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The Suzuki Hayabusa ''(known before the 2008 model year as the '''GSX1300R''')'' is a of $11,999 USD . HISTORY 1999 The name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon , known for its speed. When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX ''Super Blackbird'' as the fastest production motorcycle. Perhaps it is not coincidental that the Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common Blackbird . The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc Inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. It would remain relatively unchanged up through the 2007 model year. The motorcycle's performance in stock form is capable of the following:
2008 Competition in the hyper sport bike segment would increase with the release of motorcycles like the , and redesigned bodywork. Performance numbers have not been released, nor has the bike been tested by print or online media publications yet. SPECIFICATIONS CONTROVERSY After its introduction, the major Japan ese motorcycle manufacturers realized that the power and speed wars among flagship Sport Bike s would not end and would eventually lead to increased government Regulation , an unfavorable Public Image due to more fatal Accident s and higher Insurance premiums. In model years 2001 and later an electronic Speed Limit er to 299 km/h (186 mph) was added, dropping the top speed from 326 km/h (203 mph). The 2001-2007 model top speed restriction may be bypassed with a TRE (Timing Retard Eliminator) which makes the ECU use the 5th gear fuel injection map. However it should be noted that legally these should only be fitted for race use. HAYABUSA IN POPULAR CULTURE
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