Suzuki’s iconic Hayabusa is a staple at the drag strip, and for a good reason. The liter-plus GSX1300R debuted with a bang in 1999, claiming the world’s fastest production motorcycle title by reaching speeds up to 194 mph. Translating to peregrine falcon in English, the Hayabusa lived up to its name, but Suzuki has reined in the package over the model’s 23-year run.
The latest-generation ‘Busa arrived in February, 2022, with Suzuki paying close attention to the platform’s braking system, weight savings, acceleration, and electronics. While the original Hayabusa shifted the superbike paradigm, some Suzuki fanboys and brand critics scoffed at the apparent lack of significant upgrades.
