Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 History,Features,Specifications (Full Guide)

The Suzuki Hayabusa (also known as the GSX1300R in some countries) is a hyper sport motorcycle originally introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 engine and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world before the 2001 detuning agreement. The 2009 model has a MSRP of US$ 13,199.

The name Hayabusa translates directly from the Japanese as Peregrine Falcone, The bird is said to be capable of speeds of over 200 mph (320 km/h) — and predator of (perhaps not coincidentally) the common backbird.When introduced in 1999, it overtook the HondaCBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1,299 cc (79.3 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. It remained substantially unchanged up through the 2007 model year.

Ultimate Sport, In Timeless Styling
Unique, timeless styling sculpted for wind-cheating aerodynamics. Long-distance comfort with effortless acceleration and sporty handling. A full 1340cm3 of broad, muscular torque. The Hayabusa 1300. A two-wheeled legend in a class of its own, defining balanced performance, defining Ultimate Sport.

Hayabusa 1300 Features
1. 1340cm3 in-line 4-cylinder fuel-injected liquid-cooled DOHC engine built to deliver a broad wave of torque for effortless acceleration while reducing emissions.
2. Hard, smooth chrome-nitride Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating on the upper compression and oil control piston rings reduces friction while improving cylinder sealing.
3. Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) cylinder plating improves heat transfer, durability and ring seal.
4. U-shaped cutouts in the cylinder-bore sides allow air below descending pistons to escape to adjacent cylinders to reduce internal pumping pressure and mechanical power losses.
5. Lightweight titanium valves allow use of lighter valve springs and higher lift while maintaining accurate valve control. Iridium spark plugs produce more complete combustion.
6. Curved radiator with a compact, dense-core design and engine-management-computer-controlled two ring-type electric fans mounted on the rear of the radiator, increasing the control accuracy and keeping engine temperature stable.
7. Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) serves as back-torque-limiting system for smoother downshifts and also contributes to a lighter clutch pull.
8. Optimized 6-speed transmission; oil spray to the 4th, 5th and 6th gears reduce wear and mechanical noise during highway cruising.
9. Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection results in improved power delivery, a more linear response, better mileage and less emissions. This system uses engine-computer-operated secondary valves to maintain optimum intake-air velocity for maximum combustion efficiency.
10. Two 12-hole fine-spray injectors on each throttle body improve fuel atomization for better combustion efficiency and while reducing fuel consumption.
11. Idle Speed Control (ISC) system improves cold starting and helps maintain stable engine idle under various conditions.
12. Suzuki Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) system ignites unburned hydrocarbons and reduces carbon monoxide emissions.
13. Large-volume catalyzer further reduces hydrocarbon, carbon-monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions to help meet tough Euro 3 and TIER 2 emissions regulations standards.
14. Dual large-volume triangulated and tapered mufflers, shaped for increased banking angle and cornering clearance, enhance power and reduce noise.
15. Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) enables the rider to choose from three different engine power characteristics according to personal tastes and riding conditions. It offers enjoyment of top performance in a wide range of riding situations.
16. Advanced, wind-tunnel-refined aerodynamics offering superb wind protection both for normal and completely tucked-in seating positions.
17. Twin-spar aluminum-alloy frame built with castings and extrusions. The torsional rigidity of the aluminum-alloy rectangular-cross-section swingarm is increased by 10 percents.
18. Rear subframe made of rectangular steel tubing for increased weight carrying capacity.
19. Inverted cartridge front forks featuring Diamond-Like Coating (DLC) surface treatment to reduce stiction and improve reaction to small surface irregularities.
20. The front forks and the single rear shock absorber both have fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping.
21. 3-spoke cast-aluminum-alloy wheels shod with 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) front and 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) rear radial tires.
22. 310mm (12.2-inch) dual-floating-disc front brakes with efficient, race-proven aluminum-piston, radial-mount brake calipers, and 260mm (10.2-inch) single-disc rear brake with single-piston brake caliper.
23. Quality detail finishes - passenger footpeg brackets, muffler hangers, footpeg/control brackets - evoking the fine art of feudal Japanese armor, Yoroi-Kabuto.
24. Standard-equipment steering damper.
25. Integrated front turn signals form the outer edges of the ram-air-intake scoop.
26.Vertically stacked headlight featuring a projector high beam and a halogen-bulb multi-reflector low beam.
27.Unique tailsection featuring streamlined bulges carrying integrated rear turn signals and shaped with jet-engine motif.
28. Bright, durable LED taillight, with clear inner lens and red outer lens.
29. Four analog gauges including step-motor-driven tachometer and speedometer. Round LCD panel includes clock, gear position indicator, S-DMS map indicator, odometer and dual trip meters. Engine-rpm indicator, programmable to blink or stay on between 4,000 and 11,500 rpm.
30. Silver metallic trim around the analog gauges and LCD panel evoking American GT muscle-car image.

Hayabusa 1300 SpecificationsEngine Type
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke
81.0 mm x 65.0 mm
Engine Displacement
1340 cm3 (cc)
Compression Ratio
12.5 : 1
Carburetion
Fuel injection
Oil capacity (overhaul)
4.0L (1.6 US gal.)
Ignition
Fully transistorized
Starter System
Electric
Lubrication System
Wet sump
Transmission
6-speed constant mesh
Primary Drive Ratio
1.596 (83 / 52)
Final Drive Ratio
2.388 (43 / 18)
Frame Type
Twin-spar (aluminum-alloy)
Rake / Trail
24.2 degrees / 98 mm (3.9 in.)
Suspension
Front
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Rear
Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Wheels
Front
17 M/C x MT3.50, cast aluminum alloy
Rear
17 M/C x MT6.00, cast aluminum alloy
Brakes
Front
Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Rear
1-piston caliper, 260 mm disc
Tyres
Front
120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear
190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.0 L (5.5 US gal.)
Overall Length
2,195 mm (86.6 in.)
Overall Width
740 mm (29.1 in.)
Overall Height
1,170 mm (46.1 in.)
Wheelbase
1,485 mm (58.5 in.)
Seat Height
805 mm (31.7 in.)
Dry Weight
220kg (485 lbs.)

Source: http://www.globalsuzuki.com/ & wikipedia.org

New Bajaj Pulsar 220

Bajaj new Pulsar 220 DTS-I 2009 FeaturesTwo-wheeler Giant Bajaj Auto is set to launch Bajaj new Pulsar 220 DTS-I 2009 bike in Indian roads in July, 2009. The changes in the pulsar 220 DTS-i will be cosmetic. Bajaj’s new pulsar 220cc DTS-FI will embrace the contemporary all black theme adn get new body graphics. New Pulsar 220cc DTS-FI will also get carbon fibre exhaust which will surely improve the masculinity of the pulsar but also unique exhaust beat. The weight of this bike is around 136 kg. The Bajaj Pulsar DTS-Fi is expected to touch a top speed of 144kph. The most important feature of all is the fuel injection mechanism, which is responsible for the quick throttle and the linear power curve.The Pulsar 220 DTS-i uses a sweet-shifting five-speed, one-down-and-four-up gearbox complemented by a well-weighted clutch. This bike is available in variety of colors like Black, Blue, Grey & Red. It is coming with tubeless tires. Bajaj Pulsar new bike is here DTS-I, is an acronym for Digital Twin Spark-Fuel injected, implies the marriage of twin spark plugs and fuel-injection within its four-stroke cycle engine. Running two valves, the Pulsar DTS-Fi engine is air-cooled and circulates oil to an oil-cooler to further control temperature. This bike is amongst India’s most powerful with a healthy 20bhp developed at 8500rpm. Maximum torque of 1.95kgm twists out at 6500rpm.

Bajaj-KTM alliance launces Super bikes

Bajaj Auto and KTM Power Sports AG's two and a half year old coalition will result in the yielding of some intricate, high-end super bikes sometime around next year. Apart from selling KTM branded bikes in India, the second largest auto major of the country now has plans to collectively manufacture bikes for the benefit of both the companies and for this, it will be spending about Rs.140 crore this financial year in its R&D department.Till date, Bajaj has only 1 bike with an engine capacity of 220cc but it will soon be expanding with the launch of KTM's Duke 690, a 654 cc, four stroke engine bike and 1190 RC8 Superbike, a1148 cc bike in India by next year. Also in the pipeline is a joint venture by mid 2010 and Bajaj's 1st super bike with some help from KTM in 2011. This alliance has certainly benefited Bajaj. Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto is on board of KTM with 31.72% stakes.
Source: http://www.bikeindia.in/

Honda's new 300cc bikes

Honda replaced the CBX 250 Twister in the Brazlian market with a 300cc bike named the CB300R. The bike looks like a scaled down Hornet and definitely one of the better looking small capacity bikes out there. The bike adorns a 110mm dia tyre up front and a fat 140mm at the rear. Powered by an air cooled 292cc engine that produces around 26.5 bhp, the 300R seems to be the perfect answer to our cries for a sporty naked machine with enough power to satisfy most users. The engine also gets Honda’s famed PGM-FI technology.

Bajaj discontinues Pulsar 200cc

The recent launch of the 'cheaper' carbureted variant of the Pulsar 220 has sent shock waves in the premium biking segment. Some of us even pondered over existence of the smaller Pulsar 200 now. The new 2009 Pulsar 220 with more power and goodies sells for just a little more than the 200 - wouldn't that effect the sales of the younger sibling was our question. The answer however has come our way quickly. Bajaj has officially pulled off the Pulsar 200 from the manufacturing lines citing that it made no sense for them to sell it anymore when buyers were getting lured by the improved and rocking value for money Pulsar 220. The company sold 48,062 units of the complete Pulsar range in June 2009 and is looking forward to improve this number for July 2009.

Harley Davidson: The Big Boys Come To India

Tomorrow is a new dawn. A new chapter in the 107 year history of the company and the birth of the genuine Harley-Davidson experience in India. A billion dreams find voice in this glorious land, as India fulfills its destiny as a 21st century powerhouse. At the heart of Harley-Davidson is the promise to inspire and fulfill dreams, to free the spirit. Our paths were destined to cross…
With these words, the best known cruiser company of the world, Harley Davidson makes it foray into the Indian subcontinent to entice us to chase our unfulfilled, unseen, unrealized dreams with its world class superior tech laden monstrous range of cruiser bikes. This comes at a time when Indian market has been a hot favorite among all the foreign brands. With the launch of big bikes from Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda and Yamaha, market has been seen quite ripe for 10 lakh plus bikes in India. Although these bikes target a very minuscule yet very lucrative segment of the crowd, these advancements certainly heralds the way we are heading to.
Harley Davidson has been mulling over its foray into the Indian subcontinent for quite sometime now but due to some legal issues and stringent pollution norms they were not able to make it to India. But seems like things have finally settled down and we can experience the true Cruiser magic to be unleashed on the Indian roads pretty soon. The official launch has taken place and the bikes are expected to hit the roads by mid 2010. Harley plans to introduce the following bikes to India
SPORTSTER : Loaded with an 883 cc air cooled engine, these bikes would be the smallest capacity entry level Harleys for India
DYNA: Sporting a massive 1.6 litre engine, these bikes have a true classic appeal attached to them.
V-ROD: Probably would be the costliest Harleys and the sexiest ones as well.
CVO : Might be the slowest entrants to the scene
The company has set up its subsidiary at Gurgaon and has started inviting applications from dealers. As of now all the bikes would come as CBUs (Completely Built Units) and later on we might see the assembling part being done here, in turn reducing the price tags of these bikes. The company, which sells motorcycles in more than 70 countries, has planned to strengthen its brand first through various customer experiences and feedback.
All the bikes would come upwards of 12 lakh INR and would ensure that you get the best of the fascinated American experience. For this sake, Harley is building a well knit chain of dealers in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Punjab initially and later on spread to other potential cities along with service stations choosing the very best and technically qualified people from the industry.
To add to the true Big American Cruiser experience, Harleys would provide custom made tattoos and company authenticated riding gear as well which would enhance the raw looks of the bike and the biker and instill the true cruiser feeling. So what is the wait for, Big Boys are finally here! For more information read Harley Davidson India Official Website

TVS Apache RTR 180 – Project Menace

TVS Motors has recently rolled out a bigger brother of its award winning Apache series, yes the RTR 180! The much waited and anticipated APACHE RTR 180 which was being developed under the project code known as Menace was launched recently creating a big revolution in the world of racing.
The bike is just stunning with it’s refreshing new looks the engine and not to mention the new ergonomics, the bike takes it all with pride.