Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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 August 2005, this example is VIN: JS1GW71AX62100076. The seller purchased the bike eight years ago from the original owner in Idaho and states, “I purchased as a project bike to get in the 200 mph club at Bonneville. I did and no longer use. Converted back to street legal to sell.”
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 450 miles. The odometer shows 9,231 miles. Per the seller, “Of the 450 miles I put on it, I made six runs at Bonneville 4 miles each. Two shake down runs and four over 200. Approximately 25 miles total. The rest was prior to the engine build and after when converting it back to street to test. Motor is barely broke in, it was running faster every pass!”
Maintenance:
The seller states he has performed yearly service on the bike.
Modifications:
Per the seller, “Complete bike was sent to Carpenter Racing in New Jersey for a 1441 kit. Pistons, rods, head work, etc. Dyno 238 hp by Bob Carpenter. Has a MPS air shift, 2 battery system, race clutch, hi volume fuel pump, Corbin seat, new OEM radiator. This bike has over $8k put into the engine. The motor is barely broken in and it runs great!”
Ram air intake extensions.
Puig windscreen.
Not shown: Dynojet Power Commander.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires with date codes of 3617.
The sale includes two keys, tool kit, and owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Left fairing has a small cut out for previous header clearance. Right fairing has same.”
Currently located in Stevensville, Montana, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Montana title. Have any Hayabusa stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
