Hayabusa for a 1st Bike? | Why you Should Buy a Hayabusa 

The Hayabusa was my first bike, that bike taught me discipline and how to ride. I'm not a fan of buying 4 bikes to get to the bike I want, but that's just me.

I had ZERO experience as a rider. First bike was a Hayabusa. 3 years later no issues?

My wife and I won''t ride any other bike. From our experience, the Hayabusa is the PERFECT bike to learn on due to the size and comfort. We both had our bikes lowered, and my bike is stretched. The comfort in OUR OPINION, is perfect for US. Other readers will have different OPINIONS. This is just from our experience with the busa. Maturity is 99.9% when riding ANY BIKE. But when your first bike is a Busa, you have to respect the power and use all levels of COMMON SENSE

I say buy whatever bike you want as long as you drive it right.

I brought 2 Hayabusa's, one for my wife and one for myself. And the Hayabusa is our first bike. It's all on the individual. We've never had a bad experience.

I havent rode in 30 years. But I want the new 2022 Hyabusa. Has tons of safety features and looks beautiful I think.

I'm 5' 8" 130 lbs. I can flat foot my Busa and it's not really heavy but really balanced. I prefer riding it over my GSXR 1000 it's taller in height so I have to be careful when stopping on uneven ground. Love the Busa!

My first bike was a hayabusa. No issues. It truly is all about maturity and respecting the bike. I have nothing to compare it to, because it's what I learned on. I think if you've only rode 600s, you may be more prone to messing up if you treat that 1300 like a 600. But I also see your point in that generally speaking, a person may want to start smaller. I later rode both a gxsr600 and 1000 for a friend needing help relocating those bikes, and those bikes were not comfortable at all. I'm 6-3, 250lbs.

My 1st bike was a 2005 Hayabusa. Well my 1st sport bike was a Hayabusa. I loved it fr. I remember after leaving the dealership and hit the main roads having to pull over cause it was insane on the power it had. Thought i was hyperventilating in my helmet. My nerves where totalled. I got use to it tho.

You can start out on a Hayabusa just keep it in C till your ready to go to B then A...... instead of buying a 300 than a 600 then a 1K.... this way you almost have the three bikes in one

So I actually just started riding.. literally got my fist bike yesterday.. and it's a zx14😭😭👌

When I was 17, I saw a guy on a Hayabusa sitting at a 7/11. I went up and talked to him about his Hayabusa, and told him I wanted one for my first sport bike. He immediately, but very calmly, and logically, told me that I should not buy a Hayabusa. He told me that he could take off in 2nd gear, because his engine had so much power. He went on to say that the bike is wretched excess in every way and it would be a terrible idea to get one, without getting a smaller sportbike first. That guy really made me understand, and I bought a 600cc bike. Thank God I gave up on the Hayabusa dream (until I got older) because modern 600's are also too much (for the street).

No experience AT ALL! Bought a 05 in March then bought a 09 in July. Still respecting and loving it!!😍

Yes and no. I had ridden a few dirt bikes as a kid (I'm talking mini-bike size) but my first street bike was a very-modified Hayabusa. I think it is a matter of maturity as much as anything. I happened to be 36 at the time and had experienced a really bad car accident a decade earlier (I'm talking coma followed by months in the hospital learning to walk and such). Because of that experience and my age I was a little more careful than many riders might be on their first motorcycle. I only rode it late at night around neighborhoods for about a month until I got used to the power, the handling, etc.. Then I slowly ventured out during the day. That was 13 years ago and I've had several bikes in the garage (now just the original 'Busa and a M109R). I guess I wouldn't recommend it for someone with a lead foot or, in this case, a lead wrist. Just my two pennies.

Ya ok dude, yeah you should buy 3 different bikes before you actually get the bike you want. Not everyone has that kind of money , That's just dumb. Use the modes , keep off busy streets for the first 2000 miles and don't listen to this crap, just take it easy. You can kill your self on any bike. I learned on a busa 6 years ago and I'm still alive.

I would have to disagree with you 100%. As my 1st bike was a 2008 Suzuki hayabusa. And I'm still riding it like a king 9 years later. Like the Other reader wrote this is totally situational based on knowledge of bikes and respect of bikes. It's not the size that kills. It's the fool that kills themselves. The hayabusa in my opinion is the greatest sport bike ever made. And as long as you respect the machine for what it is. This should be your 1st and only sport bike.

I bought a new Hayabusa as my first motorcycle. I used it for everything from getting my motorcycle endorsement, to earning my expert road racing license on it.

That's a fair assessment. I owned a ZX6R, then a ZX10R and now I ride a 1999 Busa witch I absolutely love. Before riding mine I bought into the myth, however I soon descovered that Hayabusa is quite a civilized motorcycle. Respect it and it will treat you well.

At 50 i bought the 2008 orange Hayabusa and used it for my drivers license test as my first bike. Loved my bike, it was perfectly balanced for my size and weight 6'2" 250 lbs. Im waiting for the next gen bike.

telling someone not to buy a hayabusa for their first bike is like saying a harley isn't a good bike for first time riders.Get what you can afford learn how to live.

I think it's situational. My first bike was a Hayabusa. I really think that my experience with manual cars helped me understand throttle control if that makes sense. Also I am 6'4" 285lbs and there was no way in the world I was going to buy a 250 or 300 lol they max out at what like 80mph well with my big arse on there you could say 60mph lol. There's a lot of great points for either side you want to stand on with this topic. Some people get all butt hurt about it when we are all grown people and are entitled to our own opinions, and will do what we please regardless so why get mad? Nice vid bro

great advice. I bought a brand new 05 Honda 600rr as my first bike at age 37. I kept it for 2 years before it was stolen. Never abused, never dropped kept clean, and at 9,000 miles on it it still had the original back tire awesome video. Thank you.

Ya you're absolutely right... Inexperience rider shouldn't play with Busa... Coz this Busa is a beast on the road... thats why I luv this bike so much.

I'm 5'5.5" and my first bike was gen 1 busa in USA. I had some close calls even after being watchful. Fortunately nothing happened. The bike got stolen after 6 years from my apartment complex parking lot. I had some awesome memories with it, I travelled solo from Reno to Oklahoma in 3 days on it. First day I covered 800 miles and another 800 in next 2 days. I also travelled from Oklahoma to St Louis and back. I missed it. So finally after 5 years of it being stolen, I got a gen 3 busa. Now I have my own house so the busa stays safely in the garage.

I'm getting my first Hayabusa this Summer. My previous experience is by riding Honda Shadow VT750S (2012) for two summers. This video was very helpful! In the end it's all about being smart and humble with the gas and respecting the rules of the road to get you safe to your destination

I'm only about 5'7" or so and I had a Yamaha FJR-1300 sport touring bike which weighed in at over 600 lbs I believe. Being short working with that heavy of a bike was somewhat scary until I got on it for the ride. As soon as I gained forward momentum, that was one of the most well balanced bikes I had ever ridden and it was fast. My only problem riding was coming to a stop where I had to put my right foot down while leaning the bike slightly because of my short legs. By the time if fell over with me for the fourth time, I decided to sell it and at no time did I ever dump it because of doing something stupid, I just wan't strong enough.

I went from a Honda 500 to a Ninja 1000 within 8 months. I got used to the speed and went with an FJR1300 a few years later. Now I'm on a Goldwing. The progression to a larger CC was good. Now I want a second bike. Looking at a Busa or a ZX14.

LIKE THE OLD SAYING GOES, "YOU HAVE TO CRAWL BEFORE YOU RUN". HEY TO EACH HIS OWN, BUY WHAT YOU LIKE..

Im 6'-5" and ride a Hayabusa. Love this bike. I dont have to over reach to hold the handle bars.

Good point: a minor mistake on a Hayabusa get magnified due to its potential, weight, and more.

Ive have owned my busa for ten years now, which is a 2008 and i love it .You just need to respect what this bike is capable of.I have never tried my bike in C or B mode ever, it's been in A mode from the day i picked her up.You just have to be very careful if you buy a busa for your first bike .But after time when you master this beast,you will never want another bike but the BUSA

"A man's gotta know his limitations ". With that being said, Hayabusa can be a great bike to learn on.

My 1st bike was a 2002 Busa , had been on a lot of powerful bike before I bought mine , but the Busa was the most powerful! I'm 6'1 and was 225 at the time, wasn't gone buy a little 600 then trade it in 6 months later.... it was the right choice, great bike

I don't think getting an extremely high powered bike for your first is really a bad thing. You just need to take it slow at first. I do however think you should start on a smaller, less expensive bike due to a high likelihood of crashing. It definitely would be tempting to go full power though.

So far so good- first bike 2020 1300r Hayabusa. I am riding in C mode for now.

Started on a 600 for 1 year and want to move to a liter or hayabusa for comfort/sport and less vibration! The power isn't a problem if u can't handle the power don't ride period! Pr0blem is insurance and bike weight as I'm only 5'7 150 lbs. Hayabusa looks very big and fat (but nice) only problem is at a stand still don't want to tip a heavy bike over... anything is easy once it's in motion. Maybe I just need to start lifting? Just think im too short!!

The Busa was my first bike ! Throttle control is important ! Go bike or stay home ! Loved that bike !

Busas are solid bikes, and i feel like they would be a better starter than a liter bike... I started on a Vstar 650 (shit i know lol), went to a CBR600F4i, then to a Busa, then to a Vulcan 2000 (884 lb wet weight made the busa feel light AF) then to an Fz1 and finally on to a GL1500. So I have had the chance to own a good variety of bikes, If you are getting in to riding, and want a cruiser, dont bother with small bikes at all, if you want a sport bike, just dont start on a liter bike. If you have to start on a busa, upgrade the seat, grips and maybe even pegs BEFORE any performance mods... Busas can be extremely comfy for longer rides and you will appreciate comfort mods alot sooner than you will be able to appreciate performance mods.

Its a good bike for a beginner who knows how to drive and how roads work. In other words if your over 30. You can "grow" into it, and it will be both your learner, and long term bike. Hell over 30 you can ride anything. You know how roads work, and your not scared or easily agitated by cars. Unless you live in Florida or New York, go for it.

Solid advice and I like the fact you recognize the issue with other reviewers being biased in their opinions due to their physical build. Personally I started off on a busa. New off the floor with zero riding experience. But I have a healthy respect for the bikes ability and knew my limitations. Can you start off on a busa? Absolutely. Should you? Absolutely. BUT this is only true if you admit to your limits and aren’t out to show off and only you know if you’re that type of rider.

You are right, 602_Busa. It is like wild horse just for expert riders. 20 years ago, I rode the Yamaha DT 125 for 5 years and now I'm going for my dream: The Busa. Thanks for this video. Greetings from Dominican Republic.

Busa owner here. The thing that pisses me off about the Hayabusa is not the bike itself rather the perception that supposedly petrolheads/car/bike enthusiasts have about the bike, since a lot of these dudes are revving the crap out of their "mean machine" (albeit it may be a fast bike or a really fast car) when I'm stopped at a light, like I have to prove something. I really like to crash their dreams by accelerating gently and going at the same speed as the traffic around me while they're super commited in having a drag race with themselves. Can I beat 95% of these people? yes. Do I want to? not really

Bought a 04 Hayabusa with 3000 miles on it as my first bike. Why?? Because all my friends ride Hayabusa and when asked they said buy what you feel comfortable on.

Hayabusas are excellent first bikes especially for people between the ages of sixteen and twentyfive. I've found that when playing Russian roulette it's better to be the first person.

Here is a good one to see if you are a good judge of the busa, top speed flying towards a crossroad,you pull those brakes and see if you stop where expected!

No. It's like giving a S+W 500 magnum revolver to your 90lb girlfriend and expecting good things to happen. Thanks for making a sensible video. Too many morons make videos about how they bought a GSXR 1000 for their first ride and did fine but I guarantee they never learn how to use that bike properly. 1st bike? But a beater for the first season or two and sell it when you are ready and another new rider can use the beater. There are plenty of old bikes that still run well.

I agree with you…I ride a ‘22 BUSA and IMHO, riding and controlling a ‘BUSA is all about “POWER MANAGEMENT”. When you’re riding a hot bike like a ‘BUSA, “A LITTLE BIT GOES A LONG WAY”. I’m not ashamed to admit that if I had personally bought a ‘BUSA for my first bike, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT I WOULD HAVE KILLED MYSELF.

My first was a hayabusa. Still have it. 2004 to present. All comes down to respecting the bike. If you take risks on the bike, expect to drop it at some point. I have never dropped mine (knock on wood).

As long as you know how to drive a bike you can start on any bike you want. You are the one controling the throttle. Get a hayabusa its fun.

I had 1 years experience before moving to a GSXR1000. It’s a whole different ball game for those sort of bikes. Certainly made me a much better rider

Ik i'm commenting on a 6 yr old video, but wtv. 16 yr old here, I don’t even have a starter motorcycle license or anything, but this does seem like it would be nice. Considering my demeanor and how I was raised, I could probably do it. Just ride with extreme caution lol, I wouldn't even touch public roads for the first week maybe. Stay wayy low in the rev range for the most part, and don’t give to temptation. Listen to advice and tips (other than the obvious one of getting a smaller bike lol). I could see it being good as it teaches you to respect the power, even down low. Teaches you to not do stupid shit and attempt to crack open early, or downshift mid corner lol. Its also more comfortable than a lot of bikes Considering its leaning towards sport-touring. Also because of the torquay grunt, it's less dangerous since it's linear and doesn't just spontaneously go from 'this sucks' to 'I'm in a coma now, but if I wasn’t, i'd say this sucks' like a liter bike or even a 600. Also considering it's 550-ish lbs if its 1gen, that seems pretty ok for smth with the same engine that could be put in a peppy sport sedan. Overall, don’t fly too close to the sun and you'll hopefully be fine.

I'm 6ft 270lb. I started on a Yamaha Raider 2 years ago it's a 1900cc cruiser and 730lbs. The Raider has a ton of torque and I was a bit scared on the first ride. But the more you ride your machine the more you know what she likes and what she doesn't like. I plan to get a Busa aswell. I think you can start on any bike you just have to ride at your skill level. Take it slow and know your limits. Respect the bike! There will always be someone better and faster than you the moment you realize this is when you start to enjoy motorcycles for ride and not for how fast you can get from A to B. Although going fast is fun too sometimes i take the Raider to 130mph but there is a time an place for it.

I'm 6'3 290 the busa was perfect for me then I gave it an 8" stretched which felt more comfortable but that's me

Buy the bike you won't the first time so u don't have to get another one hands down all thats gonna happen is your gonna out grow that lil 300 or 250 and buy bigger one thats useless, If your dream bike is a busa get one the first time, u can learn on anything but to each his own get whats comfortable for u

When I decided to get a Busa there were plenty of used, low mileage examples available. Most were customized with aftermarket parts such as extended swing arms, lowering kits, fancy paint, and pointy shit. The owners liked the bike, but not enough to keep them or even ride them. Then they wanted top dollar for that crap. If you really want a machine that will never keep up with a sport 600 or an R1 after the first 2 corners in the twisted so you will not really learn racing skills, you do a lot of drag racing, and are either a professional mc mechanic with a fully equipped shop, or have unlimited funds the the Busa is a good choice. It is well balanced, stable, has a lower seat height than a 600, very smooth, comfortable for a 6 ft+ rider, and a bitch to do any maintenance on. VERY expensive to have any work done at a shop that is why people sell them when they find that they can’t afford them but still have to ask too much to sell so they trade in at a big loss and go to a real sport bike or a dual purpose which is what they really wanted but were taken in by the hype. Why buy the longest skis you can when everyone else is zipping by you and able to slalom like a champ because they are using a more suitable length for their height? Just because you are able to purchase the longest? Go for it then.

Nice review.same thing here I had learned to ride my 600 katana for a long time before I got my dream bike which is my 2014 Bussa.yeah man still breaking it it in.remember this bike was built for one thing in mind speed.fastest I had it up to was 165 and it still wanted to go more.you never stop learning even at 15 years of riding.

Aloha bro great video new sub here in Hawaii...Here's a funny busa story in 2008 I worked at a motorcycle dealership and it was the first time I was really around motorcycles on a daily basis....I got a chance to ride everything from big dirt bikes to Honda 954's GIXXER 750 even a few cruisers...one day we took in a busa on trade and my manager asked me if I wanted to take it out for a spin...having confidence from all the riding I was doing the months and months prior I was like hell yeah I always wanted to ride a busa...he tells me before you take it out on the road ride it around the parking lot first just to make sure your comfortable...(I'll never forget what he said) his exact words were "this is a lot of bike and nothing to be taken lightly she's unforgiving (when you said that in Your video it reminded me of this day) anyway to try and keep this short as possible I keyed up and went one round around the parking lot... next thing I did was park it back where it was and haven't been on one since 😂😂😂 it's been 10 years and I currently ride a GIXXER 600 but I will get back on that busa (horse) soon lol

Yes your wrong about that! I never rode anything but a bicycle in my life and I bought an 09 hayabusa in 2011 and after about 6 months I rode it like a pro! Now I do drive big trucks for a living so I understand shifting well and how to maneuver thru traffic

I rode a 83 yamaha virago 60,000 miles then got on my 06 busa as a small rider , i love it so much , its a mean bike but does what you ask of it , and makes 9.9 passes at the drag strip , very easy to ride , i would recomend one to any one that has any idea how to ride

Sometime, instinct will get you out from a nasty situation you've gotten yourself into. But to form your instinct you need experience. Never start on a bike that doesn't allow you to build your instinct.

I was a dirt/enduro national juniors and -15 champion on 250cc xr honda. When i got 18 i got as a present an 04 r1. Ive been over 14 supersport bikes during those 12yrs all for street purpose some track days but nothing serious. Competition days are over. We got old. Then last yr i tried a bone stock 2010 gen2 dark blue busa. What a lovely machine. Fuelling is perfect throttle is amazing and the feeling is almost like an 05 gsxr 1000 in matters of handling. I am a jockey rider 1.75 63kg. I believe yes is a nimble bike for a beginner but its got 3 major factors that newbies might find scary. Despite the weight which it aint really a factor busas are prone to use rear brake very often. A missmatch throttle control with rear brake or a downshift the bike will drift and if you cant bring it up will fall dangerously. Second its power its deceiving its a machine 12.1 compression yet its nimble but you dont know is speeding until you already do 110miles. Unless is modified then a 230kgs bird going up with first second gear is not proper for a newbie. Third position. Is more extended than a traditional newbie bike therefore the center of thr weight shifts in front more. Locking ur wrists and makes steering more demanding. So yeah is possible to use a busa for a first bike but not for everyone.. Cool review man keep em coming

My first bike was a 2006 limited edition hayabusa pearl white, I was 21, never even touched one and I was fine. No big deal.

I really like the look and i went to see bikes a yamaha r6 a kawasaki zx10r and a hayabusa the busa was very wide and heavy but had a comfortable seating position the other bikes felt like toys not a vehicle that can be comfortable and be fast when you want it i dont care much for cornering wheelies or group rides also so if you make a mistake and fall at a high speed on a 250 you wouldnt get hurt because its smaller more forgiving ?

I disagree with you but surely respect your opinion. I believe EVERYONE should take a rider safety course where they teach you trottle control and clutch control. After the course you still need to be careful. However in the course they also teach you what you should do when you get a new bike. This is so you get a good feel of the bike before hitting the streets.

2 years later and this vid is still helping a lot

I've a pretty new rider but I have ridden over 3K miles. Most of them on my CBR300R...I love that little thing...so nimble. Recently, I got a '14 VFR800FD, '19 CBR500R, '20 Benelli TNT135 (think Grom) and 13' Yoshimura LE GSX-R 600. For a little while, yes, I have 5 bikes. Riding is one of the very best things I've ever done. Just frees the soul. However, you have to have...and I have and will continue to have a very healthy respect for any bike I ride. I know my skill level and I don't push my limits while I'm out of the street...I'm cautious. At 50 I want to be riding for many many more years. Much of what 'Busa said in this video is so true. I'm 5'6 160+lbs (yes, should be 140lbs or less) and the VFR800 is a heavy bike but handles like a dream. I don't know about how a 'Busa would handle for me but I'm seriously considering trading in the VFR800, CBR500R, and GSX-R 600 for either a 'Busa or a ZX-14R. Besides the VFR800FD those are the two bikes I've always wanted. I think I could ride them but the weight of these bikes for someone my size is certainly a cause for consideration. You have to be mature, cautious, and respect whatever bike you're on but you also have to be able to physically control the bike WELL...and that includes low speed maneuvering where the weight will certainly be a factor. That is one reason why I wouldn't recommend something in this weight class as someone's first bike but different strokes for different folks.

YOU'RE 1000% CORRECT IN MY OPINION. LITER BIKES AREN'T GOOD BIKES TO START OFF WITH IN THE BEGINNING. ONCE YOU DEVELOPE YOUR SKILLS FOR RIDING ON A SMALLER CC, YOU WILL REALLY APPRECIATE AND RESPECT THE POWER WHEN YOU MOVE UP TO THE 1000'S'S 1200'S 1300'S AND 1400CC'S HYPER MONSTERS..

I was gifted ZX 10R for my 18th birthday and I crashed it 1 week later ! Then I got an R15 V2, I was happy with it too.... My father is now driving the ZX 10R

It really is up to the individual. You have to be careful period

I’m 6”5 250lb and I think I need to start on something like this for my first bike

before i watch the video, let me say i had 90s naked suzuki 650, then a heavier zero SRS electric commute bike and now a 2023 hayabusa. first thing you notice is how low and front heavy this bike is. at low speeds and slow turns you need experience on the clutch and balance so you dont drop it as you turn sharp. i would suggest being a taller rider to be able to flat foot the bike for balance when needed. i would also suggest riding in C mode with traction control on max for a couple months before going to B mode. here in FL with dirty roads under construction and rain at any moment, i leave traction control at max. gain experience and have patience.

I've been riding for about 10 years and bought and still own a 2k6 Katana 600. This spring I'm upgrading to either a Hayabusa or Z1000. Your advice, in my opinion, is spot on. You can find a forgiving bike used if you're just starting out to learn properly, then upgrade. I plan on owning all 3 at some point to have a decent variety of street bikes. Great review and solid info!

I'm really liking the bike but I'm also in total agreement with you. I'm 5-09, started on a dirt bike & went to Harley Davidson.

Check this out. I went from a Suzuki Burgman 650 scooter (love It) to a hayabusa busa! the most important thing about a busa to me is throttle control. The Busa's throttle response power is like whoa.....right now! it's all about respecting the beast and making use of your common sense. and keep that bad boy in "C" mode for at least the first few thousand miles. that'll give you time and the experience to get used to the overall feel and power of the beast.

So basicly if you don't have the experienced a hand throttle before, don't buy a big bike first.

FINE, I am a young teen and I have always wanted a Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, but my entire family says I can own a bike, but not a liter bike or anything close to it. So I decided to save up for a CBR-250 for the size and mpg.

They really are so much easier to ride than a superbike. I race fast bikes. The best street bike I ever rode was an 08 stock Busa with the rear shock in its lowest ride height . Felt like a fast Cadillac. My R1M and Aprilia rsv4 rf are viscous. MY Aprilia is currently being built and tuned but will weigh under 400llbs and have 215 hp.

My first bike was and is a 08 Busa . And 0 riding experience... just really depends on the individual.. i knew a kid who killed him self on a 250 cc bike ... respect the bike and the road and you should be alright ... plus the 2nd gens have ABC mode...

My first bike is a 2017 Ninja ZX-14R and my sons is a 2017 Hayabusa. We love our bikes and get a lot of looks.

I have a 2013 Hayabusa and it is my first bike. I love it.

Mistakes happen, youll fall, but its not a guarantee, some of started on superbikes and went on quite well

I love my 1997 Suzuki tl1000s vtwin.. it’s really top heavy almost like the hayabusa. And I can keep up with early hayabusas, but can’t beat em lol

First bike I rode was a busa. A 1999 busa. I was 36 at the time. No other is like that 99. Get what you want according to your size meaning height weight and money. Take your time and you'll be alright, but wear your gear.

My problem is that I don't wanna buy a bike than a year out 2 later but another. I feel that'll be to much financial stress and I really wanna own Hayabusa

Wow its so easy to get big bike in the us. Here in Germany you have to get about 20h of theoretical lessons, a really hard test, 20/30 h practical lessons, a ridiculous hard practical test (cost about 1.500€ = about 2000$) then you are allowed to ride max 48 ps (35kw) for 2 years and then you have to do the practical test again and then you finally are allowed to ride unlimited.

I mean if you're going to get a liter bike as a newbie of course it's highly unrecommended but if you're going to do it find the biggest parking lot you can find where full gear rent a U-Haul or find somebody you know that has a truck and a trailer that can tow your bike for you and practice clutch and throttle for at least 8 hours or more the entire day and do it as often as you possibly can before you even think about taking it on the street

Was my first bike 😃 Was just back from Iraq in 2008. Head was a little wacky. Loved it! I’m 6’2”, 240, so maybe I slowed it down.

I was afraid to ride my busa the first day I bought it. I had the sales man take it down the street and switch gears before I got on, and used to ride in in highway mode for the city to kill the power...lol Later that year I felt like I wanted to upgrade the power. Hitting a bump at times would make it feel like it was going to take off without you. Great Video and good points. I have had plenty of slips on mine but thankfully never wrecked it. Like hitting a bump and going airborn at 160mph, hitting corners harder than I expected and being forced to lean hard and of course slipping because the power kicks in to fast. The only downfall is walking it backwards after parking it.

My first bike is going to be an Hayabusa- I will just have to see for myself.

Bro! Same I went from an 07 cbr600rr to my 07 hayabusa in a year then this past winter I stretched it lowered it and did a -1/+2

That's the thing though, the idea of a large frame motorcycles is appealing to taller riders as we look ridiculous on the smaller ones and not necesarily comfortable sitting on them...

Rode a 250 one time then got 1441 ninja 16yrs later for my first bike. But I drive very defensively and never been over 110mph.

1st bike was a honda 250 naked for 3 years. Then 2011 busa. Took my time with it, was all good. At 5'10" could flat foot it no problem.

Seat height much better than zx6.im 5"6, absolutely love it ! New guys dont know what dangers to avoid.not for newbies.does it really need to be said ? If you want to learn to surf , try the north shore !

Good video and for many, great advice. My 1st bike was to be a 1000cc but I let people talk me out of it and I purchased the 650 Kawasaki Versys. I rode it for 2 years before buying my ZX14. I attribute my handling and control of my ZX14 to the two years spent riding the Versys 650. Best advice is to respect the bike, practice throttle / clutch control and get to know the bike. I sat on the busa and it is no where near as comfortable as the ZX14. ZX14 rules.

Good review thanks for bringing me back down to earth for what to expect as a new rider

I was going to buy a zx14 because of all the abundant tech to keep you safe, but finally decided to get me a Hayabusa, cant say no to all that raw power, and yes, I think you need to be experienced to handle a Hayabusa.

My 1st bike was a 2015 Z650 and promptly swapped sprockets to get 62-ish torque. Just saved a 1st Gen Hayabusa from scrap yard and am doing a complete restore. Will be getting the frame x-rayed soon, just to be sure it can handle 300hp and 200mph.

I'm getting a 2002 hayabusa 13 next month, will be my first motorcycle, I'm not interested in showing off, its already has a chrome package, etc. I have had a small motorcycle, an large moped, I understand my throttle hand, & going around corners, it looks really good & it's what I want, & has good price.

I am about to find out this Tuesday- 1st bike 2020 Hayabusa. I am very excited.