2022 Suzuki Hayabusa review: a loveable dinosaur?

The Suzuki Hayabusa's back (and has been for a year… I'm late to the party), but what place does a 190hp bike that weighs about as much as a GS have? What used to be a touring missile beloved of affluent commuters now has to compete with sportbikes that offer way more power, and adventure bikes with way more comfort. So the question is: should the Hayabusa have made a comeback?

There's only one way to find out…
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[BibtheBoulder]

Utterly pointless machine, with unnecessary amounts of torque and power that you can't imagine will be bought by anyone sane. I bought one. Best bike ever...

[larryhouse]

Hayabusa and my own ZX14r are far superior to any 1000cc in my honest opinion. I ride on the street, 1% of the time I'm using all the power it has to offer and leaning it down just like a sport bike, the other 99% of my time I'm cruising around in comfort or riding in traffic. This is exactly why I believe these big bikes are still the kings of street bikes, leave the other things on the track.

[fjinatic]

done 20k+ on the clock now, the gen3 is my first busa and fully convinced me into the cult. after 60k+ sitting on the r1 and other sport bikes, the busa makes perfect sense for people like me who actually ride every day and dont wanna stick to boring commuters or hurt the lower back on track weapons

[FourIntoOne]

Analogue clocks. Thank God - reason enough to buy this.

[MrSimonfoz]

I’ve had a couple of Hayabusas I’ve currently got a ZZR1400. These bikes mean business nothing like being one of the most powerful vehicles on the road. They totally make sense.

[johnfrary]

Had my gen 3 with performance pack for a week now and after owning a gen 1 and a gen 2 there is no question this is their best effort yet, for all the reason you state, well done Suzuki and great video.

[moorepower]

Folks need to get past advancements(there are a plenty) and realize that this is available. For 17k, it is a fantastic value for fun motocycle.

[jeffestrada]

Anyone that has ever owned any generation Hayabusa knows how special these Suzuki’s are.
Quoting this isnt the most comfortable fastest bike in the world is a big call from this presenter thats never owned this motorcycle. Just a couple of days riding doesnt make you an expert!
I challenge you mate to find any other motorcycle that can supply TWO seat capability with the same speed potential and comfort this bike can afford.
And no its not basically a big adventure bike ( thats the most stupid comment I have ever heard!)👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
Its the cult legend that it is 👍👍👍

[TheMotociclist]

I’m really tired about people on you tube, complaining about Hayabusa . It is an Icon and it will be forever. In the last 50 years only 2 bikes was build for Highway speed. Hayabusa and ZZR 1400. Only these 2 can stay on 250 kmh from London to Tokio😂😂😂
All the rest can stay on the garage and dreaming. Pointless to have 160hp on a KTM 1290 or a Ducati Multistrada. Poinless to have 220 Hp on naked bikes and so and so…..Sport Adventures are not build for high speed. 100 Hp is enough. Naked….hmmm. You get smashed by the wind after 15min driving over 150kmh. Just imagine riding a MT 10 Yamaha vs Hayabusa on german Highway at 200-250 kmh. Or a Panigale, or a street fighter, …Hayabusa has his only destination and purpose. To keep the rider safe and comfortable at 250kmh.

[gavin]

I loved the overdub. It’s the real you and not the effected “Clarkson” voice and speech pattern. Long may it continue on what is a very informative channel.

[Pete]

Thanks Tim, great review! My 2005 Busa puts that same smile on my face - albeit less refined delivery then the Gen 2 or 3 bikes now. But there is something special about the Busa that sets it apart from the crowd. It doesn't need to prove anything, it's got the T-Shirt already and it can motor on past the crowd in all its pride and glory. Thanks Suzuki and thanks again Tim. It's like the Aston Martin of the Bike world!

[robertprosser]

Great value from Suzuki and 3 years warranty is a bonus.

[rbrucerogers]

Thanks for the quick demo of the Puig clamp-on. I'd been thinking of one for the reason you mention: to direct cool air down on my chest.

[robertprosser]

Big cubes and big torque make great road bikes.

[BikesandBriar]

How’s the heat management on this Busa?

[eriklarsson]

Great review and thanks! Must go to a suzuki dealer this summer and try it!🏍

[OrangeGenerator]

i bought one last october. it's amazing. best bike ever indeed. it's heavy but it's led to me working out and slowly getting in shape for first time in life.
naughty and excessive. beautiful and masterfully engineered.
strangely my arse doesn't like the seat after an hour. but yeah.

[oldhead_]

Great review..6’ here w longish legs and wondering if there is a peg lowering kit to give extra leg room..

[mustafashulqamy]

It's still the king of speed. People only compare stock bikes but if it's tuned, no litre bike, no H2 or S1K or V4R could come close. It's the most aerodynamic bike. And torque makes a much bigger difference than horsepower. It's not just a sport "touring" bike, it absolutely can be supersport. Just not a track bike. It's still the king.

[randypullman]

The white and red paint is absolutely intoxicating! Absolutely love this bike! By far the most popular bike i own. Everybody and their mom chats it up. The fact it pulls serious Gs is a given.