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 inline-4 engine. The name Hayabusa translates directly from the Japanese as Peregrine Falcon, the bird capable of achieving speeds over 200 mph (322 km/h). 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. But in just over eight years, Suzuki's GSX1300R Hayabusa is well on its way to adding its name to the list-if not already. Introduced to a somewhat perplexed industry and public in late '98, the Hayabusa's bulbous styling and strange name generated plenty of polarized opinion.
The changes to the 2008 Hayabusa are many. Starting with its skin, the 'Busa maintains its signature silhouette but is now wrapped in slightly more angular bodywork which features twin stacked headlights up front and a slightly less bulky rear cowl. The Hayabusa's engine has been enlarged from 1,299cc to 1,340cc, and sports improvements including twin swirl combustion chambers that offer an 11% bump in output. Suzuki claims the Hayabusa produces a staggering 194 BHP at the crank. Other improvements include a new 4-2-1-2 exhaust system, a hydraulic slipper clutch, and Suzuki's Selective Drive Mode System (S-DMS), which allows engine power to be modified using a three-mode thumb selector switch. Beneath the new body, chassis refinements include a bridged aluminum alloy swingarm designed for superior rigidity, and new inverted 43mm forks to help the 'Busa turn.
The restyled body is a welcome improvement, revised ergonomics incorporate a lower fuel tank and a taller windscreen designed to create a cozier place for the rider while he or she tucks and presumably doubles or triples the speed limit. All those aesthetic and functional improvements aside, the real fun begins when you start up the engine. At idle, this smooth-running inline-4 doesn’t come close to revealing the blistering reserves of power that lie beneath.
Type : Sportbike
Engine : 1340cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
Bore & Stroke : 81.0 x 65.0mm
Compression Ratio: - 12.5:1
Fuel System : Fuel Injection
Lubrication : Wet sump
Ignition : Digital/Transistorized
Starter : Electric
Transmission : 6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive : #530 chain
Overall Length : 2195mm (86.6 in.)
Overall Width : 740mm (29.1 in.)
Overall Height : 1170mm (46.1 in.)
Seat Height : 805mm (31.7 in.)
Ground Clearance : 120mm (4.7 in.)
Wheelbase : 1485mm (58.5 in.)
Dry Weight : 220 kg (485 lbs)
Suspension Front : 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, adjustable compression & rebound damping
Brakes Rear : Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front : 120/70-ZR-17
Tires Rear : 190/50-ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity : 21 liter (5.5 gal.) 20.0 liter (5.3 gal.) CA. model
Color : Orange/Black, Black/Gray, Blue/Black
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