The MAM Journals - Hayabusa Gen3 - Enjoyable in the modern world? 

Which one would you recommend to someone who is interested in his first Busa? For general riding and some trips down the continent with bags. Thanks

@@bingoberra18 I'd say that the Gen 2 is the best value since it is an improvement over the Gen 1 (smoother, more powerful, better instrumentation) and is basically the same bike as the Gen 3 mechanically, just without all of the new bike's needless electronic nannies and restyled fairings. And for a fraction of the cost of new. I'd definitely recommend Helibars or even a Spiegler handlebar conversion for extra comfort on marathon rides, as well as a touring windscreen to reduce fatigue from the wind. Just my 0.02. 🙂

They certainly look long . I was surprised that the wheelbase was shorter than my GS ! I agree , they have kept the looks in keeping 👍

😂 I love the Australian attitude . Say it like it is 👍

😂 Glad you enjoy them . Thank you

My thoughts exactly. Very enjoyable to listen to

Many thanks!

Thank you Mike . Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment . Hope the earthquakes are quietening down a bit for you !

Thank you !

Interesting idea David !

Hi Charles, I think there was a few of us that bought Silver Hayabusa's from Kings and I am sure we met at some point . It was actually David that dropped his, on his drive at home. Unless you are talking about my GT? Only minor .Annoying but not much damage and quickly resolved ! I have tried the grips and like them but in fairness I haven't ridden it in very cold conditions . I have bikes with Oxford grips and they are in the main warmer although the Suzuki ones on the GT are almost too warm 🤷‍♂. Nice problem to have really.. Thinking about buying some luggage for the Busa but don't want permanent racks. Be interesting to see what is out there now. No plans to tune mine at the moment . Glad you are enjoying the channel and thank you for taking the time to comment.

@@charleskay2605 As you say, there is a recall. Kings have already ordered the part for my bike but I am still to have any notification from Suzuki uk . My brakes are fine but clearly there is something that they are concerned about . Funnily enough I mention it in my summer break video which will be out next week..Thanks for letting me know though . Better twice than not at all!

Thank you ! I am a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast . I am glad it comes across …

Good to catch up at The Super Sausage the other day . Ride safe 👍

@@michaelmamIt's always very pleasant to see you too be safe ride safe look after yourself ( keep up the good content )

Have fun . Extraordinary bikes ..👍

😂 Sounds like the answer 👍

Thank you . Testing the Hunter this month . Will probably make it a comparison . Meteor , Hunter , Classic but I don’t really decide until I have ridden the bike 👍

@@michaelmam I'll look forward to the 'Hunter' review, hope you get some clement weather for the ride 😊

@@michaelmam I rode the Hayabusa when first released but given their monstrous weight and wheelbase I couldn't wait to take it back to the dealer. Very popular in the USA where an inordinate amount of motorcyclist's appear to have no proclivity let alone any desire to take a corner or bend. lol

​@@theaustralianconundrumDid you seriously ride a Hayabusa? They are really funny on twisty roads.

@@LINKchris87 They are vile on tight twisty roads and you well know it you scoundrel.

A very good bike . Underrated. 👍

@@michaelmam Indeed. I posted that brief comment whilst having my hands full of greasy chicken breast. To elaborate, I was living in southwest Portugal at the time, and used to go across to Spain pretty frequently. One of the geat things about the B-King's engine was how tractable it was. You hear a lot about the outright power, but you can't beat a large inline four's tractability. I remember riding through a Spanish village for about two kilometres in top gear with my throttle closed. The big engine's torque pulled me through on 1,000 rpm at 20 mph.

Hi , I haven’t tried a tank bag on a Hayabusa but it feels light to ride and is certainly easier on my hands /wrists than some sports bikes . It is heavy but I do find it easier to move around then the taller bikes ( like a KTM) as long as I take my time 👍

I have it in black. Riding the bike is pretty agile. Pushing it around in the garage is like trying to get a rhino to turn 360 deg in an elevator.

@@muhammadsteinberg 😂

Thanks for watching . Gearbox is fine now I have run it in . I actually do our longer trips on a GSX 1000GT so my runs are rarely further than 150miles and suspect that is not your idea of Long? I actually find the bike very comfortable , particularly if my routes has some sections of more open road, keeping the weight off my wrists. Riding position ( I am 5’8’) suits my back and knees , well👍 Will be trying longer trips , two up , next spring . I will mostly ride the GT and Strom this winter . 👍

I also thought I am not tall enough for this machine I am 5'11" To reach the bars and be comfortable .... But now I see you having fun with it i have a second thought

Hi , I am not sure I am any more qualified to advise than anyone else 🤔Things like specifications are facts . Opinions are just that .. for what it is worth , personally I have found I ride my GT far more than the Busa , it is , for me , more versatile? That said , looking back I have more regrets over things I should have done , rather than things I did ? If you have always wanted a Hayabusa , why not ? If , like me , you find that the GT is more useable , you can always change again at some point … to the best of my knowledge , we only live once ! Whatever you do , have fun !! 👍

​@@michaelmamThanks for your answer! As you've said we only live once 😉

The engine feels reluctant to rev freely . Early resistance . They run in / ease off with a few more miles ..

I have seen some pretty big guys on Hayabusas but the only way to be sure is to sit on , and preferably , try one ? I suspect you find most bikes quite small ? Thanks for watching !

@@michaelmam you are 100% right.💯👍🏻

😂 They are fast …

@@michaelmam oh yeah ! ;)