The world’s fastest production motorcycle.
The Suzuki Hayabusa (or GSX1300R) is quite simply the Ultimate Sportbike. Twist the throttle on this iconic motorcycle and it reacts with awesome acceleration and crisp throttle response in every gear with an unbelievable top-end charge.
Thanks to a lightweight and rigid twin-spar aluminum frame and state-of-the-art suspension, its performance is matched by equally impressive handling, providing exceptional control in tight corners, reassuring stability in sweeping turns, and a smooth ride on the highway. The sleek, aerodynamic bodywork functions as it appears, so the Hayabusa slips through the wind like a peregrine falcon.
Ever since its worldwide debut back in 1999, the Hayabusa took the world by storm with its larger than life 1,300cc engine but has not gone through any major evolutions ever since.
Powered by a 1,340 cc, liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four, the Hayabusa – Japanese for peregrine falcon – produced a claimed 173 hp at 9,500 rpm and 135 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. This was good enough to propel the Hayabusa to a top speed of 303 to 312 km/h (188 to 194 mph) back in 1999 before motorcycle manufacturers came to a gentleman’s agreement to limit the top speed of their products in fear of authorities imposing non-negotiable restrictions.
Weighing in at 266 kg, the Hayabusa is hardly a lightweight by today’s superbike standards and suspension is done with upside-down forks and monoshock at the back. For the 2019 Suzuki Hayabusa, Brembo four-piston calliper brakes are offered, with a single-piston Nissin unit at the back and ABS is standard.
Turbocharged Hayabusa: 650hp & 264mph
Designed by Mick Ellis from BDR Performance Engineering. The standard bike is a Suzuki Hayabusa which received a pack of modifications. It’s turbocharged, makes over 650hp and reaches 264mph.
