Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2022 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 480lbs, 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 speedo-readings) to 300km/h (or 186.4mph).
The second generation released in 2008 featured slight cosmetic changes and the third generation for 2022 sported improved aerodynamics, redesigned exhaust, new LED lighting, and Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) featuring a bevy of electronic rider aids including launch control, cruise control, and a bi-directional quick shifter amongst others.
Manufactured July 2021, this example is VIN: JS1EJ11B4N7101575. The seller is the original owner and purchased the bike new from a dealer in Baltimore, Maryland.
The odometer shows 2,416 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “The bike had its 500-mile break in service and an oil change in the last three months. It has been kept in a climate controlled garage.”
Modifications:
Heli bars.
Power coated exhaust to match paint.
Zero Gravity windscreen.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport tires with date codes of 4820.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Denver, Colorado, 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!
