Ever since the launch of the Suzuki Hayabusa back in 1999, it has been considered one of the greatest motorcycles ever to hit production. The sophisticated powertrain, top-notch grand touring ability, and striking design have been the biggest selling points of this motorcycle. The first two generations of the Hayabusa were also known for their bulletproof reliability and unmatched build quality. With the arrival of the 2022 Hayabusa, Suzuki is here to redefine the segment yet again.
The 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa, which is available for sale at a base MSRP of $18,599, comes with a revised inline-4 motor that now meets the Euro-5 emission standards, a more elegant design that makes it stand out from its rivals, and a plethora of features as standard. The chassis is also reworked. With the fierce competition from the Kawasaki ZX-14R, the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa is surely going to enthrall the sport-touring enthusiasts around the world with its refinement, speed, and technology.
10 Intoxicating Acceleration And Performance Is Retained
The 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa comes with the legendary DOHC liquid-cooled 1,340cc inline-4 motor that is capable of producing close to 187 hp and 110 lb-ft of torque. What made the Hayabusas so impressive is the deceptive acceleration with just a twist of the throttle and that ethos is carried forward to this 2022 moniker as well.
The 2022 Hayabusa has excellent low-end torque, and that makes it very easy to ride around in congested cities. However, it is the mid-range performance on offer that will blow away the riders. With the peak torque coming in at 7,000 RPM, there is no need for downshifting for a quick overtake. The motorcycle also takes you to illegal speeds in no time. The top-end performance is impressive, and the power comes all the way to the redline.
9 Multiple Riding Modes Makes It More Rider Friendly
This 2022 model year comes with the much-needed Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) and that helps the Hayabusa to be considerably easier to ride. The earlier generation was much rawer and was hard to tame, unlike this third-generation Hayabusa. Coming with three riding modes (A, B, and C), the rider can vary the modes with the help of the instrument cluster.
A mode is the sportiest of the lot, and the B mode is for general riding. The C mode restricts power and torque along with the higher level of traction control, ABS, anti-lift control, engine brake control, and many more, making it best suited for touring. Apart from that, the rider can create three user-defined settings as well.
8 Comes Loaded With All The Features
With all the bells and whistles coming in as standard, the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa is a safer and easier motorcycle to ride, especially in comparison to the older generation. Along with the advanced SIRS system, the Hayabusa also gets many electronic rider aids like cruise control, bi-directional quick shifter, ABS, multi-level traction control, and many more.
A steering damper is onboard too, and that makes the 2022 Hayabusa much easier to control when going at high speeds. Chances of death wobble are much lesser, too. Other features like a combined braking system, 6-axis IMU, SRAD intake ducts, TFT LCD cluster, LED lights, Suzuki Easy Start System, low RPM assist, hill hold control, slope dependent control system, launch control system, anti-lift control, etc are offered as well.
7 Braking Performance Is Adequate
The 2022 Hayabusa has a wet weight of 582 lbs, and that makes it one of the heaviest motorcycles of the lot. With the motorcycle being capable of doing a top speed of 186 mph, Suzuki has managed to offer impressive braking hardware, and that helps to shed the speed quite well.
The front end comes with Brembo Stylema 4-piston caliper with twin 320mm discs and the rear gets the Nissin 1-piston caliper with a 260mm disc. Along with that, a combined braking system and motion track anti-lock braking system are standard too. All of this makes for a braking system with decent initial bite, excellent braking progression, and minimal front-end dive.
6 Instrument Cluster Is A Perfect Mix Of Analog And Digital
The instrument cluster on offer with the 2022 Hayabusa looks elegant due to the mix of analog dials and a digital TFT display in the middle. The speedometer, tachometer, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge are analog dials, and they are well-marked and highly visible, irrespective of the time of the day. The digital display in the middle is bright and sharp too.
The TFT display offers information related to SDMS systems settings, lean angle, brake pressure for both front and rear, rate of acceleration and deceleration, and the accelerator position. Along with that, many other data like the gear position, instantaneous fuel consumption, battery voltage, range, ambient air temperature, etc are showcased too. The interface is smooth and there are no lags and stutters on offer.
5 Tall Riders May Not Find The Hayabusa Very Comfortable
One of the biggest gripes with the new 2022 Hayabusa has to be the uncomfortable riding position for the tall riders. For people who are above 6 feet tall, the 2022 Hayabusa may not be the ideal motorcycle, especially for long-distance touring. This is because of the lack of space for the legs due to the higher set footpegs.
As a result, the 2022 Hayabusa doesn't offer a lot of space for the rider to move around, which is not what you expect from a motorcycle that is quite synonymous with long-distance touring. There will be reasonably high wind buffeting for the taller folks too.
4 There Is Quite A Bit Of Vibration
One weird thing about the 202 Suzuki Hayabusa is the vibrations. In comparison to the outgoing generation of the Hayabusa, this 2022 model had slightly higher vibrations, and that does bog down the riding experience quite a bit. It is also not expected from such an expensive motorcycle, coming with a smooth inline-4 motor and lots of tech.
The vibrations can be mainly experienced from the footpegs and are on the higher side around 5,000 RPM. Even at the higher rev range, there is a slight buzz, and it never managed to damp down completely. Along with that, the vibrations can be experienced from the handlebar and mirrors as well. Even though most of these components come rubber-mounted, the vibrations are still an issue with the Hayabusa.
3 Highway Riding Experience Remains Unmatched
The Hayabusa is built for high-speed long-distance riding, and that has made it one of the preferred choices for those 1,000 mile plus road trips ever since its initial launch. This character is retained in the 2022 Hayabusa as well. Adequate wind protection coupled with the fierce inline-4 motor makes it an impressive highway cruiser.
This motor is capable of doing the highway speeds in the sixth gear at a very low RPM. The taller final gears also help in achieving the status as the best highway cruiser on the market currently. The comfortable seats, decent riding ergonomics, and minimal heating are the other advantages.
2 Build Quality Is Easily One Of The Best Of The Segment
The build quality of the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa remains unmatched and is a definite improvement from the older generation. The switchgear feels solid and tactile to press. The paint quality is top-notch and all the touchpoints like the bar grips, levers, and instrument cluster are found to be quite well put together.
All the other body parts like the side fairings, windscreen, and mirrors don't have any flex, and that indicates the precision and quality implemented by this Japanese brand. There were no rattles and squeaks to report, even after hard riding. No exposed screws and wiring harness makes the motorcycle look clean.
1 Heating Is Not A Dealbreaker
With a liquid-cooled motor that gets a massive radiator up front, the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa doesn't heat up much, unlike some of the rivals of the segment. The radiator kicks in when the temperature exceeds a certain limit and the fan sound is not very loud. The heat is also not directly emitted to the legs of the rider.
However, while riding through the congested city traffic, the 2022 Hayabusa does emit a slight amount of heat and the rider could feel it too. It is in no way intolerable, but will definitely make its presence felt. At highway speeds, no heating could be experienced and that helps the rider to cover more distance without any stress or fatigue.