Description
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In the 1990s, motorcycle manufacturers competed in a technological arms race, with each brand vying for a leg up in what became known as the “speed wars”. This prompted a slew of new models with ever-increasing top speeds in a bid to earn the title of world’s fastest production motorcycle. Kawasaki’s ZX-11 reigned supreme for a period, until Honda stepped in with its CBR1100XX, aka Blackbird. Looking to dethrone the CBR, Suzuki began developing a new big-bore multi-cylinder model. Just before the turn of the millennium, Suzuki released the GSX-1300R, or Hayabusa (隼).
Taking aim squarely at Honda, Suzuki gave the new model its name — which is Japanese for peregrine falcon – for two reasons; one, because the peregrine falcon is the fastest bird on the planet; and two, because it happens to feed on blackbirds. True to its name, the Hayabusa ate Honda for breakfast, not only becoming the world’s fastest production motorcycle upon its release but doing so by a margin of a 10 mph. The massive inline-four put down 175 hp and more than 100 ft-lbs of torque. With a dry weight of around 480 lbs, that translated to 10.3-second standing quarter-mile runs, a 0-60 mph time of just under three seconds, and a top speed of up to 194 mph right out of the box.
After the Hayabusa’s release, there were talks of Europe banning the increasingly out-of-control-fast machines coming from the East. Things had reached a boiling point, and the Hayabusa was what turned up the dial on the proverbial stove. Not wanting to lose a key market, a “gentlemen’s agreement” was reached between manufacturers, capping top speeds (or at least speedometer readings) to 300km/h (or 186.4mph).
Manufactured in August of 2000, this example is VIN: JS1A1131400100840. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.
The odometer shows 30,732 kilometers (19,096 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for this listing the seller had us charge the battery and detail the bike.
Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Fuel Tank Internal: Ok, light rust
Tire Year Front/ Rear:4222/3222
Tire Light – Front/ Rear:80/80
Tire Pressure – Front: 30PSI; Rear: 30PSI
Brake Life – Front: 35%; Rear: 75%
Suspension Leaks – Front: Leaks, Rear: None
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: BAD. >3% MOISTURE
Drive Chain Condition: Ok, needs cleaning
Engine Oil -LVL: OK; Quality: DARK
Coolant – LVL: OK; Quality: AGED
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill switch: OK
Horn: OK
Battery:7.2, BAD
Test Ride: No test ride taken, sold as project
BIKE CONDITION
• BIKE RUNS
• SLIGHTLY RUSTED GAS TANK
• DIRTY CHAIN
• ROAD RASH RH SIDE
• FORK SEALS LEAKING
• FRONT PADS LOW
• NO WINDSCREEN
RECOMMEND:
• FAIRING REPAIR
• REPLACE WINDSCREEN
• REPLACE RH REAR SET BRACKET
• PEG
• FORK SEALS
• CHAIN SERVICE
• FRONT BRAKE PADS
• ALL FLUIDS
• BATTERY
Modifications:
Tank pad.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II tires with date codes of 3222 and 4222.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Suzuki is offered on a clean Tennessee title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any Hayabusa stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
