Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has
launched the 2018 Suzuki Hayabusa at INR 13,87,623 (ex-showroom Delhi). The
bike is available across all Suzuki Big Bike dealerships in the country.
The 2018 iteration comes in two new colours- Pearl
Mira Red/Pearl Glacier White, and Glass Sparkle Black. Suzuki will also exhibit
the bike at the Suzuki Pavilion during the upcoming Auto Expo 2018. The
Japanese brand imports the bike as CKD (Completely Knocked Down) Kits; and
assembles them at the SMIPL factory in Manesar, Gurugram.
Apart from the new colours, there are no mechanical
changes to the bike. The sweeping curves on the bodywork of the Suzuki Hayabusa
are tempered with optimal aerodynamics to help the bike slice through the wind.
The motorcycle gets an analogue-digital combo cluster. The sporty riding
position isn’t too demanding, and the ergonomics are apt for easy
mile-munching.
Using a 1,340 cc in-line 4-cylinder DOHC engine with
liquid cooling and fuel injection, it puts out 197 PS and 155 Nm. The
powerplant pairs with a 6-speed transmission with Suzuki Clutch Assist System
(SCAS). The engine features three power mappings. It can be controlled via
Suzuki Drive Mode Selector.
The Hayabusa incorporates a fully adjustable 43 mm
KYB upside down front fork with Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. The rear
gets a link-type monoshock. For anchorage, the bike uses 310 mm dual front
discs with Brembo Monobloc callipers. The rear uses a 260 mm disc with a single
piston calliper. Specially developed Bridgestone BT-015 tyres wrap the alloy
wheels. The bike comes with a massive 21-litre fuel tank and tips the scales at
266 kg, kerb.
