Hayabusa. To non motorcyclists the word probably equates to something that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles might utter as a war cry. Japanese ornithologists call the peregrine falcon Hayabusa.

To motorcyclists though, the word Hayabusa represents something even faster and more special.

1340cc of Suzuki performance the likes of which had never been seen before its 1998 inception – and to this day still hasn’t been equalled. Sure, a couple of bikes might give the Hayabusa a nudge on the dyno (for outright horsepower) but out on the road nothing comes close to the unadulterated joy that a Hayabusa’s right twist grip can bring.

The Suzuki Hayabusa really has to be experienced to be appreciated. Quite simply, there is nothing else like it. The fuel injection response is impeccable and the engine never seems to be working hard.

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Marzocchi 50mm front forks spring the bike up front, while a Sachs single shock with high and low speed compression adjusters, along with rebound and spring pre-load adjusters, keeps the rear tire planted. MILAN, ITALY, NOV 8 - MV Agusta added a third member to the Brutale family by unveiling the Brutale RR1090 naked bike on the first press day of EICMA, the motorcycle show held in Milan, Italy that dwarfs all others. The 1078cc four-cylinder engine, with radial intake and exhaust valves, was massaged with new camshafts, new intake tracts, new throttle bodies (same bore diameter as the F4) contributing to the 158 horsepower at 11,900 rpm. Triumph took the wraps off it new Tiger Explorer, 1215cc three-cylinder adventure touring bike that threatens to be class leading in a number of ways. Also new is a slipper clutch, revised engine mapping, and eight levels of traction control. Triumph claims 135 bhp and 89 ft. /lbs.

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