4]
Dry weight215 kg[1]

Figures are shown per market: export

06 — Generations

GENERATION HISTORY

19942014

First generation (1999–2007)GW71A1999–

Generations, model years and market variants (Model → Generation → Variant) are added as they are verified.

07 — Cultural Context

CULTURAL CONTEXT

08 — Gallery

GALLERY

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10 — Sources

SOURCES

  1. [1]SUZUKI DIGITAL LIBRARY 二輪車 — Hayabusa（GSX1300R）（1999）スズキ株式会社 · manufacturer · accessed 2026-09-26
  2. [2]SUZUKI 100TH ANNIVERSARY — HistorySuzuki Motor Corporation · manufacturer · accessed 2026-09-26
  3. [3]Suzuki Hayabusa — WikipediaWikipedia (English) · reference · accessed 2026-09-26
  4. [4]スズキ・GSX1300Rハヤブサ — WikipediaWikipedia (日本語版) · reference · accessed 2026-09-26

11 — Image Credits

PHOTO CREDITS