Suzuki’s Hayabusa is the ideal sportbike for folks looking to get somewhere quickly. And after a seven-year production run since its last minor update (2013 MY), the Japanese brand treats us with a thorough refresh that hopes to attract the next generation of Bridgestone tire smearing ‘Busa riders.

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Swing a leg over the Hayabusa, and the seating position is familiar, but with a slightly lower seat height. It remains tall-rider-friendly with a long, low, and stretched-out riding position. If you’re an NBA-sized rider, you’re going to like this Suzuki. A few pounds lighter than its predecessor, the 582-pound GSX1300R is a sizable motorcycle between the rider’s legs.

Release the easier-pulling hydraulic clutch, and that heft fades away, along with anything else in the rearview mirrors. Like before, the ‘Busa delivers a smooth spread of thrust that makes it deceptively fast. A bidirectional quickshifter makes it even easier (and faster) to row through the six-speed gearbox without using the clutch. Engine vibration is minimal and this bike is well-suited to high-speed interstate rides, especially with its standard cruise control.

The ’22-spec inline-four (187.75 claimed horsepower) makes nearly seven ponies less than the previous version, says Suzuki. Torque output is also lower (3.7 pound-feet) and now rated at 114.3 pound-feet. However, we didn’t notice a difference versus its predecessor. Top speed remains limited at 185 mph.

Although first on the scene with a fuel-injected Japanese sportbike and adjustable S-DMS engine power modes, Suzuki has been slow to adopt modern electronics. We’re happy to report the Hayabusa includes all the current bells and whistles. From IMU-powered traction, wheelie, cornering ABS, and engine-brake control, the Hayabusa finally enters the digital era. A mixed analog and digital dash looks familiar and features logical and easy-to-use switch gear—especially compared to more complicated setups from other brands...

Find out more: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2022-suzuki-hayabusa-gsx1300r-mc-commute-review/

Photography: Kevin Wing

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