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New third-generation 2021 Hayabusa!!!

Hayabuser

Hayabuser

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Technically it's a GS.... well, GSX anyway.

Some might be interested so I thought that I'd throw up what information has been trickled out so far. After all, we've only been waiting for a Gen3 Hayabusa since the Gen2 debuted in 2008. Seems like a lifetime ago... or several lifetimes in bike years.

It started late last week with this teaser video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M19ObgWNnjk

And today we received this:

https://player.vimeo.com/video/506993825

Yum, yum, give me sum!

No technical details yet (engine displacement, etc) but it's definitely received an electronics update! Rumours are saying it'll be a normally aspirated 1440cc, 200hp engine and the 11000rpm redline on the tach seems to justify the big-bore engine. Some folks were speculating on a boosted 1000cc engine a la Kawasaki H2 but that's doubtful now that the gauge cluster has been revealed. No boost gauge, no 14000rpm redline. I'm fine with that. Less complexity, more old-skool Busa. It just wouldn't be a hypersport without a car-sized engine in it.

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All the details are due on Friday. :dancing:
 
Thanks for Sharing this!!!
Hmm looks awesome... The only thing, it still looks uncomfortable to me. I'll keep my 200hp cruiser. For now...
 
That S.R.A.D. tail is evident...since inception!

It's a beautiful bike!!!

I can bend my knees to 140 degrees but before I had my surgery, I was already getting numbness in my knees (on long rides I had to straighten my legs) when I had my first bike...so I get what Jedz is talking about.

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Suzuki's seat to foot-peg distance has always been tight on their sportbikes but the aftermarket has been there supplying drop-pegs for those afflicted with long legs/bad knees (me on both counts). A lot of Busa/B-King guys have used Buell pegs as they slotted in and gave an extra inch or so of drop.

There's a solution for every problem. :encouragement:
 
Necessity is the Mother of Invention...in this regard.

I do love the sitting position and leaning forward.

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Good looking machine. I have only ever ridden the Gen 1 Busa, but it did not strike me as uncomfortable-even in comparison to the FZ-1 I was riding at the time (with lower bars and rearsets).
 
There has been speculation online for a decade regarding a third generation Hayabusa so take what you find with a grain, or a bag, of salt. There has been nothing official until last week so anything prior is as I said, pure speculation and wishful thinking.

Friday is the day that all will be revealed. I'm surprised that I can sleep as well as I am! :stupid:

Having had two Gen1s (one of which is back in my possession) and a Gen2 (as well as two B-Kings), a new Gen3 is destined to find its way into my garage... just not sure when. The Gen2 lasted for 13 model years so I think I will have ample time to get around to having a Gen3 in my life. :biggrin:
 
Yep, a really nice modern looking & acting sport bike. But at 67 yr. old a Kawasaki RS900 would probably suit me better, even with the 90 less HP.
 
I had a dream last night that I was riding my friend's old Busa on a night highway at speed. It was a cool dream. To me, the Busa has always been the king of the Ubersports.
 
Yawn. We'll see if it's better than my 2006 ZX14....I actually was looking at Busas before I got my 14. The biggest thing that put me off was the reach to the bars. And to modify them is a fairly involved thing. On my bike I just popped on 1 inch spacers and was good to go.

Mad
 
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Yawn. We'll see if it's better than my 2006 ZX14....I actually was looking at Busas before I got my 14. The biggest thing that put me off was the reach to the bars. And to modify them is a fairly involved thing. On my bike I just popped on 1 inch spacers and was good to go.

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I'm going to say that it will be for me as I didn't gel with the 2010 ZX14 that I owned. It was fast but lacked the soul of the 'Busa. Of course it had no chance to impress me by being preceded by a 2001 and 2005 Hayabusa, then succeeded with a 2009. Yeah, I have Busa on the brain...

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I added the Helibar risers to my -14 as well and agree it's a quick and easy mod. Changing the battery however, that's a full day's work on the Kawasaki. :cower::biggrin:
 
Plenty of room to store a pair of trombones, one either side.
How thoughtful of Suzuki to think of their musical buyers.
 
Does anyone own a ZX-14R? I've read that they're an improved (and faster) beast, though not as 'sporty' in some regards as the 'Busa.
 
I see they have dragged out a '99 for a couple of the ads.
Almost looks like a bit of copper colour in the new paint scheme as well.
Might get to use the old Vanson again.

 
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Yawn. The biggest thing that put me off was the reach to the bars. And to modify them is a fairly involved thing. On my bike I just popped on 1 inch spacers and was good to go. Mad
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an inch up / back in 30 minutes with heli-bars on gen 1 or 2
btw.. knight footpegs give an 1 inch drop....they are a little flat though and I have been meaning to machine them a little, still better than stock the way they are
 
And it's out.... https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2022-suzuki-hayabusa/

Looks like about the same weight and power. Biggest improvement is electronics package and better front brakes.

The new styling is subjective, I happen to like it.

I was hoping they would go 1600+ on the displacement. I am quite surprised that there is actually a small hp loss considering where all the high end liter bikes are.
 
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