Now in its 2nd year, the BoxerCup race held at Daytona International Speedway continues to grow in popularity. Now behold the newest rendition of the R1100S, the 2005 BoxerCup Replika. From the new three-tone paint scheme to the exuberant sound of the standard Laser exhaust, this is a machine that inspires all the senses. The taut sport suspension and a modified front end geometry that allows an even greater lean angle will urge you to push your skills to a higher level. Only a small number of these stunning motorcycles will be produced for the US market, expected to arrive in May. If you've been waiting for just the bike to bring out the racer in you, get your request in early. It can get pretty crowded at the starting line!
Unique Features
Power trainThe BoxerCup Replika engine remains unchanged for 2005. Featuring 2 Spark ignition, the 1085cc engine generates 98bhp at 7,500 rpm and 70 lb ft of torque at 5,750 rpm.A notable change to the exhaust system is the use of an exhaust pipe by Laser.
Standard equipment on the 2005 Replika, the Laser exhaust will generate a deeper, throatier tone. A closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter is still in place for compliance with emissions requirements. The 6-speed transmission remains unchanged.
Frame & SuspensionThe 2005 Replika now sports the same suspension found on BoxerCup Replika race bikes. By utilizing front fork tubes from the R1150GS, the chassis of the 2005 Replika is raised by 12mm, thus allowing for a greater lean angle. Seat height on the 2005 BoxerCup Replika is 860 mm (33.9 inches). Front spring travel is 4.3" (110 mm) and rear spring travel is 5.1" (130 mm) with spring strut pre-load adjustable by a hand-wheel.
BrakesThe braking system is unchanged from 2004. Please note that ABS will not be available on the 2005 BoxerCup Replika.2005 BoxerCup Replika
• Front Brakes Two, four-piston fixed calipers• Front Rotors 12.6 inch dual floating rotors• Rear Brake Single, two-piston floating caliper• Rear Rotor 10.9 inch single, fixed rotor
Dimensions2005 BoxerCup Replika• Fuel 4.7 gallons• Seat Height 33.9 inches• Dry Weight 459 lbs• Wet Weight (ready to ride) 505 lbs
Body and ColorsThe new 2005 BoxerCup Replika has an updated graphics package that includes, three-tone paint, sponsor stickers and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) cylinder head covers and engine spoiler.
Standard EquipmentAdditional standard equipment on the 2005 BoxerCup Replika includes:• 5.5" Rear Wheel• Clear Turn Signal Lenses• Pillion Seat Cover• Side Stand.

Part of the Big Four Japanese motorcycle manufactures, Suzuki has won racing championships in every discipline of two wheel motorsports. Whether it’s Supercross or Motocross with its RM-Z 450 AND RM-Z 250 motocross bikes or either the AMA or World Superbike roadracing series with its line of ultra-high performance GSX-R 600, GSX-R 750 and GSX-R 1000 sportbikes, Team Suzuki knows how to engineer a motorcycle that can win races on or off-road. But building championship winning motorcycles wasn’t always what Suzuki was known for. Originally Suzuki got its start in Japan’s textile industry in 1909. It wasn’t until after World War II that Suzuki began to produce engines for use on bicycles as the need for affordable transportation emerged in Japan. Soon after Suzuki would go on to make its first full motorcycle. In the decades following its entry in to the motorcycle market, Suzuki pushed into other transportation markets including the auto industry with its compact cars, vans and trucks. The marine engine industry was up next and still today, Suzuki has a thriving automobile and marine business worldwide. Racing has always been a strong point of Suzuki’s history. Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, Suzuki pushed hard in the racing scene both on and off-road. Riders like Joel Robert, Roger DeCoster, Tony DiStefano, and Danny LaPorte ruled popular off-road series like the Trans-AMA series, and AMA 250cc and AMA 500cc championships. Suzuki’s combined experience in both the auto industry as well as the motorcycle industry allowed them to produce the world’s first four-wheeled ATV, the QuadRunner 125 which would be a precursor to its popular line of sport ATVs including the QuadSport Z250, QuadSport Z400 and QuadRacer R450. Suzuki also makes a versatile line of KingQuad utility ATVs with its top-of-the-line KingQuad 750AXi 4x4 Power Steering. Today, Suzuki continues to innovate with models such as its futuristic B-King and its Hayabusa 1300, which essentially started the hypersports bike revolution in 1999. Other exciting models include the to-be-released Gladius and GSR 600. Yet Suzuki continues to produce classics like the Bandit 1250 and the versatile DR650SE dual-sport bike. Additionally, Suzuki produces a wide range of cruisers including the Maurader and Boulevard models. And for those who are looking for something more simple to ride Suzuki offers a comprehensive line of Burgman scooters in 125cc engine size all the way up to a 650cc.

Based on many sources I have ascertained the following historical information about the Hayabusa. The name as you may have not heard comes from the Japanese Peregrine falcon. It is one of the few animals which can travel at about 300km per hour (in a dive). The designer apparently came up with the name whilst walking along the beach and seeing this bird. The colour scheme of gold/bronze and silver are similar to those of the falcon its self. Believe of not - it is said that this falcon often hunts actual Blackbirds which I still think is a PR stunt ! (Update: It is actually fact that falcons do hunt black birds and any other one for that matter.)
Having done further research, the 'Japanese Very Fast Train' which travels at about the same speeds is also called the Hayabusa. I think this was this pre-dates the Suzuki use of the Hayabusa term.
*I have recently been informed that the term Hayabusa was also used to name a WWII Japanese aircraft. Designated the KI-43 it was built by the Nakajima conglomerate and was classed a fighter. This was apparently the first use of bird names for aircraft. *Thxs to the Aviator for the additional information !
The Hayabusa is also a Japanese space probe. Launched by JAXA in 2003 its primary task is to land on a asteroid called Itokawa and collect samples and return to Earth in 2007 and expected to land in Australia - of all places ! Thnx to many who have sent in info esp. R Tammie for the article.
Follow this link to Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
The Hayabusa was first rumoured to exist during 1998. It was finally launched in Spain on the Catalunya circuit in April 1999. It joins the lists of top speed limit breaking bikes over the years. In fact it is the first production motorcycle to break the 300kph barrier ! The namer of the bike is reported to be Suzuki Product Planning group - Akihiko Muramatsu.
Logical Competitors at the time of launch (1999) included : Kawasaki ZZR-1100 (ZX11) Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX BMW K1200 ZX-12R
The Hayabusa is classified as a sports tourer and not a sports bike in the vein of the Fireblade, R1 and the like.Note that Suzuki promotes the bike as the Ultimate Sports Machine.Note also that the ZX-12R was due for release in late 1999 but as it turned out was not ready - due to last minute mechanical problems. As history also shows, it simply wasn't a Hayabusa beating package as most wanted it to be.

The Honda CBR1000RR was the successor to the CBR954RR. While evolving the CBR954RR design, few parts were carried over to the CBR1000RR.[2] The compact 998 cc (60.9 cu in) in-line four was a completely fresh design, with unique bore and stroke dimensions, race-inspired cassette-type six-speed gearbox, all-new ECU-controlled ram-air system, dual-stage fuel injection, and center-up exhaust featuring a new computer-controlled butterfly valve. The chassis was likewise all new, including an organic-style aluminum frame composed of Gravity Die-Cast main sections and Fine Die-Cast steering head structure, inverted fork, Unit Pro-Link rear suspension, radial-mounted front brakes, and a centrally-located fuel tank hidden under a faux cover. Additionally, the Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) debuted as an industry first system which drastically improved stability and nearly completely eliminated head shake while automatically adjusting for high and low speed steering effort.
A longer swingarm acted as a longer lever arm in the rear suspension for superior traction under acceleration and more progressive suspension action. Substantially longer than the corresponding unit on the CBR954RR (585 mm (23 in) compared to 551 mm (21.7 in)) the CBR1000RR's 34 mm (1.3 in) longer swingarm made up 41.6 percent of its total wheelbase. The CBR1000RR's wheelbase also increased, measuring 1405 mm (55.3 in); a 5 mm (0.2 in) increase over the 954.
Providing room for a longer swingarm required massive changes to the engine architecture, another reason the CBR1000RR power plant shares nothing with the 954. Shortening the engine compared to the 954 meant rejecting the conventional in-line layout. Instead, engineers positioned the CBR1000RR's crankshaft, main shaft and countershaft in a triangulated configuration, with the countershaft located below the main shaft, dramatically shortening the engine front to back, and moving the swingarm pivot closer to the crankshaft. This configuration was first successfully introduced by Yamaha with the Yamaha YZF-R1 model in 1998 and inspired superbike design in the following years to date.Positioning this compact engine farther forward in the chassis also increased front-end weight bias, an effective method of making high-powered liter bikes less wheelie prone under hard acceleration. This approach, however, also provided very little space between the engine and front wheel for a large radiator. Engineers solved this problem by giving the RR a modest cylinder incline of 28 degrees, and moving the oil filter from its frontal placement on the 954 to the right side of the 1000RR engine. This allowed the RR's center-up exhaust system to tuck closely to the engine, opening the space required for a massive MotoGP-style curved radiator with 40 percent more cooling capacity than the 954's unit, a key to making big horsepower with high durability.
The engine was designed specifically with an eye toward handling as well as horsepower and torque. Since the power plant represents a large percentage of a motorcycle's mass, the engine must be configured to assist the handling process, not hinder it. For decades, Honda has championed the concept of mass centralization, that is, concentrating the component masses as close to the motorcycle's center as possible. The CBR1000RR elevated that concept to a higher plane.
Honda engine designers paid special attention to making the CBR1000RR power plant an extremely compact package to enhance mass centralization and reduce the roll polar moment, while yielding other benefits as well. While some engines employ ever-more oversquare dimensions, Honda employed a relatively modest 75 mm bore with a 56.5 mm (2.2 in) stroke to derive a displacement of 998 mm (39.3 in). This choice yields a remarkably narrow engine fit into a commensurately narrower chassis, all the better for increased mass centralization and improved ground clearance as well.
Other measures taken to enhance mass centralization in the CBR1000RR included positioning the starter motor and drive gear on the right side of the engine, which also created a narrower engine profile for added ground clearance. The 1000RR incorporated a balancer shaft to virtually eliminate secondary engine vibration, and with an eye toward mass centralization it too has been positioned close to the engine's center of gravity. Placing other major masses (fuel and rider) closer to the roll axis resulted in a motorcycle that reacted more quickly and smoothly to control inputs at the handlebars. Like the RC211V and the CBR600RR, the CBR1000RR fuel tank shares space under a faux tank cover with a forward-mounted air box, thanks to the Unit Pro-Link rear suspension system.
The Unit Pro-Link design provided a wealth of benefits. The shock is contained entirely within the swingarm and is positioned lower than in a conventional design. Both contribute to mass centralization, in part by giving the centrally mounted fuel tank room to extend downward. Because the shock is contained within the swingarm and does not require a top mount on the frame, the bulk of the 4.8-gallon tank was positioned down low between the frame rails, close to the centerline of the machine. Two other benefits resulted from the RR's fuel placement; the mass of the fuel load has less effect on handling, thereby facilitating quick directional changes; and, because the fuel tank is shorter, the CBR1000RR rider sits closer to the steering head compared to the 954.
To achieve quicker handling, Honda engineers also lightened as many pieces as possible that are far from the center of mass. That gave rise to the RR's compact Line-Beam headlights, with their high-illumination three-piece reflectors; slim-line LED taillight; single-piston rear brake system that's lighter than that of the 954; an analog/digital fully electronic instrument panel that's one of the lightest and slimmest ever mounted on a street bike; plus a host of other changes.
The 2004 model carried over to the 2005 model year with only color scheme changes.An all new CBR1000RR was introduced at the Paris International Motorcycle Show on 28 September, 2007 for the 2008 model year. The CBR1000RR is powered by an all new 999 cc (60.9 cu in) inline-four engine with a redline of 13,000 rpm. It features titanium valves and an enlarged bore with a corresponding reduced stroke. The engine has a completely new cylinder block, head configuration, and crankcase with lighter pistons. A new ECU delivers two separate revised maps sending the fuel and air mixture to be squeezed tight by the 12.3:1 compression ratio. Ram air is fed to an enlarged air box through two revised front scoops located under the headlamps. Honda claims power output to be at least 178 hp (133 kW) beginning at 12,000 rpm.
Honda made a very focused effort to reduce and centralize overall weight. A lighter, narrower die cast frame was formed using a new technique which Honda claims allows for very thin wall construction and only four castings to be welded together. Almost every part of the new bike was reengineered to reduce weight including the sidestand, front brake hoses, brake rotors, battery, and wheels.
In order to improve stability under deceleration, a slipper clutch is now available with a unique center-cam-assist mechanism. The Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) has been revised this year as well. Another significant change is the exhaust system which is no longer a center-up underseat design. The CBR1000RR now features a side slung exhaust in order to increase mass centralization and compactness while mimicking a Moto GP style.On the 5th of September 2008 Honda released details of the 2009 model. The bike remained the same, in terms of engine, styling and performance. However as a factory fitted optional extra the addition of Combined ABS "C-ABS" has been introduced. The 2009 version picked up the off-year additions of a "Repsol" edition (05, 07 and now 09), however, it is a color-option and not a VIN-verifiable production run. The Repsol paint edition in the US originally was offered without ABS. European versions had ABS available.

The Suzuki GSR600 is a 599cc 16v in-line four motorcycle that was introduced in 2004 as a middleweight street-bike built with the 2005 GSXR-600 engine. The engine is re-tuned for more usable midrange power as well as higher torque, making it an easy beginner bike as well as a practical commuter bike. Fully adjustable rear suspension (rebound and compression) and radical streetfighter-styling makes it a novelty amongst its class. This bike is a popular choice for its upright & wide seating position, as well as its underseat exhaust. This, plus an array of other features, including a gear-position display and wide dashboard, makes it very popular in Europe as well as Asian motorcyclists. Although given a ‘sporty’ design, the motorcycle is capable of handling sport-riding, city commuting as well as touring. A variety of aftermarket options have been marketed in Europe and Japan to allow owners to convert the motorcycle into various ‘modes’, such as aftermarket exhausts systems for sport-riding, pannier / topcase luggage systems for touring and daily commuting.In 2001, Suzuki unveiled a new concept bike named the B-King (or Boost-King). With a tuned GSXR-1300 Hayabusa engine and compact turbocharger as well radical design for a street bike, it left a major impression to motorcycle enthusiast everywhere. However, the B-King did not hit production (although it finally did in 2007). Instead, the GSR600 a stripped-naked bike was unveiled in December 2005, with the tag of “Modern Art meets Race Technology”. With a very similar design styling, it was initially nicknamed the “Baby B-King” or “Baby King”. It was believed that this model was intended to replace the aging Bandit series. Initial reviews were mixed, with a few riders indicating it failed to live up to its design roots and is over-styled. However, as more owners present their reviews, it was apparent the motorcycle has gained a generally positive reception, mostly on its practical engine performance as well as its comfort. Parts normally reserved for higher-end flagship models but incorporated into this motorcycle (such as the 4-pot Tokiko brake system used also on the GSX-R600 series) further increased its acceptance.
source:http://en.wikipedia.org

Entry-level sport bikes are designed to introduce motorcyclists to the sport bike design. They are relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and durable. There are minimal to no fairings installed to cut down on cost and maintenance if the motorcycle is dropped. Although capable of more power, the engines are usually detuned for longevity and durability. Entry level sport bikes can usually accommodate riders of all heights and weights.
Examples include the Suzuki GS500, Honda CB500 and Kawasaki Ninja 500R/250R.

Super bikes are large displacement super sport bikes. They have characteristics similar to the smaller super sport bikes which are mainly focused on race track performance, but are powered by larger engines that are usually sized around 800 cc (48.8 cu in) to 1,200 cc (73.2 cu in). A typical super bike will carry a wet weight between 400 lb (181 kg) to 480 lb (218 kg) and can produce 180 bhp (134 kW). Super bikes with a displacement very close to 1,000 cc (61.0 cu in) are sometimes referred to as litre bikes. Motorcycles in this class are usually eligible to participate in Superbike racing.
Examples include the Ducati 1198, Honda CBR1000RR, and Yamaha YZF-R1.