Can’t afford a real Busa? Well, how about you use some good ol’ paper to make your own
The Suzuki Hayabusa aka ‘The Dhoom Bike’ is an immensely popular motorcycle. And it was even dubbed the ‘World’s Fastest Motorcycle’ when it hit the market. Over the years, we’ve witnessed all kinds of Hayabusas from drag race bikes with turbos to track-prepped weapons with carbon fibre fairings.
But this time, Yoshiwo Models has taken matters into its hands to create the world’s lightest (and most peculiar) Hayabusa ever…from paper!
The What & The How
‘What?’ was my first reaction after I came across Yoshiwo’s YouTube video. The feelings were full of confusion, awe, and shock. After all, how can someone make a full-blown (more on that later) Suzuki Hayabusa from just paper?
But Yoshiwo is a master in the art of paper models. And just like us, he is a ‘Busa fan boy, which led to the creation of this particular model.
According to Yoshiwo, the model is made with non-recyclable paper and his arsenal comprises only a scalpel, hole-punch, tweezers and starch glue.
The engine is a work of art in itself and even gets internals like pistons, exhaust, and crankshaft
Coming to the ‘how’, Yoshiwo started the process by finding blueprints of the gen-III Suzuki Hayabusa, which he scaled down and traced on paper. Then, the cutting and the pasting began, which ultimately led to the paper model.
And before you think this is just a hollow model, let us tell that the level of detail here is INSANE. From the frame, sub-frame, suspension, and most importantly, the engine, everything has been made out of paper and resembles the original production model. The engine even consists of internal parts like the piston, crankshaft, and cylinders, all leading us to believe this could actually run if only the petrol didn’t ruin the paper.
The model consists all actual parts of the Suzuki Hayabusa
Yoshiwo claims that the detailing process is a special time for him as this makes him think of the actual engineers who created the motorcycle. Now we don’t know the actual cost to produce this masterpiece, but it sure as hell isn’t as expensive as the real bike. What it did cost though is time, and that time was well worth it.
We suggest you watch the full 23-minute video (attached at the end) of the whole process to further understand this project.
Suzuki Hayabusa Design, Features, & Engine
For more details about Yoshiwo’s model, you can swipe up to watch the full video.
Coming to the real thing, the latest Suzuki Hayabusa had received its biggest update last year. For its third generation, the bike boasts a revised design, which is sharper and sleeker than before.
The overall silhouette is still ‘Busa-like, though, but Suzuki has chiselled the edges to make it more aerodynamic than ever.
In its latest update, the bike has gained a whole suite of modern electronics
Along with this, the Suzuki Hayabusa also gains truckloads of electronics. The list includes:
- Traction control
- Wheelie control
- Launch control
- Hill-hold
- Cruise control
- Engine braking
- ABS modes
- Ride modes
- Quickshifter
All these are accessible via a new twin-dial instrument cluster with a TFT display strapped in-between.
This is how the full-sized Suzuki Hayabusa looks like in the flesh
As for the engine, the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa uses the same 1,340cc, inline-four engine as before. However, the 2021 Busa now makes 190PS and 150Nm, 7PS and 5Nm less than before. To counter this, Suzuki has heavily revised the engine internals and claims the spread of power is more usable than the previous model.
The brakes too are improved and now comprise top-shelf Brembo Stylema calipers up front.
Suzuki Hayabusa Price
The 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa retails at Rs 16.40 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). At this price, it offers unmatched value for the money, so much so that it flew off the shelves in merely hours after it was launched here.
Watch the full video here:
Keyword: This Is The World’s Lightest Suzuki Hayabusa….’Cause It’s Made Of Paper!