Suzuki will unveil a special, limited edition white version of its popular Hayabusa sportsbike at the Brisbane International Motor Show on 1 February.

Limited to just 150, each white Hayabusa will be accompanied by a framed, limited-edition print, signifying the origins of the highly celebrated Hayabusa range.

“The new 2008 Hayabusa has been exceptionally well received in Australia, so we're excited to unveil this sensational, limited-edition white model,” Perry Morison, General Manager, Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia said.

Named after the Japanese bird-of-prey capable of speeds in excess of 300km/h, the iconic Hayabusa has been one of Suzuki's most popular, high-powered sports models since it first burst into the Australian market in 1999.

Building on an impeccable pedigree, the all-new Hayabusa features a number of major developments to cement its place at the forefront of sportsbike styling, engineering and performance.

Effortlessly delivering broad, muscular torque, the new Hayabusa is powered by a 1,340cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, 16-valve engine, offering 11% greater performance and smoother running than its predecessor.

Suzuki's Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection system, with dual injectors per cylinder, improves power delivery for a more linear response, better fuel economy and reduced emissions.

Idle Speed Control (ISC) improves cold starts and maintains a stable idle, while the Suzuki Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) system and large-volume catalyser reduce emissions.

The new Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) delivers a choice of three different engine power characteristic settings to suit riding conditions and preferences.

A new 4-2-1-2 exhaust system includes dual, large-volume, tapered mufflers for increased banking angle, cornering clearance, enhanced power and reduced noise.

The slick-shifting six-speed transmission works in conjunction with the innovative Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) back-torque-limiting clutch to deliver smooth and controlled downshifts.

Featuring fully-adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping on the front suspension and link-type rear shock absorber, the Hayabusa's inverted cartridge forks use Diamond-Like Coating (DLC) surface treatment to reduce static friction and improve rider feel.

New, race-proven, aluminium piston, radial-mount front brake calipers combined with smaller 310mm dual-floating-discs reduces unsprung weight and improves handling.

A new, larger 260mm rear disc brake and lightweight, single-piston rear brake caliper complete the braking package, providing plenty of stopping ability to tame the Hayabusa's power.

The limited edition, 2008 white Suzuki Hayabusa (GSX1300RK8) will be available in June at an RRP of $18,790 (inc GST) plus government and dealer delivery charges, with a two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Garry Nash or Mitchell Adam
Media Relations - Suzuki Motorcycles
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