The Suzuki Hayabusa (known before the 2008 model year as the GSX1300R) is a hyper sport motorcycle originally introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1340 cc inline-4 engine and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world before the 2001 detuning agreement referenced below.[1] The 2008 model has a MSRP of $11,999USD.
History:
1999
GSX1300R instrument panelThe name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed. When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. Perhaps it is not coincidental that the Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common blackbird. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. It would remain relatively unchanged up through the 2007 model year.
The motorcycle’s performance in stock form is capable of the following:
1/4 mile (402 m): 10.02 seconds @ 143.7 mph (231.3 km/h)
60-80 mph: 3.13 seconds[2]
80-100 mph: 3.31 seconds[2]
Top speed: 189.6 mph[2]
Power: 156.1 hp @ 9500 rpm
2008
Competition in the hyper sport bike segment would increase with the release of motorcycles like the BMW K1200S, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R, and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14. This increased competition would eventually lead to Suzuki heavily revising the GSX1300R for the 2008 model year. Suzuki dropped the GSX1300R designation and simply called the motorcycle the Hayabusa. The engine size was increased to 1340 cc with the compression ratio increasing to 12.5:1. The revised mill has a claimed 12% increase in power.[3] Fuel is now fed through a pair of new 44 mm Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) throttle bodies. The Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS), a technology introduced on the GSX-R line of motorcycles, provides three options of power delivery for a range of touring to wide open high performance. Some of the more notable features include a new 4-2-1-2 exhaust system meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 emission regulations, a slipper clutch, and redesigned bodywork. Performance numbers have not been released, nor has the bike been tested by print or online media publications yet.
Specifications:
| 1999-2007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1299 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC | 1340 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC |
| Bore Stroke | 81.0 x 63.0 mm | 81.0 x 65.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Keihin/Denso Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | |
| Ignition | Digital/Transistorized | |
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh | |
| Final Drive | #530 chain | |
| Overall Length | 2140 mm (84.3 in) | 2195 mm (86.6 in) |
| Overall Width | 740 mm (29.1 in) | |
| Overall Height | 1155 mm (45.5 in) | 1170 mm (46.1 in) |
| Seat Height | 805 mm (31.7 in) | |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm (4.7 in) | |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm (58.5 in) | |
| Dry Weight | 217 kg (478 lb) 218 kg (480 lb) CA. model |
220 kg (485 lb) |
| Suspension Front | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, 14-way adjustable rebound damping and 13-way adjustable compression damping | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping |
| Suspension Rear | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, 22-way adjustable compression & rebound damping | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression & rebound damping |
| Brakes Front | Dual hydraulic disc | |
| Brakes Rear | Single hydraulic disc | |
| Tires Front | 120/70-ZR-17 | |
| Tires Rear | 190/50-ZR-17 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 L (5.5 gal) 19.0 L (5.0 gal) CA. model |
21 L (5.5 gal) 20.0 L (5.3 gal) CA. model |
| Colors | 1999: Silver/Copper Brown, Black/Gray, Red/Black. 2000: Blue/Silver, Red/Silver, Silver. 2001: Blue/Silver, Black/Silver. 2002: Blue/Black, Silver/Gray, Midnight Black (Limited Edition). 2003: Silver/Gray, Black/Gray, Black, Midnight Black (Canadian Limited Edition), Golden Orange (the US 40th Anniversary model). 2004: Blue/Silver, Black/Purple, Limited Red 2005: Blue/Silver, Black/Gray, Red/Black(New graphics) 2006: Blue/Silver, Black/Gray, Red/Black. 2007: Black, Red, Blue, White/Sliver (UK Limited Edition) |
2008: Orange/Black, Black/Gray, Blue/Black |
Controversy:
After its introduction, the major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers realized that the power and speed wars among flagship sport bikes would not end and would eventually lead to increased government regulation, an unfavorable public image due to more fatal accidents and higher insurance premiums.[citation needed] In model years 2001 and later an electronic speed limiter to 299 km/h (186 mph) was added, dropping the top speed from 326 km/h (203 mph). The 2001-2007 model top speed restriction may be bypassed with a TRE (Timing Retard Eliminator) which makes the ECU use the 5th gear fuel injection map. However it should be noted that legally these should only be fitted for race use.