Celebrating 25 years of outstanding achievements in the motorcycle industry, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler arm of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, unveils the Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition in India. This special edition honors the iconic Hayabusa’s heritage while introducing features that elevate its elegance. The Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition is now available at Suzuki dealerships with a starting price of Rs. 17,70,000/- (Ex-showroom Delhi).
The Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition showcases a distinctive orange and black color scheme, complemented by gold anodized drive chain adjuster & front brake disk inner parts. It also features unique engravings on the muffler body & drive chain and is adorned with a 25th-anniversary emblem & three-dimensional “SUZUKI” logo on the tank. Additionally, the single seat cowling is now standard on this commemorative edition.
Beneath its eye-catching design, this special edition retains the same powerful 1340cc in-line 4-cylinder fuel-injected liquid-cooled DOHC engine found in the current third-generation Hayabusa. It’s equipped with the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.), including traction control and Bi-directional quick shift systems, ensuring a blend of power and manageability.
Mr. Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director of Suzuki Motorcycle India, commented on the launch, saying, “For over 25 years, the Suzuki Hayabusa has stood as a symbol of speed, style, and innovation. With the introduction of the 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition, we honor this incredible journey and renew our pledge to produce motorcycles that resonate with riders worldwide. We deeply appreciate the unwavering support of our customers that has propelled the Hayabusa to its iconic status.”
25 Years of Hayabusa: A Legacy of Innovation and Performance
Debuting in 1998 as the Hayabusa (GSX1300R), this Suzuki motorcycle gained worldwide acclaim for its high-performance engine, exceptional handling, and aerodynamic design. It quickly became Suzuki’s flagship model.
Over the years, the Hayabusa evolved, with the second generation launched in 2007 featuring an upgraded 1340cc engine and the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS). Global sales expanded, with the Japanese domestic version introduced in 2014 and production and sales in India starting in 2016.
The current third-generation Hayabusa, introduced in 2021, boasts enhanced engine and chassis designs, along with advanced electronic controls like the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.), showcasing the concept of “The Refined Beast.”
Suzuki Hayabusa Key Milestones
- 1998: Unveiled at Intermot, Germany as the “Hayabusa (GSX1300R)”
- 1999: Sales commenced
- 2007: Launch of the second generation
- 2014: Introduction of the Japan spec
- 2016: Production and sales began in India
- 2021: Introduction of the third generation
- 2022: Achieved 200,000 units in cumulative production
- Pricing and Availability
