Suzuki Hayabusa 1340 Review

Used Buyer Review

The 1340 Hayabusa is one of those bikes that genuinely delivers on its legend. That turbine-smooth inline-four pulls hard from 3,000rpm and just keeps building — it never feels violent, just relentlessly fast. Used examples from 2008-2021 are genuinely solid buys if you can find one that hasn't been thrashed by a squid chasing bragging rights on YouTube. Inspect the front forks carefully — they take a beating from aggressive braking and owners who think they're Valentino Rossi. Check for corrosion around the exhaust headers too, especially on anything pre-2013. The stock Bridgestones go off quickly, so budget £200-300 for fresh rubber immediately. Fairings are expensive to replace if cracked, so walk away from anything with obvious cosmetic damage unless the price reflects it. Comfort is genuinely impressive for a performance bike — you can two-up tour without wanting to die. But be honest with yourself about your experience level. This thing will expose your weaknesses fast and without much warning.