BMW R1250RS vs Suzuki Hayabusa: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R1250RS (2025-present) and the Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R1250RS 145 hp, Suzuki Hayabusa 188 hp.
- Torque: BMW R1250RS 149 Nm, Suzuki Hayabusa 150 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R1250RS 245 kg, Suzuki Hayabusa 264 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R1250RS (2025-present)145
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)188 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R1250RS (2025-present)149
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)150 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW R1250RS (2025-present)245 (best)
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)264
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2021-2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2025-present | 2021-2025 |
| Engine | 1,300cc air/liquid-cooled boxer twin, DOHC | 1340cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, Euro5-compliant |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1,340 cc |
| Power | 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm | 188 hp @ 9,700 rpmBest |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 150 Nm @ 7,000 rpmBest |
| Transmission | Claw-shifted 6-speed, shaft drive; optional BMW ASA semi-automatic | 6-speed, slipper/assist clutch, standard bi-directional quickshifter (Suzuki Intelligent Ride System), chain final drive |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 245 kg (wet)Best | 264 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 20 LBest |
| Front suspension | 47mm upside-down telescopic fork (conventional, not Telelever), 140mm travel; Dynamic ESA electronic semi-active damping standard | 43mm inverted KYB fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound damping), 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | EVO Paralever single-sided shaft-drive swingarm, fully-adjustable monoshock, 130mm travel; Dynamic ESA standard, optional Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) adds spring-rate control | KYB link-type single shock, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound damping), 140mm travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (cornering, linked); Dynamic Traction Control | Dual front/rear hydraulic disc brakes w/ cornering ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm floating discs, radial 4-piston calipers; optional Sport package adds titanium-finish calipers | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 285mm disc, twin-piston floating caliper | Single 260mm disc (size from aftermarket parts listings, not an official spec sheet), Nissin single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 190/50ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Yes |
| Launch price | GBP 13,700 (UK)Best | GBP 16,499 (UK) |