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After its introduction, the major [[Japan]]ese motorcycle manufacturers realized that the power and speed wars among flagship [[sport bike]]s would not end and would eventually lead to increased government [[regulation]], an unfavorable [[Publicity|public image]] due to more fatal [[accident]]s and higher [[insurance]] premiums.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} In model year 2000 a timing retardent was added to incress the rpm's at which the bike will take off.then in years 2001 and later an electronic [[speed limit]]er to 299 km/h (186 mph) was added, dropping the top speed from 474 km/h (212 mph). |
After its introduction, the major [[Japan]]ese motorcycle manufacturers realized that the power and speed wars among flagship [[sport bike]]s would not end and would eventually lead to increased government [[regulation]], an unfavorable [[Publicity|public image]] due to more fatal [[accident]]s and higher [[insurance]] premiums.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} In model year 2000 a timing retardent was added to incress the rpm's at which the bike will take off. then in years 2001 and later an electronic [[speed limit]]er to 299 km/h (186 mph) was added, dropping the top speed from 474 km/h (212 mph). |
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== Hayabusa in popular culture== |
== Hayabusa in popular culture== |
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Revision as of 13:04, 15 October 2007
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Also called | GSX1300R (1999-2007) |
| Production | 1999 - present |
| Class | hyper sport |
The Suzuki Hayabusa (also known as the GSX1300R prior to 2008) is a hyper sport motorcycle originally introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1340 cc inline-4 engine and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world before the 2001 detuning agreement referenced below.[1] The 2008 model has a MSRP of $11,999USD.
History
1999
The name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed. When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. Perhaps it is not coincidental that the Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common blackbird. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. It would remain relatively unchanged up through the 2007 model year.
The motorcycle's performance in stock form is capable of the following:
- 1/4 mile (402 m): 10.02 seconds @ 143.7 mph (231.3 km/h)[2]
- 60-80 mph: 3.13 seconds[2]
- 80-100 mph: 3.31 seconds[2]
- Top speed: 189.6 mph[2]
- Power: 156.1 hp @ 9500 rpm[citation needed]
2008
Competition in the hyper sport bike segment would increase with the release of motorcycles like the BMW K1200S, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R, and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14. This increased competition would eventually lead to Suzuki heavily revising the GSX1300R for the 2008 model year. Suzuki dropped the GSX1300R designation and simply called the motorcycle the Hayabusa. The engine size was increased to 1340 cc with the compression ratio increasing to 12.5:1. The revised mill has a claimed 12% increase in power.[3] Fuel is now fed through a pair of new 44 mm Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) throttle bodies. The Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS), a technology introduced on the GSX-R line of motorcycles, provides three options of power delivery for a range of touring to wide open high performance. Some of the more notable features include a new 4-2-1-2 exhaust system meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 emission regulations, a slipper clutch, and redesigned bodywork. Performance numbers have not been released, nor has the bike been tested by print or online media publications yet.
Specifications
| 1999-2007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Template:Auto cc-cu in, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC | Template:Auto cc-cu in, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC |
| Bore Stroke | 81.0 x 63.0 mm | 81.0 x 65.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Keihin/Denso Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | |
| Ignition | Digital/Transistorized | |
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh | |
| Final Drive | #530 chain | |
| Overall Length | Template:Auto mm | Template:Auto mm |
| Overall Width | Template:Auto mm | |
| Overall Height | Template:Auto mm | Template:Auto mm |
| Seat Height | Template:Auto mm | |
| Ground Clearance | Template:Auto mm | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto mm | |
| Dry Weight | Template:Auto kg Template:Auto kg CA. model |
Template:Auto kg |
| Suspension Front | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, 14-way adjustable rebound damping and 13-way adjustable compression damping | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping |
| Suspension Rear | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, 22-way adjustable compression & rebound damping | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression & rebound damping |
| Brakes Front | Dual hydraulic disc | |
| Brakes Rear | Single hydraulic disc | |
| Tires Front | 120/70-ZR-17 | |
| Tires Rear | 190/50-ZR-17 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 L (5.5 gal) 19.0 L (5.0 gal) CA. model |
21 L (5.5 gal) 20.0 L (5.3 gal) CA. model |
| Colors | 1999: Silver/Copper Brown, Black/Gray, Red/Black. 2000: Blue/Silver, Red/Silver, Silver. 2001: Blue/Silver, Black/Silver. 2002: Blue/Black, Silver/Gray, Midnight Black (Limited Edition). 2003: Silver/Gray, Black/Gray, Black, Midnight Black (Canadian Limited Edition), Golden Orange (the US 40th Anniversary model). 2004: Blue/Silver, Black/Purple, Limited Red 2005: Blue/Silver, Black/Gray, Red/Black(New graphics) 2006: Blue/Silver, Black/Gray, Red/Black. 2007: Black, Red, Blue, White/Sliver (UK Limited Edition) |
2008: Orange/Black, Black/Gray, Blue/Black |
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 year 2000 a timing retardent was added to incress the rpm's at which the bike will take off. then in years 2001 and later an electronic speed limiter to 299 km/h (186 mph) was added, dropping the top speed from 474 km/h (212 mph).
Hayabusa in popular culture
 | This article contains a list of miscellaneous information. (July 2007) |
- This bike was used in the Indian movie Dhoom. The villain John Abraham 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 2004, the Hayabusa was the only base model officially allowed in NHRA Pro Stock Bike competition.[citation needed] No Hayabusas have run in the NHRA since 2005.
- Stock paint schemes on the Hayabusa feature the Japanese kanji symbol 隼, or "hayabusa."
- A heavily modified Hayabusa is used by the 'Ghost Rider' of Stockholm, Sweden.
- The Hayabusa was also used by actor Laurence Fishburne in the movie Biker Boyz.
References
- ^ Performance figures from 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
- ^ a b c d "GSX1300R Performance Numbers" (HTML). Sport Rider. 2005. Retrieved 2007-02-23.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Hilderbrand, JC (2007-06-29). "2008 Suzuki Hayabusa and B-King" (HTML). MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2007-07-29.