Suzuki's Hayabusa is one of those legendary nameplates that immediately brings something to the forefront of your mind. You hear "Hayabusa," and motorcyclists' brains automatically conjure the falcon-like shape of the world's once-fastest motorcycle. That curved front fairing, the extended swingarm, the slanted tail that barely looks big enough to keep you glued to the seat as you crank the throttle and watch the speedometer and tachometer climb nearly in unison.
The 'Busa is big. It's loud. It's unmatched. Well, it was at one time. But not really now.