| General |
| Year | 1982 - 83 | 2020 |
| Make Model | BMW R 100RT | Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1480 mm / 58.3in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.49 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Height | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1165 mm / 45.9 in |
| Length | 2110 mm / 87 in | 2190 mm / 86.2 in |
| Width | 746 mm / 29.37 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 260.0 kg | 266 |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 573.2 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 220 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 24.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.34 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight | - | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal |
| Wet Weight | 238 Kg / 525 lbs | 266 kg / 586 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 111.2 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 179.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph | 296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph |
| Acceleration (100-140 km/h) | - | 3.2 sec |
| Acceleration (140-180 km/h) | - | 3.4 sec |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | - | 3.9 sec |
| Max Power | 51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | 146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 154 Nm / 15.81 kg-m / 113.6 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-100 km | - | 3.0 sec |
| Standing Start 0-140 km | - | 4.4 sec |
| Standing Start 0-200 km | - | 7.3 sec |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.8 sec / 153 km/h / 95 mph | 10.2 sec |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 979.00 cc | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 59.74 cubic inches | - |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | - |
| Fuel Control | OHV | - |
| Displacement | 980 cc 59.8 cu in | 1340 cc / 81.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 x 70.6 mm | 81 x 65 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg | 6.1 L/100 km / 16.3 km/l / 38.3 US mpg / 46.0 Imp mpg |
| Fuel Induction | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 | Suzuki Fuel Injection fuel injection |
| Ignition | Battery ignition | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 2 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | Bosch 0.6 hp (from 1978: 0.7 Kw) | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Wet multi-plate, manual, hydraulic, 6 spring coil, Plates: 10 Drive, 9 Driven |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Final Drive Gear Ratio (Bevel/Crown Teeth) | 11 / 32 teeth or 10 / 32 teeth | - |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 2.388 (43/18) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 | 1st 1.596 / 2nd 2.615 / 3rd 1.937 / 4th 1.526 / 5th 1.136 / 5th 1.136 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.596 (83/52) |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy) |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | Inverted telescopic coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. |
| Suspension - Rear | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | Link type, oil damped, coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. |
| Rake | - | 24.2° |
| Trail | - | 98 mm / 3.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Bosch 12V/240 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Dual disc | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 3.25-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 4.00 H-18 | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheel Ratio - Rear | 1:2.91 or 1:3.00 | - |
| Wheels - Front | 1.85 B 19 | 17 M/C x MT3.50, cast aluminum alloy |
| Wheels - Rear | 2.75 C 18 | 17 M/C x MT6.00, cast aluminum alloy |