| The worlds fastest production motorcycle (Guiness Book of World Records). Since the bikes introduction in 1999 it has fought off every challenger as king of the road and built a menacing reputation. With just minor updates the only thing that has changed in six model years are the colors, and it still hasn't been beat. Not even the Kawasaki ZX12R which was purpose built to beat the Hayabusa could do so. It has been tested to do 200mph in stock form (Bike Magazine June 1999) and is capable of doing the quarter mile in the high 9's, stock. The Busa delivers more torque to the rear wheel then it's nearest competitor can at the crank, and can deliver it from 3500rpm to redline. The bike weighs in at a little over 500lbs wet, which gives it a freight train type stability and comfort. But don't be fooled, the Busa can corner too (see PIR photo's below). It is one of the most complete motrocycle packages ever produced and with it's unique ram air system that adds up to 15hp at speed, the bike just never stops accelerating. |
| Specs | | Engine: | 1299cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC® | | Bore Stroke: | 81.0 x 63.0mm | | Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | | Fuel System: | KeihinTM/Denso Fuel Injection | | Lubrication: | Wet sump | | Ignition: | Digital/Transistorized | | Transmission: | 6-speed, constant mesh | | Final Drive: | #530 chain | | Overall Length: | 2140mm (84.3 in.) | | Overall Width: | 740mm (29.1 in.) | | Overall Height: | 1155mm (45.5 in.) | | Seat Height: | 805mm (31.7 in.) | | Ground Clearance: | 120mm (4.7 in.) | | Wheelbase: | 1485mm (58.5 in.) | | Dry Weight: | 217kg (478 lbs.) 218kg (480 lbs.) CA. model | | Suspension Front: | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, 14-way adjustable rebound damping and 13-way adjustable compression damping | | Suspension Rear: | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, 22-way adjustable compression & rebound damping | | Brakes Front: | Dual hydraulic disc | | Brakes Rear: | Single hydraulic disc | | Tires Front: | 120/70-ZR-17 | | Tires Rear: | 190/50-ZR-17 | | Fuel Tank Capacity: | 21 liter (5.5 gal.) 19.0 liter (5.0 gal.) CA. model | |
| The symbol is unmistakeable. An ancient form of Japanese and Chinese writing known as Kanji. The symbol means "Falcon" and is pronounced "Hayabusa". The Japanese Perigrine Falcon the bike is named after is the fastest bird on earth, and can dive at 186mph. The Falcon also likes to eat Blackbirds, sorry Honda! In 2001 the bike manufacturers under pressure agreed to limit the bike speeds to 300kph, or 186mph. Oops, I'm sure Kawasaki didn't know the signifigance of using that number. The Hayabusa's speed is limited by a reduced RPM redline in sixth gear. This is bypassed using a device (TRE) that fools the bikes ECU into thinking it's in 5th gear, so the restriction is eliminated. |
Mods to my Busa:
- HMF dual high mount polished exhaust, w/pair removal and BDE block offs
- Billet Kanji exhaust hanger block-offs
- Dynojet Power Commander PCIIIR
- ATRE (speed restrictor bypass)
- SpeedoHealer v2.1 w/high speed recall
- Digital 5000K HID
- Fabbri dark smoke screen
- Acumen digital blue gear indicator and shift light
- Bluegauges.com light mod - blue w/red behind redline
- Genmar 1 1/4" handle bar riser (forks at stock height)
- HEL carbon fiber lines - front brakes full length x2 +1 1/4", clutch +1 1/4", rear brake
- Carbon grips, levers and mirrors
- Throttlemeister cruise control
- Corbin carbon fiber leather seats - front, rear and back rest
- Vortex frame sliders and rear swing arm spool sliders
- Top-Gun undertail and road hugger - paint matched
- SS raduis axle mount license plate holder
- Adjustmenttech rear links (set at stock height)
- EK530ZVX chain
- Clear front turn signals
- Metzeler M1 Sportech (P) spec tires
- Silkolene Pro4 full synthetic oil
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| Portland International Raceway - Mike Sullivan Race School 6-23-2005 |
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