The Suzuki Hayabusa was born in the middle of the arms struggle among manufacturers in producing the world’s fastest hyperbike. The war was essentially a two-horse race between Honda and Kawasaki at that point, before the ‘Busa came along to blow them away in 1999. Then as things began to get even crazier, the European Union hit the panic button to limit road bikes to a top speed of 299 km/h or face bans, which forced the makers to agree to a “gentlemen’s agreement” to do so. As such, the Suzuki Hayabusa keeps the record as the fastest road-going motorcycle.
The bike has grown sharper over the years and now, here is the Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition for 2026, in the footsteps of the 25th anniversary edition last year.
This Special Edition is equipped with a specially-liveried bodywork, while leaving the rest mechanically (and electronically) unchanged. Indeed, the 1340cc, inline-four engine still produces 190 hp and 150 Nm. Traction control and ABS are governed by a six-axis IMU (inertial measurement unit). The large tank holds 20 litres for long distance running (at elevated speeds, nonetheless), and the bike weighs in at 264 kg, wet.
There is a Special Edition emblem on the fuel tank, plus special decals. The white lining on the front fairing is not painted, instead it is a white molding. The rear seat cowling is included with the bike, and finishing things off is a special exhaust muffler.
Suzuki did not publish the price of the Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition, but the standard edition is currently priced at RM111,200.
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