The new Busa has come back with the same engine but lesser power output

The first generation arrived in 1999, the second generation made an appearance in 2007 and now, in 2021, the third generation Suzuki Hayabusa is finally here. Sadly, the power plant has lost its power output, but it doesn’t make the Busa less praiseworthy because this time around, it’s stuffed with electronic elements and looks significantly stylish than its forefathers. To lay it in modest terms, the Peregrine Falcon from Japan has comeback with notable revisions.

Without wasting more alphabets, let’s break down the new Hayabusa.

The heart of the Peregrine Falcon

The Hayabusa uses the same 1340cc engine, but most of the inside elements have been changed. From new piston to connecting rods and newly tuned fuel injectors, the engine boasts of several revisions. However, a development that we cannot side with is the power and torque figures of the new Busa. While the previous Busa used to churn out 197hp, the recent one is tuned to produce 190hp. Furthermore, the present gen Busa makes 150Nm of torque, which is also slightly lesser.

The big change

The Hayabusa now comes with several electronic features such as 6-axis IMU that gives access to traction controls of ten levels, anti-wheelie control of ten levels, engine brake control, three power modes, launch control, cruise control, hill hold control and cornering ABS. Not to forget, the motorcycle gets fully LED headlight setup and a tiny new TFT display that will enable the rider to go through the various electronic features. However, the rest of the dashboard continues to be analogue, as were seen in the previous generation iterations.

The skeleton

The Hayabusa uses the same twin-par aluminium frame and sub-frame, but it has been tweaked to create a 50:50 distribution of weight. The motorcycle is equipped with a new exhaust system to meet the Euro-5 guidelines that have brought down the weight of the Busa by two kilograms. In terms of dimensions, the motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1480mm along with a seat height of 800mm and a ground clearance of 120mm.

Price-tag and availability 

The previous-generation model of the Hayabusa was available in India at INR 13.75 lakh, ex-showroom. Given the modern changes and recent additions, the new model is likely to hit the Indian shore with a price-tag of INR 18-19 lakh. Last but not least, the release date for the Indian market has not been revealed by the company yet.