2018 BMW R 1200RT LC vs 2019 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 BMW R 1200RT LC 2018 BMW R 1200RT LC

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
274 kg / 604 lbs
2019 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa 2019 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm
Top Speed
296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph
Weight
266 kg / 586 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2012019
Make ModelBMW R 1200RT LCSuzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa
Dimensions
Seat Height805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in Variable seat heights available between 760mm / 29.9 in and 850mm / 33.5 in805 mm / 31.7 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in1480 mm / 58.3in
Ground Clearance-120 mm / 4.7 in
Height1416 mm / 55.7 in1165 mm / 45.9 in
Length2222 mm / 87.5 in2190 mm / 86.2 in
Width983 mm / 38.7 in735 mm / 28.9 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-220
Wet Weight (kg)274 266
Dry Weight-220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal
Wet Weight274 kg / 604 lbs266 kg / 586 lbs
Performance
Top Speed-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 Power92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm
Max Torque125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm154 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-10.2 sec
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu-in1340 cc / 81.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm81 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio-12.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/Liquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 3-
Exhaust managementFully-controlled three-way catalytic converter-
Fuel Consumption-6.1 L/100 km / 16.3 km/l / 38.3 US mpg / 46.0 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, 52mm throttle valve Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converterSuzuki Fuel Injection fuel injection
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1 US gal-
IgnitionDigital engine management Electronic
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operatedWet multi-plate, manual, hydraulic, 6 spring coil, Plates: 10 Drive, 9 Driven
Final DriveShaftChain
Final Drive Ratio-2.388 (43/18)
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:11st 1.596 / 2nd 2.615 / 3rd 1.937 / 4th 1.526 / 5th 1.136 / 5th 1.136
Primary Drive Ratios1.651.596 (83/52)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant-mesh gearbox with helical cut gears 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeContinuous tubular steel bridge-type frameDesign (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)
Suspension - FrontBMW Telelever, 37 mm central spring strutInverted telescopic coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable.
Suspension - RearCast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheelLink type, oil damped, coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable.
Rake-24.2°
Steering Head Angle63.6°-
Trail-98 mm / 3.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.4 in-
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase 540 W generator-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)-
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17190/50 ZR17
Wheel Caster116 mm / 4.6 in-
Wheels - Front-17 M/C x MT3.50, cast aluminum alloy
Wheels - Rear-17 M/C x MT6.00, cast aluminum alloy