LEGO Technics has changed the complexion of LEGO building for adults who love the intricacies of putting together their unique creations. The ones high up on my list are the Speed Champions and automotive-inspired designs. Whenever a LEGO bike set is made official, it creates unprecedented excitement among collectors and motorheads. Take, for instance, the Ducati Panigale V4 S or the BMW M 1000 RR bike. These detailed sets by LEGO are unmissable for a fan’s garage shelf.
When I first laid my eyes on this Suzuki Hayabusa, it looked like another creation from the house of LEGO. However, it is a collaborative set designed by Suzuki and CaDA, a building set maker. Dubbed the CaDA Suzuki Hayabusa Building Set (C64051), this one is for diehard Hayabusa fans. Until now, there hasn’t been a Hayabusa LEGO set on the market for fans, which is surprising, and CaDA has grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
Designer: CaDA and Suzuki
This 1,043-piece model is a highly detailed miniature version of the 25th anniversary edition Hayabusa from 2023 which is a cosmetic upgrade to the standard version. When released, the bike had a unique Glass Blaze Orange and Glass Sparkle Black paint scheme, anodized gold parts, a 25th-anniversary emblem, a 3D Suzuki logo, and original engravings on the muffler and drive chain. The LEGO set on offer by CaDA replicates those details to perfection. Limited to 300 units, the anniversary edition bike had a price tag of around $18,000. Given its exclusivity, that price should be bloated now, given how many collectors would want this in their garage.
Although the 1:6 scale buildable set in question is not limited to a number, it should also carry that lucrative appeal. What’s surprising is the approximate $42 price of the set, which is quite less than what LEGO would have priced. Just for reference, the Panigale and M1000 RR sets cost $200 and $300, respectively. Returning to the detailed design of the LEGO Suzuki Hayabusa, it features a custom-molded nose cone that houses the windshield and headlight. A sense of realism is maintained with the functional spring-actuated suspension systems, steerable handlebars, 3-speed gear shifter, and the replica 1340cc liquid-cooled, inline-four, DOHC engine. The Technic-like details flow to the twin exhausts, side mirror, saddle, wide rear wheel, and ventilated disc brakes.
On either side of the fairing, the Hayabusa character is etched, and the Suzuki logo on the gas tank, license plate, and the front cowl enhance the visual realism. A slightly different anniversary logo on the gas tank takes this build closer to the real thing. Once you put together the replica bike measuring 13.23 x 5.67 x 8.19 inches, it can be shown off on an exclusive collaboration plaque.
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