A 2WD ‘Busa from Suzuki!
Suzuki has announced plans to launch a production version of their two-wheel-drive GSX-R1300 NUDA for 2024, utilizing the 1340cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine from the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa.
The most interesting part of the NUDA is the two-wheel-drive system, which employs a patented twin shaft-drive system with hub-centric steering. The 2WD system reportedly enhances cornering speed and stability, particularly in wet conditions and on poor road surfaces, though the downside is heavier steering — a trait the NUDA solves via power steering.
Says head engineer Etsuo Yokouchi:
“The GSX-R1300 NUDA was conceived from the beginning as a futuristic motorcycle. The most important thing here is that the required technologies have been developed to a production level, and will find their way into future Suzuki motorcycles. From the NUDA, our engineers will get Suzuki’s future technology.”
Other highlights include a seat that shifts during high speed cornering to help the rider with proper weight transfer — again assisting with the heavier steering — and “adaptive aerodynamics” in the form of a windshield that automatically adjusts for optimum aerodynamics based on the bike’s speed — à la the rear spoiler on many of today’s sports cars.
“The increased use of spoilers and winglets in MotoGP has demonstrated the importance of aerodynamics for performance motorcycles, and the NUDA will be the first production bike to feature adaptive aerodynamics for optimum drag coefficiency at any given speed.”
The 1340cc inline four in the NUDA will reportedly make the same peak power as the Hayabusa engine — 187 bhp — but has been tuned for more torque and better midrange, with a peak of 125 ft-lbs of torque at 7000 rpm.
Suzuki suggests that future versions of the NUDA series may utilize hybrid technologies such as regenerative braking and a front electric hub motor. A GSX-R800 super sport version is also projected, along with integration of the technology into the ADV category:
“Though the NUDA is part of the proud lineage of the GSX-R family of ultra-high performance motorcycles, we expect to incorporate the 2WD system into the V-Strom series of adventure touring motorcycles in the future.”
One of the world’s foremost motorcycle designers, Karr Lee, has been enlisted to carry out the production design. His preliminary concepts for the production model can be seen above.
Suzuki says the Suzuki GSX-R1300 NUDA production model will be launched at the 2023 EICMA show in Milan this November, with productions models on sale by April 1, 2024.
I’ll take 2. No, 3.
I’m good for it. Really.
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Hey, save some for the rest of us.
I’ve already put a deposit down, can’t wait ????
Excellent! It will look good next to my gen 1 and gen 3.
April Fools
Thank you. Somebody isn’t living in la-la land
I haven’t been an April Fool in many years…. well played
Does the outsider that spread the humor to the most users win a prize? Maybe a 2024 nuda?
Never Underestimate Devious Author ………..
This is a concept bike I read about 36 years ago, I can’t believe it is happening! I had a friend who let’s just say had a lying problem and said he drove it all over the Italian Alps. ???? Lol. But I teased him so much he actually showed me a article about the concept bike, I wish I could remember where I read the article all those years ago.
Nice
Excellent
This is a concept bike from the Tokyo Motor Show…from 1989. ( I believe Motorcyclist magazine covered it, the Honda NR-750 (Oval piston concept) Andrew other bikes, and the Yamaha Morpho.
Most likely a very fun April fool’s joke.
10:1 it will still have rectifier issues. We can make new bikes but still can’t solve a 40 year old problem.
Popular mechanics
“What suspension?” How does one ride it? It will be quite spendy, and it will also be quite rare as it will be very low production. How many 5’9″ to 6’3″ guys will find those clip-ons comfortable at all? Pass.
Topping up savings for this awesome bike… Suzuki the best
Where can I go so I can test ride this bike. I just may have to buy it
R.I.P for not formula 1 drivers that are going ti buy Nuda…
Omg its not a plane…its not a bird…itssssss NUDA Kazekami…hehe.
To bad not many airports in My area so i can drive this bike …!!!
Absolutely loving this beautiful bike had a mark one nearly cried when I had to sell her my poor baby swapped her for a real baby girl well well worth it though.
Hell Suzuki first showed the NUDA like 30 years ago.