The Suzuki Hayabusa has long been the pinnacle of
large-displacement hyperbikes. The new 2004 edition of the GSX1300R
continues this tradition of speed and performance. The '04 Hayabusa
comes in two striking new color selections and is equipped with a
new passing switch for the headlight and revamped hazard
lights.
The Hayabusa blends a cohesive mix of high-performance aerodynamics
with powerful engine design. Optimum aerodynamic efficiency
requires a precise fairing shape and the GSX1300R achieves this.
Indeed, the elements of the Hayabusa's fairing, headlight and turn
signals result in the lowest coefficient of drag of any Suzuki ever
produced.
Motivation for the Hayabusa comes in the form of a potent
inline-four-cylinder engine. The high-powered motor is equipped
with a 16-valve, DOHC cylinder head with narrow 14-degree valve
angles. Electronic fuel injection, ram-air intake, a gear-driven
counterbalancer, six-speed transmission and large-capacity
hydraulic clutch all enhance overall engine performance.
Anchoring the hugely powerful 1300cc engine is an aluminum-alloy
twin-spar frame suspended by 43mm titanium-nitride-coated forks
offering 120mm of travel. A link-type rear suspension system mates
a bridged aluminum swingarm with a fully adjustable shock for 140mm
of travel. Wide, cast-aluminum wheels shod with radial tires
provide ample traction at both ends. Braking comes from six-piston
calipers gripping dual 320mm rotors in the front and a twin-piston
caliper and 240mm rear rotor in the rear. This combination of
performance and sporting features creates the awesome 2004 Suzuki
GSX1300R Hayabusa.
