Suzuki's new Hayabusa, now more GT bike than hyperbike? 

Beautiful and straight to the point, no one else has said that it's a GT bike and that's exactly what it is. Entire review in one line. Brilliant.

I like that they kept the analog dials. Nothing like a rev counter rushing towards the red. No digital unit can mimic that.

at last we have a proper sports tourer. I bought the H2 SX Se 3yrs ago, and was disappointed. then bought the new R1250rt rt, and was even more pissed. Can't wait to take delivery of this beautiful machine. Thank you Suzuki for keeping the sports tourer Alive. great review

I drag raced it against an H2 SX with 195rwhp. It walked away from the H2 until we let off at 150mph. But you don't feel that so much, because it doesn't scream like the 1000's, and you are stretched out horizontally over the long tank. First I could not believe the Busa won, but it actually does have more power all over the rev range until 9500 rpm, and a longer wheelbase as well. So this GT can still spank the new kids at times...

Awesome bike, great review, I could feel your excitement when you were twisting the throttle and the front wheel came up.

I owned a Gen2 Busa for 7 years and it was a great machine. Super powerful without being too intimidating. You could just put it in 4th gear and leave it there! No tap dancing on the gear lever like some bikes I have owned. May well consider a test ride on this new version to see what its like.

This is such a great channel. A proper TV program online. Great Video.

Love the white paintjob still an iconic motorcycle nothing else looks like the beautiful Hayabusa

It is still the best-looking bike in its class. I had a B-King for over seven years. Fantastic engine. GT is okay to me.

Everything you said describing this bike is what I loved about my K1300S. Might have to give this old bird another look.

Great review.... I have not seen one review where they did not like this bike .. good going Suzuki.....

I love the white one. Best of the best!

Rode all the generations. They have gotten better over the years. Gen iii finally fixed the brakes and suspension. ❤

I am beyond excited to pick up my gold and black 2022 this Tuesday. First bike, no joke cracking lol

Well said, they don’t want us to have fun. The EU emission standards have made many bikes lose their souls. As usual, great insight

now that the hp /speed race is mostly over they SHOULD HAVE gone more in the direction of sport tourer. kept the power, put in all things a tourer needs and make riding position nicer..... keeping this mostly aggressive setup but not improving power sends a confused message.

Do you still have to look through the screen to see the instruments? Com'on Honda, bring on a updated Blackbird.

A two inch higher handlebar would really help the touring character

Love and like for Hayabusa topic king of speed is back Hayabusa topic is love to watch

Love the white colour ❤️. Suzuki is about refinement and value👍

At first, I was disappointed that Suzuki didn't go with forced induction or even hybrid electric technology but now, I can appreciate what they did here. The 'busa has never been the wildest lairiest super fast speed demon (see Kawasaki everything). It was always smooth, super fast and somewhat easy, like the Blackbird without bags and good mileage. I'm glad they didn't change it. If it ain't broke...

just got back from the mountains. i definitely got the ultimate riding experience. i dont know how it gets any better than that. also the quickshifter isn't so bad when you figure out the best way to use it. avoind going from 2nd into 1st with it. at any other downshift it works alright at speeds at less than 4500 rpm. shifting up is good in almost all situations. it is really smooth when using mode 2.

I think the laughing says it all a great bike as all Hayabusas are😊😊

Brilliant - must be fun when it makes you laugh like that 😁

this is a review that has aged well. I've been considering trading my BMW K1600GT for a Hayabusa but was worried about being able to long distance it (500 plus miles days) your video has encouraged me to at least try one out.

Its a very nice looking motorcycle. At speed its beautiful. Great review sir!

I see you have a scorpion helmet. I have my second one and it seems to fit me best.

Just came across this video and the comments! Reminds me of a "kids today" tagline from old men who still think that Roger Bannister runs the fastest mile, and that Jimmy Saville was good! Move with the times old farts! As we move towards the death of the combustion engine - the Busa (any Busa) is a good investment! I have a Gen 3, a 2023 Fireblade, a Yamaha R1, a CB1000R, an XSR 900 and a 2022 Rocket 3 R. I also have a Supermeteor 650! The latter gives me smiles, the CB thou is the best alrounder (close to the XSR), the R1 and Fireblade are madness, yet uncomfortable, and my Rocket is almost there... My Busa is all of the things i love in all of my bikes - rolled into one... This isn't my real name on here, but I know bikes and have ridden beyon most of your boyish limits people! John, who is a part time DJ, drinks Guinness and rides for Honda!

That's a different east London than the one I been to

Epic bike, hope they can keep selling it in South Africa

Well priced compared with anything now.Thanks.

Still searching for a replacement for my 94 VFR. It's currently on pause but I know some day something will break and I won't be able to replace what is broken. Being fast is nice, but I ride my VFR more often than my Harley for long distance trips (several hours one way). I really do prefer carbs to fuel injection though. So much more reliable with the years of experience I've had.

Could you imagine if Suzuki gave this a six cylinder engine, or borrowed the super charger tech from their partners, Kawasaki!

Erm if it is GT what about GSX S1000GT?

I had to look up the name change since you mentioned it but couldn't pronounce it. Gqeberha definitely sounds more exotic than Port Elizabeth. Not sure how that matches up to the reality. At least the Hayabusa is still a Hayabusa apparently, even it's it's gotten soft, old and a bit more high tech.

Im sure if you swap the whale bazooka endcans with something more open and have it dynod it should make more power than the mk2 busa

Beautiful bike and beautiful review !

Suzuki are known for having the best gearboxes🤷‍♂️ When they dynod this bike against the previous version it actually made slightly more bhp at the wheel👍

well I was seriously looking at this bike, and they should take the 1300 R designation off and assign it a GT, because with a perfect driving record, late 40's. no accidents... this is $1350.00 USD a year for insurance, (top coverage of course), .... no can do...

Gen 3 Busa looks great in white too.

Great review.

I wish east London was like East London.

Great bike, great review, thanks!

what about the lean angle limit ... maybe 50 ?

I live in Ohio and some of the dealers around here and in Kentucky and Indiana have these for 17.5 k to 18k brand new.

That’s a lot of forward😎

Awesome review!

I'm not sure why I found the beach scene so funny.... LOL

Since the 1st gen it was always intended as a sports touring bike but because it goes as fast as a hyperbike those who ride it says its a hyperbike

Great video! GT bike… Brilliant!!!

I would have bought a Busa if they had made it taller (leg room) and with luggage. It remains the bike I always wanted, but would never buy.

Is 6’6 to tall for a busa?

Brilliant

2021? Hay south afrixa

That's not the East London I know....😀

Should have been able to do that trip in an hour 😂

Still an iconic bike. I dont race so its power is enough for me.

I own a Kawasaki Zx14R and was considering selling it for the new Hayabusa, but I have decided to keep the Kawi. The 'Busa isn't powerful enough to make me give up my Kawi. I find it rather disappointing, actually. I was expecting much more than what it is. I also own a 2007 'Busa, it will have to do the job for me.

I cannot believe how large PE has become; a few moons since I have been there I must admit, however it has expanded greatly. Popular run ashore, at my last visit was a pub called the "Stage door" next to the theatre and a colonial hotel at the top of the hill where the the young lady's from the private school would congregate 😉

Should have came with a turbo or supercharger from the factory.

yea but it dont have front window with changing position 😉👌🏻

6:00 what was that? koffie or mocha koffie 😛😋 stunning hayabusa 💯

I like the Suzuki mc😊❤👌👍👏

God I swear I can feel the undertone of your videos recently. Feels sad...

I really wain to see bike review channels do reviews with the bikes wearing the mods they have on the street full system ecu flash aftermarket trumpets and carbon wheels maybe but definitely a mega test with all bikes flashed full system and trumpets, The bikes are so restricted that these reviews are not even close to being relevant

So, between us bikers, did you get it to the 290+ limit?

I love the Buse, but it will get smoked by the Tesla Plaid. It needs to unrestricted for all the power it is capable of. That's what we want it for.

People who don't want you to have fun and hate people who have fun and want control. You don't have any of that anymore because nobody had the balls to say no. You are free when you don't have to ask for permission.

There is only 1 motorcycle comparable to the Hayabusa & that's the ZX-14. Nothing else comes remotely close.

What the heck is a thundercat?

“We don’t have that anymore”??????what utter nonsense!😂😂😂😂. What about the Kwacker H2, the Aprilia RSV4, the BMW S1000RR, the Yammy R1, the bonkers MT10 and Tuono V4, and of course the Busa itself? Ok, the Busa is a GT bike but always was, as was the Blackbird so that really hasn’t changed at all. These are just a few exceptionally fast and scary bikes all of which improve and refine their historical versions into something arguably better today. The only true thing from this vid is that the EU want to control everyone’s life right down to now indirectly persecuting those who want to ride hairy chested bikes or even those holding Christian values. If you want a hairy chested noisy bike without all the nanny controls then you have lots of choice used. For example, a great bike capable of high terminal speed and entertaining punch through the gears, yet stays reliable, is quite light and handles in the twisty bits and offers surprising comfort then go out and buy a naughties Aprilia RSVR Mille. No one’s forcing anyone to buy a new over inflated hyper-bike but for those in the market for one, the choice has never been greater…..ever.

I owned a 99 Busa and it was an awesome bike. Now I would much rather a more GT bike with taller bars, lower pegs and a luggage option, but with that sweet motor.

I had both generation busa’s. So temped in a third but going with a panigale this time. Wish they would’ve gave it more power.

Gen 3...correction

it's always been a sport touring bike, bud.

Still, should have at least make the same power as the last gen

If I was buying a Hayabusa it would have to be Gen 1 version. Not really a bike for 2021.

👍🙂.

if only it had a shaft drive and hard luggage

Kidd jokes 🤣

7th like :)