Believe it or not, we've never had the Hyabusa on the show so we thought it time to rectify that. But the interesting thing about the 'Busa is not what it is, but what it could become. Mat explains.
learned my lesson i traded my 2011 busa in for something different a le sparkle green 2014 zx14r and traded the zx in two years later for a new 2016 busa,there are qualities i liked about the zx(its super smooth trans and clutch and inst layout)but the busa is near and dear and just fits me like a glove in (every) catagory. i could never quite forget about the bus the whole time i had the 14:(,i just love the rawness of the busa the fit the look,love the look of it and its awesome reliability when run through the ringer time and time again.no matter what comes and goes as far as motorcycles in my garage the busa will always be a stable mate until my riding years are done.
I've never understood people calling Hayabusas ugly. They're the most beautiful sport/super sport bikes out there. They're much better looking than all those indistinguishable angular bikes with their ass-ends sticking up I the air.
Suzuki hayabusa, one word comes too mind, awesome, I have the unrestricted 1999 model and it is a total weapon too ride, suzuki has the right too call this machine the best bike ever produced, a true bloody legend, it will be remembered for ever. Thank you suzuki......GO BUSA......
Good call mentioning the torque numbers. I'm on my third Hayabusa now. Been all over New Zealand one up and two up over the last 10 years. Best power to price ratio of any machine full stop. Two wheels or four.
Who else is watching this in 2019 and scoffed when they said a new busa is coming in 2017-18? On a side note, I've always thought the busa didn't look good... until I bought one and sprayed it race red/metallic grey.
A bike with an extremely powerful engine, high comfort, able to reach near 300KPH, big, with great fuel mileage, durable, with a sick muscular look that reminds of a 90s anime mech and cheap to the point you can find them used at 4-5 K. If that's not the full package, I don't know what is.
I wish you guys would upload more of your show to RU-vid. I'm in the States and there are no actual for television produced motorcycle shows here. Of course I watch lots of other guys who upload videos to RU-vid, but I enjoy your shows professional-ish demeanor (just kidding) and would enjoy being able to see more of it.
Yeah, I think it’s time to get one. Not sure if I’ll go for the new 2022 third generation model or pick up a much less expensive second gen. I like both.
Next to the Busa in 1999 with that Golden Glow from the Fairings, the Ninja 85-86 was the only other sport bike that I wanted, I saw it at age 12 and was like "Thats a sweet ride"/
Are you saying you are spinning the wheel constantly , which contributes to tyre wear? I agree - it needs traction control, to give more confidence in over throttle especially on imperfect road surface, but i dont think it will increase the tyre range.
I'm very happy with my 2014 hayabusa.still breaking it in.my only complaint is why dose this bike have two diffrent braking systems on it and yes traction control would have been great to have on it.
Adrian A Alonso, Compared with the R1, the seat is a pillow. Yet not as comfy as a tourer.. My friend has an US model kawa, it is great bike but fuel consumption is double😬 My 2013 Hayabusa "drinks" arround 6l/100km. Try them both 😉 see which is best for you! ✌🏻
I love my Busa. Don't get me wrong but it is probably the best bike that I have ever owned. This guy has a few things wrong.... 1. For this size bike the brakes are completely inadequate! 2. For people weighing over 100 kg or people riding pillion often The suspension is way too soft. 3. There is no battle through corners! The Busa just glides. I think his opposite lean angle May have a lot to do with his struggle on turns. Haha 4. Gear shift between fifth and six can be and difficult. False neutrals occur on occasion. I think that this is only due to lack of use of six gear.
i agree with the above ,i am 102kg and have done the following mods ohlins ttx36, upgraded front forks, brembos upgrade, mapped to 195 at wheel , quick shifter, reallly pleased with the handling she really does ride around the curves, oh and the tyres of choice are contisportattack2k
1) i agree - its definitely the case with pre- Brembo brakes. They are describing the latest modification with ABS Brembos. It should be better than before 2) Suspension can be adjusted, but for my average guy's 80 kg its perfect- tight , but comfortable. 3) it handles well on the road and in real life corners. Only the tightest corners on track could give it problems 4) i Have had 3 Hayabusas- 2 1st gen, and 1 2nd gen- none of them had any problems with gearchange. From my experience the only weak spot is wheel bearings
rolandsv8 Yes A few years ago now... I built a custom/Harley with Busa Front suspension and rear wheel assembly/brakes. After probably about 15,000 km the front will bearings collapsed! Luckily it was in traffic and I wasn't moving too quickly. I tried to forget about that now when I am riding my 2011 Busa at much higher speeds.
I prefer any sport bike before 08. That's when they starting adding stuff like power mode selection, traction control, this n that. Honda CBR 1000rr still doesn't have all that, I believe. The 600rr also I believe. Honda is still about rider control - the way it should be. All that stuff I believe adds weight to the bikes, power mode selection I still don't understand. If I buy a 1000cc bike...I want all 1000cc power, sure ... you could always keep it turned off, same like traction control...but that stuff just adds cost and weight to the bike. But...if I get a great deal on a newer bike, I'd never turn it down! ;)
***** Sounds plausible... I do love the BMWs though. If I had the cash to drop on a S1000RR, I wouldn't even blink on it. I'd probably get the 1200gs adventure first though.
k1300 gets no respect. I saw one at the dealer and never knew bmw had this. I only knew of the 1000RR. I love busa but its bad for tall riders, had to get a gsxr750
A cbr 1000 is faster than both! Reason why is because I ride like a pussy! And I dont do 185 in flip flops down the public highways, So the top end doesn't matter
We used to feel the same way, but the systems these days are so good that they don't stop you going quickly and can provide a useful safety net for the unexpected. Even the most experienced riders can benefit, especially on the road. At the track a couple of the latest superbikes have TC that is so effective you can actually use it to go quicker. You can effectively set something like a 1299 Panigale or R1 to let the back end step out a certain distance (spin up and slide) before it starts to rein everything in so you don't fall on your head. We crusty old farts sort of agree with you in principle, but in reality everybody will benefit from these systems, no matter how skilled they may be.
I hear you brother I remember the first time I slipped on gravel back in 1990 and it wasn't fun and luckily I was only doing about 10 miles an hour getting on the highway ramp and fortunately no trucks were coming
In 1969 the 500cc Kaw was king, in 1972 the 750cc H1 kaw was king, in 1975 the 900cc Z1Kaw was king, in 1983 the V65 Honda was king, in 1985 Yamaha V Max was king, Now we are at 200hp and 9 sec 1/4 mile,.. i do know when the ZX 14 kaw came out it did beat the bussa, they are both great bikes and more power than is useable.
I've looked at the Hayabusa from every angle and I just don't see what people see in these things. Ugly is not a strong enough word for how awful these things look. Whenever someone says they like these I think they're f'ing with me.
