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SUZUKI'S HAYABUSA LIVES ON
T
he Suzuki Hayabusa isn't
dead, despite what you may
have seen or read elsewhere.
That's the word coming from
Suzuki Motor of America, as the
company confirms the legendary
'Busa will continue production
for the North American market
despite being discontinued in the
European sector due to tighten-
ing Euro 4 emissions.
"From its inception 20 years
ago, the iconic Hayabusa motor-
cycle has been a visually—and
technologically-stunning repre-
sentation of Suzuki's commitment
to motorcycle performance," said
Kerry Graeber, Suzuki's Vice
President, MC/ATV Sales, and
Marketing. "Literally tens of thou-
sands of riders have owned this
beloved model and it continues
to be sought after even today. GT
riders, drag racers and custom-
izers worldwide are obsessively
devoted to the Hayabusa and
we are looking forward to con-
tinuing its legacy. Suzuki Motor
Corporation's commitment to this
model means a new generation
of motorcyclists can experience
the unmatched performance and
style that the Hayabusa is known
for globally."
The Hayabusa cel-
ebrates 20 years in 2019,
making it one of the
longest-serving members
in the history of Suzuki
street bikes. Despite the
speed freak failing to meet
the Euro 4 emissions
standards, we'll likely get
a few more years out of
the current 'Busa before
a new one (as has been
rumored for years) comes
along to take its place, or
Suzuki decides to scrap
the model entirely. CN
SUPERPRESTIGIO CANCELED
T
he 2018 running of the Superprestigio flat track, that was scheduled to run in
Paris, France, December 15, was canceled.
The organizers cited a lack of MotoGP entries forced the cancelation of this
year's race, not wanting to "disappoint the public," according to Motosports.com.
Star racer and two-time winner of the Superprestigio Marc Marquez could not at-
tend because of his bum shoulder, which he plans to have operated on this winter.
The organizers, however, plan on running the event in 2019. CN
Despite getting
taken off the
market in
other parts
of the world,
the Suzuki
Hayabusa will
still be sold in
the U.S.
