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Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300 Review

We come across various people, who are mad about getting a car of their own. However, with the young generation it is quite the reverse as they simply love two wheelers and love to scorch the streets by driving the vehicle to its limit. On various occasions the youngsters have been involved in accidents or might have died due to reckless driving. Still the craze of having a bike compared to a car has not diminished and people still love the pace of a two wheeler.

Some of the greatest manufacturers of bikes are Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and some others. Even the Royal Enfield draws considerable attraction from the people, but cannot perform to beat the market of Suzuki or Yamaha. The Suzuki Hayabusa is one of the many popular bikes that a youngster would die to have. The recent model from Suzuki and an addition to the Hayabusa series is the Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300.

These motorcycles were the fastest claiming 321 kph at its highest speed in the year 1999. Unluckily for few the speed of Hayabusa was restricted since 2001 by the system of engine management. The models of the Hayabusa that are being launched after this restriction are done with the tag of GSX 1300 series.

The Hayabusa GSX1300 is fitted with a 1299 cc engine that comprises of 16 valves and 4 cylinders. The engine on top of these is also a 4 stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, TSCC type. The bore stroke of the bike is 81.0 x 63.0 mm along with a compression ratio of 11:1. The fuel system may be optional comprising of Denso or Keihin fuel injection, complemented by a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has a fuel tank that may be filled up to 21 liter (5.5 gal.) that supports the transistorized or digital ignition.

The constant mesh, 6-speed transmission is very well complied by dual hydraulic brakes in the front and single hydraulic disc brakes at the back. The coil spring suspension in the front is of inverted telescopic nature having adjustable spring-preload, rebound and compression damping. The one at the rear is link type having spring reload and damping systems that are damped by oil or gas.

The Hayabusa as usual is great to look at and steals great deal of envious looks from the passer by. This particular model is available in white or silver colors showing off his rider atop a seat of 805 mm (31.7 in.). The bike is of 2140 mm (84.3 in.) in length and with the ground clearance of 120 mm (4.7 in) has a dry weight of about 217 kgs. (478 lbs.).

All this with a wheel base of 1485 mm (58.5 in.) to support the tires, which are of 120/70-ZR-17 and 190/50-ZR-17 model, makes it an awesome ride that should be craved by numerous bike lovers. The newer versions of the Suzuki Hayabusa are simply incredible ride that may be competed only by the likes of few Kawasaki, Ducati, BMW or Honda models.