Suzuki Ends the GSX-1300R Hayabusa After 20 Years

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa

The Busa is no more. 

Back in 1999, the Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa had every bro chanting “Busa” as they dreamed of riding a motorcycle at 194 mph. 

The company has now decided to end production after 20 years. 

This move comes as a little bit of a shock. The Hayabusa is still such a dominant force. 

Goodby Busa

Say what you will about the Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa (it’s freaking butt ugly) the bike as always been a top-performer. 

The bike lost in high speed only to the Ducati’s Panigale R and Kawasaki’s Ninja H2, according to Jalopnik

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa
photo: Suzuki

The good news is that Suzuki has renewed the trademark on the Hayabusa name, according to RideApart.

That means the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer will probably build another high-speed, two-wheeled missle of a motorcycle at some point. Kudos to them. 

Author: Wade Thiel

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