Suzuki Motor Corporation has launched the 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa. The Hayabusa has always been an iconic motorcycle. When it was launched in India in 2021, all units were sold out in just 2 days. The Hayabusa debuted in 1998, and Suzuki will achieve cumulative production of 200,000 units in 2022.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Suzuki has introduced a new orange and black color scheme that looks striking. This motorcycle has a 25th Anniversary glass enamel logo on the fuel tank, black molding on the fairing, chevron decals, Hayabusa Kanji logo on the drive chain, 25th Anniversary logo on the muffler, gold anodized brake inner rotor and chain adjustment single-seat fairing with V-shaped decals as standard.
President Suzuki said: “The Hayabusa series has always been the flagship model representing Suzuki and has fans all over the world. We express our deepest gratitude for the fact that this model is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has been loved by everyone for a long time. I tried it myself Having driven a prototype of the current third generation model, I am proud to say that we at Suzuki Team can present to you our best model to date. Hayabusa never stops its evolution. We ask for your continued love and support. “
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The Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Edition doesn’t appear to have any mechanical changes. It continues to be powered by a 1,340 cc, inline-four, liquid-cooled engine. It produces 187 bhp at 9,700 rpm and a peak torque output of 150 Nm at 7,000 rpm. It’s paired to a 6-speed transmission with slip assist clutch and quickshifter.
In India, Hayabusa recently increased prices $49,000 as it has been updated to comply with the implemented BS6 Stage 2 norms.Now sells for $16.9 million ex-showroom. In addition, the car also has two new color schemes: Metallic Thunder Gray/Candy Red, Metallic Matte Black No. 2/Glass Flash Black, and Pearl Vibrant Blue/Pearl Bright White. These new colors have been sold in global markets and replace the previous ones sold in India.
First published date: July 1, 2023, 17:25 PM (UST)
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