SUZUKI GSX-1300R Hayabusa ABS (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, Suzuki launched the GSX-1300R Hayabusa ABS, and as its name says, the bike was delivered with standard ABS and was Suzuki's first bike in the sport range that offered the safety feature technology. Radial Brembo monoblock front brake calipers came as standard with larger pistons for more braking performance.

The new Hayabusa offered three selectable engine maps that allowed the rider to choose one mode that suited its personal performance preference or on-road conditions and the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) back-torque-limiting clutch for smoother operation and safer downshifting.

Multiple other refinements made the engine more reliable, while extensive wind tunnel testing also improved aerodynamics.

The 2013 Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa ABS was put together around a twin-spar aluminum frame with a 1,340cc engine at its core, fully adjustable suspension at each end, Brembo monoblock brakes, and an aerodynamic bodywork that was famed for cutting through the air with massive agility and performance.

The heart of the Hayabusa was a four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered a power output of 196 hp at 9,800 rpm and 154 Nm (114 lb-ft) of torque at 7,200 rpm bolted to a six-speed manual transmission that helped the bike reach a top speed of 297 kph (184 mph).

With a dry weight of 220 kg (485 lbs), the model scored three seconds from a standstill to 100 kph (60 mph).