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).
This example is VIN: JS1GW71A9Y2103246. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 48,595 kilometers (30,195 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us remove the toll road wiring, remove the defective gauge covers, flush the brake fluid, change the oil and oil filter, and replace the battery, the coolant, the air filter, and the spark plugs. We also tidied up the rear turn signals, repaired the rear fender eliminator, removed the wrap from the speedometer plastics, cleaned the clutch switch, and serviced the chain.
Yonni did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Fuel Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year – Front: 2020; Rear: 2020
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 90%
Tire Pressure – Front: 40PSI;
Rear:45PSI
Brake Life – Front: 90%; Rear: 80%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear/Clutch: Ok, New
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Drive Chain: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery:
OCV: 12.18V
State of Health: 100%
State of Charge: 42%
Test Ride: Bike taken for 8 Km ride, operates as intended
BIKE CONDITION
– Both rear set pegs are bent down and forward
– Aftermarket mirrors installed
– Aftermarket fender eliminator, has a crack
– Rear fender aftermarket, cracked
– Windshield has scratches all over it
– Aftermarket levers installed
– Bike has paint overspray all around frame and engine covers
– Tight-Spot present in drive chain
Modifications:
Aftermarket Neon Genesis Evangelion wrap.
Aftermarket exhaust.
Frame sliders.
Engine case slider.
Aftermarket levers, bar-ends.
Aftermarket mirrors.
Aftermarket rear turn signals.
MRA windscreen.
Aftermarket gas cap.
Aftermarket tank pad.
Aftermarket tank grips.
Aftermarket rear fender.
Aftermarket fender eliminator.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Angel GT tires with date codes of 0820 and 3720.
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 Oregon 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!
