Just finished running my Gen3 in. The addition of cruise control & the comprehensive electronics package have finally put the big 'Busa ahead of the previously class-leading ZZR1400. The lower torque curve make for a far more practical bike, the excellent seat means emptying a tank before the need to stretch the legs is possible, oh, it does in the mid to high 40s mpg. Add in the stability from such a long wheel-frame, and its incredible engine and I for one am not disappointed. This is my 6th Hayabusa, and by far the best all-round package of the lot.
Nice review of an iconic beast. I couldn't remotely justify buying one but I really like it. Makes me chuckle when people say this version is rubbish because it's less powerful before they've even ridden it.
People who chase numbers, probably don't really ride to any level! A peak figure at a level you rarely reach is worth less than consistent power all the way through!
Really good review, very comprehensive. 👍 I've had mine for two weeks and loving it. Handling is much sharper and sportier than I expected, I believe Suzuki sharpened up the steering angle this generation.
12 month update What a first year on my gen 3 Hayabusa. I can happily report back that this bike is absolutely fabulous for what I want and need it for which is generally long distance day trips. Warwickshire to Dorset being my usual run to visit family, and it does these 400 mile days with ease, and in comfort. I rarely stop for a break on the way there other than to refuel (I'm getting 50mpg on a run). On the way home I will stop for fuel and usually to stretch my legs for 5 minutes before I join the M40 from the A34. I quickly got used to the higher pegs which some reviewers have mentioned as being uncomfortable, but do need to replace the stock screen as it directs the airflow right at my face meaning it makes it impractical to crack the visor open at anything above @20mph. So much power there is never really any need to pin the throttle open. Indeed I would go as far as saying it wouldn't really be possible to do so in any gear for more than a few seconds or you'll be doing 'go to jail' speeds. Cruise control is a godsend, and easy to use, and the noise from the engine is sublime. Incidentally, I haven't wasted thousands on an aftermarket exhaust as I see no point whatsoever wasting money to free up "a few more horses" that no normal rider needs or would use. In 2024 I am considering a week long trip, possibly the NC500, possibly The Pyrenees. After much deliberation on changing it for an ADV (anything BUT a GS) I have decided the big bad 'Busa is more than capable of what I will need a machine to do, so it won't be leaving my company any time soon. Hope this helps anyone considering buying one of these extremely competent bikes.
That's a hard one to answer. Not only because I have never ridden an FJR but also because I know 2 guys who do ride them and they absolutely swear by them...I reckon you should try and test-ride both machines to see which one is the one for you...@@rosarioroberto5823
For me, this bike is my aspirational motorcycle. I don't even want to go fast on it; it's a bike that feels like it was made just for me (as a large rider), and I love how stable the bike is. Lots to learn on my bike still, but someday....someday I'll own one of these.
I'm glad we just purchased the 2022 black/copper Hayabusa and your review was spot on as usual. Nobody does better reviews than you MP. Patricia just fell in love with the styling, beauty and artwork of the Hayabusa and she loves riding on her as a passenger. The Kawasaki ZX10R fuels my passion for the old days of racing while the Hayabusa is an ultimate sport touring machine. Now please do a Z10R review MP!
How are you getting on with your gen 3 'Busa? I am currently considering either a late gen 2, or a gold/copper gen 3. Price not particularly the issue, just want a nice bike. I have previously owned 5 gen 1's.
@@BibtheBoulder Fabulous machine but it’s for sale because my girlfriend (it’s her bike) wants to buy something she can ride instead of sitting on the back. 600 miles and looks brand new 😎
Ths bike really cut the winds, it's pretty heavy but insanely stable at any speed, it's economic too, confortable, durable, fast, sounds good, i love it.
I am a relative newcomer to Mark's videos, and enjoy them a lot. Great informative content and well shot. How can I complain, when everything is nice, with the script nicely done and nicely delivered at a nice volume in a nice voice from a nice guy whose character is obviously nicely suited to keeping nice bikes nicely burbling along at a nice rate to nicely entertain nice subscribers. I would hope that maybe Mark will go through a couple of his videos and count how many times he says 'nice'. Fifty years ago my English-teacher Dad warned me against using the word. The lesson stands a half century later. That sole gripe apart, please do keep up the good work. As a fellow shorty, I really enjoy the regular cutaway to show how a man who is not long of inseam can (or can't) comfortably tackle the seat heights of all the bikes reviewed. Now THAT is a nice feature.
Superbe vidéo, bonne analyse de l'hayabusa gen 3, je possède une gen 1 de 1999 et une gen 3 de 2023, j'adore les deux, beaucoup de sécurité sur la gen 3. Bonne continuation. Busa 31 de France
Dear Mark, thanks for this top review. I bought my new Hayabusa III last week, so I've seen a lot of reviews over the last days. This is the best reviews of all, no doubts The way you give your clear comments, the quality of the video and sound, very good. My compliments, thanks al lot! Guud from the Netherlands.
Picked mine up yesterday in silver. Yes it’s fast, but it never goads you on actually. It’s a comfortable, well specced and well priced GT bike. I love it
Thanks for the review. It’s a big, warp-speed docile assassin. And that’s the problem. You have to be so disciplined riding it to keep a clean license but, if you can be disciplined, what a gentleman’s sport tourer. Real presence in the car park with an unstressed engine that will go on forever. It doesn’t need electronic suspension. If it were mine I would (as you suggested) replace the silencers with lighter options, add a double bubble and possibly fit bar risers. That would be it. Would I buy one? Uh…..if folding (and space) were not issues, yes. As it is, I’d take the last of the Super Blackbird and save lots ££££££s.
Have been waiting for this bike for so long and took a while to accept the styling but getting more tempted as the reviews go by! Good to have your input in a real world scenario- l loved my gen one as an all round great bike
I too was not keen when it was first released, but the passage of time now sees me wanting one, especially a black/copper version. I have previously owned 5 gen 1 'Busa's and loved them.
Traded in my 19 s1000r sport for one in black/gold without even test riding one , I have it 9 weeks today & loving it , a total of 4 came to Ireland for the first batch , cheers
I have a Honda VTR1000F. It's great, it really is, especially 2 up with my 11 yr old daughter. I saw the Hayabusa at the local dealer, 2 yrs ago - and it is way more beautiful in the flesh than any photo's! I'd kind of love one, if not for the fact that I just love wringing the neck of my other halves's 2001 sv650s. I'm at the time of life where 120mph is all the excitement I need!
Some great one liners mark, a bomb could go off and this thing wouldn't wobble, and wow its like being strapped to an excocet missile. Brilliant review as ever mark made me chuckle 😄..
Great review Mark. Beautiful machine . Seems intimidating in the numbers, but, as soon as I see how you drive it, I don’t know , it’s seems to be quite docile. Thanks for that video !
IDK. Glad Suzuki has kept making the Hayabusa and that you've test ridden it albeit 13 miles and shared your thoughts, but would say a lighter bike, just as fast be better e.g. BMW S1000RR or SDR 3.0 or a Fireblade or indeed an old Honda Blackbird? Dunno. I think some one would really have to want a big heavy bike like this in spite of how fast it is. As you say Suzuki have made a really nice job of the dash. 10/10. I notice you had your knee sliders on. Did you manage to get your knee down on it? Of course you wouldn't have included that footage in this video or indeed even want to admit it!
Hi Alex ...no knee down on this expensive beast ! That was a few track days on other bikes a few years ago :) The test ride I did is actually about 50 miles couple of hours ,in total ...lots of behind the scenes stuff you don't see to do these videos...the dual carriageway section and the town section is on the way back to the dealership so I stich that in when I edit the video Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks for your explanation. Only joking about getting your knee down when test riding this Hayabusa. Would be good to see a track day video from you if you still do these?
I think the name HAYABUSA was coined when the japanese test rider on the race track accelerated it on 1st gear at high revs & got surprised w/ the power he shouted "haaaayaaaaaaa!" then immediately crashed into a wall of tires that made a sound like "boooozzzaaaa!" hence the name HAYABUSA. 😀😁😂🤣😃😄😅😉 Again as usual, another excellent review from you mate! Im surprised you could still talk while moving at those very high speeds.. Ride safe & stay safe Mark! 👍👍👍
The old Hayabusa was the best-looking sports tourer on the market. This is just as attractive. I had a B-King for over seven years. The most flexible engine I've experienced. It would pull from 1,000 rpm in top gear which equated to 20 mph. What's more, it would run at this rpm in top with no throttle. Incredible but true. I rarely exploited its potential. And certainly not at the top-end. The brakes were amazing; it was so stable; the front suspension was the best I'd experienced. The best bike I've ever owned. I should have kept it. Excellent review.
Mark you lucky man ! ! earlier in the week the new naked GSX1000 now this missile ! ! Well, some guys have all the luck with the fast moving two wheeled Ladies. Although this one makes me rather think of a weight lifting one. Thanks for another good video Mark :)
Hi Mark. Great review as always. I've only had my 2021 suzuki hayabusa gen 3 with 850 miles on the clock and I'm struggling a little with the bi directional quick shifter On the down shift using the blipper should the throttle be completely closed or left slightly open? Thank you Lee
Best realistic content ever. I am about 5ft 8'' and always does this when I am on a bigger bike. I am concerned about my height as am looking forward to buy Busa, thinking that it will not be suitable for a guy like me. This is the first time i have ever seen any Vlogger illustrates the reality aspects. Good work mate, respect from Australia🙂
Hello Mark hope you're well. Your reviews are consistently getting better and are enjoyable to watch. This bike wouldn't be for me as it is far to powerful but I'm glad Suzuki make it.
Don't be put off by the power Nigel. It's only as fast as you want it to be, and is a real pussycat. The long wheelbase, comfy seat, and the electronic package (I set it to maximum intrusion so I don't wheelie) make this a consummate biking experience...
@@markpulling12 I’m actually in the market for a new bike Mark. I haven’t been on a bike since June as that’s when a van pulled out on me! Ended up in an ambulance to A&E, though nothing broken-my lovely Ducati monster was a write off . Just waiting for the insurance and personal injury claim to come through. I sat on a Ninja1000sx in the Kawasaki Ruislip Manor on Tuesday and really like it. Hopefully get a test ride soon!
This is an absolutely stunning bike but it's just way too easy to do silly speed in my opinion. You give it a handful and you lost your licence 😄 This bike is so powerful you can only use about 20% of its capability. As usual Mark the review is spot on 👌 Keep'em coming 😉
Thanks Mark. I have never ridden one of these sports bikes. I'm sure it's an experience... It's like the MT10, you have to be so careful with throttle modulation. Flickable is not really something these bikes were made for. Trained modulation. You did a great job of demonstrating that. I remember when I lived in Sarasota, FL back in 2000. The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus have had the winter home there for many many years. The circus people like bikes... and they ride high power sports bikes like they ride unicycles... on one wheel. One night while on my way home I saw this guy wheelie a big sports bike high on the real wheel. No big deal right? But then he stood on the saddle with one foot while doing his circus swan maneuver with both hands and a leg stretch out like a swan ready to land. Because he had no hands on the controls, I figured he was demonstrating the proper use of cruise control. Meanwhile I was wondering if he was going to crash or not. He didn't. He went several hundred feet down the road this way until he was satisfied that everyone else noticed him, before stealthily sliding back into the saddle, hands on the controls, then ease off the throttle and allow the front wheel to lower by about 20° before gunning it on one wheel to keep it off the ground. Yikes... clowns or circus performers... doesn't matter. Gord
@@markpulling12 Yes, Mark, and there's not really anyway to demonstrate that in a contained circus environment. Their balance and control is second nature to them... Gord
That is a beautiful beast Mark but you need a lot of self control with all that power, things can go wrong very quickly. Enjoyed the review though I would never buy one.
Terrific review Mark. I’ve owned both Gen 1&2 models in the past. I am warming to this Gen3 actually quite a lot but I’m unsure whether I will ever throw £16k into a new bike again. With today’s bad roads and congestion I spend most of my time sub 60mph and at those speeds pretty much any bike does the trick.
Yes Jon I know exactly what you mean.. with today's roads In total contrast I reviewed the humble little royal enfield meteor 350 £3800 and absolutely loved it ! Regards mark
@@markpulling12 A guy came tootling past my front gate on a blue one last weekend, it looked great TBH and now that I think about it I’ve seen a few dotted about so no doubt they are selling well. I can really see their appeal, especially at that price.
@@markpulling12 I fully understand where you are both coming from. At 59 I am lucky enough to have only a tiny mortgage so having just bought a V-Strom 1000XT i am also considering a gen 3 'Busa as they are just so addictive.
Love strong fast stable bikes...but i have become to logical and for the road 40-60 hp is the sweet spot...giving you enough power to weight to have real fun within the law and safe riding...
Point taken however I like the bigger more powerful engines. They have effortless power and so enjoyable. I like the easy power, a slight twist of the throttle when you are passing is all it takes.
@@markpulling12 Cheers ...had many big bikes but a 650 with 40+ hp allows overtakes and top speeds of 180km if opportunities present...I got tired of owning bikes of which i only used 20% of its power daily...overkill for the sane mind
9:40 Love how at 60mph, its barely doing 3k rpms. The bike is sleeping. For folks that have self control the hayabusa looks like an all arounder outside of offroad
Hi, Mark another great review as always. The busa has always been my dream bike. I am 180cm tall and recently I sat on a 2007 Busa for the first, didn't have the possibility of riding it. But I found the leg position a little bit uncomfortable compared with my current gsx-s GT. My question is there any difference between the current model from the older one in that aspect or is pretty much the same?
Hi the hayabusa has always been a sporty position with quite a lean ...and yes they are both the same new and old tbh.....also check out the mighty zzr1400 or BMW k1300s Best wishes mark
In terms of riding position, sporty but comfy for longer rides, this would suit me down to the ground. However, I don't need a heavy 200hp bike. It's too much power for the road. This, but 1000cc and 150hp would be my perfect bike.
It’s not the same , the stability and the torque are wonderful,no other bike gives you theses sensations and this feeling ,it’s unique Hi from Algeria 🇩🇿
Yes Mark, they should have. Instead they brought out the VFR 1200, a not insignificant bike in its own right. Brilliant all rounder spoilt by poor fuel consumption and heavy weight. As I’m getting on a bit, lightness now matters, and oldies like me just have to consider that.
Small fuel tank, no paniers, no center stand, no heated grips, no adjustable electric windscreen, and no shaft drive. I don't need one, nonetheless, I want one.
I like what you’re doing for the seat height in the initial appraisal! I’m 5’10” & comfortably ride a ZX14R I do like the feet to ground mince around for assessment Ozzie Jim 👍🇦🇺
Always a pleasure to watch your reviews. I was surprised to notice you only done 13 miles during the review. Must have been a long hour. I do like to check fuel gauges and miles during reviews to get a sense of the bikes fuel economy. Hope to see you make a second (maybe a long term) video of this stunning busa.
Hey Mark, loving the review as always, I was wondering if you would ever do a review on the Kawasaki ZX10, I’ve been riding my ninja 400 for a while now and I was thinking of upgrading and having your input would really help, thanks and cheers!
This model has grown on me I do prefer it without the pillion seat cover on actually, and as you say those humongous silencers are just to much very impressive machine great review I would not want to man handle it up and down a sloping driveway though . cheers : )
Those Battlax S22's will wear out ridiculously fast on a 264 kg behemoth (+ another 200 kg if you've got on a passenger) ... I bought my ZX6R (195 kg) in 2020, did 20,000 km with it so far and went through 3 pairs. Never had any passengers on. They truly are great cornering tyres with loads of grip, but they do not like the high ways. My guesstimate would be getting 3 to 4000 km tops out of a pair of tyres and that's if you respect the speed limits everywhere and avoid the highways at all costs. Otherwise, with a sporty riding style, you'll get 2 to 3K out of them at best.
i am on 5000km on them and i reckon will get couple more- never watch speed limits. But its too low anyway. Will probably get Pirelli Angel GT - got around 15k km from them on ZZR1400
nice review and brill vid :) I would sooner buy the non restricted 'T' reg GSX-1300R-X model...as my mate bought one new and after run in, got just under 220mph at the red line...he said about 217mph in his opinion :D beautiful looking bike tho :D
I have the gen 1 I bought from my late friend. Its ugly no doubt and not smooth. This model looks far better. Too old for these bikes now. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the update richard ..yes ive just read they have extended it from two to three :) bikes.suzuki.co.uk/owners/servicing/warranty-and-mx-warranty/
Now Kawi needs to add cruise the the ZX14R and a few cosmetic updates. I still love the ZX. Not sure what I think of these paint schemes and prices. Off topic, what "inexpensive" leathers would you recommend? I'm in the US, but am willing to order from EU. I've been looking at Berik there.
@@markpulling12 thank you so much for the prompt response. Which one would you prefer, the fjr1300 or the Hayabusa? Thank you for assisting me in my motorcycle purchase. Keep producing these amazing videos.
@@rosarioroberto5823 hi they really are different machines...fjr is more touring...buss is sports touring...I'd go for the hayabusa if you want a fantastic all rounder Best wishes mark
