Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa

I owned a Gen 2 2010 Busa. Great bike for the street, daily commute, reliable and relatively cheap. It's a Fast executive's ride - Classy & insanely rapid. The smooth curve of this bike is not found in any other bikes around. Best feature is the in-gear acceleration; there is no need to drop gear for overtaking. Twist the throttle in any gear and it just surges ahead. It's not an outlandish bike but one with l-finesse, much like the Lexus. Most of the time you wouldn't want to speed but when you need to move in to fill the gaps in traffic, the...

Ive owned my hayabusa since new. super comfortable extemely reliable just a tad on the heavy side however its one weekness also turns out to be its strength. when the roads get rough its stability over rough ground at speed is 2nd to none. Only now after 10 years are the 1000s starting to catch up.however gen 3 is on the horizon so they will be left in the dust again. A truly awesome machine. Well done suzuki

April 19th 2019 Update: surely one of the greatest motorcycles ever built

I've owned my hayabusa for 9 years it currently well over 100...

I was waiting to see if Suzuki were coming out with a gen 3 however from what I could tell it wasn’t happening anytime soon so I went & bought a new one in Oct 17.
I was after something a little more comfortable than my gixxer 1k but I wanted around the same amount of hp.
First thing I did was fit helibars, heated grips & had the tyres changed to Q3’s.
Power wise it’s a fantastic engine with loads more power down low where you can use it on the road.
Another reason I needed to change bikes was pillion comfort & again it hasn’t disappointed ...

I am 63 years old, I have ridden motorcycles since I was 15. I have had all manner of motorcycles, Yamaha 650 twins, honda cb 750/4, Harley Davidson, BSA, Buell, Yamaha, Moto Guzzi and Mv Augusta etc. I bought this Hayabusa 2 weeks ago to fulfill a bucket list dream, just in case, it reminded me of a Katana I owned in the early 80s. The fit and finish is second to none, I admit it doesn’t have the flair of Italian master pieces (Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta), but having said that, the Hayabusa does everything better. The fuelling is pretty well so...

Owned a few bikes in recent years, the Busa(2014) is my current motorcycle. This bike is the peak of everything, the power the comfort, handling , even when riding alone or with a pillion this is so comfy.
This bike is so smooth, that you need to keep watching your tacho and Speedo just to make sure you are not pushing your limits. With the analog speedometer I had to get used to the gauge, cause all my previous ones had digital speedometer, in saying that this is rather cool to watch, when both of them spin even without trying.

I have re...

Owner for last 3 years, wife often pillioned on back and ideal for 2 up touring. Most other bikes seem rather gutless by comparison(ZX 1400 excluded)
Capable of very good economy and bike continually attracts attention despite being 6 years old. Very robust drivetrain and gearbox is slick in operation. Capable of 5L per 100km fuel consumption. Engines are extremely robust design. Fantastic bike!
Grunt and accessible torque delivery
Sportster position was wearing on all day rides.

I bought my first motorbike 16 years old and I had several one since then. My last one before the "Busa" was a Honda CBR 600RR. When I went look my Hayabusa, I got scared by its size, weight and power. However, just after a couple squares driving it, I felt in love. It is really stable, even at considerable high speeds. I have my Busa almost for 2 years now. The maintenance is very low. The bike is extremely reliable. Fuel Economy is not bad, 15 km/l. I do recommend it.
Stable, Reliable, Economic.
Australian speed limits are too low for the "Busa"

The latest version of the Hayabusa is an absolute beast whilst still retaining the finesse and agility of a pure racing machine. Finish and overall performance exceeds its competitors. This motorcycle is a gift from above to the discerning rider who knows and expects absolute perfection. There is no imperfections.
Power & Handling

Two years from new when I bought it, I am still in AWE of this machine. I'd give it 4.5/5 for reliability because the rectifier went and was replaced under warranty + (a free battery too.) Otherwise 5 stars. It is not for the novice though anyone with some dexterity and experience would be able to ride it. It is weighty (top heavy) when you pick it up off the stand but once moving the handling is VERY smooth and easy, keeping in mind it's not Vespa-light. Filtering through bumper to bumper traffic has it's limitations and should be done with a...

Brutal power, ridiculous speed, looks great in grey, blue or white and when I got rid of my first one I had to get another. I had about fifteen bikes and I'm 50 years old so I know what I'm doing. Treat yourself!

The bike is totally awesome. The power of the beast is breath taking and the speed 300+ is exhilarating and it doesn't take long to get there. The handling, its stability and the ease at which you can throw it around is bloody amazing for such a big bike. I own one and would swap it for anything else.
The power, the handling and the fuel economy.
Chews through back tyres like a bunch of kids in a lolly jar, a dead set radar finder and hard to hang onto on full throttle, you need velcro on your pants and on the bike seat!

I took my first Hayabusa ride on a dare and have not looked back since. This the vehicle on which I commuute 200km each day, five days a week, all year. It returns a steady 17+km per litre, has a seating position that is tolerable over the sometimes 2-hour commute even for a big guy like me (EG: 145kg) and nobody dares to pick me!

I also own a Harley Road King and it has its place in my riding regemin, but this is my dedicated commute and all-around blat bike.

This is not a bike for beginners though...serious, mature, experienced riders...