Suzuki Hayabusa Discontinued, But Not In India

Published December 8, 2018
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After two decades as one of the world’s most recognisable superbikes, the Hayabusa is set to walk into the sunset

Suzuki will take the Hayabusa off European markets by the end of this year
The bike will continue to be sold in the USA (till stocks last) and in India till 2020
The Hayabusa debuted in 1999 and was the world’s fastest production bike for a long time
Suzuki is said to be working on a completely new Hayabusa although it hasn’t confirmed the same

Suzuki has finally confirmed long-running rumours about the Hayabusa being discontinued. The Japanese bikemaker will stop production of its most famous motorcycle and take it off European markets by December 2018. This brings the curtains down on one of the world’s most recognised superbikes ever. The Hayabusa also had a strong fan-following in India thanks to its appearance in the ‘Dhoom’ movie franchise.

The superbike in its current form does not comply with Euro 4 emission limits. These norms, along with a bunch of other regulations, came into force in Europe on 1 January 2016. However, all vehicle manufacturers were given a grace period of two years to clear their stock of non-compliant vehicles. That grace period ends on 31 December, 2018, after which the Hayabusa cannot be sold legally as a new bike in Europe. However, the bike will continue to be sold in the USA till stocks last. As for India, Suzuki said it plans to sell the Hayabusa till 2020.