Wed. Apr 24th, 2024
2021 Suzuki HayabusaImage Source: Global Suzuki

Finally! The third-generation Suzuki Hayabusa is now available in India with a price tag of Rs.16.4 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). To be precise, the updated superbike is now costlier by Rs.3 Lakhs. Earlier, the previous generation used to retail at Rs.13.70 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Want to own this absolute beast?

For that, customers need to book the all-new Hayabusa against a token amount of Rs. 1 Lakhs via Suzuki’s official website.

The all-new superbike packs several electronic aids along with an updated design language. Wondering what all changes can we expect from the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa? We have covered all the details down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Suzuki has launched the third generation Hayabusa with a starting price tag of Rs.16.4 Lakhs.
  • It gets a 1340cc four-cylinder petrol motor that churns out a 190HP and 150Nm of peak torque.
  • Several electronic aids such as cornering ABS can be witnessed on the all-new Hayabusa.

2021 Suzuki Hayabusa

2021 Suzuki Hayabusa
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No doubt, it is one of the most popular superbikes in India. In its third generation avatar, the all-new Suzuki Hayabusa retains the iconic look while being relevant to modern requirements. The Japanese bike manufacturer has introduced several new electronic aids to the updated Hyabusa. However, it will not remain as powerful as it used to be earlier.

Talking in numbers, the updated superbike continues to draw power from a 1340cc four-cylinder engine. But, this time it is compliant with the stricter BS6 emission norms. As a result, the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa now produces 190HP alongside a peak torque of 150Nm. The power output, when compared to the BS4 counterpart, has now decreased by around 7HP.

To start with, the all-new Hayabusa comes with a muscular fuel tank, LED lighting setup and wind visor. Interestingly, it is now available with a multi-information display in between the two analogue dials. The all-new Suzuki Hayabusa now weighs around 264kgs due to revision in chassis and subframe as well.

As told earlier, the superbike is now available with variety of electronic aids. Just to begin with, it gets engine brake control, launch control, cornering ABS, multiple ride modes and six axis IMU among others.

The Japanese bike manufacturer might have traded some power against so many modern equipments, but even after that it remains performance oriented as before. Also, to conclude, it will now be available with a price tag Rs.16.4 Lakhs which is lot lesser than we have expected. According to us, it is decently priced as even the rivals come with a similar price tag on offer.

2021-Suzuki-Hayabusa-Instrument-Cluster
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Alternatives

In India, the updated Suzuki Hayabusa will compete against the likes of Ducati Panigale V4, BMW S 1000 R and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Earlier, it used to rival the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R. However, the updated one is not available in India yet. For now, let us take a look at the Ducati Panigale V4.

Ducati Panigale V4

Even Ducati updated the Panigale V4 as per the BS6/Euro-5 emission norms. But, even after updating the Italian bike manufacturer managed to extract the same amount of power. Currently, the all-new Ducati Panigale V4 is available with a 1103cc four-cylinder engine. Talking in numbers, it is truly capable of producing 211HP alongside 124Nm of torque.

Specifications

Ducati Panigale V4
Engine 1103cc four-cylinder
Power 211HP
Torque  124Nm
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs.20.53 Lakhs to Rs.54.90 Lakhs

By Harsh Rana

Full-time management student and a part-time automobile enthusiast. Not much happy about EVs taking over the V8, V10 and V12 motors.