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All-New Suzuki Hayabusa Teased For India, Launch Soon

By Sarah ChenIndia
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The all-new Suzuki Hayabusa finally broke cover last month and it turns out the new offering will come to India sooner than we were expecting. Suzuki Motorcycle India has released a teaser video on its social media handles for the new Hayabusa with the caption, “The ultimate superbike, coming soon.” It is likely that the all-new superbike will arrive in India in the next quarter of the year, and will be one of the first markets outside Japan to get the offering. It needs to be noted that India was one of the last markets globally where the second generation Hayabusa was sold before the model had to be pulled off the shelves with the transition to BS6 emission norms.

The third-generation Suzuki Hayabusa has seen a comprehensive overhaul over its predecessor. The model gets a revised twin-spar aluminum frame and swingarm. The design language is an evolution over the older model and makes it instantly recognizable. There are plenty of changes including the new LED position lights on either side of the headlamp, new DRLs and air intakes on the side. The fairing has been completely revised and gets larger air scoops, while the LED taillight is all-new as well.

Power on the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa comes from the 1340 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, in-line four-cylinder engine. The motor has been thoroughly updated for Euro5 compliance. There are new internal components including an exhaust header pipe, optimized cam profiles, 1 mm education in throttle body inner diameter and a 12 mm extension in the overall intake pipe. While Suzuki says that the engine’s performance has been improved, power figures have seen a reduction with the model now producing 187 bhp at 9700 rpm and 150 Nm of peak torque at 7000 rpm. The motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Compared to the second-gen model, the new Hayabusa is lighter by 4 kg but still tips the scales at 264 kg (kerb).

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the key reason for the decrease in power figures for the new Hayabusa model?

A.

The motor has been thoroughly updated to achieve Euro5 compliance. This update involved new internal components and other modifications, leading to a reduction in its power output.

Q.

How does the new Suzuki Hayabusa's weight compare to the previous generation model?

A.

The new Hayabusa is 4 kg lighter than the second-generation model. Despite this reduction, its kerb weight remains substantial at 264 kg.

Q.

What are some of the notable design changes visible on the new Hayabusa?

A.

The design features new LED position lights and DRLs, and air intakes on the side. The fairing has been completely revised with larger air scoops, and the LED taillight is all-new.

Q.

Why was the second generation Hayabusa eventually pulled from the Indian market?

A.

The second generation model had to be pulled off the shelves due to the transition to BS6 emission norms. India was one of the last markets globally where it was sold.

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