2023 Suzuki Hayabusa
The 2023 iteration of the famed Hayabusa is now on sale in Australian Suzuki dealerships for $28,190 ride away.
The third generation of the Hayabusa leverages the latest technology while still retaining all the machine’s legendary ‘Ultimate Sports’ characteristics: striking aerodynamic bodywork and styling, outstanding performance, nimble handling for such a big bike, exceptional stability, maximum comfort and an ice-cool temperament which has stood to test of time for 23 years.
The list of new or updated features on the latest 1340cc Euro 5-compliant Hayabusa is lengthy, but it includes the latest version of Suzuki’s Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S) – the command centre for several electronic functions designed to allow riders to tailor the machine to the prevailing road conditions.
The Hayabusa has multiple ride modes – both fixed and fully customisable – and the electronic wherewithal continues with multi-stage traction control, engine braking, wheelie control and launch control, as well as a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control and speed limiter.
The Hayabusa also boasts new LED lighting and indicators, a new instrument cluster, new Brembo Stylema monobloc front brakes, new seven-spoke wheels, updated fully adjustable KYB suspension, and the handlebars are now 12mm closer to the rider for a more relaxed, upright posture.
The Hayabusa has a tried-and-true twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm, and the new subframe is 700 grams lighter.
The in-line, fuel-injected four-cylinder engine has always been the Hayabusa’s show-stopping trump card, displaying a level of versatility that covers all bases: from impeccable power-up-in-any-gear manners on the daily commute to withering performance when the tempo rises.
Without compromising reliability, durability or longevity, the latest updates to the engine focussed on improving lubrication – using GSX-R1000-derived technology – and increasing combustion efficiency. There are lighter connecting rods, while the light-weight titanium valves are carried over from the previous generation but a revised cam profile improves performance in the low- to mid-range.
The engine produces 140 kW at 9700 rpm, and 150 Nm at 7000 rpm, supported by one of the leading drag coefficients found on any street-legal motorcycle
The 2023 Hayabusa is available in two liveries: Metallic Thunder Grey/Candy Daring Red and Metallic Matt Black/Glass Sparkle Black.
The ride away prices include 12 months’ registration and is backed by Suzuki’s three-year unlimited-kilometre warranty (two standard and one bonus year).
For more information head into your local Suzuki Motorcycles dealer or check out the Suzuki Motorcycles Australia website (link).
| 2023 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa Specifications | |
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| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 mm x 65.0 mm |
| Engine displacement | 1,340 cc |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Starter system | Electric |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Rear Suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake / trail | 23° 00’ / 90 mm |
| Front Brakes | Brembo Stylema 4-piston, twin disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear Brakes | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped |
| Front Tyre | 120/70/ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50/ZR17 |
| Ignition system | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.0 LÂ |
| Overall Length | 2,180 mm |
| Overall width | 735 mm |
| Overall height | 1,165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Kerb weight | 264 kg |
| Price | $28,190 Ride Away |
