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.
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.
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.
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......
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.
I wish you guys would upload more of your show to RUclips. 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 RUclips, 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.
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 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.
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"/
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.
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.
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
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! ✌🏻
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
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
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.
It's cheap, it's fast, it's comfortable, it looks different and it has a really torquey engine. Five good reasons to buy one.
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.
pjamese3 well said brother
Same people calling my 2014 Valkyrie ugly. Sheesh, no taste.
Even the fact that its not for everyone is something which makes me want it even more :)
Exactly! Also, unlike 'Busa, their asses look all empty with entire thing concentrated near the first wheel.
Beauty is obviously subjective
Best bike ever, period. I've had 4 !! Why 4? because I don't have the money to buy another one!
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 bought a brand new ZZR1400 having owned 5 Hayabusa's. The ZZR was a better bike in every way but one: It wasn't a Hayabusa.
As a Busa lover, I don't care how it looks. As long as it has a pillion seat, I'm getting one!
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.
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......
Most beautiful bike in the world.
I have a Busa 2nd gen. Great machine for the road.
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.
Is it coming back?
I'm loving the show guys. Keep them coming.
The Hayabusa is Far from ugly.
It's simply designed for Those Who Have Exquisite Taste 😉 *
I wish you guys would upload more of your show to RUclips. 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 RUclips, 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.
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.
Busa is going to be my first bike
A quick shifter & traction control, brake upgrade & some weight loss would be good.
Best all round bike of ALL time 👍
Hayabusa design is not based on style. It was made for easy aerodynamic. So its design is based on speed.
I like that jacket, is that the t-rex Alpinestar? How is it in the hot weather?
I liked ❤❤❤❤😊 beautiful bike😊
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'm here in 03/21/2017, still waiting for the turbo.
3/23/19
Still no turbo... And they've now discontinued the Busa in most global markets.
I used to think they were ugly now i think they are one of the most beautiful
Suzuki will always dominate the motorcycle world. They take a beating and keep on ticking. Try that with your Ducati or bmw
I,ve had a few GSXR,s worst thing i did was swap to Ducati
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"/
What is this?! Top Gear for bikes? (Top Sprocket)
so the busa is more mod friendly? more parts supports? and cheaper to mod than zx14r?. if all true I will get one
See hayabusa model of 1999 it's glamorous
You forgot to express how God awful the seat is after about 30 minutes of riding, and how useless the headlight is at night! But I do love mine! :)
You guys should go back and revisit some older bikes like the GSX-R 1000 K5 :)
The 2005 GSXRs was said to have the perfect engine/chassis combo...
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! ;)
S1000RR was based of the GSX-R1000 K5 :)
***** 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.
***** Same can be said for the K1300s also. ( their Hayabusa killer )
i love Hayabusa !
Best bike haybhusa no1
Thanks guys! Traction control wood be awesome on this bike, because I'm going through a lot of tires. Overall I love my Hayabusa .
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.
+rolandsv8 we just have to for the new Hayabusa I really hope the update the technology on this bike I really love it.
+A Mode It needs updates badly. Currently ZZR dances around it . I now ride 2015 ZZR1400- extremely satisfied. Feels 2 generations ahead of Hayabusa
Rs ?
all depends on the rider doesn't it
If you know how to ride you dont need traction control
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.
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I know the problem is that people will rely too heavily on it. Noobs will never learn to control their bike themselves
If you ever go into a curve and catch gravel, I will take traction control over wheel spin any day!
RainbowSixThree Enlightened Traction control doesn't make a bike gravel proof it only helps.
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
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.
..Maravilhosa
im selling my old cbr 250 should i buy a hayabusa?
A B well I test rode a st 765s and a z900 and im buying the kawi,tq for ur reply.
the hayabusa scared the shit out of me I won't last a week on it.
Sr. I will like know if it is conford to drive for 2 oh 3 hours. .I have R1, but I want hayabusa oh zx14.
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! ✌🏻
latest test is to break 400km/h which they reach only 350km/h ?
+Tang chueng khai "only"
abs?
4:27 This is not a clever place to sit
Rob Low lmao
@@StreetSurfinn upsets the molecular structure and therefore compromises the effectiveness of the helmet in the when of a crash.
It's 2019 and we haven't get new hayabusa yet
Hayabusa or KTM 1290 super duke?
Depends for what you wanna use.
Two different categories of bike.
Nice bike sir
The worst thing about Kawasaki is and always will be that disgraceful green colour they always use,, they change it but it's just horrible
Looks like one rider that prefers old man bikes had thumbs down yet he's probably the type that pushes his bike to the brink.
2020 still no NEW BUSa :(
He never answered if the Hayabusa was faster than the ZX1400?
+Panther Black nearly identical
If the HP is the same, the Busa is the most aerodynamically efficient bike there is. How many top speed records belong to the ZZR?..
unfortunately the ZX1400R is faster than the Busa, but marginally
I think the Performance Sport is a little quicker.
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
Who ever said busa as ugly ??
B-KING
Today is May 8th 2019, & all the talk in the video was appsloutly Nonsense, Hayabusa is still the same, No changes 😂😂😂
Now it's all about the Ninja H2. Can it and will it?!!!
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
look no further than ghost riders "turbobusa"
Who cares about the speed record, on the major highways speed limits and police are there 2 slow you down.
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.
Cool people
Also well known as the quintessential sport-bike for over-compensating poseurs.
Ideal beginner bike for 16 year olds, but please wear gloves and a helmet
carved out of soap? what did they make it in prison??
On a more serious not, how about you guys compare the Hyabusa and the ZX14R?
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.
Like it or not, it's different then the other bikes!
Was designed after the goshawk 😉
✌🏻Peace
俺も隼でぶち飛ばしたいわ
I hate none story bandits
The ugly bike that could!
Yawn....
Shit looking bike IMO. Like a cross between a sports bike and a Goldwing.
Its the most distinctive and recognizeable sportsbike ever! And how do you see Goldwing in there is beyond me.