| General |
| Year | 1982 - 83 | 2021 |
| Make Model | BMW R 100RT | Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1480 mm / 58.3in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.49 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Height | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1165mm / 45.9 in |
| Length | 2110 mm / 87 in | 2180 mm / 85.8 in |
| Width | 746 mm / 29.37 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.34 gallons | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 24.00 litres | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 220 |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 573.2 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 260.0 kg | 264 |
| Dry Weight | - | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 238 Kg / 525 lbs | 264kg / 582 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 111.2 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 179.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph | - |
| Max Power | 51 kW 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | 187.7hp / 140kW @ 9700rpm |
| Max Torque | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 150Nm / 110.6 lb-ft @ 7000rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.8 sec / 153 km/h / 95 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 59.74 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 979.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 94.0 x 70.6 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.7 x 2.8 inches | - |
| 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 | - |
| Fuel Induction | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 | Fuel injection with Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Battery ignition | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| 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 type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Drive chain, RK GB50GSVZ4, 114L |
| Final Drive Gear Ratio (Bevel/Crown Teeth) | 11 / 32 teeth or 10 / 32 teeth | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.38 / 2nd 2.43 / 3rd 1.93 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | Twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | KYB inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | KYB link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | - | 23° |
| Trail | - | 90 mm / 3.54 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Electronics |
| Equipment / Features | - | Suzuki Drive Mode Selector Alpha (SDMS-α) featuring a selection of three factory pre-sets and three user definable modes. Motion Track Traction Control System (10 modes + OFF), Power Mode Selector (three modes), Bi-directional Quick Shift System (two modes + OFF), Anti-lift Control System (10 modes + OFF), Engine Brake Control System (three modes + OFF), Active Speed Limiter, Launch Control System (three modes), Emergency Stop Signal, Suzuki Easy Start System, Low RPM Assist, Cruise Control System, Combined Brake System, Motion Track Brake System, Slope Dependent Control System, Hill Hold Control System |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Bosch 12V/240 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Dual disc | 2 x 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston calipers, fully adjustable |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single 260mm floating disc, Nissin 1 piston caliper, fully adjustable |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 3.25-19 | 1120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 4.00-18 | 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless |
| 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 |