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2022 SUZUKI HAYABUSA
However, the big difference
is in the electronics. The 2008
model didn't have anything other
than an early version of the Su-
zuki Drive Mode Selector with its
three preset throttle maps. The
2022 Hayabusa has basically ev-
ery electronic aid you can think of
and more in the new Suzuki Intel-
ligent Ride System suite—here's
what you get: an Inertial Mea-
surement Unit, 10-stage traction
and 10-stage wheelie control, six
different power modes (three pre-
set and three customizable), two-
stage up and down quickshifter,
three-stage engine brake control,
three-stage launch control, cor-
nering ABS, cruise control, active
speed limiter, hill hold control and
even slope decent control, which
helps keep the rear wheel from
lifting under heavy braking when
traveling down a hill.
There are more electronics
in the new Hayabusa than any
previous Suzuki production mo-
torcycle, marking a turning point
for the machine as it tries to find
its place in the new speed-limit-
loving world we live in (the active
speed limiter will be a welcome
addition here).
The new Hayabusa's body is
very similar to what was on offer
before, although extensive wind
tunnel analysis has given birth to
a slipperier shape than in 2008.
There's a new fairing, headlight
assembly, tank design and a
new tail, but it still looks very
much like the 'Busa shape we all
love, the original of which drew
inspiration from the 1998 Suzuki
RGV500 Grand Prix racer.
Suzuki has yet to announce
price and availability of the 2022
Suzuki Hayabusa, but we'll up-
date this story when they do so.
Until then, rejoice, people! The
Suzuki Hayabusa is back. CN
Price and availability
have yet been
announced.
