How is this guy not the newest presenter on this channel? Great stories, great voice, under-the-radar funny, understated style, very discerning, and knowledgeable beyond our faithful host and his manlove sidekick, all at the same time? Yam, bring him on board!!!
Bought a wrecked Ninja 300 and rebuilt it from the ground up, myself. It was great therapy and I love that bike to pieces. I’ve ridden other bikes, but having touched every bolt and fastener on that little 300 makes me love it even more. It’s not super fast, but it rips corners with the fastest bikes on the road. I own it and that’s all that matters. 🤷♂️
This guy's personal description of what it feels like and where the headspace is at when you're the type of rider who is addicted to that speed adrenaline high of motorcycles is the most accurate description I've ever heard someone flesh out on RUclips, it's extremely sincere. For anyone who tends to think speed isn't everything and the ride enjoyment is more important and wonders why people would even care, the first 10 minutes of this man's take is exactly why speed is everything to some people.
Not to me it isn't. I am only looking for a smaller displacement motorcycle for commuting nothing more. Not looking to do 850 mph on the freeway, or 1000 miles in a a curve on track day. If it does 60 mph dude I am good.
Normally I'm not a fan of the look of busas but the colourscheme on yours is absolutely gorgeous. It's beautiful to see it customised subtly in the best way. 👌 doesn't help that quite a few people give them awful paint jobs, suzuki included on some
The ability to hurt yourself goes up faster the more power a bike makes. Add a bunch of tq to that equation and it's easy to get yourself in a bad situation. Self control is kinda like common sense. It's just not that common lol
Honestly I didn't expect him to be such a positive wholesome guy would love to see the comparisons of the busas on a straightaway we can see the gauges on
I am the guy that will always admire the Hayabusa. From a distance. My father owned a Gen1 and It looked as the greatest thing of all time. But I never could ride it without the permanent feeling that I would be dead in the next second. The guy talks great. He should be a guest of YN channel more times or have his own channel.
My first bike was a gen 2 Hayabusa. Bought it when returning from war in Iraq. Love ‘Busas. Had 5 different bikes after that, including a definitely faster ZX14r, then went back to a Hayabusa is 2020. Like the guy said, “First love.”
Wow ... what a great guest. I like how he’s talked about some of technical parts that I curious about, he’s not full on drinking the bike koolaid - when he started talking about how realistically fast it is and what it will do vs what a car needs to compete- you can tell he really knows from experience. The upper deck ..... fast ? Wow that was a decade ago or 3 am. This is a great video.
This is basically my situation. I started on and still have a Honda VFR1200F Manual. I'm 6'1 and 250 pounds, I'm not starting on a ninja 400 lol. But I respect the bike and enjoy the journey. I have videos of all the rides I've taken so far. Love it.
Definitely bring this guy back. The vibe the video had was awesome. You 3 had great chemistry. Thinking about a 'BUSA now as my second bike..... hehehe
Just got into riding last week, rewatched Tron and decided to pull the trigger on a Ducati. Went out and bought a brand new monster as my first ever motorcycle never rode anything besides a pedal bike before. It has been the best thing I ever did no buyers remorse whatsoever. It may not be the best beginner bike but respect for the ride goes a long way. The day after I bought the bike found y’all been watching since. Y’all should totally do a video on the monster cause I want the ego stroke thanks.
Thanks for posting this. I’ve been debating on getting a Suzuki Hayabusa as my first (and only bike)…thing is so many say it’s a bad ‘newbie’ bike because the way things can go tits up so quickly, and instead say it’s better to build up to it….my problem is, I don’t want to own 3 or 4 bikes before I get onto a Hayabusa - I’m not rich and not getting any younger. I’m not wanting to get this bike to be a speed freak on the public roads…just owning run and riding it 5mins into town and back is fine for me….so knowing there are others who have chosen this route (I.e go straight to the bike they want) is helping to sway me…. Sadly our UK test isn’t that easy. I think it helps I’m a car driver and have driven for so long - in effect I can go down a different route ‘test’ wise compared to say a 16yr old starting out on a scooter/moped….but I think I still have to take something like x3 different tests. ….ps how fckn expensive is biking gear man!!! 😂😂😂
@@friktionrcin the US you can get a jacket and helmet for $500, if you want all the gear probably $1000. But we're only required to wear a helmet so $250-$1000 there
@@mattb6646 Thanks so much for the response and the cost/legal requirements as I’ve often seen biker vids with guys and gals in helmets and standard clothing. Cheers mate, much appreciated, ride safe 😎🙏
When the dude said "don't let anyone tell you what you can and cant ride" that stuck with me. When I was fresh biker boy with no clue what to buy a friend of mine who was a long term biker told me this piece of golden advice. Ride as many dragons as you can feel them all because one day. Your dragon will choose you. And he was 110% right
My sons friend, who’s in his late twenties, started on and still rides his very first ever motorcycle, a 2001 gxr 1k. Not just his first motorcycle, but the first motorcycle he had ever ridden as well. 🤷🏻♂️ Sounds crazy, but it’s true.
Not crazy, I had a neighbor start on a 2017 s1000rr and despite the fact she dropped it right in front of my house which led me to shake my head, she got on fine with it.
He nailed it on the head right out of the gate it isn’t about displacement it’s about respecting the machine you have, not saying you should go out buy a bike you can’t handle but it always goes back to respecting your machine
Ben is the exception to all good riding advice lol "Ben started on a Busa, so why can't I?" You ate glue as a kid and struggled to maintain a D average. You are not Ben.
I mean, I'm naturally good at quite a few things, including driving motor vehicles, not gonna lie, but I'm damn sure I'd kill myself on a Hayabusa. I am not Ben indeed
I truly belive as long as you take the msf and utilizing basics, you can stay on any size bike because you're learning and growing with THAT bike. My wife started on 300 and 3 months later got a 012 zx14
Awesome show guys - nothing is beyond a Hayabusa - just for me personally, love it in every respect and I will till I die‼️💞 Greatings to all of you from Hamburg/Germany ❗🤗
I started riding last year and my first bike is Aprilia Ttuono 660, I have regrets why I didn't start on a 1000+CC. Now I will have to sell mine and buy a RSV4. Well I am 41 not a teenager, so I can stop myself :)
This is so great to hear upper deck street racing was going on in Austin when I lived there 1986-2003.. I had a garage apartment at 3707 Red River, which is right next to I-35, and I can't even remember hearing anything going on. That must have been the acoustic beauty of the upper deck.
I just got an H2 as my first bike. Ordered it last October. As long as you keep all the safety tech on and the rpm’s low it’s a very easy to ride motorcycle.
Nothing wrong with starting on a busa in itself, but the tremendous amount of discipline needed to learn on one without pushing it beyond your own capabilities is really damn rare. I like this guy.
I'm a big guy 6'4" about 255 and I'm thinking of getting a stock busa for my first street bike. I've ridden everything from a 600 to a gold wing and think I'd fit better on a busa than a liter bike or smaller
This is the most entertaining video I've watched from you guys in quite a while. I love these interviews! Keep em coming and keep collaborating with these people!
My first was a 1987 fx600. Then took over 20 years from biking. After the passing of my wife I came back to riding... ZX14. Like a second first time for sure. At age 52.
I started riding on B a cbr 1100 blackbird, the king till busa came out. I had no issues. I used respect and control. 400 miles and then took my msf course…. Than advanced course.
I started riding in late August to early September bought a gen 2 busa without knowing how to ride yet. My uncle teach me for 2 days first in his gen 1 till I got the hang of it which was quick cuz I drive manual then I jump on mine till the end of the first day the second day he gave more tips and third day I was already taking the class in person for my endorsement I got it and by the weekend I was already riding legally. There’s not a single day when riding that I don’t feel joyful and excited to be riding I love the bike. Be safe out there guys.
He mentioned sg like "it was my first bike, not counting dirt bikes". That's probably part of the reason he is alive. Most people wheelie the first time they try to slip the clutch on a dirt bike. Cool interview, really enjoyed it
I started on a 1100cc ninja zx11, never had a single problem with it, just respect the machine and be aware on the road. Motorcycles just aren’t for everyone and for the people who insist on them despite not having the skill maybe limiting for 300cc sounds like a good idea
@@MatthewHanson1 lol, I just know so little that I'm not fully aware of how dangerous it was. 'Fools rush in where angels fear to tread'. Also the electronics package is awesome and has saved my arse several times.
My first motorcycle was a VF1000F (it was around 10 years old at the time). Not quite a Hayabusa, but a sub 11 second bike and fully considered a "liter bike" at the time. Other than going through MSF I had no prior experience on dirt bikes or any motorcycle. I've ridden several years now and never had an accident. And I ride pretty aggressively too, I definitely know and love WOT. My current bike is a ZX-14R, which is even a bit crazier than a Hayabusa (stock levels...anyway). So yes, IMO it IS POSSIBLE for people to start on big bikes but ONLY if you are not a crazy a****** or too timid that you'll scare and ask for a do-over. For those of us that have the "right stuff", it is possible to start on something other than a 250.
I mean people memed Hayabusha about it's stupid power, but it is ultimately a sports tourer with comfortable big body. If you use it slowly, you can munch miles, and Japanese did it exactly that way.
I come from a different "Hayabusa" angle. Even at an older age, I am at best an amateur motorcyclist. I don't do twisties - or go too slow through them- and I rarely go over 85MPH. But I bought one to join the club, the prestige factor and all. My friends would say, "You're going to kill yourself on that thing!" My answer to them was, "Every motorcycle has to be able to do 3 MPH and a 600cc can do 150MPH easily." But the truth was, my 'Busa was complete overkill, and it was too heavy for me. I love the icon, but my next bike will probably be a 600 or 750. More than enough for me. But I love them and always will.
As someone said! It’s about respect! If I’d gotten my bike at 20 I’d be dead. My first motorcycle was an kxf 450…motorcross! First streetbike Gixxer 1000 First track bike Bmw s1000rr hp4… But then again, if you are in your 20:ies getting a 600 or a 1000 isn’t that much of a difference…. Age is the major component here…
how was it like to learn on a Hayabusa? I read many people say it is a bad decision and your mistakes are gonna be much costly. If I treated the busa with respect and spent the learning curve with patience, will it be a good choice of a first bike?
@@SolomFoz If you lack self control and or jump into things without learning about how they actually work then no... But be safe and learn what you got to do and you will be just fine.
My first bike was a Buell Firebolt Xb12. Loved that bike. Might actually hunt for another one some day. Theyre getting harder and harder to find in good condition.
No, he didn't. He started with motocross. Literally no other difference than power, road surface driving, and the weight of the bike. He didn't learn gears or controls on the busa.
Never rode before and I started my self on a sv1000s it’s been going great so far 👍🏼 To people who think they can’t do something , You can do whatever!
I started in a large touring bike. Everyone said I was stupid. The common thing I believe is that we all grew up on dirt bikes before our first street bike.
You didn’t need to put the words “no really” on the thumbnail because everybody knows that the hayabusa is the perfect beginner motorcycle
@@michaelmurdock4607 Yeah, it will leave more room for a beginner to grow into it.
Was a toss up for me between a grom and a busa
@@bigtreecombatacademy2927 love your content by the way
Amen to that Amen
@@bigtreecombatacademy2927 LOL
He seems like a pretty well balanced guy considering he had access to thousands of dollars as a teenager and spent that on a 'busa
Hayabusa is a gurls bike...Pros start on a Unicycle, pulled by R.Royce jet engine tied to their testicles...
I mean, Darwin means survival of the fittest. For every success there are countless failures.
Ya he probably worked and saved his whole childhood for his "first car" in this case a Busa. Thats what i did at least
@@brokeandtired I couldn't agree more
This is a guy who builds fast stuff... he understands speed.
This is the calmest craziest guy I’ve ever seen, he talks about his turbo busa like your typical dad talks about his NC750X
Seriously, I expected more weird. Dude seems pretty self aware about this insanity
Most older sports guy are very calm, the non-calm don't get old.
I feel attacked, as said Dad with said bike 😂😂
😬
@@aao331 truth
There's a fine line between brave and stupid, this man is the line.
You mentioned brave and stupid, but forgot calculated
“Self control” and be safe
Yam, please collab with this dude a couple more times. This was fantastic.
Yeah this guy knows his stuff - cool dude
I liked the format
ANOTHER! (please)
The fact that this guy is still alive should be a Case Study!...
he’s so awkward tho
How is this guy not the newest presenter on this channel? Great stories, great voice, under-the-radar funny, understated style, very discerning, and knowledgeable beyond our faithful host and his manlove sidekick, all at the same time? Yam, bring him on board!!!
I can see this guy being a regular member of your crew. Very insightful, encouraging, and charismatic. Definitely cut from the same cloth as you guys.
I think they could even have him ( if he has time) do short mechanical segments
Yammy is in love with this guy. His Dream Meme come to life!
🤣🤣 🤤
Bought a wrecked Ninja 300 and rebuilt it from the ground up, myself. It was great therapy and I love that bike to pieces. I’ve ridden other bikes, but having touched every bolt and fastener on that little 300 makes me love it even more. It’s not super fast, but it rips corners with the fastest bikes on the road. I own it and that’s all that matters. 🤷♂️
My first bike was a 1998 Honda CBR 900RR Fireblade. I'm alive today because that bike scared the crap out of me so i gave it a lot of respect.
That means you dont have good skill in riding.
This guy's personal description of what it feels like and where the headspace is at when you're the type of rider who is addicted to that speed adrenaline high of motorcycles is the most accurate description I've ever heard someone flesh out on RUclips, it's extremely sincere.
For anyone who tends to think speed isn't everything and the ride enjoyment is more important and wonders why people would even care, the first 10 minutes of this man's take is exactly why speed is everything to some people.
Not to me it isn't. I am only looking for a smaller displacement motorcycle for commuting nothing more. Not looking to do 850 mph on the freeway, or 1000 miles in a a curve on track day. If it does 60 mph dude I am good.
@@JessicaSimonson1976 cause ur new tf
Normally I'm not a fan of the look of busas but the colourscheme on yours is absolutely gorgeous. It's beautiful to see it customised subtly in the best way. 👌 doesn't help that quite a few people give them awful paint jobs, suzuki included on some
If yams just got the plastic pieces that cover the side of the frame and gas tank seam, it would look MUCH better
Man rides a turbo busa and is wearing a 1320 video shirt, you know this man loves going fast
haha you already know
I’ll never understand why everyone freaks out. I took the msf course, watched a lot of dandan and yam and started on a gen 1. No issues
I need those modes at first.
It's all about respect
The ability to hurt yourself goes up faster the more power a bike makes. Add a bunch of tq to that equation and it's easy to get yourself in a bad situation. Self control is kinda like common sense. It's just not that common lol
Same and love it
You’re one of the exceptions my friend, not the rule.
Love this guys attitude towards the "biker culture". Great video 👍
I am impressed by that man's leg strength. How else is he dragging those balls around
Did you see how far he had to have his legs apart?? They gotta be huge 😂
🤣
That guy is a vibe man! Get him on the channel more often.
Honestly I didn't expect him to be such a positive wholesome guy would love to see the comparisons of the busas on a straightaway we can see the gauges on
But thats exactly why he made it out alive... if he was a scatter brain speed freak he would probably have died
I am the guy that will always admire the Hayabusa. From a distance. My father owned a Gen1 and It looked as the greatest thing of all time. But I never could ride it without the permanent feeling that I would be dead in the next second. The guy talks great. He should be a guest of YN channel more times or have his own channel.
My first bike was a gen 2 Hayabusa. Bought it when returning from war in Iraq. Love ‘Busas. Had 5 different bikes after that, including a definitely faster ZX14r, then went back to a Hayabusa is 2020. Like the guy said, “First love.”
Wow ... what a great guest. I like how he’s talked about some of technical parts that I curious about, he’s not full on drinking the bike koolaid - when he started talking about how realistically fast it is and what it will do vs what a car needs to compete- you can tell he really knows from experience. The upper deck ..... fast ? Wow that was a decade ago or 3 am.
This is a great video.
Definitely hoping to see more of this Hayabusa Gentleman. He's a chill insane person, so he'll fit right in.
This is basically my situation. I started on and still have a Honda VFR1200F Manual. I'm 6'1 and 250 pounds, I'm not starting on a ninja 400 lol. But I respect the bike and enjoy the journey. I have videos of all the rides I've taken so far. Love it.
Definitely bring this guy back. The vibe the video had was awesome. You 3 had great chemistry.
Thinking about a 'BUSA now as my second bike..... hehehe
He got a hayabusa at 16 and he’s not dead you sir deserve an award
Just got into riding last week, rewatched Tron and decided to pull the trigger on a Ducati. Went out and bought a brand new monster as my first ever motorcycle never rode anything besides a pedal bike before. It has been the best thing I ever did no buyers remorse whatsoever. It may not be the best beginner bike but respect for the ride goes a long way. The day after I bought the bike found y’all been watching since. Y’all should totally do a video on the monster cause I want the ego stroke thanks.
Thanks for posting this. I’ve been debating on getting a Suzuki Hayabusa as my first (and only bike)…thing is so many say it’s a bad ‘newbie’ bike because the way things can go tits up so quickly, and instead say it’s better to build up to it….my problem is, I don’t want to own 3 or 4 bikes before I get onto a Hayabusa - I’m not rich and not getting any younger. I’m not wanting to get this bike to be a speed freak on the public roads…just owning run and riding it 5mins into town and back is fine for me….so knowing there are others who have chosen this route (I.e go straight to the bike they want) is helping to sway me….
Sadly our UK test isn’t that easy. I think it helps I’m a car driver and have driven for so long - in effect I can go down a different route ‘test’ wise compared to say a 16yr old starting out on a scooter/moped….but I think I still have to take something like x3 different tests.
….ps how fckn expensive is biking gear man!!! 😂😂😂
@@friktionrcin the US you can get a jacket and helmet for $500, if you want all the gear probably $1000. But we're only required to wear a helmet so $250-$1000 there
@@mattb6646 Thanks so much for the response and the cost/legal requirements as I’ve often seen biker vids with guys and gals in helmets and standard clothing. Cheers mate, much appreciated, ride safe 😎🙏
i started on a blackbird 1100xx. Still riding it. i think it was good for me to learn on a heavy bike. Just handle the right wrist with care ;)
You need to do some colabs with this guy. This was a great interview.
When the dude said "don't let anyone tell you what you can and cant ride" that stuck with me.
When I was fresh biker boy with no clue what to buy a friend of mine who was a long term biker told me this piece of golden advice.
Ride as many dragons as you can feel them all because one day.
Your dragon will choose you.
And he was 110% right
Ny dragon you mean a scooter???
My sons friend, who’s in his late twenties, started on and still rides his very first ever motorcycle, a 2001 gxr 1k. Not just his first motorcycle, but the first motorcycle he had ever ridden as well. 🤷🏻♂️ Sounds crazy, but it’s true.
Not crazy, I had a neighbor start on a 2017 s1000rr and despite the fact she dropped it right in front of my house which led me to shake my head, she got on fine with it.
This is proof that the Busa is the best starter bike ever.
Now I need one, then I will turn it into a turbo ADV Busa!
He nailed it on the head right out of the gate it isn’t about displacement it’s about respecting the machine you have, not saying you should go out buy a bike you can’t handle but it always goes back to respecting your machine
Yammie- You need to hire or work with this guy for future projects! The synergy between you three was amazing!!
Ben is the exception to all good riding advice lol
"Ben started on a Busa, so why can't I?"
You ate glue as a kid and struggled to maintain a D average. You are not Ben.
I mean, I'm naturally good at quite a few things, including driving motor vehicles, not gonna lie, but I'm damn sure I'd kill myself on a Hayabusa. I am not Ben indeed
No I'm sure I'd do fine.
I'm just POOR
Yammie has already said that starting on a Busa is plenty doable as long as you do it correctly
Another great video from you Idubbbs. Keep up the great work
Or, how a 'Busa boy grows into a Hayabusa man.
Perfect
I like this guy ! He summed the gen 3 up very well too, a damn good, usable bike, but not a game changer like the gen 1 was at the time.
this guy was funny, best interview so far
I truly belive as long as you take the msf and utilizing basics, you can stay on any size bike because you're learning and growing with THAT bike. My wife started on 300 and 3 months later got a 012 zx14
My first bike at 17 years old was a GS500 Suzuki and it was SUPER CLEAN & mechanically sound…!
Awesome show guys - nothing is beyond a Hayabusa - just for me personally, love it in every respect and I will till I die‼️💞
Greatings to all of you from Hamburg/Germany ❗🤗
the difference in HP between their 2 BUSAS is what my bike makes total. I can't fathom riding one of these.
I started riding last year and my first bike is Aprilia Ttuono 660, I have regrets why I didn't start on a 1000+CC. Now I will have to sell mine and buy a RSV4.
Well I am 41 not a teenager, so I can stop myself :)
Obviously I dropped my bike 10+ times I have 0 regrets. They are small scratches. I wouldn't have any regrets if it was 3x the price.
This is so great to hear upper deck street racing was going on in Austin when I lived there 1986-2003.. I had a garage apartment at 3707 Red River, which is right next to I-35, and I can't even remember hearing anything going on. That must have been the acoustic beauty of the upper deck.
Moore is the coolest guy i have scene on youtube not just moto vlogger youtube
This just made my day ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thing is from the first vid of it I think it’s beautiful. Everyone says Yams is ugly but I love it. Different strokes for different folks
I just got an H2 as my first bike. Ordered it last October. As long as you keep all the safety tech on and the rpm’s low it’s a very easy to ride motorcycle.
🤦🏾♂️
Hell yeah man.
Godspeed brother
100%👍
You wasted your chance of experiencing lower CC bike.
I have a friend who got a Busa for his first bike. Also lived to tell the tale which I find amazing.
Nothing wrong with starting on a busa in itself, but the tremendous amount of discipline needed to learn on one without pushing it beyond your own capabilities is really damn rare. I like this guy.
Just love my gen 3 Hayabusa. Good interview!
Good job on this, really enjoyed the interview.
I'm a big guy 6'4" about 255 and I'm thinking of getting a stock busa for my first street bike. I've ridden everything from a 600 to a gold wing and think I'd fit better on a busa than a liter bike or smaller
Zx-14. It will fit better and a little faster
Go for a second gen busa or a zx14. You can always get handlebar risers
This is the most entertaining video I've watched from you guys in quite a while. I love these interviews! Keep em coming and keep collaborating with these people!
It was a really fun interview, he was a good guy to interview, fun video!
My first was a 1987 fx600. Then took over 20 years from biking. After the passing of my wife I came back to riding... ZX14. Like a second first time for sure. At age 52.
I started riding on B a cbr 1100 blackbird, the king till busa came out. I had no issues. I used respect and control. 400 miles and then took my msf course…. Than advanced course.
Thank you poppa yamm for all your education that guided me to my first busa. Loving this bike.
I started riding in late August to early September bought a gen 2 busa without knowing how to ride yet. My uncle teach me for 2 days first in his gen 1 till I got the hang of it which was quick cuz I drive manual then I jump on mine till the end of the first day the second day he gave more tips and third day I was already taking the class in person for my endorsement I got it and by the weekend I was already riding legally. There’s not a single day when riding that I don’t feel joyful and excited to be riding I love the bike. Be safe out there guys.
Very cool guest on today's show! Well done!
I love cruising at 120km/h on a beautiful twisty road while enjoying the view of the mighty Rocky Mountains and breathing fresh air…✌️
Can’t imagine how it feels to ride one
so what I learned was I don't need a beginner bike I can get whatever I want.
Yep, a Hyabusa was my first bike, too. I taught myself to ride it. Within a couple of months I had topped it out twice (195 mph).
Busa was my second bike. At 230 6'3" its was more comfortable. Also the low end tq and power is much better for street comutes and use tbf.
He mentioned sg like "it was my first bike, not counting dirt bikes". That's probably part of the reason he is alive. Most people wheelie the first time they try to slip the clutch on a dirt bike. Cool interview, really enjoyed it
This dude it's awesome hahaha keep the good work guys.
I've always wanted a Hayabusa and this video moves me closer to that decision..
Same here.
Not a big deal, my first bike was a gsxr1000. A 300cc bike can be far more dangerous than a super bike if you can't control your right hand properly.
I started on a 1100cc ninja zx11, never had a single problem with it, just respect the machine and be aware on the road. Motorcycles just aren’t for everyone and for the people who insist on them despite not having the skill maybe limiting for 300cc sounds like a good idea
Still riding my first bike. I started about 18 months ago. Its a 2021 white Panagale V2. Absolutely love it and I'm 51 years old.
You must have a back of steel sir. + The white if fucking gorgeous on the Penegale V2.
@@MatthewHanson1 lol, I just know so little that I'm not fully aware of how dangerous it was. 'Fools rush in where angels fear to tread'. Also the electronics package is awesome and has saved my arse several times.
people call bike death traps but i would call a car a death trap bikes are like death slingshots :)
Great guest & interview
My first motorcycle was a VF1000F (it was around 10 years old at the time). Not quite a Hayabusa, but a sub 11 second bike and fully considered a "liter bike" at the time. Other than going through MSF I had no prior experience on dirt bikes or any motorcycle. I've ridden several years now and never had an accident. And I ride pretty aggressively too, I definitely know and love WOT. My current bike is a ZX-14R, which is even a bit crazier than a Hayabusa (stock levels...anyway). So yes, IMO it IS POSSIBLE for people to start on big bikes but ONLY if you are not a crazy a****** or too timid that you'll scare and ask for a do-over. For those of us that have the "right stuff", it is possible to start on something other than a 250.
@Fart Zilla well it was actually 998cc, which isn't quite a liter.
I mean people memed Hayabusha about it's stupid power, but it is ultimately a sports tourer with comfortable big body. If you use it slowly, you can munch miles, and Japanese did it exactly that way.
This is kinda funny I’m getting this video. I am just starting my motorcycle career on a gen 1 2000 hyabusa LMAO
Great stuff thanks for the Busa talk. Learned alot.
I come from a different "Hayabusa" angle. Even at an older age, I am at best an amateur motorcyclist. I don't do twisties - or go too slow through them- and I rarely go over 85MPH. But I bought one to join the club, the prestige factor and all. My friends would say, "You're going to kill yourself on that thing!" My answer to them was, "Every motorcycle has to be able to do 3 MPH and a 600cc can do 150MPH easily." But the truth was, my 'Busa was complete overkill, and it was too heavy for me. I love the icon, but my next bike will probably be a 600 or 750. More than enough for me. But I love them and always will.
Hayabusa is an excellent sport tourer if you keep to speed limit. Big body ergo tend to do that.
Im 17 years old and have a '13 gsxr 750, love it so much! I had a gsxr 600 and the extra torque on the 750 is very nice
@@colbyclark2479 how's the insurance on a bike like that at your age?
This guy took the troll comments seriously. lol
I'm not suprised the guy wearing a 1320 shirt started on a busa🤣
As someone said! It’s about respect!
If I’d gotten my bike at 20 I’d be dead.
My first motorcycle was an kxf 450…motorcross!
First streetbike Gixxer 1000
First track bike Bmw s1000rr hp4…
But then again, if you are in your 20:ies getting a 600 or a 1000 isn’t that much of a difference….
Age is the major component here…
This guy inspired me to get my first bike, which is a 3rd gen hayabusa!
How’s it going?
@@Jump-n-smash I have been having a blast! Definitely excited for the warm weather. :)
@@AtomicTankGaming 🤙
how was it like to learn on a Hayabusa? I read many people say it is a bad decision and your mistakes are gonna be much costly. If I treated the busa with respect and spent the learning curve with patience, will it be a good choice of a first bike?
@@SolomFoz If you lack self control and or jump into things without learning about how they actually work then no... But be safe and learn what you got to do and you will be just fine.
My first bike was a Buell Firebolt Xb12. Loved that bike. Might actually hunt for another one some day. Theyre getting harder and harder to find in good condition.
My first streetbike was a gen 1 gsxr1000 and i knew i would be dead sooner or then later. This guy has much more respect for power then i.❤
The 06 gen 1 Busa is my very first bike and only bike I’ve ever rode.. still have it to this day and still the only bike I’ve ever rode.
That's like if your starter home was a mansion with a helicopter landing pad.
Just picked up my first street bike and guess what… it’s a 2001 Hayabusa 1300R! I’m 6’4 200lbs 😅
My first bike was 2007 busa 1300cc. I'm 5'1 140 lbs at the time. It only lasted 2 weeks before I wrecked it haha . Cheers
@@friedrice1641 Well, hopefully in my future I’ll skip that part. 😅
Seeing the comments like "I cant believe this guy is so calm and collected" but do you think if he wasn't that hed still be alive?
My first bike was a 2001 ktm 250 sx two stroke. dirt bike.... second bike is now a 2021 ktm 690 enduro R
Mans came with the Mexico 1320 shirt. You already know how he rolls
He sounds so down to earth... at high speed...
What a cool and grounded guy, with a screw loose (In the good way)
Great interview thanks
No, he didn't. He started with motocross.
Literally no other difference than power, road surface driving, and the weight of the bike.
He didn't learn gears or controls on the busa.
Never rode before and I started my self on a sv1000s it’s been going great so far 👍🏼
To people who think they can’t do something , You can do whatever!
Calm down and drive safe😂 you can do anything but doesn’t mean you should.
I wish you would have asked him what he thinks of Suzuki pulling out of motogp, and the future of the busa.
This format really is good 👍
Surely you'll collab with this cat again?!?!?!?
He has risen and it is good.
I started in a large touring bike. Everyone said I was stupid. The common thing I believe is that we all grew up on dirt bikes before our first street bike.
20mins in this is actully fun to watch lol