Suzuki GSX1300R
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| Suzuki GSX1300R | |
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| Also called: | "Hayabusa" |
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| Manufacturer: | Suzuki |
| Production: | 1999 - present |
| Class: | Sport bike |
| Similar: | Honda CBR1100XX Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 |
The Suzuki GSX1300R, also known as the Hayabusa, is a hypersport motorcycle introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1299 cc inline-4 engine rated 175 bhp (129 kW),[1] and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world circa 2000, and remains so due to the 2001 detuning agreement referenced below.[2] It has a MSRP of GB£8650,[1] US$11,100,[3] AU$18,500, [4], CA$15,100.[5]
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[edit] Concurrence
The name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed, and perhaps a joke at the expense of the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird which was the fastest production motorcycle prior to the Hayabusa: the Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common blackbird.
Subsequently, bikes were released to challenge the Hayabusa highest top speed for a production motorcycle, including the BMW K1200S, the Kawasaki ZX-12R and now the new ZX-14, albeit limited by voluntarily imposed speed reglators unlike the original 1999-2000 Hayabusa.
[edit] Controversy
After its introduction, the major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers realized that the power and speed wars among flagship sport bikes would not end and would eventually lead to increased government regulation, an unfavorable public image due to more fatal accidents and higher insurance premiums.[citation needed] In model years 2001 and later an electronic speed limiter to 300 km/h (186 mph) was added.
[edit] Performance [6]
- Max Speed
- 191 mph (308 km/h), 300km/h (186 mph) limit since model year 2001
- 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h)
- 2.67 seconds
- 1/4 Mile (400m)
- 9.9 seconds @ 234 km/h)
- Max Power
- 175 bhp @ 9800 rpm
[edit] Turbo charging
The motorcycle can be modified with turbochargers, and turbocharged Hayabusas hold many top speed and acceleration records, including the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme 1350cc world record of 252.832 mph (406.894 km/h), the fastest American Motorcyclist Association US record for an open wheel bike.[7] During the record pass the onboard GPS recorded 261 mph (420 km/h) as a top measured speed.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Hayabusa 1300 (GSX1300R), Suzuki GB
- ^ Cycleworld June 2000, Performance Bikes June 2000, Sportbike Magazine June 2000, Motorcyclist Magazine June 2000, Bikenet Online, Bike Magazine - UK, May 2000, and others around the world
- ^ 2006 Hayabusa 1300, Suzuki USA
- ^ Hayabusa 1300, Suzuki Australia
- ^ Hayabusa, Suzuki Canada
- ^ http://www.qsl.net/n5mya/testdata.html Performance figures
- ^ Noonan sets top speed record at Bonneville for non-streamliner, American Motorcyclist Association, 8 September 2005
[edit] Trivia
- This bike was used in the Indian movie Dhoom. The villain in the movie was shown using it as the getaway vehicle after conducting heists. The bike and the film both went on to acquire cult status in India.
- From its 1999 inception until Harley-Davidson's 2004 entry into NHRA Pro Stock Bike competition, the Suzuki Hayabusa was the only base model officially allowed in competition.
- The Hayabusa engine is a popular choice in bike engined cars.
- Ben Roethlisberger and Kellen Winslow II, two young players in the National Football League, were both seriously injured while riding a GSX1300R and GSX-R 750, respectively. Neither were wearing any safety gear.
