It may be a child of the 90s at heart, but even by today’s standards the third generation Suzuki Hayabusa feels like a spaceship.

We’re glad that Suzuki haven’t messed with its magic recipe too much. Styling is more evolution than revolution and it rides similarly, but the suspension upgrades deliver a deliciously supple ride and the engine’s extra grunt makes you forget all about the drop in peak power you’ll rarely use anyway.

Brakes are an improvement, but blunted by their electronics, the low-speed throttle action is snatchy and the riding position can be cramped for tall riders. Those small niggles aside the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa is still a wonderous, one of a kind creation that remains the epitome of effortless speed.