Description
Please note: This bike is being relisted due to a non-paying bidder. That bidder has been banned from participating in future auctions, and Iconic sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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: JS1GW71A8X2101809. It came to Iconic as an import.
The odometer shows 17,978 kilometers (11,171 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had our service department replace the battery, change the brake fluid and pads, and service the chain. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front/Rear: 0819/3420
Tire % – Front/Rear: 90/90
Tire Pressure – Front/Rear: 42/42PSI
Brake % – Front/Rear : 50/100%, New
Hydraulic Fluid – Front: New; Rear: New; Clutch: New
Engine Oil – Quality: GOOD; Level: GOOD
Coolant – Quality: GOOD; Level: GOOD
Low Beam: GOOD
High Beam: GOOD
Turn Signals: GOOD
Tail Light: GOOD
Brake Light: GOOD
Plate Light: GOOD
Killswitch: GOOD
Horn: GOOD
Fork: NO LEAKS
Shock/s: NO LEAKS
Final Drive: Ok, just cleaned
Battery: OCV: 12.96V
Capacity: 10.0AH
State of Health: 100%%
State of Charge: 89% GOOD AND PASS
Charging at Idle: 13.5V
Charging at 4K RPM: 13.6V
Fuel Level Sender: Ok; Low Fuel Light: Ok
Test Ride: 1.24 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
– Aftermarket handlebars
– Bike has full Yosh Tri-Oval Titanium Exhaust System
– SUPERSPROX rear sprocket
– Bike has no performance issue, noise is due to exhaust system
– Cold start cable routed differently due to aftermarket handlebars.
-> Works fine when bars are turned fully right, pulls off cold start when turned left.
Modifications:
Yoshimura Tri-Oval Titanium exhaust system.
Braided stainless steel brake lines.
Supersprox rear sprocket.
Hurricane handlebars, aftermarket grips and bar-ends.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax TS100 tires with date codes of 0819 and 3420.
The sale includes two keys.
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 Washington 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!
