2021 Suzuki Hayabusa: First riding impressions

I knew the engine would be phenomenal but now with an amazing chassis response and all other upgraded parts, this is a solid effort from Suzuki and they deserve all the credit for keeping the Hayabusa alive for another decade.

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I just got around riding the Gen 3 extensively over the course of the last few days. I'll give few of my observations.

The bike looks good in person and the paint job is top notch. It is sleeker than before and hides its bulk really well. It has enough new design elements to be called a brand new bike. Suzuki did a great job there.

The cock pit view is phenomenal and the riding position better than the Gen 2. The bars are higher and closer. Seat height I think is similar but flat footing was not a problem for me on this. Has a hill hold function too.

You don't have to press the clutch to start now. A simple press of the button and the bike does the rest. No more holding the 'ON' switch to crank up.

Comes with a lot of bells and whistles and I played around with few but overall the cockpit layout is a massive step up. Analog dials with all that tech looks the best of any new bike. The quick-shifter works without hitch and the headlight seems to be better than before. The cruise control is welcomed and the new faring design is a boon for filter access. There are about a gazillion TC and other electronic aids on it and it's definitely a 2021 bike in that terms.

Suzuki has done a great job with chassis response and the bike turns really well. In fact, while riding no one would say this is a near 600 pound bike. The Gen 2 was a tractor compared to this. The handling is sharp and communicative. For all its weight, the KYB setup makes this is a great handling bike.

Braking has improved to, all thanks to the Brembo Stylemas and larger discs. Definitely ahead of the stock Gen 2 and comparable to the Brembo set up I have on mine.

The engine is definitely smoother and the mid-range is stronger than the Gen 2. The gear shifting was butter smooth. This is a torque beast and the lower numbers are deceptive. It still pulls like a locomotive from 2000 rpm all the way to hell.

I knew the engine would be phenomenal but now with an amazing chassis response and all other upgraded parts, this is a solid effort from Suzuki and they deserve all the credit for keeping the Hayabusa alive for another decade. All in all, if you are a Hayabusa fan, you have been blessed, and if you are not, you have one more chance to make things right. Nothing out there is so special and complete.

I am sure there are other things I must have observed while riding it but have forgotten now. Maybe I'll remember it on next ride.

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