This is the greatest bike I’ve ever owned. I lightened it by replacing the exhaust with yoshimura pipes. I put a power commander air filter in it and got rid of all the plastic around the plate with an eliminator kit. Chromed out the frame and rims for the look. All I gotta say is: 110mph in first gear. All the legends are true.
It is different, that is an understatement. The most comfy bike I've ever ridden and owned for more than 20 years through its interations. Many will conclude that the reason for purchasing this bike is for the power, it isn't, its the comfort combined with power and torque you can use but will never fully need in terms of what it can do. It is so comfortable and versatile that it is still my favourite bike for touring and round town. The look? you love it or hate it, I love it, so strange yet convenient and obviously streamlined. Big fuel tank, better mileage per litre than I get with other in line fours or twins for that matter. Its a 'go all day' with comfort and convenience bike - so underrated as a travel companion. The thing that is different is the immediacy of the power and torque. You are always going faster than you think so you have to beware of where you are on the road and what speed you are doing and what the braking can deliver. However, it can also be ridden like its a kitten. I actually ride slower at times around town on this bike than other 'wanna be' sports bikes, just because it can do whatever you want and everyone knows it.
Had an 01 coming off an XX and have had a half dozen bikes since- the Hayabusa has been the best all around motorcycle. Weight is deceiving- power is AMAZING. It carved canyons and was a freight train on the open highway. It did everything I wanted it to with ease. Something about all that reserve power on tap that makes this bike king of the road.
Had a 2006 Hayabusa. Rode it from Savannah to Los Angeles and back in the spring 3 years in a row. Not one mechanical issue. Soft bags and a credit card. Priceless. Traded it for a ZX14.
@@charlesbukowski9836 ZZR is more powerful, a bit more comfortable, easier and more relaxing to ride as it has ABS and traction control. On first 2 generations of Busas you have to be 100% alert all the time not to screw up.
I have a vmax, and 2 vtx 1800s, and a 1900 Raider. I will do the speed limit all day long, with no one around, but all cars around me, have somewhere way more important to be, sooner than I do, so not easy to stay off the throttle.
Ive owned a 03' and a 05' i put the buell peg mod on, heli bars that raised the bars 2", double bubble windscreen, shorty slip ons, undertail, and a side mount plate, call it done. I love the seat cowl look, underneath you can fit small things as its a small compartment. You can also put on bags for long distance touring but i never would lol. I currently own a harley StreetGlide and have owned many harleys. The Busa is more planted, takes the winds, bumps better than any Harley ive owned. In 08' they made some modifications. I like the 3 mode system so if you get stuck in the rain on mode C it drops the power by 40%. Handles great in the rain. Throttle response on a Busa is more forgiving than any 600 or liter bike ive owned. They say around the world the Busa is the best motorcycle for the $. Next yr ill be selling my Harley and will be getting the Busa. I miss the Busa. Could be the last bike i ever own along with a evo fatboy maybe for a 2nd bike. Also insurance is cheaper on the Busa than a Harley because of value and its classified as a sport touring and not a heavy weight. It only weighs around what a sportster weighs. Im waiting for the 2021 model to come out and see what it looks like and what changes have been made. Otherwise ill be looking for the 2015 black with gold pinstripe. Thanks for the video.
These bikes are ridiculously fast, way beyond anyone's riding capabilities, and totally unnecessary. I've owned 5 of them. Now looking for my sixth.....
Sounds like it's down a cylinder, down low when you were in a high gear, and you were lugging it, it sounded like it was really struggling. When you took off on the on ramp for the 0-60, it definitely had some hesitation on the tip in. New plugs, wires, if it's not coil on plug, and clean the injectors.
I'll 3rd that. Something wrong with it. As soon as I heard it I knew something is wrong. I had a CBR1100XX for many years, ridden a few Hayabusas. It's missing, needs something. Only reason I came here to comment.
Terrific video Sean. That's one beautiful Busa! I've watched a lot of Hayabusa reviews and this is the best by far. So many young TH-camrs get on one and are riding around at about 6 - 7,000 RPM in town and on the highway and I'm saying to myself why doesn't he just shift that thing? One of the nice things about a bike like that is you can ride around town at 2,500 RPM or like you did on the highway at 3 - 4,000 and the bike doesn't mind a bit. Here in Canada we don't see stretched Busa's like are so common in the States. I'm thinking maybe our laws don't permit it, .. or maybe we just like them the way Suzuki designed them.
Philippine SemiExpat we dont need to stretch our stuff like that because we know how to handle the power and our insurance companies wont let beginners even look at one of those
I'm 6'1" and honestly I love my busa because of how much more comfortable it is. Yes, its fast but its only as fast as you push it. People are like your crazy for riding a busa, meanwhile im like your crazy for riding that r1, I say that because I feel way more secure than any other bike I've ridden in the past.
I owned a 05 Hayabusa for a while. I did like it a lot and I rode it faster than any bike I have ridden at slightly over 180mph. Definitely do not regret owning it. I finally decided I wanted something a little more nimble that I don't have to hang off the side during high speed cornering. Ended up with a 2004 GSXR-1000 and a 2005 R1. I ended up selling the GSXR and decided to keep the R1. Which I still own and ride.
I’ve been watching you on and off for years now! Definitely going to be completely on now! Love what you do a scripture, going to start implementing that in my videos! God bless!
Sean have to say, i'm not really a bike guy. But your channel makes it very fun to watch and become one! The diversity and way of presenting them makes it the most interesting.
I got to ride my mates 2010 busa not long ago. It was surprisingly good to ride. Lighter and smaller than you would think. And soooo smooth down low. You can ride it like a 250cc. So much smoother than the 08 cbr1000rr. I was very impressed
Had a 2002 for six years and just over 50k miles. Smooth usable power with reasonable mpg and tremendous reliability. Wish I had the time and garage space for one again. After the kids move out.
just picked up a 2002 as well....only 16k miles on it and all original.... been wanting one since forever and finally took the plunge and now it's snowing!!!!
Old guy here (70 years). I still ride my 2001 Hayabusa about once a week. The 2001 and 2002 models were the only ones with the Falcon head | beak pattern on the side fairings.
I'm older so I was looking at some sport tourers and some, like the RT1250R, is freaking fast, as you know, but I was surprised. Loved your review on the Suzuki M109R for same reason. Bless you.
I bought my first bike in 2000, a brand new blue/ silver Hayabusa. Salesman told me I wouldn't live 2 more weeks, lol. I still have it. I've bought, sold and traded several bikes since but I've never considered parting with my Bus. It's got the normal bolt ons but I still have all the original parts. It's never been down and has 85,000 miles and runs as strong as ever. It'll be handed down to my kids one day. I'm really hoping Suzuki brings it back this year and blows everything away it did originally so I can add another to the garage.
I had a B-King for over 7 years with the 2nd generation 1340 cc Busa engine. The bike was very fast but so easy to ride slowly, the engine was that tractable.
From what I have heard, these bikes can be big docile babies IF you are gentle with the throttle and are a good touring bike. But they pull hard as hell well into extremely illegal speeds and they do it in a way that feels effortless.
@mike derocco How how to review them. Been watching a few of these videos to see if this channel is worth following, and clearly not these videos are crap.
I gotta say I’m not a bike guy never owned one but since I found your channel I can’t stop binge watching your vids brother great work . God bless stay safe .
Back in 2006, I was looking to get back to riding. I sat on the Busa, and my 6'3" frame just could not get comfortable. Sat on a ZX14, and my butt was happy. In a way, I got a LOT of attention with the ZX14. A lot of challenges too whenever I rode. Don't remember losing any.... but the Busa was the first bike I looked at.
Buddy at work has one same color as this one, it is just awsome to look at. Like art, I'm a old cruiser guy, but always stop to look at his, looks very well built fit and finish.
Even though the second gen bikes have almost 25 more hp. I definitely recommend 2008 and above because I still spin above 7k rpm in 1,2, in rain and occasionally 3rd in heavy rain in c mode. Although I know not a lot of people ride in the rain but I had a 500 ninja and then bought a new 08 busa and learned to ride A mode in about 3 weeks
Man thanks for the content. You forgot one bike in the league of the Busa’. The 2000-2005 ZX12r. I check regularly to see if you’ve reviewed one. I’d love to see it.
Actually ran in the magazine was doing good Till middle of the article Kawasaki van pulls up takes bike away.comes back said went from being the best bike to the worst bike found out later they threw the computer limiter. Since Kawasaki was the first one to ever to do it the Hayabusa has been beating it in the articles ever since. That was just the bike that the magazine had for testing in year 2000. Found this out in the next month's magazine.
I’m straight up a KAWASAKI guy. My top choice is the ZX14 for looks, power and #1 comfort. I have love for SUZUKI. I like the fact that they seem to have more colors to choose from. That’s the only thing they have over KAWASAKI. This Busa sounds like a 4 cylinder Ford Fiesta.
Michael maney yeah I have a 2018. Heavy bike but acceleration is pretty awesome. Especially going from a 600 to this. I do miss the 600s handling from time to time.
@@brutusvk2 tell me about it I jumped from an 87 honda shadow 700 to a 2016 1441R. Big bike like you said but it preforms as well as any other track bike even though it outweighs most of them and the power range of the 1441R makes it a heavy hitter in the bike world, yeah the ZX10 and 12 is the preferred track bike because it weighs less and the h2r is just a supercharged ZX10. But when put through an all around performance test the 1441R hangs with the best of them and I believe is number 3 on the top fastest stock bikes in the world list
Hey Sean . You do awesome videos . I'm going on 49 next January . Been riding since I was 8 . Didn't get my first road bike till I was over 30 (self preservation?) . 2001 Honda CBR 1100XX . Black . I still love it ! Bit of trivia : Honda attempted to design the first road legal motorcycle capable of 300 km/hr . Got real close, but no cigar . 1137cc mind you . Suzuki launched the Hayabusa . Earlier models did 300 easy . Bigger in-line 4 obviously went faster . Strange 'Japanese humour fact' : I ride a Blackbird . Suzuki named their bike Hayabusa because it is a bird of prey , known to eat blackbirds ... Cheers .
VIllain OP I had a fuel pump fail but it was 21 years old. Like anything keep it properly serviced and it’s got every chance. These Busas will can rack up serious mileage with no real issues.
Another bike that was in tge same category as the Busa (before the zx 14) was the ZZR 1200 (from 2002 to 2005) has one for about 8 years and sold it with over 80k miles on it. Ergos a little more relax than the Busa. Pull like a train to about 170 then not as much.
I have a 2006, I bought mine with 28Kmile and I love mine. I had a 750 until I hit some grabble on the twisties. Then I only had a budget to buy a bike and believe it or not the Hayabusa was the only one I was able to buy around in my area. I bought mine for $3,800 and I love mine for sure. And I ride as in, ride, mine. I hit the our Bay Area Twisties here in CA.
If my check gets here before this Busa is sold its mine! Watched this earlier and I've been watching your inventory and couple others. Your awesome with Christ and I'm gonna do business soon or 1 day! Love your reviews on different stuff.
Great all around bike with lots of power. Vary comfortable riding and it doesn't feel big and heavy when rolling. Owned mine since 2013 and still get that impressive feeling when riding. I'm 5'8" 125 lbs. so smaller than average I guess. I prefer it over my GSXR 1000.
College buddy bought one as a first bike during our 2nd year of college. EVERYONE told him not to get it. Yup....wrecked it in less than a week. He's lucky he's still walking.
The engine was based on the NA 1.3L G13B with 120bhp, Suzuki Swift/Cultus GTi. A 1700lbs car with suspension made to maximize grip in cornering, making it a Pocket Rocket. Altough it's 30 years old, it still embaraces a lot of modern cars due to the engine.
3:17 I tried a 2003 3000km mint Hayabusa when I was 18. My before that experience was a Yamaha DT125R. To this day I think it was the easiest full size bike to get used to and ride. R1, ZX10R, SV1000S all harder for a beginner. Maybe a BT1100 bulldog is the easiest big bike ive ridden though but that bike is only good for city cruising. The tank is so wide that your knees catch the wind and you will have tired legs from having to squeeze on a freeway 😂
Busa doubles the top speed of a dt125 in first gear. Anything over a 600 for a second bike is crazy and even then I'd say something like an sv650 would be my recommendation to get used to big bike characteristics. I went thru 7 years of daily riding through 50 - 125 - 250 - 400 - 600 - 750 and THEN bought an R1 and it STILL blew me away and I found I rarely used full throttle (which all my prevs bikes I'd kinda got used to and found myself ringing the neck of it). Here in the UK they had a restricted licence back then for new riders under 25 - you could buy what you wanted, but had to have it restricted to 33bhp (which equates to around 100mph or like a 400 4t single) - the thought of any 18 year old having 100bhp+ is terrifying for their own mortality!
Zx14 had significant changes in 2012. Bumped displacement from 1352 to 1441. Ride modes and KTRC were also added. My research shows the zx14 to be the better and more stable bike, but the Busa was better known.
@@2Timone7 There is truly so little between the bikes I get bored of one rider slagging off the others choice. Let's be grown up and accept these machines for the incredible bikes they are. Only a riding god could truly feel the differences.....for the rest of us, choose the one you like the look of.
I had a 2006 limited Hayabusa and its the only bike I sold I regret. It was the white/silver version and I LOVED it. Had to sell it because of a bad back. It became uncomfortable to me, so I let it go. The bike was FAST and I only had it up to about 145mph or so. Just an FYI... I have had Suzuki, Honda, Harley and Yamaha and the ONLY bikes I have ever had problems with were the Harleys. None of my bikes ever left me stranded but I could write papers on all the issues I have had with the Harleys.
I'm in my first month or so as a motorcyclist...and just recently hit 70mph and to think to go more than double that speed, mind blowing. Yeah, I'll stay here at lower speeds....lol...for now ;)
They're heavy but yes I've seen plenty on track, usually leaving big black lines out of bends and halfway down straights. They are hard to pass - outbrake them into the bends and watch them cruise past you down the straights again. Fun though.
I'm on my 2nd gen 1Hayabusa, the first one was stolen I agree with everything the guy says, they are a superb machine and can hold their own today even when up against newer, more powerful machines. They lay the power down so efficiently from low rpm's and the long wheelbase mean the front doesn't lift easily. By the way, it sounds like it's running fine to me, I think you'd be aware if you only had 3 cylinders, give the guy some credit !
had a choice to buy this 06 busa (same silver/blue combo) or a 2014 zx14. Had to go with the Busa. Busa was all stock...... eventually I had to black her out (matte black). Not one regret and still ride her almost every day.... rain or shine.
With all respect Sean, I have never seen you accomplish a good launch. My only practical experience is racing motocross in the 1970's where we would always dump the clutch at open, screaming throttle. I believe that you could improve by a full second on almost any zero to sixty test you have filmed. Do work on that. Otherwise, I love your video reviews.
He does better on the cruisers because he runs a road glide. It's such a powerful bike it's gonna take a few times to know what rpm to launch from. Almost everyone that own that bike could do better. Gotta take some time to get to know her.
You've just run it in then? Now put some real mileage on it. There's a 'Busa on AutoTrader in the UK as I type (March 2020) with 119,000 miles on the clock
At 6'2, I don't fit on most sport bikes, but this one looks big enough to accommodate someone my size (given you said you're 6'2). Don't have to ride it like you stole it to enjoy a bike like that either (although I do get the appeal). I've always liked the big cruisers, Honda Valkyrie Rune, Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero, Victory Vision, etc., but the Hayabusa just draws my attention every time I see one.
This is the greatest bike I’ve ever owned. I lightened it by replacing the exhaust with yoshimura pipes. I put a power commander air filter in it and got rid of all the plastic around the plate with an eliminator kit. Chromed out the frame and rims for the look. All I gotta say is: 110mph in first gear. All the legends are true.
110mph in first.....i have never ridde. Anything this psyco and I'm not sure I ever would.
I cant wait to start doin mods on mine
I’d die in a week
@@mostlymotorized bullshit
@@jamoo0 shit catch my attempting to do rolling burnouts on the first night 😂😂
Im loving the speedometer blurr lol no proof of speeding here officer!!
Yes, please discount the price for me. The speedometer has a fogged lens.
You get a speeding ticket just for owning one.
I get it, but dammit love seeing over 200 mph not kpm lol on the gauge s! Plus blur to the sides! Lol
Also to keep d-bags in the comments quiet
Paranoia..jeesh
It is different, that is an understatement. The most comfy bike I've ever ridden and owned for more than 20 years through its interations. Many will conclude that the reason for purchasing this bike is for the power, it isn't, its the comfort combined with power and torque you can use but will never fully need in terms of what it can do. It is so comfortable and versatile that it is still my favourite bike for touring and round town. The look? you love it or hate it, I love it, so strange yet convenient and obviously streamlined. Big fuel tank, better mileage per litre than I get with other in line fours or twins for that matter. Its a 'go all day' with comfort and convenience bike - so underrated as a travel companion. The thing that is different is the immediacy of the power and torque. You are always going faster than you think so you have to beware of where you are on the road and what speed you are doing and what the braking can deliver. However, it can also be ridden like its a kitten. I actually ride slower at times around town on this bike than other 'wanna be' sports bikes, just because it can do whatever you want and everyone knows it.
I think so too. There should be a Nobel Prize for this bike.
Had an 01 coming off an XX and have had a half dozen bikes since- the Hayabusa has been the best all around motorcycle. Weight is deceiving- power is AMAZING. It carved canyons and was a freight train on the open highway. It did everything I wanted it to with ease. Something about all that reserve power on tap that makes this bike king of the road.
Had a 2006 Hayabusa. Rode it from Savannah to Los Angeles and back in the spring 3 years in a row. Not one mechanical issue. Soft bags and a credit card. Priceless. Traded it for a ZX14.
what year 14? and what is your comparison thoughts?
@@charlesbukowski9836 ZZR is more powerful, a bit more comfortable, easier and more relaxing to ride as it has ABS and traction control. On first 2 generations of Busas you have to be 100% alert all the time not to screw up.
It always annoys me when everyone is doing 50 under the speed limit
I have a vmax, and 2 vtx 1800s, and a 1900 Raider. I will do the speed limit all day long, with no one around, but all cars around me, have somewhere way more important to be, sooner than I do, so not easy to stay off the throttle.
I can smell your clutch just reading your comment
Most underrated comment on here.
Ive owned a 03' and a 05' i put the buell peg mod on, heli bars that raised the bars 2", double bubble windscreen, shorty slip ons, undertail, and a side mount plate, call it done. I love the seat cowl look, underneath you can fit small things as its a small compartment. You can also put on bags for long distance touring but i never would lol. I currently own a harley StreetGlide and have owned many harleys. The Busa is more planted, takes the winds, bumps better than any Harley ive owned. In 08' they made some modifications. I like the 3 mode system so if you get stuck in the rain on mode C it drops the power by 40%. Handles great in the rain. Throttle response on a Busa is more forgiving than any 600 or liter bike ive owned. They say around the world the Busa is the best motorcycle for the $. Next yr ill be selling my Harley and will be getting the Busa. I miss the Busa. Could be the last bike i ever own along with a evo fatboy maybe for a 2nd bike. Also insurance is cheaper on the Busa than a Harley because of value and its classified as a sport touring and not a heavy weight. It only weighs around what a sportster weighs. Im waiting for the 2021 model to come out and see what it looks like and what changes have been made. Otherwise ill be looking for the 2015 black with gold pinstripe. Thanks for the video.
These bikes are ridiculously fast, way beyond anyone's riding capabilities, and totally unnecessary. I've owned 5 of them. Now looking for my sixth.....
you said all that but you owned 5 ??
I want to know what you are wearing for safety gear that allowed you to survive 5 high speed crashes.
@@jojawh 😂😂
Looking to pick up my first one this week
@@etadmiral33 Let me know how you get on....good luck.
After you've went 180 mph, 100 mph feels like you're sitting still.
i once drove 140mp/h for like 5-6 minutes on the autobahn. after that 80mph felt really like a standstill..... 100% i know that feel
80 - 100 is a nice highway speed.
60 - 80 is a Sunday drive where you want everyone to look at you
Below 60.... you might as well get off and walk.
I sat on 160kmh for half an hour in outback W.A. Australia, Nothing out there.
@@barryross8382 160 km/h isnt really fast. i drove 300km in 1.5 hours once. about 190 km/h average.
will smith 160kmh is almost 100mph not fast but not that slow
But does it come with a turbo and hentai stickers? Asking for a Yam...
Nah. Don't think it's gonna be a hentai hornet untill it gets bought by a weeb
who dat boi,?? who dat boi
Scraggly Pube
Does it come with a crashed yellow Porsche? Asking for yam as well.
Faceless Covers: Damn, that was savage as hell!
Hahahahaha!!!!
Well done!
Sounds like it's down a cylinder, down low when you were in a high gear, and you were lugging it, it sounded like it was really struggling. When you took off on the on ramp for the 0-60, it definitely had some hesitation on the tip in. New plugs, wires, if it's not coil on plug, and clean the injectors.
ye thought the same
LMAO That is because of the dual exhaust guys, it is running excellent! LMAO!
I'll 3rd that. Something wrong with it. As soon as I heard it I knew something is wrong. I had a CBR1100XX for many years, ridden a few Hayabusas. It's missing, needs something. Only reason I came here to comment.
ya, its definitely not running on 4 cylinders.
Pete V. LOL
Terrific video Sean. That's one beautiful Busa! I've watched a lot of Hayabusa reviews and this is the best by far. So many young TH-camrs get on one and are riding around at about 6 - 7,000 RPM in town and on the highway and I'm saying to myself why doesn't he just shift that thing?
One of the nice things about a bike like that is you can ride around town at 2,500 RPM or like you did on the highway at 3 - 4,000 and the bike doesn't mind a bit.
Here in Canada we don't see stretched Busa's like are so common in the States. I'm thinking maybe our laws don't permit it, .. or maybe we just like them the way Suzuki designed them.
Philippine SemiExpat we dont need to stretch our stuff like that because we know how to handle the power and our insurance companies wont let beginners even look at one of those
I'm 6'1" and honestly I love my busa because of how much more comfortable it is. Yes, its fast but its only as fast as you push it. People are like your crazy for riding a busa, meanwhile im like your crazy for riding that r1, I say that because I feel way more secure than any other bike I've ridden in the past.
if a guy on an r1 calls you crazy busa riding he simply doesnt understand
That’s true. With any bike and in general, you are your choices.
I owned a 05 Hayabusa for a while. I did like it a lot and I rode it faster than any bike I have ridden at slightly over 180mph. Definitely do not regret owning it. I finally decided I wanted something a little more nimble that I don't have to hang off the side during high speed cornering. Ended up with a 2004 GSXR-1000 and a 2005 R1. I ended up selling the GSXR and decided to keep the R1. Which I still own and ride.
I’ve been watching you on and off for years now! Definitely going to be completely on now! Love what you do a scripture, going to start implementing that in my videos! God bless!
The ZX14 (ZZR1400 here in the UK) was updated massively in 2012. Bigger engine, some different bodywork, and less twitchy at lower speeds.
That is an awesome spec... silver and blue looks amazing, gives it a really premium, high end look imo. Like brushed aluminium and blue carbon fibre.
Sean have to say, i'm not really a bike guy. But your channel makes it very fun to watch and become one! The diversity and way of presenting them makes it the most interesting.
Great review. Been riding GSXRs almost 30 years....rode a 'Busa and the roll-on was incredible! Love the scripture references too.
It's actually surprisingly easy to ride. I really miss mine, had a 2nd gen.
I rode my 2001 for over 13 years. I call it 'one of lifes greatest experiences'
I got to ride my mates 2010 busa not long ago. It was surprisingly good to ride. Lighter and smaller than you would think. And soooo smooth down low. You can ride it like a 250cc. So much smoother than the 08 cbr1000rr.
I was very impressed
Had a 2002 for six years and just over 50k miles. Smooth usable power with reasonable mpg and tremendous reliability. Wish I had the time and garage space for one again. After the kids move out.
just picked up a 2002 as well....only 16k miles on it and all original.... been wanting one since forever and finally took the plunge and now it's snowing!!!!
Old guy here (70 years). I still ride my 2001 Hayabusa about once a week. The 2001 and 2002 models were the only ones with the Falcon head | beak pattern on the side fairings.
I'm older so I was looking at some sport tourers and some, like the RT1250R, is freaking fast, as you know, but I was surprised. Loved your review on the Suzuki M109R for same reason. Bless you.
I bought my first bike in 2000, a brand new blue/ silver Hayabusa. Salesman told me I wouldn't live 2 more weeks, lol. I still have it. I've bought, sold and traded several bikes since but I've never considered parting with my Bus. It's got the normal bolt ons but I still have all the original parts. It's never been down and has 85,000 miles and runs as strong as ever. It'll be handed down to my kids one day. I'm really hoping Suzuki brings it back this year and blows everything away it did originally so I can add another to the garage.
And the lord said ye shall only run on THREE cylinders until ye changeth the plugs.
amen...sounds obviously sick, poor thing
I had a B-King for over 7 years with the 2nd generation 1340 cc Busa engine. The bike was very fast but so easy to ride slowly, the engine was that tractable.
@Peter Angles It was truly brilliant to ride. I live in southwest Portugal and did several Spanish trips. It made a great tourer.
From what I have heard, these bikes can be big docile babies IF you are gentle with the throttle and are a good touring bike. But they pull hard as hell well into extremely illegal speeds and they do it in a way that feels effortless.
@Peter Angles aftermarket gel seat works just fine. The 14 is a fine machine. Busa will always be a "cult" type bike though.
I found ur channels like 5 days ago and I cant stop watching ur videos great work :D
They also do a channel called Bikes and Beards.
You'll be able to binge watch when you self isolate with coronavirus...
This is my childhood dream mechine... It was nice to hear about it from you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I found the 1999 version with only 25 k km s...I am a 55 years old horse but soooo happy as a baby now...
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Yes
H A Y A B U S A
BUSA BOI
fk ye yeet that 69 busa
Turbo busa
You are my favorite TH-cam guy on TH-cam keep that in mind GS750 if you still have it
I learned how to ride on my dads Busa, went from a 80cc dirt bike to that, then bought a 2006 Gsxr 1000, now I own a 2018 Gsxr 1000R
Great video - amazing bike. I like the Gen 1 more than Gen 2. The blue and silver color version is the best. I classify it as a supersports tourer.
that 0-60 though.... lol
2 seconds of it was you slowly letting out the clutch after not even revving it very high.
@mike derocco How how to review them.
Been watching a few of these videos to see if this channel is worth following, and clearly not these videos are crap.
I gotta say I’m not a bike guy never owned one but since I found your channel I can’t stop binge watching your vids brother great work . God bless stay safe .
Maybe some day you will get one. Thanks for watching
Great bike!! Rode one for 7yrs. Work commute and pleasure. Got stolen from me but I plan to grab another.
What's the longest you toured on it in a day?
Rode around with friends one weekend & did about five hours of ride time. Awesome time!
The old busa has aged pretty well, we used to call it the "eye-abuse-a" when it came out, now it looks much better than many contemporary bikes.
Can you do a video on the upkeep on a super bike. Like cost, and how often you need to do it. It would be much appreciated.
Back in 2006, I was looking to get back to riding. I sat on the Busa, and my 6'3" frame just could not get comfortable. Sat on a ZX14, and my butt was happy.
In a way, I got a LOT of attention with the ZX14. A lot of challenges too whenever I rode. Don't remember losing any.... but the Busa was the first bike I looked at.
Love and like for Hayabusa topic king of speed .
Here in Canada,all 2007 Hayabusa have black frames
This guy never ridden a properly running Busa? Man he's in for a treat when he does! LOL
Im owning 1 now bro and have been riding it for about an year and never once regret riding it up today...
This is definitely going to be my first bike.
Good luck 👍🏽 lol
@@xy-qh7hr update: I'm fine, no tickets, no drops, no accidents. I ride responsibly.
Honda blackbird - suzuki hayabusa = Legend
Had one for ten glorious years! Great bike, sad I had to sell it 😔.
Same here. Its been a couple years now. Really want another
Why’d you have to sell it
@@justdoinit2378 degenerative back condition, wish I'd kept it just to look at it.
@@jonpettet7085 o ok wish you the best n hope you feel better and if not I hope that you get better
Buddy at work has one same color as this one, it is just awsome to look at. Like art, I'm a old cruiser guy, but always stop to look at his, looks very well built fit and finish.
I remember the 1st or 2nd gen Hayabusas coming with twin exhaust. This one has just one and it looks like it isn't using all of its cylinder.
Ur tripping there's 2
you make some very informative videos.... I can't stop watching them! God Bless bro
Even though the second gen bikes have almost 25 more hp. I definitely recommend 2008 and above because I still spin above 7k rpm in 1,2, in rain and occasionally 3rd in heavy rain in c mode. Although I know not a lot of people ride in the rain but I had a 500 ninja and then bought a new 08 busa and learned to ride A mode in about 3 weeks
youre spinning on a stock busa get some decent tires
Rode my hayabusa across state , great bike for long rides
Man thanks for the content. You forgot one bike in the league of the Busa’. The 2000-2005 ZX12r. I check regularly to see if you’ve reviewed one. I’d love to see it.
I think he did mention it but edited it out because he did say "it has three competitors" before only listing two of them.
The ZX12R is an amazing bike. I am thinking about getting one, however they are hard to come by.
Actually had the magazines were it won every contest against abusa till they put the computer limiter on it
@@jackcunningham4876 I think after the 2000 model (which was unrestricted the first year) it was limited until the end of production in 2005.
Actually ran in the magazine was doing good Till middle of the article Kawasaki van pulls up takes bike away.comes back said went from being the best bike to the worst bike found out later they threw the computer limiter. Since Kawasaki was the first one to ever to do it the Hayabusa has been beating it in the articles ever since. That was just the bike that the magazine had for testing in year 2000. Found this out in the next month's magazine.
2:55 - this is exactly why I am a fan of this man.
The demand for Hayabusa in India off the roof.
I’m straight up a KAWASAKI guy. My top choice is the ZX14 for looks, power and #1 comfort. I have love for SUZUKI. I like the fact that they seem to have more colors to choose from. That’s the only thing they have over KAWASAKI. This Busa sounds like a 4 cylinder Ford Fiesta.
Something sounds off
Btw, the zx14 had a complete refresh in 2012. Totally different motor.
Yeah it went from a 1396 183ish HP to a 1441R 200HP
Michael maney yeah
I have a 2018. Heavy bike but acceleration is pretty awesome. Especially going from a 600 to this. I do miss the 600s handling from time to time.
@@brutusvk2 tell me about it I jumped from an 87 honda shadow 700 to a 2016 1441R. Big bike like you said but it preforms as well as any other track bike even though it outweighs most of them and the power range of the 1441R makes it a heavy hitter in the bike world, yeah the ZX10 and 12 is the preferred track bike because it weighs less and the h2r is just a supercharged ZX10. But when put through an all around performance test the 1441R hangs with the best of them and I believe is number 3 on the top fastest stock bikes in the world list
@@michaelmaney3829 210hp
Hey Sean . You do awesome videos . I'm going on 49 next January . Been riding since I was 8 . Didn't get my first road bike till I was over 30 (self preservation?) . 2001 Honda CBR 1100XX . Black . I still love it ! Bit of trivia : Honda attempted to design the first road legal motorcycle capable of 300 km/hr . Got real close, but no cigar . 1137cc mind you . Suzuki launched the Hayabusa . Earlier models did 300 easy . Bigger in-line 4 obviously went faster . Strange 'Japanese humour fact' : I ride a Blackbird . Suzuki named their bike Hayabusa because it is a bird of prey , known to eat blackbirds ... Cheers
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i allready got one, a Black Beauty, from 1999 ! and i love it !
Same here, well actually I have two from 1999. One black and one copper 😍
@@stickyrubbers Are these bikes reliable or have you guys had any big problems so far?
VIllain OP I had a fuel pump fail but it was 21 years old. Like anything keep it properly serviced and it’s got every chance. These Busas will can rack up serious mileage with no real issues.
I got a black 99 hayabusa. I love it
Picked up a bone stock gen 1 last month😎. It's awesome for a 20 year old bike!
Don’t forget the zx12. Legend.
Another bike that was in tge same category as the Busa (before the zx 14) was the ZZR 1200 (from 2002 to 2005) has one for about 8 years and sold it with over 80k miles on it.
Ergos a little more relax than the Busa. Pull like a train to about 170 then not as much.
Dang, that is clean! That is my dream bike....
Went from Gsxr100 to the Hayabusa last year. The smoothness upgrade was the best feeling.
But the ugliness downgrade 🙁
@@austinprice770 i prefer the gsxr tail, but no qualms after installing a few aftermarket pieces.
Busa is GOATED
I have a 2006, I bought mine with 28Kmile and I love mine. I had a 750 until I hit some grabble on the twisties. Then I only had a budget to buy a bike and believe it or not the Hayabusa was the only one I was able to buy around in my area. I bought mine for $3,800 and I love mine for sure. And I ride as in, ride, mine. I hit the our Bay Area Twisties here in CA.
BTW y’all my friend said his ZX14 was like a Cadillac on 2s.
Truly an amazing machine and a piece of motorcycle history. I've never ridden one, but have ridden a Blackbird and that was totally bonkers.
I think I’m going to get one as my first bike I have ridden a Xr 50 so I know what I’m doing
@There is No God get a 14. Not a bad bike to learn on.
Good luck‼️🥶😱
The kid with the brand New R1 cracked me up
Yeah about to die.
@There is No God , get a bodybag ready.
If my check gets here before this Busa is sold its mine! Watched this earlier and I've been watching your inventory and couple others. Your awesome with Christ and I'm gonna do business soon or 1 day! Love your reviews on different stuff.
Great all around bike with lots of power. Vary comfortable riding and it doesn't feel big and heavy when rolling. Owned mine since 2013 and still get that impressive feeling when riding. I'm 5'8" 125 lbs. so smaller than average I guess. I prefer it over my GSXR 1000.
Yes the busa is a great bike and it feels like a 750 riding it. It handles exceptionally well for a big bike.
College buddy bought one as a first bike during our 2nd year of college. EVERYONE told him not to get it. Yup....wrecked it in less than a week. He's lucky he's still walking.
The engine was based on the NA 1.3L G13B with 120bhp, Suzuki Swift/Cultus GTi. A 1700lbs car with suspension made to maximize grip in cornering, making it a Pocket Rocket. Altough it's 30 years old, it still embaraces a lot of modern cars due to the engine.
It is "The Legend" !!! : )
3:17 I tried a 2003 3000km mint Hayabusa when I was 18. My before that experience was a Yamaha DT125R. To this day I think it was the easiest full size bike to get used to and ride. R1, ZX10R, SV1000S all harder for a beginner. Maybe a BT1100 bulldog is the easiest big bike ive ridden though but that bike is only good for city cruising. The tank is so wide that your knees catch the wind and you will have tired legs from having to squeeze on a freeway 😂
Busa doubles the top speed of a dt125 in first gear. Anything over a 600 for a second bike is crazy and even then I'd say something like an sv650 would be my recommendation to get used to big bike characteristics. I went thru 7 years of daily riding through 50 - 125 - 250 - 400 - 600 - 750 and THEN bought an R1 and it STILL blew me away and I found I rarely used full throttle (which all my prevs bikes I'd kinda got used to and found myself ringing the neck of it). Here in the UK they had a restricted licence back then for new riders under 25 - you could buy what you wanted, but had to have it restricted to 33bhp (which equates to around 100mph or like a 400 4t single) - the thought of any 18 year old having 100bhp+ is terrifying for their own mortality!
Sounds like it is running on 3 cylinders.
Exactly!
Hes talking but ya it does sound like its missing
@Mike Fu Mine sounds the same and it is running perfect. It is the dual exhaust that makes it sound like that!
My first thought too
Yup!
I like how the speedo was blurred. 😆
Zx14 had significant changes in 2012. Bumped displacement from 1352 to 1441. Ride modes and KTRC were also added. My research shows the zx14 to be the better and more stable bike, but the Busa was better known.
Yep. zx14 = 'Busa killer.
@@2Timone7 There is truly so little between the bikes I get bored of one rider slagging off the others choice. Let's be grown up and accept these machines for the incredible bikes they are. Only a riding god could truly feel the differences.....for the rest of us, choose the one you like the look of.
Bib The Boulder Never “slagged”, just stated an opinion. Be grown up about others. Peace.
@@2Timone7 never said you did..
@@2Timone7 I don't understand why you guys get a nut off of calling it "hayabusa killer" when it has more displacement?
I had a 2006 limited Hayabusa and its the only bike I sold I regret. It was the white/silver version and I LOVED it. Had to sell it because of a bad back. It became uncomfortable to me, so I let it go. The bike was FAST and I only had it up to about 145mph or so. Just an FYI... I have had Suzuki, Honda, Harley and Yamaha and the ONLY bikes I have ever had problems with were the Harleys. None of my bikes ever left me stranded but I could write papers on all the issues I have had with the Harleys.
Anyone that been around bike's for a while and knows bike's respect the Busa weather you have owned one or not.
Most sensible comment on here.
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne cheers mate.
I have a 2017 Hayabusa with 3000 miles on it,only mod is a ECU flash and I absolutely love it.
Loved my Busa! Than I bought the ZX 14 I'm keeping the Ninja!
I'm in my first month or so as a motorcyclist...and just recently hit 70mph and to think to go more than double that speed, mind blowing. Yeah, I'll stay here at lower speeds....lol...for now ;)
I think I would be fine going from a 250 dirtbike to a busa
Go for it
Just found your channel recently. Love the content! Keep it coming with the daily scripture brother.
Track bike? Yeah right! LOL
I'm pretty sure he said it's not uncommon to see them at the track...
They're heavy but yes I've seen plenty on track, usually leaving big black lines out of bends and halfway down straights. They are hard to pass - outbrake them into the bends and watch them cruise past you down the straights again. Fun though.
I love Hayabusa and srk cycles..
I'm on my 2nd gen 1Hayabusa, the first one was stolen I agree with everything the guy says, they are a superb machine and can hold their own today even when up against newer, more powerful machines.
They lay the power down so efficiently from low rpm's and the long wheelbase mean the front doesn't lift easily.
By the way, it sounds like it's running fine to me, I think you'd be aware if you only had 3 cylinders, give the guy some credit !
had a choice to buy this 06 busa (same silver/blue combo) or a 2014 zx14. Had to go with the Busa. Busa was all stock...... eventually I had to black her out (matte black). Not one regret and still ride her almost every day.... rain or shine.
Dream bike❤
It is a legend of that time period and will remain because of its simple and beautiful design, unlike the current superbikes.
With all respect Sean, I have never seen you accomplish a good launch. My only practical experience is racing motocross in the 1970's where we would always dump the clutch at open, screaming throttle. I believe that you could improve by a full second on almost any zero to sixty test you have filmed. Do work on that. Otherwise, I love your video reviews.
He does better on the cruisers because he runs a road glide. It's such a powerful bike it's gonna take a few times to know what rpm to launch from. Almost everyone that own that bike could do better. Gotta take some time to get to know her.
He'd improve by a full second if the bike was running properly 😬
Try dumping the clutch at screening revs on a busa and see where you end up
ZX14 came out with their 2nd Gen ZX14R in 2012 with 1441CC it has been faster than the hyabusa ever since 2012 and still is.
and the ZX14 is still faster than the upcoming 2022 Busa and cheaper!
@@robertdaone truth! I wish they would have made a quicker busa I wanted to see Kawasaki make a turbocharged ZX14R
Have a 14, thing is a beast, just hit 18k miles and still going strong
You've just run it in then? Now put some real mileage on it. There's a 'Busa on AutoTrader in the UK as I type (March 2020) with 119,000 miles on the clock
When was the last time you were on a 1000. The new GSXR and S1000RR are right on the pace with the Busa
The new 1000s when flashed smoke busas. Hardly even close. I've got a ported head and cammed 06 1k and just gapped one pretty bad a a few weeks back
Who else wants to see Sean do an H2 review!?
At 6'2, I don't fit on most sport bikes, but this one looks big enough to accommodate someone my size (given you said you're 6'2). Don't have to ride it like you stole it to enjoy a bike like that either (although I do get the appeal). I've always liked the big cruisers, Honda Valkyrie Rune, Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero, Victory Vision, etc., but the Hayabusa just draws my attention every time I see one.