2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa Specifications

Name: 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa
Brand: Suzuki

Sport touring • Specs last verified 13 July 2026

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2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa Overview

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa is a sport touring motorcycle built around 1298 cc of displacement. Under the tank sits a Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine, a compression ratio of 11.0:1. 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa delivers 127.6 kW @ 9800 rpm of peak power and 138 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. From a practical standpoint, the 2006 GSX 1300R Hayabusa tips the scales at 249 kg, carries a 21-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 805 mm and spans a 1480 mm wheelbase. Scroll down for the complete 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa spec sheet covering every technical detail from suspension travel to tyre sizes.

2006 GSX 1300R Hayabusa - Pros & Cons

Strengths

Strong power output: 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa makes 127.6 kW @ 9800 rpm with 138 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque - competitive figures for its class.
Fuel injection: The Mikuni Denso Fuel Injection system delivers crisp throttle response and reliable cold starts regardless of altitude or temperature.
Large fuel range: The 21-litre tank is generously sized, translating to extended range between stops - ideal for touring or longer commutes.

Considerations

Chain final drive upkeep: Chain final drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and tension checks to get full life out of the sprockets.

Wear Points & Servicing Notes

Cooling system servicing

The Liquid cooled system on the GSX 1300R Hayabusa needs a coolant change roughly every two years (or per the service schedule) - skipping it lets the coolant turn acidic and corrode the aluminium water passages over time.

Fuelling & injector care

Fuelling comes from Mikuni Denso Fuel Injection. Systems like this are largely maintenance-free beyond keeping fuel quality decent and injectors clear - a fuel-system cleaner every service interval is cheap insurance.

Brake disc and pad wear

The 2 x 320mm Discs, 6 piston calipers front brake gives strong, progressive stopping power. Disc thickness and pad depth are worth checking at every tyre change, since worn pads can score the disc surface.

Suspension condition on used examples

Up front, the GSX 1300R Hayabusa runs Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping and Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression damping, and rebound damping at the rear. On a used example, check fork seals for weeping oil and test the rear linkage for play - seals are a relatively cheap fix but useful when negotiating price.

Final drive maintenance

Final drive is by chain - expect to clean and lube it every few hundred kilometres and check tension regularly; a neglected chain wears the sprockets faster than the chain itself.

Frame & chassis check

The frame is Twin-spar steel - worth a visual check for corrosion or impact damage around the head-stock and swingarm pivot on any used example, since frame damage is far costlier to fix than any service item.

Handling the weight at a standstill

At 249 kg, the GSX 1300R Hayabusa is a substantial machine - low-speed manoeuvring in car parks takes more physical effort than on a lighter bike, though the weight disappears once rolling.

GSX 1300R Hayabusa - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

When inspecting a used 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa, start with the basics: check the service book for oil change frequency, inspect the chain and sprockets for wear, and look for oil seepage around the engine casings and rocker covers. A cold start test is invaluable - a well-maintained GSX 1300R Hayabusa should fire up cleanly and settle to a smooth idle within a few seconds.

Oil and filter changes

Regular oil changes are the single most important maintenance task on any GSX 1300R Hayabusa. Stick to the manufacturer's interval - typically every 6,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. Always use the correct viscosity grade as specified in the owner's manual.

Fuel system care

The GSX 1300R Hayabusa's fuel injection system is durable but benefits from quality fuel and the occasional use of a fuel-system cleaner additive. If the bike has been stored for more than three months, drain and replace the fuel to prevent varnish deposits in the injectors.

2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa have?

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa uses a Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine with 1298 cc of displacement. It is liquid cooled.

How much does the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa weigh?

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa weighs 249 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.

How much power does the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa make?

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa produces 127.6 kW @ 9800 rpm of power and 138 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. These are peak figures.

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa?

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa has a 21-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 350-420 km between stops.

Is the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa suitable for shorter riders?

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa has a seat height of 805 mm. This is a moderate seat height that suits a wide range of rider heights.

What brakes does the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa have?

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa uses 2 x 320mm Discs, 6 piston calipers at the front and Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper at the rear.

What tyre sizes does the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa use?

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa runs 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/50 ZR17 rear tyres. A good selection of sport, touring and all-weather rubber is available in these sizes.

What gearbox does the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa have?

The 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa is fitted with a 6 Speed transmission.

Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa Spec Evolution

The Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa was produced across 24 model years (1999-2023). The table below highlights the key specifications that changed across the production run - useful whether you are comparing years or tracking down a specific variant.

Specification	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Max Power	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	146 kW / 195.7 hp @ 9800 rpm	187.7hp / 140kW @ 9700rpm	187.7hp / 140kW @ 9700rpm	187.7hp / 140kW @ 9700rpm
Wet Weight	248.0 kg / 546.7 lbs	-	249 kg / 549 lbs	249 kg / 549 lbs	249 kg / 549 lbs	249 kg / 549 lbs	249 kg / 549 lbs	249 kg / 549 lbs	249 kg / 549 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	264kg / 582 lbs	264kg / 582 lbs	264kg / 582 lbs
Dry Weight	217 kg / 480 lbs	217 kg / 480 lbs	221.5 kg / 488.3 lbs	221.5 kg / 488.3 lbs	221.5 kg / 488.3 lbs	221.5 kg / 488.3 lbs	221.5 kg / 488.3 lbs	221.5 kg / 488.3 lbs	221.5 kg / 488.3 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485.0 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs
Engine Type	In-line four	-	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	-	-	In-line four	Single cylinder	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Top Speed	306 km/h / 190.1 mph	299.3 km/h / 186 mph	300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph	-	-	-	-	-	-	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	296.9 km/h / 184.49 mph	-	-	-
Seat Height	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	800 mm / 31.5 in	800 mm / 31.5 in	800 mm / 31.5 in
Fuel Capacity	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Frame Type	Twin-spar (Aluminum Alloy)	Twin-spar (Aluminum Alloy)	Twin-spar steel	Twin-spar steel	Twin-spar steel	Twin-spar steel	Twin-spar steel	Twin-spar steel	Twin-spar steel	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Design (Material): Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)	Twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm	Twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm	Twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm

Key Specifications

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Power

127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm

Torque

138 Nm / 14.07 kg-m / 102 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Top Speed

Not published by manufacturer

Weight

249 kg / 549 lbs

Fuel Capacity

21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal

Full 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa Specifications

Year 2006

Make Model Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa

Seat Height 805 mm / 31.7 in

Wheelbase 1480 mm / 58.3in

Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in

Length 2140 mm / 84.3 in

Width 740 mm / 29.1in

Dry Weight 221.5 kg / 488.3 lbs

Fuel Capacity 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal

Wet Weight 249 kg / 549 lbs

Max Power 127.6 kW / 175 hp @ 9800 rpm

Max Torque 138 Nm / 14.07 kg-m / 102 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Displacement 1298 cc / 79.2 u in

Engine Detail Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Bore x Stroke 81 x 63 mm

Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Cooling System Liquid cooled

Engine Oil Specification 10W/40

Fuel Induction Mikuni Denso Fuel Injection

Ignition Electronic

Lubrication Wet sump

Spark Plug NGK, CR9E

Starter Electric

Clutch Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated

Final Drive #530 chain

Transmission / Drive 6 Speed

Frame Type Twin-spar steel

Suspension - Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping

Suspension - Rear Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression damping, and rebound damping

Rake 24.2°

Trail 98 mm / 3.8 in

Wheel Travel - Front 120 mm / 4.7 in

Wheel Travel - Rear 140 mm / 5.5 in

Brakes - Front 2 x 320mm Discs, 6 piston calipers

Brakes - Rear Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Tyres - Front 120/70 ZR17

Tyres - Rear 190/50 ZR17

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation and cross-referenced technical sources, and corrected on an ongoing basis. Spot an error? Let us know.