Blending Tradition and Innovation: SUZUKI HAYABUSA Custom by Shabon Dama

Shabon Dama's HAYABUSA

This Hayabusa is now equipped with a full carbon exterior, and the suspension has also been completely changed. The customization menu, which includes a significant weight reduction and strengthening of various parts, and the effects of these changes can be felt as much as seen. It is based on the first generation. "The owner has been a loyal customer for more than 15 years, and this bike is a first-generation Hayabusa that he has been working on with great care," says Mr. Takigawa, the manager of Shabon Dama. We continued to ask what the content of the customization was.

"It has the feel of a custom bike from when the Hayabusa was first introduced. The front and rear suspension have been replaced with Ohlins, and Scuderia Okumura's ME tuning has been done. Additionally, forged GALE SPEED aluminum wheels are used. For the master cylinders, we use IRC, which is a brand we encountered in Italy. Not only has the exterior been changed to carbon fiber material, but wrapping has also been applied to add color to create a distinctive atmosphere. The G-striker swingarm is a new addition. Thus, everything except the engine and frame has been changed. The engine has stock specs, but it has power and has been well maintained, as the owner rides often for touring and goes to a lot of meetups. However, he is not aiming for maximum speed, or wanting to ride fast on the track, but rather enjoying the customization process. The parts have been selected so that the customer can enjoy the changes in functionality as well. The added lights also make it stand out at night." he says. The bike is lightweight even when pushed, and as mentioned above, the modifications were not limited to simply replacing parts, so the actual effect of the changes is high. I'm sure there was a lot of hard work involved in the fitting process, but the orthodox construction of the first generation makes the customization look even better. This is one of those bikes that really lives up to that concept.

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The custom-like vibe can also be felt from the exterior. The cowl is an A-Tech Black Diamond (carbon) and is wrapped. The turn signals are placed next to the Ram Air ducts. The mirrors are Magical Racing Racer Replica Mirrors with Type 2 heads.

The handlebar was converted to a bar handle with a kit by ANTLION, and for the left and right master cylinders, radial types made by IRC (Italian Racing Components) are used.

Bodyworks

The seat is a Striker Racing GSX1300R Hayabusa-specific seat modification, based on the stock one, with internal and upholstery changes to improve comfort.

The seat cowl and single seat cover have also been replaced with carbon and wrapped with red stripes. The turn signals are integrated into the ACTIVE license plate holder.

Engine

The 1298cc water-cooled straight-four engine and aluminum twin-spar frame are stock, but the pulsar cover has been replaced with one with a Hayabusa logo, and the color of the radiator hose has been changed to red to match the exterior.

The clutch cover has been changed to a see-through type, and the under cowl is also carbon. Electric lights are installed under the frame.

Chassis

The front forks are Ohlins inverted with ME (Magical Effect) tuning by Scuderia Okumura. The front fender is also made of Carbon by A-Tech. The front brakes are Brembo CNCP4 calipers combined with ALTH discs.

The shocks are Ohlins with ME tuning by Okumura. The swingarm is a G-Striker with an upper stabilizer added. The forged GALE SPEED aluminum Type-R wheels are 3.50-17/6.00-17 in size. The machined aluminum step kit is made by AGRAS.

The rear brakes are Brembo CNCP2 calipers mounted on the underside and combined with Hayabusa stock discs. The exhaust system with the Hayabusa logo is a combination of an exhaust pipe by r's gear and an original silencer by Wheelie Kids.

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About Shabon Dama

Shabon Dama offers many custom parts mainly for Kawasaki Z1, ZEPHYR series, GPZ serices and other retro bikes. They are offering unique and originality-focused products such other can't copy. The full customization of your Kawasaki retro, vintage bike, Shabon Dama is the brand worth considering for JDM originality!

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