Bmw K 1300 S vs Suzuki Hayabusa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 S vs Suzuki Hayabusa. Bmw K 1300 S: 175 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Hayabusa: 190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp) hp, 266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1300 S
Suzuki Hayabusa
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
190 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
266 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
175 hp @ 9,250 rpm
190 hp @ 9,700 rpm (2021+ Gen3; earlier Gen1/2 rated ~173 hp)
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ Gen3)
Top Speed
280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; unrestricted early models capable of ~312 km/h)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
266 kg (curb/wet weight, 2021+ Gen3)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average depending on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 S
8.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards meticulous maintenance with genuine greatness."
Pros
+Ferocious, silky inline-four
+Exceptional high-speed stability
+Duolever front end precision
Cons
−ESA units fail expensively
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Coolant pipe cracking issues
Suzuki Hayabusa
8.5/10
"Buy the right one and you'll never want anything else."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Surprisingly manageable daily rider
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
Cons
−Frequently crashed or abused examples
−Suspension tired on older bikes
−Heavy at low-speed manoeuvring
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