This study proposes implementation of a predictive controller for a sensorless synchronous reluctance drive system. First, high-frequency voltage is injected in the α-axis. Then by measuring the α-β axis high-frequency currents, the rotor position of the SynRM can be estimated. After that, a predictive speed controller is implemented to improve transient responses, load disturbance responses, and tracking responses. To demonstrate its viability, a proposed 560 W sensorless drive system is implemented by using a TMS-320F-28335 DSP made by Texas Instruments and some circuits. Experimental results clearly indicate that the proposed high-frequency α-axis voltage injection method with a predictive speed-loop controller offers superior responses including faster transient responses, better load disturbance responses, and better tracking responses than a high-frequency d-q axis voltage injection method with a PI speed-loop controller.