New 2008 Hayabusa Tech Issues

New 2008 Hayabusa Tech Issues
Information from Japan Suzuki Chief Engineer HIROSHI LIO
Suzuki flagship model Hayabusa, it must have Luxury Feel and Top of the Line - Product Planning NORIHIRO

NEW vs OLD
- same size cylinder valves uses titanium
- uses single valve springs
- new hydraulic chain tensioner
- lighter pistons with 2mm over bore, 42cc more
- pistons compression 12.5 vs 11.0
- stronger conrods
- stronger crankshaft
- heavier clutch
- final drive 18/43
- smaller throttle bodies 44mm
- GSXR1000 type injectors
- GSXR1000 type air cleaner
- larger oil cooler
- dual cooling fans
- power select SDMS system same as GSXR1000
- engine size and weight same same
- power increased "roughly" 10%
- on wheel expected to crunch more than 175bhp vs 162bhp
- chassis upgraded from old model
- reworked subframe
- little heavier than old model
- overall length is two inches longer
- windscreen taller by one inch
- front suspension more firmer settings
- radially mounted calipers
- floating rotors 10mm smaller
- steerling damper with external reservoir
- new wheel design
- gear indicator
- adjustable indicator lights
- more rigid swingarm assembly
- more stiffer rear shock
- rear rotor 260mm vs 240mm
- front head crowling no side screws
- better ram air effects
- side fairings better aero design
- overall lowered tail section
- stock strong power mode FC higher

Taken off SBF hayabusa forum post