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).
Manufactured in September 2001, this example is VIN: JS1GW71A022102316. The seller acquired it from the original owner in 2004.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 4,000 miles. The odometer shows 6,077 miles.
Maintenance:
“The oil was changed, I had to flush old fuel from the tank, and the bike was inspected by a local professional. All fluids are excellent.”
Modifications:
“The bike is 100% factory stock. It has the add on rear passenger bar and seat pad.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop D208 tires with date codes of 1104 and 2304.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys, tool kit, owner’s manual, and riding tips manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“The bike is nearly perfect. No corrosion or sun fade. (This bike lives in a bedroom in my house!) The front rim has a spot that was scraped by a lock chain. The is a very small scrape on the lower exhaust, and there is a super small scuff on the right peg mount. Everything else is in excellent condition.”
Currently located in Paso Robles, California, this Suzuki is offered on a clean California title with registration current through February 2027.
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