Worlds Fastest Hayabusa

Hayabusa the name translates directly from the japanese language asPreigrine Falcon,the bird capable of achieving speeds over 200 mph (322 km/h) -- and predator of (perhaps not coincidently) the common blackbird.The name is a subtle reference to Honda's competing Hawk models. When introduced in 1999, it overtook the super black bird caleed CBR1000RRxx as the fastest production motorcycle. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. It remained relatively unchanged up throuthe 2007 model year.The motorcycle in stock form was capable of the following performance:

1.1/4 mile (402 m): 10.02 seconds @ 143.7 mph (231 km/h).

2.60-80 mph: 3.13 seconds.

3.80-100 mph: 3.31 seconds.

4.Top speed: 189.6 mph (305 km/h)

5.Power: 156.1 hp (116.4 kW) @ 9,500 rpm (rear wheel).

Controversy

After its introduction, the major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers realized that the power and speed wars among flagship sport bikes would not end and would eventually lead to increased government regulation.For the model years 2001 to current, a timing retard was added in 6th gear, as well as an earlier rev limiter (10200 RPM V.S. 11000 RPM). This limited the top speed from the 1999/2000 model's 198 mph (319 km/h) to a new maximum of 186 mph (299 km/h).