@@LaputanMachadI think I’m comparison to other “fast” bikes yes it’s underwhelming but compared to every other bike out there this is still a top 10 in terms of power and speed therefore it’s not recommended… is what I assume the guy calling you a noob is saying
On the speed thing, My gen 1 fully supports 150+ all day long. Generally cruising at 100+ and I have sat on 175 (Gearing limited) for 10+ miles at a time. Of course on closed courses and in Mexico on a trip.
The busa is the most reliable sport bike ever made. And it's up there among the most reliable of all bikes. My buddy has 130,000km on it. He's put it into a ditch at 200kph, pulled it out and finished his trip. All he's replaced in the last 10 is years was 2nd gear.
For those that have owned/ridden them, they really are great bikes when you ignore the Busa-boi clowns. They handle very well for a large bike and when you swap the exhaust and drop 40lbs from it, it corners even better. Very easy to drop 50-100lbs from the bike and sky is the limit on power 200-1,000whp. You can tour all day on them at silly speeds or just cruise the speed limit if you wish without a fuss. Best part is it has one of the best aftermarket supports of any bike. Wait until you ride one with a Turbo! 🇺🇸😎🏍🤘
@@MrMcbear that would be Thomas Michael White. The platform is solid and many bikes with very high mileage. Johnny Dawson has almost 200k on his TURBO bike. When installed and maintained properly they last forever. Problem is most want to go the cheap route and poorly install it. They are excited to ride it, don’t verify the tune/fuel and melt it. Then it requires a full on build to get right which many can’t afford to do unfortunately.
I have the white 2022. Getting ready to do the 2nd service (3500). Yes, I ride a lot. Turn off traction control. Now you'll feel the power. I owned a 2015 Busa. Gen 2 top end has more power but keep the Gen 3 between 6-8k with the quick shift, it is faster. No vibrations on my bike. I ride hrs on end. Easily fill the tank twice. The Brig S22's tires are custom for the Busa. That contributes to the superb handling. Just put new Duns Roadsmart 4's. I d sacrifice a little handling for mileage. I have no complaints about the bike. Ride safe guys n gals. Rubber side down. ✌🤙
The Hayabusa has a 2.56" stroke, and it's 1340cc. It's a huge engine, by motorcycle standards with a long stroke. The liter bikes are closer to a 2.1" inch stroke and 600cc bikes are about 1.75" stroke. Hayabusa engines are counterbalanced, and so they are very smooth, but they don't have dual counterbalancers like a Kawasaki ZX-14R. Hayabusas (at least the 1st and 2nd gen) are known to produce some vibes around 4,500 rpms. I think most inline 4 cylinder engines produce a harmonic vibration somewhere around 4,500 rpms. For the life of me, I can't understand why motorcycles don't have an "overdrive" 6th gear to drop the RPM's down to 2,800 rpms at 75mph instead of the peak vibration 4,000rpms to 4,800 rpms range.
Great review. Gen 3 owner here (white/matte blue). I was blown away by how easy it was to turn sharply with the bike given its heft. Regarding your comment about engine braking, it can be disabled in the riding set menu. Lastly, I have a video on my channel showcasing the Yoshimura AT2 exhaust and dna air filter for anyone interested how the bike sounds opened up.
Just a reminder on big bikes, when breaking it really helps to use both front and back brakes, it helps to settle the bike and prevent some of the front brake dive before entering the turn.
Chase, yes. I have only owned one bike - in part due to your experience- a 2017 SV650. A couple weekends ago i got to the the Gen 3 Busa and my first two thoughts were, “F*** yeah! That is what a motorcycle should make you feel!” My greatest concern was how it would handle. It handles GREAT! It’s not as “flickable” as my SV, but i can tell it’s a Suzuki. It turned easily and felt even more planted thru curves than my SV. I’m about to turn 60. It’s down to the Busa3 and just a couple others for my next bike which i wanted to ride far and wide and thru the twisties. I LOVED that ride! Also, i had a different experience than you. when i grabbed the bike with my legs i felt locked in in a very satisfying way but if i backed up a little, i had room to move in the seat. I can’t say enough good things. the Busa used to be King of Soeed but a one trick pony. It’s not king anymore but it’s a super-refined ass-kicker. Beautiful!
Two years later, I am very curious if you chose to go with the Busa Gen3? I like it but wonder how much heavier it might be pushing up my driveway than my 2021 Honda Africa, twin adventure sport
Hey, there! I did not buy a Busa but I did buy a 2011 BMW K1300S, which I think of as the Big Blue Bavarian ‘Busa. it weighs about the same and has about the same power. It’s impressive but nowhere near as well-sorted as the Gen3 Busa. Like you, I do not love the weight of the bike. it does feel quite solid on the road, including through curves, but the K13 has BMW’s telelever front suspension. When you apply brakes, its nose does not dive. It’s pretty capable at curves, but it doesn’t make them easy. I’ve taken it up to the Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway and very technical roads in TN and NC and had a good time BUT even though it’s a freaking missile that i could never make use of, it’s not the most fun. I’ve recently had the opportunity to ride two superb “middle weight” bikes. The XSR 900 has Yamaha’s wonderful triple - that engine may be the most FUN engine i’ve ever experienced. SERIOUSLY ADDICTIVE. and then i rode a new Tirumph Street Triple RS. oh wow. Definitely the most sorted bike i’ve experienced! It’s triple engine is not as fun as the Yamaha 890 but Triumph has the power delivery down perfectly! Absolutely smooth and linear! But if the engine didn’t wow me, the handling and the brakes were OMG! Just on a short ride, i took curves better than ever before not because of me, but because the bike is SO PLANTED and goes where you think it! The brakes are just next level - equal to the rest of the bike. A pretty amazing package! Thing is: I’d probably rather live with the XSR 900 (or maybe the MT-09 SP) for more circumstances cuz: FUN!!! But for twisties or track? Street triple would be amazing! I’ve heard that Aprilia’s Tuono 1100 and RSV4 are similarly well-sorted, the kinds of bikes that make the rider better. All that said, I’m thinking about trading in my heavy K1300S for a newer BMW - maybe the R1250R or RS which are also heavy. Maybe the right combination would be to turn my SV650 into a track bike, get a Yamaha for most riding (FUN - especially with aftermarket exhaust!), and a BMW for long trips. I dunno. I would be interested to hear your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with your Busa and beyond.
I've got the gen3 Busa. The brakes are actually really good, yours was so new maybe the brakes hadn't scrubbed in or the dealer got some detailing spray on the discs. Yeah it's not a great bike for stop and go traffic. Don't buy it as your city commute bike. And yeah its about the nicest cornering bike I've ever ridden! You gotta give a stab of countersteer to lean it over but after that it's on rails for the whole corner, no matter what speed or radius of the corner it's just perfect. Power is superb, as you'd expect. It never ends. Under 4k rpm it's a pussycat, but from 5k up it turns into a real beast. Some minor vibrations, one annoying vibe at 4200 rpm so I avoid sitting at that. Its an awesome bike, the only problems are little things related to the ergos at very low speeds. This is not the bike to blast around in the city, its the bike to blast from one city to the next city! 😎👍
How do you feel about it not being as fast as it should be? I know it's a rocket but in the world of 200+hp out of almost every liter bike, the Hayabusa now feels like it is closer to a VFR than a CBR because it's not as focused on max power as it is on rider comfort and stability on the highway.
@@tickandslug sure, its a valid point. If you want the most psycho rocket money can buy, then get a S1000R or Fireblade or some other litre class bike with big power and super light weight. I rode litre class sportbikes around racetracks for years so I understand that. There are a whole heap of differences. The litre sportbikes are very track focused. On a tight track you are slamming brakes and throttle every few seconds and throwing that thing from side to side and hanging off like a methhead monkey. Which can be great fun. But track focused bikes are not good street bikes. If I want to ride 3 hours to visit a friend in another city there's no way I would choose an R1 or a Fireblade. Especially if there are some bumpy roads or some straight freeways. They would suck. But on a Busa that 3 hour city to city ride is awesome! The extra weight makes it more stable in corners and with bumps, the aerodynamics are fantastic and it has effortless power right through the rev range. That 1340cc motor is a full third bigger than a litre bike, AND Suzuki detuned it to make less peak power, but tons more midrange. So as an actual street bike it's perfect to ride and makes massive torque in the midrange which is where you actually ride it. And seriously, this bike is NOT slow. At freeway speeds with the ramair its making 200hp or so, and a 200hp bike with really good aerodynamics is equivalent to a 1000hp supercar. I insulted the new Busa when it was launched because the hp dropped, but then after really looking into the new changes I bought one! The gen3 Busa is a proper GT ie Grand Tourer class. Think of it like; a litre sport bike is for hooning around a racetrack, a litre naked bike is for hooning around town, and a 1340cc Busa GT is for hooning from one city to another city. Not everybody gets it, and I think people might get it better if they already had years riding sport bikes around, and were a bit older, and wanted to do longer "GT style" rides. 😎
@@nuclear9977 hi there, well first you should work on getting really good riding skills. Do a riding course, and then do an advanced riding or racecraft course, they normally do those on a racetrack. Anyway the main thing is to increase your skill so you are safe, THEN think about getting a bigger faster bike. Enjoy the whole thing, each new thing you learn is good fun and it's very rewarding as your skill increases. And going really fast in a straight line isn't that much fun anyway, its a bit nervewracking and things just zoom past you really quickly. You only do it a couple times to see what it's like then you go back to the real fun stuff like some big sweeping corners (or racetrack time if you like that).
@@wizrom3046 I couldn’t agree more with your assessments. I’ve ridden several sport bikes, sport/touring bikes, and cruisers and I’m so excited to be trading in my 2021 road glide next year for the new Busa. After several attempts at finding a Harley that could keep me content I’m tossing in the towel on Harley. They ever release a 700ish pound road glide with 150+ horses factory and they might have my attention again.
I own a 2004 and I find it dives into corners very well... as good as my SV650S .... The Busa being 580 lbs and my SV being 420 lbs may seem huge... but..... SUZUKI!!!!
The Gen 1 Hayabusa is the lightest of the three models ! That is the sportiest proof. Gen 1: 244 kg (equipment weight) / 175 hp 😊Gen 2: 266 kg (equipment weight) / 197 hp 😄Gen 3: 264 kg (equipment weight) / 188 hp
I just bought my second Busa last week (2023 Thunder Grey/Candy Red)...I had a 2005 Gen 1 I bought new... Still has all the same Busa look and quality but now with all these driver aids it's a totally different bike. At 8:47 and 13:12 I literally laughed out loud because when I rode it home from the dealer there was that moment where I opened it up and said exactly what he said at this moment too.😄
I wish I could buy a new black Hayabusa! Ride forever! 👍❤🎸🇺🇸🏍🏁👊😍 That dash with two big analogs, dials straight up⬆️, and everything else to gaze upon down there as I'm cruising along. 😊 Motor rush! It'll go to Mars and back. The style is so beautiful! Etcetera!
My new busa came with a lot of play in the throttle too. I adjusted it right out and you can definitely dial in or turn off engine breaking. Great bike.
Great, thorough review. With that much electronics of course the engine brake is adjustable, so is throttle response. The throttle play itself is adjustable. I'm thinking of getting one, only the ergos put me off. A bar riser would surely help a lot, but it's a bit of a gamble.
Just discovered your channel looking for a video on the h2sxse plus plus plus and am now watching the fourth or fifth video in a row … great friggin production quality , loooorve it
I tried test riding the 2022 Triumph 3R and the foot pegs just kept scraping the cement when I leaned it over. Very irritating. And, there was NO way possible to raise the footpegs 1 or 2 inches. Then, here comes the 2022 Hayabusa. I leaned it over and NEVER came close to hitting the footpegs and it's also excellent for a 6'2" tall rider to take it on EXTRA long touring sessions with a bulletproof engine that I knew was very reliable !!!
I owned a 2012 Hayabusa and it rips in the canyons of San Diego. Knee down sliding the rear on hard throttle. It's heavy sure but it still rips in the canyons.
I haven't ridden the 3rd Gen yet, but I do own a 2nd Gwn and I love it. I would like to ride the 3rd gen though. I'd like to see for myself, how much difference the new tech makes in the riding experience. Nice review. Keep 'em coming.
The zx6r I had way the same way. It did not smooth out until at highway speed. Had the twitchy throttle at low end also. I think the problems described are just the nature of supersports and vehicles designed for racing. They are tuned to work best at high speeds.
Just bought 22 Busa and very much same thoughts on it. Mirrors are a joke, I have to lift my arm to see what's going on behind me... Absolutely no regrets very happy!! on my purchase.
Of course it feels heavy, funny how everyone says this. After all its 264kg fully fuelled. Brakes, complaining lacks bite, its brand new dude - have you never experienced new brakes taking many applications to bed in?
I never had a bike in my life. I have tried my friends bike for few times. I drive a car though. I love Hayabusa so much. I want to start with Hayabusa. Any opinion on this?
Good review, good footage. Just keep it in A mode and ride it for what it is. I hate technology that tries to dumb you down. If you don't want to ride it hard..well, then don't.
Thanks for producing this video. For the pass few weeks I was looking for a big bike. After seeing your Kawasaki ZX14R, I thought that would b better for me. But after seeing this video now I decided to own this Hayabusa. I am joining friends who are big bike riders. I just passed my huge bike riding test and just got a full 'B' license which in my country I am qualified to ride on a bike above 1000 cc. After owning either one of the bike, it will be my first time riding a bike and it is thus huge hihi.. you're marvelous bro..😬💪
The Hayabusa is orders of magnitude better looking than the ZX-14R. But the ZX-14R is better overall, because it has twin couterbalancers. But the Kawasaki is too ugly to be seen in public.
@@Ritalie Absolutely spot on. I have previously owned 5 Hayabusa then in 2020 bought a brand new ZZR1400 (as the ZX-14R is known in the UK) and no doubt about it, the Kawasaki is the superior machine in every way....except looks. And let's be honest, nobody would date elephant man would they, no matter how clever he was. So the Kawasaki went after 2 year of very satisfying ownership (apart from its looks) and I have just committed to a 2023 Hayabusa which I collect soon. Will be interesting to see how it compares...
schuberth C4 pro carbon with the S1 comms is best to date, no jokes, quiet, FM radio, bluetooth, voice command, up to 8 users at a time with a range of 1.5+ miles.. yup .. helmet has built in antenna, microphone and speaker, you can remove the inners to swap for high dollar speakers for the ultimate audiophile expenerince.. I use stock for now but in the future who knows? the S1 used proprietary frequency not walkie talkie or shortwave that can be listened in on.. so its a secure 8 way comm
oc: chase you forgot one other group; the older rider that still wants a fast motorcycle but want to be comfortable while riding. and no I'm not surprised it actually handles the curves... heck I used to take my 2002 busa to track days, it did have some nice suspension and brake upgrades ( plus a +4mm piston kit, lol). are they heavy yes, are they comfy def yes are they the best track weapon no, but you should see peoples faces in the pits when a busa passes them on the track..... Side note i dont have that busa anymore, turn 5 roebling road raceway , lol
Never really understood the weight complaint. Theyre right around 100lbs heavier than a R1M. And totally capable of touring with a passenger. This style of bike was never ment to be a track bike, but they sure are the king of "Street" bikes. On the street with an expert rider, it will have the same limits as a focused 1000cc.
Thor's hammer was in that box on the 18 wheeler...i don't have my motorcycle license or permit yet therefore I love speed and would like to get into bikes I just discovered your content today very informative and chill love the personal feedback 💪🏾
I love my 17 GSXR 1000. But she will be getting sold for one of these in the near future. Just waiting for the right seller who has put a full exhaust and tune then gets scared, and sells it for a discount. 😁
I have second gen Busa and love this thing! It's the best of all worlds, its great on a highway( better than all other sportbikes I've been on), and its fast af(again faster than any other bike u may face except very few exceptions) I think the sitting position is more comfortable than other sportbikes as well. Dash is great as well. The only downside for me is styling, yes it is iconic and everyone recognizes you but at the same time, I won't call it beautiful.
OC!, I'm not as surprised as you are, I think Suzuki improved the aerodynamics of this new model, so maybe it was that. Also the lower weight, sounds very marketedly but that better weight distribution and 2-3 kgs can make you feel a lot better in the turns I guess!
OC: It surprises me more that Chase is now a full on Busa-boi than the Busa turning well. We all of the competition out there, Suzuki had to do something to it so they could compete in the market.
Didn't quite understand the whining about wrist position on busa early on in review. Most know the touring thing is an after thought (insurance and government regulator pacification) for this turnkey strip/street racer. Busa is that thick curvaceous girl that is sexy as hell but you need strong wrist to move her the way you want. I brought 86 gsxr1100 brand new and rode 400miles to Daytona for bike week a week later. The jockey position was far worst than a busa but no complaints. Glad that you wrapped it up on a (+) because riding position is rather tame to me. I confess I spent many years on a dragbar equipped kz1000 before the gixxer.
Ever since Suzuki bumped the Hayabusa engine size to 1340 cc (just increased the stroke from what I recall), there has been a vibration issue. The 2022 rubber mounts the handlebars to mask the vibration, but it's still there and that is why you feel it from the foot pedals. I still have my 2001 Hayabusa. I didn't notice a tendency to fall inwards at low speed, but I did have to acclimate to using more steering input to balance for low speed, tight turns, mostly when doing tight uturns. I've been counter-steering motorcycles since 1968 (old guy here), and didn't notice any issues with the Hayabusa, although it's not going to respond like a racer replica bike. At least on the 2001 Hayabusa, you have two adjuster bolts and nuts for the throttle, to get rid of any play. There is some drivetrain jerk in first gear, probably due to chain, and to deal with this, I use partial clutch in first gear turns. I've read that the 2022 Busa ABS brakes don't stop quite as well as a good rider with non-assisted braking.
I noticed the vibration when i moved from Gen 1 to gen 2. I was not sure until I attached a gopro on the tank and actually heard the vibration. After a full 4-1-1 exhaust and a tune the vibration was better… i miss riding:(
@@YaGhAd - Gen 1 to Gen 2 was the change to 1340 cc via an increase in stroke, which led to the vibration issue, back in 2008, and they never fixed it. Gen 3 doesn't fix it either, just tries to mask it with rubber mounted handlebars.
@@rcgldr I have this 2022 same color scheme and I don’t feel any vibrations that people are talking about It is the smoothest bike I’ve ever owned, trade a new MT10 for this one…, gods choice
Haveing ridden this back to back with my VFR 1200 i personally dont feel like the new Busa does anything better than what Honda did with the VFR 1200 back in 2010... Except cool new electronics My V4 is just as fast, handles better and looks infinitly better. Just lacks electronic gimmicks, but i like riding motorcycles, i dont want my gear changes to be basically automatic. Cant fault the Busa tho, its bound to be bulletproof and fast, great bike.
I do prefer the gen2 so much more especially in the blue with the good wheels damn that bike looks good the new one it doesn't really do anything for me regarding the design
I take my 2023 Busa canyon carving... It did it all well...I think Chase needs to NOT put the Busa in the " It's a great higway bike" category. I like Chase but it's his opinion. He needs to get more riding experience in before he starts categorizing .I guarantee a smoke him on his 750 CC through the twisties with my 23' Busa
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unironically the best beginner motorcycle in terms of busas
You don’t ride
Can I beat your ass with busa muffler?
I dunno man, seems a little underpowered even for a newbie
@@LaputanMachad ya a real beginner just needs a fighter jet
@@LaputanMachadI think I’m comparison to other “fast” bikes yes it’s underwhelming but compared to every other bike out there this is still a top 10 in terms of power and speed therefore it’s not recommended… is what I assume the guy calling you a noob is saying
On the speed thing, My gen 1 fully supports 150+ all day long. Generally cruising at 100+ and I have sat on 175 (Gearing limited) for 10+ miles at a time. Of course on closed courses and in Mexico on a trip.
The busa is the most reliable sport bike ever made. And it's up there among the most reliable of all bikes. My buddy has 130,000km on it. He's put it into a ditch at 200kph, pulled it out and finished his trip. All he's replaced in the last 10 is years was 2nd gear.
Man, I just love how it doesn't have 50 different angular designs everywhere. Just sleek smooth lines throughout
For those that have owned/ridden them, they really are great bikes when you ignore the Busa-boi clowns. They handle very well for a large bike and when you swap the exhaust and drop 40lbs from it, it corners even better. Very easy to drop 50-100lbs from the bike and sky is the limit on power 200-1,000whp. You can tour all day on them at silly speeds or just cruise the speed limit if you wish without a fuss. Best part is it has one of the best aftermarket supports of any bike. Wait until you ride one with a Turbo! 🇺🇸😎🏍🤘
Leader of the International Suzuki Hayabusa owners collective has 250k miles on his gen 2.
@@MrMcbear that would be Thomas Michael White. The platform is solid and many bikes with very high mileage. Johnny Dawson has almost 200k on his TURBO bike. When installed and maintained properly they last forever. Problem is most want to go the cheap route and poorly install it. They are excited to ride it, don’t verify the tune/fuel and melt it. Then it requires a full on build to get right which many can’t afford to do unfortunately.
How do we drop all those weight? Future Busa ownew here
@@supertetramethylcyclohexan39 how much weight do you want to drop?
Gen 3 is nerfed
My ex husband had a Hayabusa for a little while. Loved it. For a sport bike, by far the most comfortable for a pillion.
How cool is it to see women watching bike stuff and appreciating it !!
Cheers man
@@falcon4283 freak lol
@@alvingeroy3242 what’s up Alvin creeper !!
@@falcon4283 yah dude it’s almost like women can like and enjoy motorcycles or something
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I have the white 2022. Getting ready to do the 2nd service (3500). Yes, I ride a lot. Turn off traction control. Now you'll feel the power. I owned a 2015 Busa. Gen 2 top end has more power but keep the Gen 3 between 6-8k with the quick shift, it is faster. No vibrations on my bike. I ride hrs on end. Easily fill the tank twice. The Brig S22's tires are custom for the Busa. That contributes to the superb handling. Just put new Duns Roadsmart 4's. I d sacrifice a little handling for mileage. I have no complaints about the bike.
Ride safe guys n gals. Rubber side down. ✌🤙
The Hayabusa has a 2.56" stroke, and it's 1340cc. It's a huge engine, by motorcycle standards with a long stroke. The liter bikes are closer to a 2.1" inch stroke and 600cc bikes are about 1.75" stroke. Hayabusa engines are counterbalanced, and so they are very smooth, but they don't have dual counterbalancers like a Kawasaki ZX-14R. Hayabusas (at least the 1st and 2nd gen) are known to produce some vibes around 4,500 rpms. I think most inline 4 cylinder engines produce a harmonic vibration somewhere around 4,500 rpms. For the life of me, I can't understand why motorcycles don't have an "overdrive" 6th gear to drop the RPM's down to 2,800 rpms at 75mph instead of the peak vibration 4,000rpms to 4,800 rpms range.
It's literally a car engine on a motorcycle
Was going to bed when this popped up. Sleep can wait.
Beautiful bike, I´ve loved this motorcycle since 1999.
Great review. Gen 3 owner here (white/matte blue). I was blown away by how easy it was to turn sharply with the bike given its heft. Regarding your comment about engine braking, it can be disabled in the riding set menu. Lastly, I have a video on my channel showcasing the Yoshimura AT2 exhaust and dna air filter for anyone interested how the bike sounds opened up.
Just a reminder on big bikes, when breaking it really helps to use both front and back brakes, it helps to settle the bike and prevent some of the front brake dive before entering the turn.
Good thing this Hayabusa does that automatically!
Love that "Mexico" statement. Atlanta and Mexico really are so close together.
Go to doraville and you can’t tell the difference 😂
Got to love that dedication then. Riding the busa all the way to Mexico just for us!
Isn’t it a sport tourer?
Come to North Las Vegas and all the buildings are in Spanish
Chase, yes. I have only owned one bike - in part due to your experience- a 2017 SV650. A couple weekends ago i got to the the Gen 3 Busa and my first two thoughts were, “F*** yeah! That is what a motorcycle should make you feel!” My greatest concern was how it would handle. It handles GREAT! It’s not as “flickable” as my SV, but i can tell it’s a Suzuki. It turned easily and felt even more planted thru curves than my SV. I’m about to turn 60. It’s down to the Busa3 and just a couple others for my next bike which i wanted to ride far and wide and thru the twisties. I LOVED that ride! Also, i had a different experience than you. when i grabbed the bike with my legs i felt locked in in a very satisfying way but if i backed up a little, i had room to move in the seat. I can’t say enough good things. the Busa used to be King of Soeed but a one trick pony. It’s not king anymore but it’s a super-refined ass-kicker. Beautiful!
Two years later, I am very curious if you chose to go with the Busa Gen3? I like it but wonder how much heavier it might be pushing up my driveway than my 2021 Honda Africa, twin adventure sport
Hey, there! I did not buy a Busa but I did buy a 2011 BMW K1300S, which I think of as the Big Blue Bavarian ‘Busa. it weighs about the same and has about the same power. It’s impressive but nowhere near as well-sorted as the Gen3 Busa. Like you, I do not love the weight of the bike. it does feel quite solid on the road, including through curves, but the K13 has BMW’s telelever front suspension. When you apply brakes, its nose does not dive. It’s pretty capable at curves, but it doesn’t make them easy. I’ve taken it up to the Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway and very technical roads in TN and NC and had a good time BUT even though it’s a freaking missile that i could never make use of, it’s not the most fun. I’ve recently had the opportunity to ride two superb “middle weight” bikes. The XSR 900 has Yamaha’s wonderful triple - that engine may be the most FUN engine i’ve ever experienced. SERIOUSLY ADDICTIVE. and then i rode a new Tirumph Street Triple RS. oh wow. Definitely the most sorted bike i’ve experienced! It’s triple engine is not as fun as the Yamaha 890 but Triumph has the power delivery down perfectly! Absolutely smooth and linear! But if the engine didn’t wow me, the handling and the brakes were OMG! Just on a short ride, i took curves better than ever before not because of me, but because the bike is SO PLANTED and goes where you think it! The brakes are just next level - equal to the rest of the bike. A pretty amazing package! Thing is: I’d probably rather live with the XSR 900 (or maybe the MT-09 SP) for more circumstances cuz: FUN!!! But for twisties or track? Street triple would be amazing! I’ve heard that Aprilia’s Tuono 1100 and RSV4 are similarly well-sorted, the kinds of bikes that make the rider better. All that said, I’m thinking about trading in my heavy K1300S for a newer BMW - maybe the R1250R or RS which are also heavy. Maybe the right combination would be to turn my SV650 into a track bike, get a Yamaha for most riding (FUN - especially with aftermarket exhaust!), and a BMW for long trips. I dunno. I would be interested to hear your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with your Busa and beyond.
I've got the gen3 Busa. The brakes are actually really good, yours was so new maybe the brakes hadn't scrubbed in or the dealer got some detailing spray on the discs.
Yeah it's not a great bike for stop and go traffic. Don't buy it as your city commute bike.
And yeah its about the nicest cornering bike I've ever ridden! You gotta give a stab of countersteer to lean it over but after that it's on rails for the whole corner, no matter what speed or radius of the corner it's just perfect.
Power is superb, as you'd expect. It never ends. Under 4k rpm it's a pussycat, but from 5k up it turns into a real beast.
Some minor vibrations, one annoying vibe at 4200 rpm so I avoid sitting at that.
Its an awesome bike, the only problems are little things related to the ergos at very low speeds.
This is not the bike to blast around in the city, its the bike to blast from one city to the next city! 😎👍
How do you feel about it not being as fast as it should be? I know it's a rocket but in the world of 200+hp out of almost every liter bike, the Hayabusa now feels like it is closer to a VFR than a CBR because it's not as focused on max power as it is on rider comfort and stability on the highway.
@@tickandslug sure, its a valid point. If you want the most psycho rocket money can buy, then get a S1000R or Fireblade or some other litre class bike with big power and super light weight.
I rode litre class sportbikes around racetracks for years so I understand that.
There are a whole heap of differences. The litre sportbikes are very track focused. On a tight track you are slamming brakes and throttle every few seconds and throwing that thing from side to side and hanging off like a methhead monkey. Which can be great fun. But track focused bikes are not good street bikes.
If I want to ride 3 hours to visit a friend in another city there's no way I would choose an R1 or a Fireblade. Especially if there are some bumpy roads or some straight freeways. They would suck.
But on a Busa that 3 hour city to city ride is awesome! The extra weight makes it more stable in corners and with bumps, the aerodynamics are fantastic and it has effortless power right through the rev range. That 1340cc motor is a full third bigger than a litre bike, AND Suzuki detuned it to make less peak power, but tons more midrange. So as an actual street bike it's perfect to ride and makes massive torque in the midrange which is where you actually ride it.
And seriously, this bike is NOT slow. At freeway speeds with the ramair its making 200hp or so, and a 200hp bike with really good aerodynamics is equivalent to a 1000hp supercar.
I insulted the new Busa when it was launched because the hp dropped, but then after really looking into the new changes I bought one!
The gen3 Busa is a proper GT ie Grand Tourer class. Think of it like; a litre sport bike is for hooning around a racetrack, a litre naked bike is for hooning around town, and a 1340cc Busa GT is for hooning from one city to another city.
Not everybody gets it, and I think people might get it better if they already had years riding sport bikes around, and were a bit older, and wanted to do longer "GT style" rides. 😎
@@wizrom3046 hey I am beginner biker but I want to experience the feel of 200mph on busa.
@@nuclear9977 hi there, well first you should work on getting really good riding skills. Do a riding course, and then do an advanced riding or racecraft course, they normally do those on a racetrack.
Anyway the main thing is to increase your skill so you are safe, THEN think about getting a bigger faster bike.
Enjoy the whole thing, each new thing you learn is good fun and it's very rewarding as your skill increases.
And going really fast in a straight line isn't that much fun anyway, its a bit nervewracking and things just zoom past you really quickly. You only do it a couple times to see what it's like then you go back to the real fun stuff like some big sweeping corners (or racetrack time if you like that).
@@wizrom3046 I couldn’t agree more with your assessments. I’ve ridden several sport bikes, sport/touring bikes, and cruisers and I’m so excited to be trading in my 2021 road glide next year for the new Busa. After several attempts at finding a Harley that could keep me content I’m tossing in the towel on Harley. They ever release a 700ish pound road glide with 150+ horses factory and they might have my attention again.
Busa is king! Long live the king!
I think it’s a good looking bike. Like how they made it look more modern. I agree that the highway would literally be a blast 💥
I own a 2004 and I find it dives into corners very well... as good as my SV650S .... The Busa being 580 lbs and my SV being 420 lbs may seem huge... but..... SUZUKI!!!!
Oh, you flatter me ❤️
The Gen 1 Hayabusa is the lightest of the three models ! That is the sportiest proof.
Gen 1: 244 kg (equipment weight) / 175 hp
😊Gen 2: 266 kg (equipment weight) / 197 hp
😄Gen 3: 264 kg (equipment weight) / 188 hp
The fact that chase and the motorcycle matched makes it look so much cooler
32 minute video, a single 2 second pull. What a colossal waste of time...
I just bought my second Busa last week (2023 Thunder Grey/Candy Red)...I had a 2005 Gen 1 I bought new... Still has all the same Busa look and quality but now with all these driver aids it's a totally different bike. At 8:47 and 13:12 I literally laughed out loud because when I rode it home from the dealer there was that moment where I opened it up and said exactly what he said at this moment too.😄
I just test rode this bike today, and I must say I agree with most things you talked about. I was extremely surprised with the bike aswell.
I wish I could buy a new black Hayabusa!
Ride forever!
👍❤🎸🇺🇸🏍🏁👊😍
That dash with two big analogs, dials straight up⬆️, and everything else to gaze upon down there as I'm cruising along. 😊
Motor rush! It'll go to Mars and back.
The style is so beautiful!
Etcetera!
I own the gen2 2014 Busa and love it, it's a beast great piece of work
My new busa came with a lot of play in the throttle too. I adjusted it right out and you can definitely dial in or turn off engine breaking. Great bike.
Being born in 2000 Hayabusa was my first introduction to super bike
Yo Chase, it would be cool to see you and the crew do another group ride again, maybe riding in the mountains together
Great, thorough review. With that much electronics of course the engine brake is adjustable, so is throttle response. The throttle play itself is adjustable. I'm thinking of getting one, only the ergos put me off. A bar riser would surely help a lot, but it's a bit of a gamble.
Just discovered your channel looking for a video on the h2sxse plus plus plus and am now watching the fourth or fifth video in a row … great friggin production quality , loooorve it
I might not like the looks of the busas but i definitely respect the bike, this is one of the most insane bikes ever made!
I tried test riding the 2022 Triumph 3R and the foot pegs just kept scraping the cement when I leaned it over. Very irritating. And, there was NO way possible to raise the footpegs 1 or 2 inches. Then, here comes the 2022 Hayabusa. I leaned it over and NEVER came close to hitting the footpegs and it's also excellent for a 6'2" tall rider to take it on EXTRA long touring sessions with a bulletproof engine that I knew was very reliable !!!
I owned a 2012 Hayabusa and it rips in the canyons of San Diego. Knee down sliding the rear on hard throttle. It's heavy sure but it still rips in the canyons.
I haven't ridden the 3rd Gen yet, but I do own a 2nd Gwn and I love it. I would like to ride the 3rd gen though. I'd like to see for myself, how much difference the new tech makes in the riding experience. Nice review. Keep 'em coming.
All Bike's Engine Break pretty Hard in 1st Gear. And it's ok to upshift into 3rd or even 4th Gear, You don't have to Cruise around at 6000 RPM.
It’s a beauty and is also a beast
"Talk more educatedly"
Nailed it.
The zx6r I had way the same way. It did not smooth out until at highway speed. Had the twitchy throttle at low end also. I think the problems described are just the nature of supersports and vehicles designed for racing. They are tuned to work best at high speeds.
Best Review on the Busa so far... Congrats!
My All-Time Favorite Dream Bike!!!
What an unbelievable beautiful machine
that helmet/bike color match combo is sick
Busa is the R35 GTR of motorcycles.
Just bought 22 Busa and very much same thoughts on it. Mirrors are a joke, I have to lift my arm to see what's going on behind me... Absolutely no regrets very happy!! on my purchase.
Great review. Those gauges are 🔥 🔥 🔥. Weird that the forks are sunk into the top clamp though. Can you lower the clamp and clip-ons?
Of course it feels heavy, funny how everyone says this. After all its 264kg fully fuelled.
Brakes, complaining lacks bite, its brand new dude - have you never experienced new brakes taking many applications to bed in?
I never had a bike in my life. I have tried my friends bike for few times. I drive a car though. I love Hayabusa so much. I want to start with Hayabusa. Any opinion on this?
Good review, good footage. Just keep it in A mode and ride it for what it is. I hate technology that tries to dumb you down. If you don't want to ride it hard..well, then don't.
Not surprised to hear how it handles in the corners, they were always like that. Big fat sportbike with a big fat engine to match.
The Supra Motorcycle!
OC: Can we appreciate how dope the intro MONTAGE was 🔥🔥
Oh Yea...I will be on this!
Seems great for touring long distances, at high speeds if you want, & yet can run through curves well. Yep, it's a big fast motorcycle.👀👍😳😆
It looks a lot better I hate the older models
Thanks for producing this video. For the pass few weeks I was looking for a big bike. After seeing your Kawasaki ZX14R, I thought that would b better for me. But after seeing this video now I decided to own this Hayabusa. I am joining friends who are big bike riders. I just passed my huge bike riding test and just got a full 'B' license which in my country I am qualified to ride on a bike above 1000 cc. After owning either one of the bike, it will be my first time riding a bike and it is thus huge hihi.. you're marvelous bro..😬💪
The Hayabusa is orders of magnitude better looking than the ZX-14R. But the ZX-14R is better overall, because it has twin couterbalancers. But the Kawasaki is too ugly to be seen in public.
@@Ritalie Absolutely spot on. I have previously owned 5 Hayabusa then in 2020 bought a brand new ZZR1400 (as the ZX-14R is known in the UK) and no doubt about it, the Kawasaki is the superior machine in every way....except looks. And let's be honest, nobody would date elephant man would they, no matter how clever he was. So the Kawasaki went after 2 year of very satisfying ownership (apart from its looks) and I have just committed to a 2023 Hayabusa which I collect soon. Will be interesting to see how it compares...
throttle cables need adjusting, there are adjusters right on the control housing, tighten em up, loose the slop .. yup slipper clutch ... also ABS ...
schuberth C4 pro carbon with the S1 comms is best to date, no jokes, quiet, FM radio, bluetooth, voice command, up to 8 users at a time with a range of 1.5+ miles.. yup .. helmet has built in antenna, microphone and speaker, you can remove the inners to swap for high dollar speakers for the ultimate audiophile expenerince.. I use stock for now but in the future who knows? the S1 used proprietary frequency not walkie talkie or shortwave that can be listened in on.. so its a secure 8 way comm
14:48 That's the first thing I thought when I took the first corner on my '22 'Busa when I got it two months ago. 😄
oc: chase you forgot one other group; the older rider that still wants a fast motorcycle but want to be comfortable while riding. and no I'm not surprised it actually handles the curves... heck I used to take my 2002 busa to track days, it did have some nice suspension and brake upgrades ( plus a +4mm piston kit, lol). are they heavy yes, are they comfy def yes are they the best track weapon no, but you should see peoples faces in the pits when a busa passes them on the track..... Side note i dont have that busa anymore, turn 5 roebling road raceway , lol
PREACH! 🇺🇸🏍🤘
the intro video and music just keep getting better
Most charismatic motorbike ever.
You should test this bike in Germany.
i love the fact that suzkie has to sport tours
Suzuki hayabusa dream bike
Holy grail of bikes
awesome bike.
Like the camera crews' shirts.
Never really understood the weight complaint. Theyre right around 100lbs heavier than a R1M. And totally capable of touring with a passenger. This style of bike was never ment to be a track bike, but they sure are the king of "Street" bikes. On the street with an expert rider, it will have the same limits as a focused 1000cc.
100lbs is a lot lol
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gorgeous bike
Thor's hammer was in that box on the 18 wheeler...i don't have my motorcycle license or permit yet therefore I love speed and would like to get into bikes I just discovered your content today very informative and chill love the personal feedback 💪🏾
I love my 17 GSXR 1000. But she will be getting sold for one of these in the near future. Just waiting for the right seller who has put a full exhaust and tune then gets scared, and sells it for a discount. 😁
I have second gen Busa and love this thing! It's the best of all worlds, its great on a highway( better than all other sportbikes I've been on), and its fast af(again faster than any other bike u may face except very few exceptions) I think the sitting position is more comfortable than other sportbikes as well. Dash is great as well. The only downside for me is styling, yes it is iconic and everyone recognizes you but at the same time, I won't call it beautiful.
Another beginner bike? Unbelievable.
BUSA BABYYY
I’m 350 ib guy and was thinking about buying one of these!
dealers should just put the pillion cover on as soon as it gets to the showroom, it looks A LOT BETTER!
@No_Name maybe for you but not in my universe...
I bought a Busa’ back in 2015 after his review 😂
OC!, I'm not as surprised as you are, I think Suzuki improved the aerodynamics of this new model, so maybe it was that. Also the lower weight, sounds very marketedly but that better weight distribution and 2-3 kgs can make you feel a lot better in the turns I guess!
14:48 beautiful shot, love it!
Hayabusa: Koenigsegg of motorcycles.
Chase, you have 1.1m subs and you don't know or use counter steering?
Freakin’ LOVE that it has an analog dash! ❤️
Wanna play a game? Take a shot everytime he says “BIG” 🤣
OC: It surprises me more that Chase is now a full on Busa-boi than the Busa turning well. We all of the competition out there, Suzuki had to do something to it so they could compete in the market.
Didn't quite understand the whining about wrist position on busa early on in review. Most know the touring thing is an after thought (insurance and government regulator pacification) for this turnkey strip/street racer. Busa is that thick curvaceous girl that is sexy as hell but you need strong wrist to move her the way you want.
I brought 86 gsxr1100 brand new and rode 400miles to Daytona for bike week a week later. The jockey position was far worst than a busa but no complaints.
Glad that you wrapped it up on a (+) because riding position is rather tame to me. I confess I spent many years on a dragbar equipped kz1000 before the gixxer.
i got a zx14r and considering buying a new busa to go with it. ducati is on the table too
Ever since Suzuki bumped the Hayabusa engine size to 1340 cc (just increased the stroke from what I recall), there has been a vibration issue. The 2022 rubber mounts the handlebars to mask the vibration, but it's still there and that is why you feel it from the foot pedals. I still have my 2001 Hayabusa. I didn't notice a tendency to fall inwards at low speed, but I did have to acclimate to using more steering input to balance for low speed, tight turns, mostly when doing tight uturns. I've been counter-steering motorcycles since 1968 (old guy here), and didn't notice any issues with the Hayabusa, although it's not going to respond like a racer replica bike. At least on the 2001 Hayabusa, you have two adjuster bolts and nuts for the throttle, to get rid of any play. There is some drivetrain jerk in first gear, probably due to chain, and to deal with this, I use partial clutch in first gear turns. I've read that the 2022 Busa ABS brakes don't stop quite as well as a good rider with non-assisted braking.
I noticed the vibration when i moved from Gen 1 to gen 2. I was not sure until I attached a gopro on the tank and actually heard the vibration. After a full 4-1-1 exhaust and a tune the vibration was better… i miss riding:(
@@YaGhAd - Gen 1 to Gen 2 was the change to 1340 cc via an increase in stroke, which led to the vibration issue, back in 2008, and they never fixed it. Gen 3 doesn't fix it either, just tries to mask it with rubber mounted handlebars.
@@rcgldr I have this 2022 same color scheme and I don’t feel any vibrations that people are talking about
It is the smoothest bike I’ve ever owned, trade a new MT10 for this one…, gods choice
I remember when u did the Gen 2 busa back in the day happy u did the gen3 to I tested it to and I like what they did for it
Big difference between the 2 and 3, but I love riding them both. Now I need a 1 and I'll have all 3 in the garage. Stay upright bloke.
Finally, a bike that fits you
Haveing ridden this back to back with my VFR 1200 i personally dont feel like the new Busa does anything better than what Honda did with the VFR 1200 back in 2010...
Except cool new electronics
My V4 is just as fast, handles better and looks infinitly better. Just lacks electronic gimmicks, but i like riding motorcycles, i dont want my gear changes to be basically automatic.
Cant fault the Busa tho, its bound to be bulletproof and fast, great bike.
I never liked the way the Busa looks, but the new one looks really really good for this top-speed-racebike look
I think it's ugly.
I do prefer the gen2 so much more especially in the blue with the good wheels damn that bike looks good the new one it doesn't really do anything for me regarding the design
@@dimos5422 All busas are ugly AF.
Iconic beast!
Would love to see a side by side of the 2023 zx14 and this and which you prefer now
Lucky You is all I can say by getting to ride a 2022 Hayabusa. Test Ride :)
HAHAHA! that first pull! I love it!
About to finance one omg 3 days to go till I have. So stoked. Can not wait.
You got it?
Another great review. I love the looks of the bike itself. Hate the look of the exhaust.
I take my 2023 Busa canyon carving... It did it all well...I think Chase needs to NOT put the Busa in the " It's a great higway bike" category. I like Chase but it's his opinion. He needs to get more riding experience in before he starts categorizing .I guarantee a smoke him on his 750 CC through the twisties with my 23' Busa
Love your videos, sir. Would love to see a twistier test loop