Suzuki never envisioned its Hayabusa hypersport bike becoming a cult classic, but it did. Over the bike’s 22-year history Suzuki has sold more than 100,000 Hayabusa sportbikes in the US and twice that number worldwide. It’s a large enough part of the company’s history that Suzuki overhauled this hypersport bike and positioned it as the most premium streetbike offering in the new model lineup. This video review is the third in a multipart series. Read and watch the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R MC Commute Review for Part 1 and the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R Track MC Commute Review for Part 2. Learn more about the Hayabusa’s technical improvements in the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R First Look Preview article. Also read the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R First Ride Review from its European press test ride event.
Related: 2020 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R MC Commute Review
Gear Box
Helmet: Shoei X-Fourteen
Custom Helmet Paint: Tagger Designs
Suit: Alpinestars Race Replica V2
Gloves: Alpinestars GP Plus V2
Boots: Alpinestars Supertech R
2022 Suzuki Hayabusa Technical Specifications and Price
| PRICE | $18,599 |
| ENGINE | 1,340cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled four-cylinder; 4-valve/cyl. |
| BORE x STROKE | 81.0 x 65.0mm |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 12.5:1 |
| FUEL DELIVERY | Fuel injection w/ 43mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire |
| CLUTCH | Wet, multiplate, slipper/assist |
| TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE | 6-speed/chain |
| FRAME | Alloy twin spar |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | KYB fully adjustable 43mm fork; 5.0 in. travel |
| REAR SUSPENSION | KYB shock, fully adjustable; 5.0 in. travel |
| FRONT BRAKES | Radial Brembo Stylema 4-piston caliper, 320mm discs w/ Cornering ABS |
| REAR BRAKE | 1-piston floating caliper, 250mm disc w/ Cornering ABS |
| WHEELS, FRONT/REAR | Spoked alloy; 17 x 3.5 in. / 17 x 6.0 in. |
| TIRES, FRONT/REAR | Bridgestone Battlax S22; 120/70-17 / 190/50-17 |
| RAKE/TRAIL | 23.0°/3.5 in. |
| WHEELBASE | 58.3 in. |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 31.5 in. |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 5.3 gal. |
| CLAIMED CURB WEIGHT | 582 lb. |
| WARRANTY | 1 year, unlimited mileage |
| AVAILABLE | April 2021 |
| CONTACT | suzukicycles.com |
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com