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.
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. 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).
Manufactured in June 2006, this example is VIN: JS1GW71AX62113314. The seller acquired it from the second owner recently with the intention of reselling it.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 5 miles. The odometer shows 4,792 miles.
“Only 2 owners, bike has never been down or crashed, completely bone stock bike, brand new tires, tags good until August 2026, got a 2 year guaranteed ceramic coating done a week ago.”
Maintenance:
“The previous owner did an oil change, I just put the new tires and the ceramic coating.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Aftermarket seat cover.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Angel GT tires with date codes of 0525 and 2625.
The sale includes 1 ignition key and the rear seat cowl.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Eastvale, California, this Suzuki is offered on a clean California title with registration current through August 2026.
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