Suzuki Hayabusa

Which Hayabusa is sold in France, and at what price?

The Suzuki Hayabusa (code name GSX1300R) is sold in France as the 2026 model at €19,599, the recommended retail price as of 1 April 2026. The 2025 model, technically very close, is still listed at €19,499, and the 2026 Special Edition at €20,299. These prices come from Suzuki France’s Hayabusa page as indexed by search engines: the site could not be loaded directly while this page was written, so check the price with your dealer.

The 2027 model has already been unveiled in the United States ($19,699, new colours and a new white and grey Special Edition), but Suzuki has not yet announced a price or launch date for France.

What changes for 2026?

The third generation, launched in 2021, evolves in small steps. For 2026 the Hayabusa gets an ELIIY Power lithium-ion battery, lighter and more stable under heavy electrical load: wet weight drops from 264 to 262 kg according to Suzuki. Motorrad also reports slightly stronger low-rev torque in all three modes, cruise control that stays engaged when you shift with the quickshifter, and reworked launch control. Three new colours come with these tweaks, plus a blue Special Edition with white graphics.

How good is the engine?

The 1,340 cc inline four (81 x 65 mm) makes 190 hp (140 kW) at 9,700 rpm and 150 Nm at 7,000 rpm. That is a little less at the top than the previous generation (a claimed 197 hp): to meet Euro 5 emissions rules, Suzuki chose to strengthen the midrange. Bennetts BikeSocial’s dyno backs this up: 178.5 bhp at the rear wheel against 180 for the old bike, but clearly more punch between 4,000 and 8,000 rpm.

On the road it is all about torque. Cycle World notes that in sixth gear 60 mph means just 3,100 rpm, barely above idle. The figures measured by the press are staggering: 0-60 mph in 2.69 s and a 9.89 s standing quarter mile for Bennetts, 0-200 km/h in 7.5 s for Motorrad. Top speed is electronically limited: Motorrad recorded the cut-out at a true 295 km/h (183 mph).

How does it handle?

The aluminium twin-spar frame and swingarm carry over the layout of the earlier generations. The KYB suspension is fully adjustable: a 43 mm inverted fork with DLC coating (a low-friction surface treatment) and a link-type rear shock. The wheelbase is 1,480 mm and the rake 23°.

The result is rock-solid high-speed stability and a supple ride praised by MCN, Cycle World and Motorrad. On the other hand, at 262 kg the Hayabusa does not like being rushed: steering feels heavy at low speed and direction changes need planning. As Bennetts puts it, “stability is the key; agility is a luxury”.

Up front, two Brembo Stylema calipers (four-piston monobloc units) grip 320 mm discs, up from 310 mm. Cycle World and Motorrad find the brakes strong and easy to modulate, and Bennetts praises the braking stability; MCN feels the braking electronics blunt their bite a little, and Motorcycle.com rates them merely “adequate” on track.

What electronics does it have?

This is the big leap of the third generation. A 6-axis Bosch IMU (a sensor that constantly measures the bike’s lean and movement) runs a package called S.I.R.S.:

• three preset riding modes (A, B, C) and three custom ones;
• three engine maps;
• 10-level traction control that can be switched off, plus anti-wheelie;
• adjustable engine braking and three-stage launch control;
• bi-directional quickshifter (clutchless up and down shifts);
• cruise control and speed limiter;
• cornering ABS, combined braking (the lever also works the rear brake), hill hold and automatic hazard lights under emergency braking.

The dashboard keeps two large analogue dials around a colour TFT screen. There is no Bluetooth connectivity, though.

Who is it for?

With 190 hp, the Hayabusa requires a full A licence: it is far above the 70 kW limit beyond which a bike cannot be restricted for the A2 licence. It is not a beginner’s bike, even if the electronics make it much easier to live with than its predecessors: Cycle World calls it the most approachable big-bore four it has ridden.

It is aimed at experienced riders who want a sports grand tourer: long, fast days on the motorway, occasional two-up riding and an engine that pulls everywhere. If track performance is your priority, a superbike such as the BMW S 1000 RR or the Ducati Panigale V4 will be much lighter and sharper.

What are its weak points?

• Weight: 262 kg is noticeable when stationary and at low speed.
• Range: 20-litre tank, a claimed 6.7 L/100 km, and the fuel light on at around 135 miles (217 km) in Bennetts’ test.
• Riding position: tucked legs and weight on the wrists, little legroom for tall riders according to MCN.
• Throttle: MCN finds the pick-up from a closed throttle slightly snatchy at low speed.

In short

Twenty-seven years after its launch, the Hayabusa is still a bike like no other: a hyper-sports tourer with breathtaking speed, now civilised by modern electronics. If you have the experience and the budget, it is a one-of-a-kind machine; just remember that its performance demands constant respect.