Suzuki's obsession with speed dates back several decades. Once willing to merely play a bit part in the development of big-bore four-stroke machines, the company emerged as a major player by the mid-80s. The release of what is ostensibly regarded as the world's first real sports bike - the GSX-R750 - was followed by the release of one of the fastest bikes on the planet at the time in the form of the GSX-R1100. Although it wasn't able to hold the "fastest ever" crown for very long, it laid the foundation for what was to come. Here's a look at Suzuki's fastest bikes ever.
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In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Suzuki 's official site. The motorcycles on this list are rated according to top speed, using our proven methodologies .
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10 1999 RF900R
Top Speed: 162 MPH
With the GSXRs stealing all the headlines, it is pretty easy to forget the RF line even existed. Design wise, the RF900R is a creature of the 90s. Some will love the retro vibes, others will hate it. Sold as a budget alternative to the more sporty GSX-R750 and 1100, ergos were comfort-oriented, and handling left much to be desired. But, what it delivered was ubiquitous speed on a budget. Even by modern standards, it is a fast motorcycle.
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Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, air-cooled
Displacement
937cc
Max Power
123 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
448 lbs
9 2007 GSX-R600
Top Speed: 163 MPH
By the mid-00s, the supersport race was heating up and the Gixxer 600 had pretty much reached the peak of its powers. While it may have lived out its entire existence in the shadow of the 750, it is still a breathtakingly fast motorcycle, and in the right hands, will put almost any other supersport - new and old - to the sword. The fact that Suzuki still sells this bike in more or less the same spec today is a testament to the engineering behind this sports bike.
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Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement
599cc
Max Power
123 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
355 lbs (dry)
8 1997 GSX-R1100
Top Speed: 163 MPH
Introduced in 1986, the big Gixxer was able to hurtle to a record-breaking 160 MPH, yet only held the fastest production bike title for two years. The Kawasaki ZX-10 hit the scene with a top end of 165 MPH, and the ZX-11 made sure the record stayed with Kawasaki when it recorded a top speed of 176 MPH. Even at its fastest, the Gixxer was only able to do 163 MPH in the year before its long production run came to an end.
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Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1074cc
Max Power
155 HP
Transmission
5-speed
Weight
509 lbs (dry)
7 1999 GSX-R750
Top Speed: 164 MPH
This was to be the final year that the GSX-R750 would wear the famous SRAD (Suzuki Ram Air Direct) design. It was also little wonder the bigger 1100 had been discontinued as the 750 had already usurped it as the fastest bike in the lineup, even though overall speed was never its objective. From the 1998 model year, this was also equipped with fuel injection for the first time, making it one of the more advanced sports bikes of the time.
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Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement
749cc
Max Power
128 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
395 lbs (dry)
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6 1998 TL1000R
Top Speed: 164 MPH
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The TL1000R will go down in history as a missed opportunity for Suzuki. The TL1000S was let down by an innovative, yet also infamously failure-prone rear shock. Even though the R got a different shock, it was guilty by association. The handling wasn't actually that much better than the S, with the front end having a tendency to get very light at speed. What it did have was an absolute gem of a V-twin engine, which made up for any other perceived (or real) flaws with stonking torque delivery through the rev range. Novices need not apply here.
Specifications
Engine Type
V-twin, liquid-cooled
Displacement
995cc
Max Power
133 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
434 lbs (dry)
5 2008 GSX-R750
Top Speed: 170 MPH
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By 2008, the Gixxer 750 had reached the peak of its powers. The latest version is more or less the same as this late-00s bike, unchanged since 2011, and just like the 600, that is as much a testament to the engineering as it is to Suzuki's lack of ambition in this segment today. With razor sharp handling and a top speed that rivals liter bikes, it really begs the question: why would you choose a liter bike over this in the first place?
Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement
749cc
Max Power
148 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
394 lbs (dry)
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4 2024 Hayabusa (3rd Generation)
Top Speed: 186 MPH
You will need to forgive us for lumping the 2nd and 3rd generations together, although quite different, both simply hit the 186 MPH limiter. The latest Hayabusa leans into its sport touring character a little more, and the electronics bring the model up to date. Underneath all the new, more aerodynamic bodywork, is still the same freight train of a motorcycle we all know and love.
Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1339cc
Max Power
185 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
582 lbs
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3 2025 GSX-R1000R
Top Speed: 186 MPH
You might think the latest Suzuki would "hit the limiter" so to speak. And it will. But, in reality, manufacturers have long since moved past that goal. Gearing is more track-oriented, and with all the latest tech added to the bike, weight figures are up a little too. It might not be the fastest in a straight line, but few can live with the latest Gixxer 1000 out on track. The addition of race-spec suspension and a quickshifter for this "R" model just makes it that much more effective.
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Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement
999cc
Max Power
199 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
445 lbs (dry)
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2 2005 GSX-R1000 (K5)
Top Speed: 186 MPH
Even though less powerful than the above Gixxer, we've put the K5 here because it was simply the wildest GSX-R1000 model for many. With about as much power as you could possibly cram into an analog motorcycle, it quickly gained a reputation for being one of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. It wasn't just that it was fast, it was also affordable, and sadly, this resulted in a steep learning curve for many new (too new for a superbike) riders. With strict emission norms to choke its neck, 186 mph was a cake walk here.
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Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement
999cc
Max Power
178 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
366 lbs (dry)
1 1999 Hayabusa (1st Generation)
Top Speed: 194 MPH
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Yes, the first gen Hayabusa is still not just the fastest Suzuki, but one of the fastest production motorcycles ever. It is a technicality though; MV Agusta and BMW (of all manufacturers) have claimed to be faster, but in reality, both fell 1 MPH short of the Busa's goal post and nobody seemed to even care. Top speed is no longer a focal point, or at least, it isn't the most important thing for buyers looking for a street-legal superbike. With several track specials on the market today, common sense prevailed and the battle for ultimate speed resumed out on track.
Specifications
Engine Type
Inline-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1298cc
Max Power
173 HP
Transmission
6-speed
Weight
474 lbs (dry)
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