Also known as the GSX1300R, the Hayabusa was an instant legend when it was introduced in 1999 thanks to a top speed between 188-194 miles per hour. That made it the fastest production motorcycle in the world, and thanks to a gentleman’s agreement among manufacturers to keep top speeds under 186mph in 2000, it held that title until 2007 when the MV Agusta F4 R 312 took over. The Hayabusa provided incredible speed for the money, which is why a large number of these bikes have been modded with turbos, extended swingarms, wider rear tires, and other changes. This one stands out to me as it has a livery which pays homage to the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100!
One last note about the Hayabusa worth sharing – how it was named. When Suzuki developed this bike, the current top speed champion was the Honda Super Blackbird (CBR1100XX). Well, a predator of the blackbird is the peregrine falcon, and as you can probably guess, that’s what Hayabusa translates to. Though the Hayabusa was limited after 2000, the bike remained the same until 2008 when the second (and current) generation was introduced.
Other modifications to this ‘busa include chrome wheels from Twisted Cycles, LED lighting, a polished frame, and a D&D exhaust. Find this Hayabusa for sale in Denton, Texas with a BIN of $7,995 here on eBay.