BMW K1600 GT / GTL vs Suzuki Hayabusa: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW K1600 GT / GTL (2022-2025) and the Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW K1600 GT / GTL 160 hp, Suzuki Hayabusa 188 hp.
- Torque: BMW K1600 GT / GTL 180 Nm, Suzuki Hayabusa 150 Nm.
- Weight: BMW K1600 GT / GTL 343 kg, Suzuki Hayabusa 264 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW K1600 GT / GTL (2022-2025)160
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)188 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW K1600 GT / GTL (2022-2025)180 (best)
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)150
Weight kg
- BMW K1600 GT / GTL (2022-2025)343
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)264 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-2025 · GT (figures for GT; shared powertrain/chassis update also applied to GTL, K1600 B, and Grand America) Remove |  2021-2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2022-2025 | 2021-2025 |
| Engine | 1649cc liquid-cooled inline-6, DOHC, Euro5-compliant, revised BMS-O engine management, 2 knock sensors | 1340cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, Euro5-compliant |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,649 cc | 1,340 cc |
| Power | 160 hp @ 6,750 rpm | 188 hp @ 9,700 rpmBest |
| Torque | 180 Nm @ 5,250 rpmBest | 150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual gearbox, shaft final drive, optional Gear Shift Assist Pro (quickshifter) | 6-speed, slipper/assist clutch, standard bi-directional quickshifter (Suzuki Intelligent Ride System), chain final drive |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 343 kg (wet) | 264 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 26.5 LBest | 20 L |
| Front suspension | BMW Duolever double-wishbone front end (not a telescopic fork) w/ central spring strut, electronically adjustable (Dynamic ESA), 115mm travel | 43mm inverted KYB fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound damping), 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever single-sided swingarm, central spring strut, electronically adjustable (Dynamic ESA), 135mm travel | KYB link-type single shock, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound damping), 140mm travel |
| Brake system | Cornering-aware ABS Pro (full integral) standard | Dual front/rear hydraulic disc brakes w/ cornering ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, four-piston fixed calipers | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 320mm disc, two-piston floating caliper | Single 260mm disc (size from aftermarket parts listings, not an official spec sheet), Nissin single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 190/50ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 23,895 (US) | GBP 16,499 (UK) |
- Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.