2026 Suzuki Hayabusa arrives
The 2026 version of Suzuki’s iconic hyperbike, the Hayabusa, has arrived in Australia, headlined by a ‘Special Edition’. Limited in number and availability, most Special Edition units allocated for Australia had already been pre-sold, with the remaining eight bikes selling out within hours of an online ordering process opening on 8 May.
The Special Edition MY26 Hayabusa is defined by a unique Pearl Vigor Blue colour scheme with matching wheels, plus anodised muffler end caps, anodised heat guard, a seat cowl and Special Edition badging on the fuel tank. The Special Edition was priced at $29,990; a premium of $1,000 over the regular Hayabusa.
The standard MY26 Hayabusa, which was due to reach local Suzuki dealerships alongside the Special Edition in May, is available in a choice of two colour schemes; Metallic Galaxy Grey with Candy Burnt Gold, and Glass Sparkle Black with Candy Daring Red.
New colours aside, the third-generation Hayabusa runs a familiar mechanical package, headlined by a 1340cc inline four engine, matched to a six-speed gearbox with a back-torque-limiting clutch and up-down quickshifter. A revised cam profile for the liquid-cooled DOHC four improves performance at low and mid-range speeds, with the Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber revised, too.
Peak outputs are unconfirmed, but believed to be around 140kW and 150Nm.
Underpinning the 2026 Hayabusa is a twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm that’s largely unchanged from the Gen II verison, although a new rear subframe accommodates styling changes and reduces weight by 700gm. The fully-adjustable KYB suspension (43mm USD forks and monoshock rear) has been updated and optimised to eliminate low-speed oversteer, while delivering a more neutral feel at other speeds.
Ergonomics have been slightly revised, with the handlebars moved 12mm closer to the rider to reduce fatigue on long rides, while also providing better front-end feedback.
Braking adopts restyled, lighter Brembo Stylema calipers on larger (320mm – up from 310mm) dual front discs with a new hole pattern to reduce heat. To maximise braking performance, Suzuki’s Motion Track Brake System allows consistent ABS activation, especially in corners, while the Combined Braking System activates the rear brake disc when the front brake lever is operated.
In terms of tech, the latest version of Suzuki’s Intelligent Rider System is applied, with Drive Mode Selector Alpha and three selectable power modes. A Bosch 6-axis IMU measures and controls intervention of rider-assist tech like Traction, Engine Braking, Anti-Lift and Launch Control. Other tech includes Cruise Control, Hill Hold Control, an Active Speed Limiter and Emergency Stop Signal function that flashes the indicators if brakes are suddenly activated above a specific speed.
Familiar dual analogue gauges bracket a new TFT LCD panel. Cosmetic changes to the gauges include larger numbers for the speedometer and revcounter, plus LED accents on each gauge’s rim. Gold rings on the fuel and temp gauges are repeated on the TFT LCD screen that displays an array of information – from basics like gear position, odometer and trip meters, to advanced information like lean angle, brake pressure and throttle position. A Hayabusa-specific animation plays on this screen upon start-up, with a Suzuki logo displayed when the ignition is turned off.
All lighting is LED, with the headlight adopting a vertically-stacked design.
Key weights and measures include 17-inch wheels with 120/70ZR17M/C (front) and 190/50ZR17M/C (rear) tyres, a 20-litre fuel tank, 800mm seat height and 264kg wet weight.
While the 2026 Hayabusa Special Edition is sold out, the standard model is available now, priced from $28,990 ride away, backed by a 3-year unlimited km warranty. A range of factory accessories include a premium seat, touring screen, heated grips, luggage hooks, tank pads and various cosmetic parts, including items specific to the Gen III Hayabusa.
See your Suzuki dealer for further details.
