been the pinnacle of large-displacement

 hyperbikes. The new 2004 edition of the

 GSX1300R continues this tradition of speed

and performance. The '04 Hayabusa comes in

 two striking new color selections and is

 equipped with a new passing switch for the

headlight and revamped hazard lights.The

Hayabusa blends a cohesive mix of high-

performance aerodynamics with powerful

engine design. Optimum aerodynamic

efficiency requires a precise fairing shape and

the GSX1300R achieves this. Indeed, the

elements of the Hayabusa's fairing, headlight

and turn signals result in the lowest

coefficient of drag of any Suzuki ever

produced. Motivation for the Hayabusa comes

 in the form of a potent inline-four-cylinder

engine. The high-powered motor is equipped

with a 16-valve, DOHC cylinder head with

narrow 14-degree valve angles. Electronic fuel

injection, ram-air intake, a gear-driven

 counterbalancer, six-speed transmission and

large-capacity hydraulic clutch all enhance

overall engine performance.Anchoring the

hugely powerful 1300cc engine is an

 aluminum-alloy twin-spar frame suspended

 by 43mm titanium-nitride-coated forks

 offering 120mm of travel. A link-type rear

suspension system mates a bridged aluminum

swingarm with a fully adjustable shock for

140mm of travel. Wide, cast-aluminum wheels

 shod with radial tires provide ample traction

at both ends. Braking comes from six-piston

calipers gripping dual 320mm rotors in the

front and a twin-piston caliper and 240mm

rear rotor in the rear. This combination of

performance and sporting features creates the

awesome 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa.

THE CLUTCH LEVER HAS BEEN REPLACED