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).
As a 2000 model year, this bike is from the final year before the bikes were restricted which is why the ECU does not have restrictions in 6th gear and the speedometer goes out to an astonishing 220 miles per hour!
Manufactured in March 2000, this example is VIN: JS1GW71A7Y2105660. The seller acquired it a month ago from the original owner, it was on display in his living room.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 1 mile. The odometer shows 1,018 miles.
It is US and California-emissions compliant.
“Bike was sitting over 2 decades in a winterized state off the ground inside a living room. All the miles except 1 were put on very early in the bike’s life before it sat.”
Maintenance:
“The bike had been sitting for over 2 decades. All fluids had been drained. To get the bike running again, the following was done:
– New fork seals and dust covers
– New fuel pump internals
– New fuel line
– New spark plugs
– Clean and bench test fuel injectors
– Fresh oil change
– Clean and lube chain
– Rebuild front master cylinder
– Rebuild front calipers
– Cleaned tank and inspected for rust”
Modifications:
“Zero modifications, 100% OEM including the tires. Tires are not dry rotted or cracking and look new despite age. The only items not original from the factory would be the maintenance items performed (fork seals, fuel pump internals, rubber seals on rebuilt brake parts, plugs)”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Bridgestone tires with date codes of 1000 and 1100.
The sale includes two ignition keys with code tag, the passenger seat, seat cowl, passenger grab handle, riding tips manual, and owner’s manual.
“Bike will be pictured with rear seat cowl, but purchase will include original passenger seat, passenger grab handle, second key with key code tag, original owner’s manual, the riding tips and skills test practice guide from Suzuki.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Murrieta, California, this Suzuki is offered on a clean California title in the original owner’s name. Have any Hayabusa stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
