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Faster than a Hayabusa
The at-the-limit performance of bikes like the Suzuki Hayabusa may seem a touch irrelevant. Power figures nudging 200bhp just aren’t within the exploitable realm of mortal men, right? But this is America, damn it, and not only is bigger better, but we even have a sport dedicated to heavy, long, ridiculously powerful motorcycles. It’s called drag racing and, according to Ricky Gadson, the 2012 ...
Oct 11, 2011
Onboard and inside a 311mph Hayabusa
You’ve likely seen bad pictures and bad video of “the world’s fastest motorcycle.” It’s not and that speed is unofficial anyways, but it’s still fucking fast. Here’s a first look at onboard video from that record run and a close-up, high-res peak under its fairings. This top shot is available at 3425px wide in the gallery. 1000bhp in specs and details below. Photos: David Whealon ...
Jul 20, 2011
Grasping the Busa’s big butt
Motorcycles are like women in that it is very hard to become interested in one you don’t want to fuck or fall in love with. That leads to the obvious question: who would want to do either to a Hayabusa? I think I know the answer. Let’s see that tootsie roll. Photos: Magda Wosinska The 1340cc Law Master with the cage fighter tattoos distinguishes itself from a standard sportbike not onl...
Apr 02, 2011