SUZUKI GSX-1300R Hayabusa Limited Edition (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

Suzuki was hanging on to the very good tradition of delivering Special and Limited-Edition machines, and for 2012, the house of Hamamatsu prepared a small run of GSX-1300R Hayabusa Limited Edition bikes. Those machines were easily recognizable as they came in a new Candy Sonoma Red livery which was a real head-turner.

On the tech side, the GSX-1300R Hayabusa Limited Edition shared all the upgrades with the base model, which included the revised rear subframe, fuel tank position, redesigned dashboard, new four-two-one-two exhaust system, new-design wheels, and a three-way driving mode selector.

In addition, the bike featured Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection system with two fuel injectors per cylinder that improved power delivery, better fuel economy, and lower emissions, and Idle Speed Control (ISC) system that enhanced cold starting while maintaining a stable idle in various conditions.

Key features of the bike included the instrument cluster redesigned with four analog meters for the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and water temperature indicator, while the engine packed lightweight titanium intake and exhaust valves, lightweight aluminum pistons, and a large volume four-two-one-two exhaust system with a high-capacity catalyzer.

The 1,340cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine installed on the Limited Edition Hayabusa featured the same specs as the base model, such as a power output of 196 hp at 9,800 rpm and 154 Nm (114 lb-ft) of torque at 7,200 rpm.