Suzuki Hayabusa Recalled in India Over Front Brake Issue; 1,056 Units Affected

Suzuki Motorcycle India has voluntarily recalled approximately 1,056 units of the third-generation Hayabusa (manufactured between March 2021 and September 2024) due to a suspected front brake issue. According to the company's description, 'The front brake lever play increases, in the worst case, the lever contacts with the throttle grip and the braking distance increases.'

For the uninitiated, braking has always been a concern for the Hayabusa line, with earlier models facing criticism for their braking efficiency. However, the issue was addressed with the third-generation model, which features 10mm larger discs and Brembo Stylema callipers. 

The most recent recall addresses the issue of excessive front brake level play, which can cause the lever to come into contact with the handlebar, posing a safety risk. For now, there is no official word on this matter, but we expect more information soon. 

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Suzuki Hayabusa: Key Specifications

The Suzuki Hayabusa is a legendary sportbike known for its impressive speed and aerodynamic design. In India, it's popular among enthusiasts for its powerful performance and distinctive styling. The current-gen model packs a 1340cc, inline-four-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine (OBD2-A compliant), and a 6-speed gearbox. This setup produces 187bhp of maximum power and 150Nm of peak torque.

Hardware-wise, the Hayabusa sports 43mm upside-down forks (front) and a fully adjustable monoshock (rear). It is equipped with 320mm discs with a Nissin calliper at the back and premium Brembo Stylema callipers up front. The bike rides on Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 tyres.

The existing iteration of the Suzuki Hayabusa comes with a TFT instrument panel, three power modes, a six-axis IMU, a ride-by-wire throttle, cornering ABS (anti-braking system), launch control, cruise control, and a bi-directional quick shifter (standard). For safety, the Hayabusa packs an active speed limiter, hill/slope control, engine brake control, motion track control,  traction control, and anti-lift control. 

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The current-generation Suzuki Hayabusa has three colour options (Metallic Thunder Gray/Candy Daring Red, Metallic Mat Black No. 2/Glass Sparkle Black, and Pearl Vigor Blue/ Pearl Brilliant White), and is priced at Rs 16.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The new 25th Anniversary special edition is priced at Rs 17.70 lakh (ex-showroom).