2013 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R ABS Review

Suzuki's new model presentation at Intermot could have been forgiven for thinking there was going to be a new Hayabusa. It turns out the Hayabusa remains largely unchanged.

The 2013 model comes newly equipped with Brembo Monobloc high-performance calipers and an Antilock Brake System (ABS). These features are sure to appeal to lone riders cruising the highway as well as touring couples. 




Carefully sculpted bodywork tames the wind to maximize the more-than-ample power of the Hayabusa engine. Extensive wind tunnel testing with a rider onboard helped to find the ultimate shape for high-speed riding. The radical aerodynamic styling and smoother bodywork not only gives the Hayabusa its unique look but also protects the rider from the wind and improves fuel efficiency.


Suzuki engineered the Hayabusa to perform like a heavyweight boxer-muscular yet surprisingly agile. While riders rarely need to call on its full punch off the line, the overabundant power and fleet-footed performance inspire confidence in everyday riding. That restrained yet refined energy is the presence that turns heads when a Hayabusa and rider pass.

Hayabusa is equally at home on the highway or city streets. The low center of gravity that lets it conquer winding roads also makes Hayabusa a nimble urban predator.