The Suzuki Hayabusa is arguably the most popular motorcycle in the world, and a massive credit for this feat goes to its first-gen model. Introduced in 1999, the gen-1 Hayabusa immediately became the world’s fastest production motorcycle of its time, ending up as a go-to poster bike for motorcyclists around the globe.

Thanks to all this, the first-gen Hayabusa is a pretty memorable motorcycle, and it’s quite rare to find a clean one on sale. Lucky for you, though, Iconic Motorbike Auctions has a pristine, OG ‘Busa for grabs which promises to breach 190mph even today.

1999 Suzuki Hayabusa On Sale At Iconic Motorbike Auctions

The motorcycle in context here is special for two primary reasons. First, it belongs to the inaugural year of the Hayabusa (1999) which is before the “gentleman’s agreement” (299kmph speed restriction) came into play. This means there's no 186mph speed restriction and it will let you use all the 175 horsepower and 100 pound-feet to its full potential.

The second reason, meanwhile, is the color option. The motorcycle dons Suzuki’s Light Copper Brown shade, which takes inspiration from the natural color of the Peregrine falcon and only went on sale for one year, in 1999, making it an exclusive affair.

Apart from these reasons, there are plenty of other things going for this Hayabusa. For instance, the seller is the original owner of the motorcycle and the bike hasn’t changed hands ever. Similarly, the motorcycle is in its original state without any modifications and doesn’t even boast an aftermarket exhaust. Oh, and in case you’re curious, it has just 20,000 miles on its LCD odometer–pretty low considering the bike is in its 23rd year.

To make the deal even sweeter, the Hayabusa comes with all of its original paperwork (owner’s manual and Suzuki riding tips booklet), an original key, and the toolkit. Plus, there’s also the stock pillion seat and grab rail for two-up riders.

What’s The Price?

At the moment (while writing), the listing reads “reserve price not met” with a $7,800 bid, meaning you will have to shell out a bit more than this. However, without a doubt, this is a special motorcycle that qualifies as a collector’s item, making it worth the moolah. Think you can afford it? Then, head to the listing ASAP as the auction ends on August 10, 2022.