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).
This example is VIN: JS1GW71A2X2104589.
The odometer shows 75,754 kilometers (47,071 miles).
Maintenance:
The seller states: “The front brakes were bled, voltage regulator replaced, and the battery was replaced.”
Mechanical Issues:
Seller states: “Right side fork leaks slightly.”
Modifications:
Aftermarket bar ends
Bumpers
Levers.
Aftermarket windscreen.
Kickstand foot.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin tires with date codes of 4622 and 2622.
The sale includes 1 ignition keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
small scratches on pipes, small paint chips on tank, tank has a dent, random small scratches on body.
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!
