Suzuki Debuts Custom L-R-G Hayabusa
Written by: Glenn Hansen, Suzuki USA
Long Beach, CA – 12/8/2007

The L-R-G Hayabusa offers a unique Pearl White Powder paint scheme accented by Gator Customs-crafted lighted and see-through panels to help expose the custom engine and chassis work of the sportbike.

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), in partnership with Lifted Research Group, better known as L-R-G, and 2Wheel Tuner magazine, today unveiled a fully customized 2008 Hayabusa sportbike at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show (IMS) at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. Designed by L-R-G and built by Nick Anglada of Custom Sportbike Concepts (CSC) of Winter Garden, Fla., the L-R-G Hayabusa blends the panache of one of the hottest urban brands in fashion with the iconic personality of Suzuki’s fastest production motorcycle. The L-R-G Hayabusa will be on display at the Suzuki booth through Sunday, Dec. 9 and featured on the January 2008 cover of 2Wheel Tuner.

“Beyond its well-deserved reputation for best-in-class performance, the popularity of the Suzuki Hayabusa can be attributed to the way it has long been embraced by the many facets of popular culture, including fashion, style, music and entertainment,” said Glenn Hansen, communications manager, ASMC, Motorcycle/ATV Division. “Suzuki’s relationship with L-R-G provides us with a not-to-be-missed opportunity to vividly illustrate our iconic sportbike’s storied connection to urban culture.”

The exterior look of the Hayabusa has been modified to catch the attention of both motorcycle enthusiasts and fashion aficionados. The L-R-G Hayabusa offers a unique Pearl White Powder paint scheme accented by Gator Customs-crafted lighted and see-through panels to help expose the custom engine and chassis work of the sportbike. Appropriately tattooed, the lifestyle-inspired motorcycle features a number of striking L-R-G-branded accents, including a custom windscreen with L-R-G pattern by Sportech, stator cover with CNC engraved L-R-G logo and engraved Voodoo exhaust, all contributing to the sportbike’s eye-catching appearance. The custom Hayabusa also sports a laser engraved L-R-G patterned seat, combining style and overall riding comfort.

The L-R-G Hayabusa inherits the rear fairing from a 2007 GSX-R1000 sportbike and receives a new tubular subframe and single-sided Gregg’s Customs swingarm, sure to draw even more attention to the custom sportbike. Other chassis modifications include a revalved front and rear suspension by Race Tech and Eibach 900-lb. rear springs.

The custom Hayabusa is outfitted with 18x8.5-inch (rear) and 17x4-inch (front) MHT clear wheels produced by CSC, and 240/40ZR17 (rear) and 120/70ZR17 (front) Pirelli Diablo tires. The Suzuki sportbike’s stopping power is enhanced by steel braided brake and clutch lines, four-piston radial mount brake calipers and brake and clutch radial mount master cylinders from Beringer Brakes.

Custom pieces adapted to fit the L-R-G Hayabusa include grips by MOMO, fully adjustable lowering links, steering stem nut cover, swingarm axle covers, rear brake reservoir, custom oil filler cap and custom ignition switch cover by Ransom Machine Works. Additional enhancements include a custom battery, mirror eliminator plates, custom gauges and chrome bolts and accent pieces by CSC. The L-R-G Hayabusa also comes equipped with a rearview camera system by Ant Systems.

“It was exciting to kick off our 2008 publishing year with the L-R-G Hayabusa on the cover,” said Sarah Timleck, publisher, 2Wheel Tuner magazine. “The Hayabusa is arguably the most popular sportbike to modify. This is the very first modified 2008 Hayabusa to grace the cover of a magazine, and we wanted to ensure this build raised the bar and set an entirely new kind of standard for modified sportbikes.”

Following its debut at the Cycle World IMS in Long Beach, the L-R-G Hayabusa will be displayed at the Cycle World IMS in New York from December 28-30. In 2008, the custom sportbike will be displayed at several urban, lifestyle-oriented events, including the MAGIC Fashion and Apparel Trade Show in Las Vegas, Feb. 12-15.

http://www.speedtv.com/articles/moto...thenews/42005/

Now I've never been a big fan of the blinged-out bikes, but I'm kinda diggin' this one. It's refreshing to see a custome Busa without the typical extended swingarm and chrome. Thoughts?

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that is awesome looking

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DAMN!!!!! That is ONE SWEET BIKE!!!!! I want one!

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I'd love to hear what it sounds like with that slash-cut pipe.

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2007 Suzuki GSXR600 - wifebeater and flip-flops optional
2000 Honda CBR600F4 - outfitted with the NRC case cover of invincibility
http://www.gleno.net

Now I need a hot little asian girl in a white mini to finish up with

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I would..... I am not sure if everyone knows that LRG is a clothing co.


But this one is kinda in good taste... I would replace the seat cover and call it a day...

But hell yeah!

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I wonder how hard of a conversion that tail section is. I have been wanting to put an '03 GSX-R tailsection......

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That would definitely complete the theme. I can picture it already.

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2007 Suzuki GSXR600 - wifebeater and flip-flops optional
2000 Honda CBR600F4 - outfitted with the NRC case cover of invincibility
http://www.gleno.net

Nope... I don't do "bling". Put it back to stock and throw a turbo on it.

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I hope the clear wheels don't catch on.

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sick bike I want one. soon I will have one. mamma said said I could have one .

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Clear wheels are a big thing here in FL... The BLing capital of the world.....

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How hard are they to keep clean? With all the rain you guys get, i bet it's hard to keep anything clean. We get the dust, but with it being so dry, I can usually just get out the duster and be on my way.

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From what I understand... those clear wheels are friggin' $5K a set! I've seen them on other bikes, but they work on this one IMHO.

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2005 Suzuki Hayabusa Limited Edition - lots of mods
2007 Suzuki GSXR600 - wifebeater and flip-flops optional
2000 Honda CBR600F4 - outfitted with the NRC case cover of invincibility
http://www.gleno.net

I was there when they unveiled it at the LB M/C show. It was a mob scene around the bike (thats why no video). I would definetily cruise that ride!

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That would have to be one of the best looking Busas' I've seen. I'd cruise it!!!

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I would make love to it. I mean I would make love on it. I mean Yeah i would rock it!

That rear end looks kinda funny ona busa but that is a Sexy bike. Love the color and those wheels are smoking.

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I dont have a chrome half helmet nor do i plan to buy one , so nope i wouldnt ride it. IMO it really doesnt look very good, but better than what some people have destroyed/turned Busa's into.

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spokeless rims and single sided swinger.... HOT.
....works on this bike but I hope it dont catch on either.

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The green and gold dont get a long at all , then throw an exhaust on it. It may be a nice ride, but still to show for me.

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