- This 2002 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa is heavily customized and finished in Gulf blue and orange.
- It’s now available with no reserve to the highest bidder.
- It also comes with a dyno sheet noting a maximum of 152 horsepower (113 kW).
Twenty-two-year-old motorcycles don’t often get much attention but this one is quite special. Not only is it an incredibly powerful Suzuki Hayabusa, but it’s tastefully customized too. Finished in a stunning Gulf-inspired orange and blue livery, it really is a tribute to speed.
It doesn’t even take a motorcycle lover to appreciate what we have here. The Gulf livery stands out and pays homage to racers from over half a century of competition. It’s instantly recognizable and familiar. The bodywork on this motorcycle is less common.
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The front wheel is almost entirely encased in a faring that carries on the livery. The swing arm leading to the wire-spoke wheel at the rear is also completely custom. According to the listing on Bring a Trailer, the folks at Young Choppers and Hot Rods did the modifications seen here and Platinum ATL did the paintwork.
Under the thick layer of classic styling is a 1,299cc dual overhead cam four-cylinder engine with up to 152 horsepower (113 kW). That’s not just a guess either as the bike comes with a dyno sheet showing off that power level. Power-to-weight is the name of the game with this bike and it sends that fury to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox.
The supporting components are ready to handle that power too. An inverted fork sits at the front and a monoshock handles duty in the rear. Triple disc brakes and clip-on handlebars enable deft control. This truly is a motorcycle that delivers in every way.
Plenty of folks ride or drive a vehicle that’s quick. Still, even more pilot a car or bike that looks faster than it really is. This bike appears to be the antithesis of that group. Not only is it properly fast but it looks like it’s speeding while standing still. We just hope that the next owner will ride it at least as much if not more than its previous stewards.
