Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa.
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 480lbs, 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. The powertrain and frame were backed up by 43mm inverted forks with titanium-nitride-coated inner fork tubes, a mono-shock, steering damper, and twin 320mm discs pinched by six-pot calipers.
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 speedo-readings) to 300km/h (or 186.4mph).
Manufactured July 1999, this example is VIN: JS1GW71A6X2104689. The seller purchased the bike approximately one year ago from Japan.
During his ownership, the seller has covered less than 100 miles. The odometer shows 48,592 kilometers (30,193 miles).
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Rebuilt clutch slave cylinder and flushed with new fluid.” The following condition report has been provided:
Modifications:
The seller believes the bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli tires which have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Scratch on right side lower cowl.”
Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana this Suzuki is offered on a clean Tennessee title. Have any Hayabusa stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
