SUZUKI HAYABUSA Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa was a sports motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki in 1999 that immediately won the title of the world's fastest production machine, with a top speed of 303-312 kph (188-194 mph).

In 2023, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Edition, a special edition machine celebrating 25 years of production. Starting with July 2023, the bike was sold worldwide, including in Japan.

Some special features of the 25th Anniversary Edition included orange and black-based bodywork, with unique colors for the chain adjuster and front brake inner disc. In addition, the muffler body and drive chain featured engravings, a three-dimensional Suzuki logo and a 25th-anniversary emblem on the fuel tank, and a single seat with a passenger cowl as standard.

The 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Edition had its power from a 1,340cc inline four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, delivering an output power of 190 hp at 9,700 rpm and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike was built on a twin-spar aluminum frame with a KYB coil spring, an oil-damped inverted telescopic fork on the front, and a KYB link-type coil spring and oil-damped shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent handling.

The 2023 25th Anniversary Edition machine was for sale with an MSRP of $28,990.

I know for a fact that a small amount of history doesn’t heart anyone. So, the first generation of Hayabusa was introduced in 1999. The bike was classified as the fastest production motorcycle reaching a top speed of 312 km (194 mph).

In 2008, the second generation of Hayabusa emerged. For the 2008 model, Suzuki made a few changes to the bodywork and increased the total amount of horsepower.

In 2021, the third generation of Hayabusa made its way to the modern-day era. It was updated to the latest technologies and used the same style, and sharper lines to be more aerodynamic. For a more stable ride and handling, Suzuki modified the aluminum frame and used extruded aluminum sections.

The 1,340cc, inline-four cylinder engine that drives the motorcycle, was designed to bring out the power at low and mid-range rpm. Speaking about the engine, it produces 190 hp (140 kW) at 9,700 rpm and a torque of 150 Nm (110 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm. The Suzuki Hayabusa is limited to 299 km (186 mph). With all the updates, the weight of the model is 264 kg (582 lb).

For the 2021 model, the bike maker added a total of 550 new or redesigned parts, and interesting options such as Launch Control, Hill Hold Control, Emergency Stop, and much more.

In 2022, (at the time of writing) Suzuki Hayabusa had a price of $18,599.

In 2016, Suzuki released the GSX-1300R Hayabusa, a sports motorcycle that was quite simply the Ultimate Sportsbike. With a twist of the throttle, the bike responded with awesome acceleration and crisp throttle response in every gear with an unmatched top-end charge.

Thanks to a lightweight and rigid twin-spar aluminum frame and state-of-the-art suspension, the performance was matched by equally impressive handling, which provided exceptional control in tight corners, with reassuring stability in sweeping turns, and a smooth ride on the highway.

The Brembo Monobloc front brake calipers delivered better feedback to the rider and were lighter and more rigid than the conventional bolt-together calipers. The ABS was standard, which enhanced braking performance and saved some weight with its compact design.

The 2016 Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa featured the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS) system that offered three different engine map settings that suited the rider’s personal performance style or adapted to the road conditions.

The engine featured lightweight aluminum alloy pistons for maximum performance in all conditions, lightweight titanium valves, iridium spark plugs for high combustion efficiency, and much more. In the middle of the twin-spar aluminum frame was a 1,340cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 196 hp at 9,800 rpm and 154 Nm (114 lb-ft) of torque at 7,200 rpm.

The engine power, combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 220 kg (485 lbs), pushed the bike to a top speed of 297 kph (184 mph).