2008 Suzuki Hayabusa™

2008 Suzuki Hayabusa™ pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$11,999
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Suzuki
Display Name
Hayabusa(TM) 1340
Year
2008
Make
Suzuki
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
81 / 3.19
Stroke (mm/in)
65 / 2.56
Displacement (cc/ci)
1340 / 81.8
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Gear
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Bridgestone(R)
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/50 ZR17
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
Yes
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.22
Width (in/mm)
29.1 / 740
Height (in/mm)
46.1 / 1170
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.5 / 1485
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
2.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
485 / 220
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 21
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.76
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.7 / 805
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
6 reviews
  • Hyabusa on d High
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Sep 10, 2010

    Think Suzuki or Think Hyabusa..... The first thing that comes intothe mind is Speed. Even if the Hyabusa was born more than a decade ago and has become a speed icon for motor enthusiasts.

    The Hyabusa has been given the most highly accelerating bike on the Earth. It has a fantastic ...

    Moving on to its remarkable Engine.... It now comes with a 197 bhp peak power output with bump up displacement of 1340 cc. The maximum torque for the bike inn the present is 15.7 kgm at 6200 rpm. Its a super-rocket on bike crossing 250 kmph easily with a top speed roaring past 300 kmph. The bike can move past 220 kmph in just an amazing time of 10.26 sec. It has a tank capacity of 21 liters averaging an economy of 20 kmpl. For the buyers, it would cost some around USD $26000.

    Wrapping up with the Vehicle one can only say that - "THE HYABUSA IS A FAMOUS AWKWARD LOOKING A BIKE AS POSSIBLE. WHILE MOST OWNERS WILL FIND ITS WALL OF POWER IMPOSSIBLE TO SCALE, THE UNBELIEVABLE ACCELERATION, SUREFOOTED STRAIGHT LINE MANNERS AND ACCEPTABLE CORNERING ALL COME TOGETHER TO MAKE ONE HECK OF A MOTORCYCLE. AND ITS AS EASY TO RIDE AS ANY MOTORCYCLE THAT DEVELOPS A POWER CLOSE TO 200 HORSES. AT LAST TO SAY : THE HYABUSA IS FOR THOSE BRAVE ENOUGH TO SCALE THE MOUNT EVEREST OF MOTOR CYCLING, PROVIDED ONE CAN AFFORD IT."

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  • 2008 busa is the Best bike I ever had!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 22, 2009

    This bike is on top if the food chain.

    I can pop it up on 1st 2nd or 3rd gear.

    I can turn on a rail and sing in the rain. Power,balance,performance is incredible!!! Great job Suzuki!!!

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  • JLS Hayabusa 08
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 14, 2008

    Traded up to the 08 Busa from a GSX 1300 2007 model and pleased to do that as I found the GSX was too unstable and unsafe couldnt keep up with a 1990 VFR750 Honda who thrashed 2 Porches on a windy outback highway here in NZ

    The Busa is a great bike mine is in Blue and has Yoshimuras ...

    I am not an expert at riding but like most no my limits

    Positives for the bike

    * Huge amount of torque

    * Very stable at high speeds

    * Pleasure to tour at 110 -120km per hr as their is no pressure on wrists or shoulders could cruise all day at this speed.

    * Great Looks

    * Good fuel economy average 55mpg

    * Great head turner

    * Dont need to show off the best bike in the world

    * Excellent riding position for my height I am 5 foot 10 and arms are good length weight 75kg

    * Bike feels very balanced on all road conditions and is very stable from around 2kmph

    * Good instrumentation

    * Good tank size

    * Good pinion passenger position

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  • Race-ready
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Sep 01, 2008

    This bike kicks ass. The fastest sportbike on the planet, and you can even turbocharge these monsters. Go to youtube and look up the videos... and yeah, "overkill" you are scared!!

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  • Quit hating OVERKILL
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 31, 2008

    Sounds like you are scared

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  • Overkill
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Aug 26, 2008

    This bike is way too fast for the street, and its not very nimble for the track. So unless you're going to be doing a lot of drag racing, or highway racing, which are both extremely dangerous, then its not really the best bike at all.

    My take on the Hayabusa: looks cool, sounds ...

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