sports bikes

1999
The name Hayabusa translates directly from the Japanese as Peregrine Falcon, the bird capable of achieving speeds over 200 mph (322 km/h) -- and predator of (perhaps not coincidently) the common blackbird. The name is a subtle reference to Honda's competing Hawk models. When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. It remained relatively unchanged up through the 2007 model year.
The motorcycle in stock form was capable of the following performance:
1/4 mile (402 m): 10.02 seconds @ 143.7 mph (231 km/h)[2]
60–80 mph: 3.13 seconds[2]
80–100 mph: 3.31 seconds[2]
Top speed: 189.6 mph (305 km/h)[2]
Power: 156.1 hp (116.4 kW) @ 9,500 rpm (rear wheel)[2]

[edit] 2008

2008 Hayabusa
Competition in the hyper sport bike segment increased with the release of motorcycles like the BMW K1200S, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R, and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14. This increased competition led to Suzuki heavily revising the GSX1300R for the 2008 model year.[3] Suzuki has dropped the GSX1300R designation in some countries and simply called the motorcycle the Hayabusa. The engine size was increased to 1340 cc (81.7 cu in) with the compression ratio increasing to 12.5:1. The revised engine has a claimed 12% increase in power to 194 hp (145 kW).[4][5]
Fuel is now fed through a pair of new 44 mm (1.7 in) 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.
The motorcycle in stock form was capable of the following performance:
1/4 mile (402 m): 9.85 seconds @ 149.7 mph (241 km/h)[citation needed]
0–60 mph: 2.77 seconds[citation needed]
0–180 mph: 18.9 seconds[citation needed]
Top speed: 185.5

[edit] Specifications
1999-2007
2008
Engine
1299 cc (79 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
1340 cc (82 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Bore Stroke
81.0 x 63.0 mm
81.0 x 65.0 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.5:1
Power
151.1 hp (113 kW)[5]
171 hp (128 kW)[5]
Torque
93.4 lb·ft (127 N·m) @ 6750 rpm[5]
102.3 lb·ft (139 N·m)[5]
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
2140 mm (84.3 in)
2195 mm (86.4 in)
Overall Width
740 mm (29.1 in)
Overall Height
1155 mm (45.5 in)
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Seat Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Ground Clearance
120 mm (4.7 in)
Wheelbase
1485 mm (58.5 in)
Dry Weight
217 kg (478 lb)218 kg (481 lb) CA. model
220 kg (485 lb)
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 US gal)19.0 l (5.0 US gal) CA. model
21 l (5.5 US gal)20.0 l (5.3 US 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 Red2005: 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, Gray/Black, White/Silver, Blue/Black

[edit] Controversy

2005 GSX1300R "Hayabusa"
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. For the model years 2001 to current, a timing retard was added in 6th gear, as well as an earlier rev limiter (10200 RPM V.S. 11000 RPM). This limited the top speed from the 1999/2000 model's 198 mph (319 km/h) to a new maximum of 186 mph (299 km/h).

[edit] Sales
From its debut in 1999 to June 2007 over 100,000 Hayabusas were sold worldwide[6]. In the United States during the year 2005 over 10,000 units were sold.[7] For 2006 in the US sales of the Hayabusa were twice that of the Kawasaki ZX-14, which was being released that year. [8] And again for the year over 10,000 units were sold in the US.[9]
Overall, sales in the US have increased year after year since its release in 1999 until 2006 and went from just a few thousand units in 1999 to over 10,000 in 2006.[10][11] Worldwide yearly sales statistics are not known.

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