The Suzuki Hayabusa (also known as the GSX1300R in some countries) is a hyper sport motorcycle originally introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1340 cc (81.7 cu in) inline-4 engine and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world before the 2001 detuning agreement referred below. The 2008 model has a MSRP of US$11,999
History
1999
The name Hayabusa translates directly from the Japanese as Peregrine Falcon, the bird capable of achieving speeds over 200 mph (322 km/h) -- and predator of (perhaps not coincidently) the common blackbird. The name is a subtle reference to Honda's competing Hawk models. When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. It remained relatively unchanged up through the 2007 model year.
The motorcycle in stock form was capable of the following performance:
- 1/4 mile (402 m): 10.02 seconds @ 143.7 mph (231 km/h)
- 60–80 mph: 3.13 seconds
- 80–100 mph: 3.31 seconds
- Top speed: 189.6 mph (305 km/h)
- Power: 156.1 hp (116.4 kW) @ 9,500 rpm (rear wheel)
2008
Competition in the hyper sport bike segment increased with the release of motorcycles like the BMW K1200S, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R, and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14. This increased competition led to Suzuki heavily revising the GSX1300R for the 2008 model year. Suzuki has dropped the GSX1300R designation in some countries and simply called the motorcycle the Hayabusa. The engine size was increased to 1340 cc (81.7 cu in) with the compression ratio increasing to 12.5:1. The revised engine has a claimed 12% increase in power to 194 hp (145 kW).
Fuel is now fed through a pair of new 44 mm (1.7 in) 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.
The motorcycle in stock form was capable of the following performance:
Engine : In-line 4 cylinder 4 stroke DOHC TSCC
Bore : 81.0 mm
Stroke : 65.0 mm
Displacement : 1340 cc
Compression ratio : 12.5 : 1
Air Cleaner : Non-woven fabric
Starter : Electric
Lubrication : Wet sump
Fuelling : Electronic Fuel Injection
Overall length : 2190 mm
Overall Width : 735 mm
Height : 1165 mm
Wheel base : 1480 mm
Ground clearance : 120 mm
Seat height : 805 mm
Dry weight : 220 kg
GMV : 449 kgInstrument Panel/Dashboard : Speed, Rev meter, Fuel, Engine Temp, Clock, Gear indicator, Power mode indicator, Odo meter, Trip meter, Neutral indicator, Rev limit indicator, left and right indicators.
Security :
Suspension (rear) : Link type, coil spring, gas/oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable force 22-way adjustable?, compression damping force 22-way adjustable?
Caster : 23* 25'
Trail : 93 mm (3.8 in)
Steering angle : 30* right to left
Fuel tank : 2008 : 21 litres Canadian : 20 litres
Oil Capacity : 3100ml
Fuel consumption : Run-in period 6.1lts per 100kms
Exhaust : 4 into 2 into 1into 2 (standard)
Ignition type : Electric
Spark plug : NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
Generator : G3 Phase
Headlight : 12V 55w
Turn signal : 12V 21W
Brake light tail light : LED
