Suzuki Hayabusa Turns 10

Suzuki Hayabusa Turns 10

CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF HAYABUSA AT SANTA POD WITH SUZUKI

Suzuki GB will welcome all owners of its legendary Hayabusa to a special birthday bash at Santa Pod Raceway over the weekend of the 10th and 11th October , as the world's fastest production bike celebrates 10 years at the top.

Launched to the UK public in 1999, the GSX1300R Hayabusa was an instant hit, delivering more performance in a standard road-going machine than ever before. Undergoing only one major update in its ten-year history, the Hayabusa remained faithful to its original concept, quickly becoming a cult bike the world-over and the preferred choice of drag racers and top-speed record protagonists the world over.

Talking about the special birthday bash, that runs as part of the final round of the ACU and Straightliners drag championships, was Suzuki GB marketing manager, George Cheeseman: "Naturally we're delighted to confirm this special event at Santa Pod to celebrate ten years of the Hayabusa. It's an iconic machine that has captured the hearts of thousands of riders across the globe, and so it's only fair we honour it in this way, while we thank those who have made it so successful."

As well as giving riders the opportunity to try their hand at drag racing for just £30, the event will also host the final round of the UK Stunt Riding Championship with Suzuki supported rider Mattie Griffin, along with the Extreme Muscle Bike display. Running on both Saturday and Sunday, with customers able to camp from Friday evening, attendees can participate in the 'Run What You Brung' classes on both days, with a special Suzuki GB trophy for riders competing on standard and mildly modified machines. On top of this Suzuki will also offer road test rides on a number of machines, including the Hayabusa powered B-King.

Highlights Include:

Unlimited Run What You Brung Track Action*

ACU Drag Racing Championship Finals

Straightliners Championship Finals

Suzuki Roadshow & Test Rides

Hayabusa & B-King Secure Parking

Technical Workshop

Retail Area

Helicopter Rides

Live Band

Refreshments Tent

Admission costs £10 per day, with children under 16 free. A weekend ticket costs £25.00 with camping from Friday evening provided free of charge. Unlimited track action costs £30.00 per day. Terms and conditions apply to track action. Participants of the test ride must bring both parts of driving licence to qualify.

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Suzuki GSX R1000 Bike Pics

Suzuki GSX R1000 Bike Pics

ALL-NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 HEADLINES IN PARIS

At Suzuki's 2009 model launch held in Paris today, Suzuki unveiled an all-new GSX-R1000 K9 model, alongside the new Gladius 650 and Intruder 1500 models.

Boasting an all-new compact engine, shorter wheelbase and new styling, the new GSX-R1000 raises the bar once more in the hotly-contested Supersport class.

With significant changes in the engine department, the new GSX-R boasts a more over-square bore and stroke (74.5mm x 57.3mm), larger, titanium valves, a higher compression ratio (now 12.8:1 as opposed to the K8's 12.5:1), and 12 hole fuel injectors, to deliver a finer fuel mist for more complete combustion. All this with a power-plant that is 59mm shorter from front to rear.

And it's not just the engine that's seen the significant changes either, as the all-new chassis makes the GSX-R1000 more agile than ever before. With the new shorter, twin-spar cast cradle frame, mated to a new longer, arched swing-arm made of three castings, the new bike boasts increased racetrack performance with a wheelbase shortened by 10mm.

Equipped with Showa's new Big Piston Forks (BPF) with endurance race proven design, these, combined with a new rear shock absorber that features high and low-speed compression damping, offer superb feedback and response with reduced weight too. The new lightweight, race-proven mono-block forged radial calipers, mated to fully-floating 310mm discs offer superb stopping power.

With a unique engine and chassis package, the aggressive aesthetics and rider controls top-off the flagship GSX-R. WIth the unique Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System, featuring low-slung MotoGP inspired titanium exhausts, a lighter, sculptured fuel tank, on-board lap timer and revised Suzuki Drive Mode Selector controls, the new bike offers the complete sports package.

Also unveiled in Paris was Suzuki's all-new Gladius 650. A new naked middleweight model featuring Suzuki's legendary 650cc V-Twin engine, the Gladius boasts unique styling in a user-friendly package.

With a fuel injected, twin plug head engine delivering enhanced performance, combined with great style and neutral lightweight handling, the Gladius is perfect for first time or experienced riders alike.

Specifications	GSX-R1000
Model Number	GSXR1000K9
Type	Sportbike
Warranty
Suggested Retail	$12199
SEP	$0
Engine	999 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore & Stroke	74.5 mm x 57.3 mm
Compression Ratio	12.8 : 1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Lubrication	Wet sump
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	N/A
Overall Length	2045 mm (80.5 in.)
Overall Width	710 mm (28.0 in.)
Overall Height	1130 mm (44.5 in.)
Seat Height	810 mm (31.9 in.)
Ground Clearance	N/A
Wheelbase	1405mm (55.3 in.)
Curb Weight	203kg (448 lbs.)
Suspension Front	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Suspension Rear	Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Brakes Front	Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Brakes Rear	1-piston caliper, 220 mm disc
Tires Front	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear	190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 L (4.6 US gal)
Color	Black/Matte Black, Blue/White, Red/Black

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