| General |
| Year | 2015 | 2022 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys | Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1480 mm / 58.3in |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm / 6.6 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Height | 1100 mm / 43.3 in | 1165mm / 45.9 in |
| Length | 2165 mm / 85.2 in. | 2180 mm / 85.8 in |
| Width | 840 mm / 33.1 in. | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 220 |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 216 | 264 |
| Dry Weight | - | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 264kg / 582 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 51 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm | 187.7hp / 140kW @ 9700rpm |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 6.5 kg--m @ 7000 rpm | 150Nm / 110.6 lb-ft @ 7000rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 1340 cc / 81.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 X 60mm | 81 x 65 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection: Ø38 mm | Fuel injection with Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Digital CBI | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump) | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain | Drive chain, RK GB50GSVZ4, 114L |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.067 (46/15) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm |
| Suspension - Front | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. | KYB inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. | KYB link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 25° | 23° |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 90 mm / 3.54 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 145 mm / 5.7 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 |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston calipers, fully adjustable |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 260mm floating disc, Nissin 1 piston caliper, fully adjustable |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70ZR17 | 1120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/60ZR17M | 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless |
| Wheels - Front | - | 17 M/C x MT3.50, cast aluminum alloy |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 17 M/C x MT6.00, cast aluminum alloy |