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The Hakuchou is depicted as a beefier, more powerful sports bike compared to the [[Bati 800]], with a bulky body shell and frame that implies the bike is also tailored for comfort. The bike is clearly based on a base-line 2008–present [[wp:Suzuki Hayabusa|Suzuki Hayabusa]]; in addition to similarities in its body design, the Hakuchou also features "死" Japanese scripts (translated as "death") on both sides of the body, in a similar manner to the Hayabusa's "隼" script (referring to the "[[wp:Peregrine Falcon|Peregrine Falcon]]") on its body. Similarly, the Hakuchou's name is a reference to the decision to name the Hayabusa after a bird ([[:wp:ja:ハヤブサ|ハヤブサ]]); "hakuchou" ([[:wp:ja:ハクチョウ|ハクチョウ]]) is "[[wp:swan|swan]]" in Japanese. | The Hakuchou is depicted as a beefier, more powerful sports bike compared to the [[Bati 800]], with a bulky body shell and frame that implies the bike is also tailored for comfort. The bike is clearly based on a base-line 2008–present [[wp:Suzuki Hayabusa|Suzuki Hayabusa]]; in addition to similarities in its body design, the Hakuchou also features "死" Japanese scripts (translated as "death") on both sides of the body, in a similar manner to the Hayabusa's "隼" script (referring to the "[[wp:Peregrine Falcon|Peregrine Falcon]]") on its body. Similarly, the Hakuchou's name is a reference to the decision to name the Hayabusa after a bird ([[:wp:ja:ハヤブサ|ハヤブサ]]); "hakuchou" ([[:wp:ja:ハクチョウ|ハクチョウ]]) is "[[wp:swan|swan]]" in Japanese. | ||
Despite its bulky design, the bike performs relatively well, with similar performance traits as the [[Bati 800]], [[Bati Custom]] and [[Double T]] (with a top speed of | Despite its bulky design, the bike performs relatively well, with similar performance traits as the [[Bati 800]], [[Bati Custom]] and [[Double T]] (with a top speed of 150 mph, a weight of 250 kg, 50 kg lighter than any chopper, and stiffer suspensions) but featuring improved acceleration. | ||
The Hakuchou is a gang vehicle ridden by the [[Uptown Riders]]. | The Hakuchou is a gang vehicle ridden by the [[Uptown Riders]]. | ||