Read our First Ride Review of the new Hayabusa on Common Tread! rvz.la/3ZTfqsb

@easley421

Жыл бұрын

When I hear 600 lb 1300 cc motorcycle I think one thing. Highway monster. Where I live in the Arizona desert the roads are all brand new blacktop and straight As arrows for miles. Guys love running these bikes for cruisers. They're decent as far as comfort goes and with some modifications, absolute missiles. I've heard this bike has internals that can handle some power along with easily obtained power from small upgrades. As a corner junkie I'll skip this bike. I'll also be sure to look the other way at stop lights when it pulls up next to me LOL

@awdrifter3394

Жыл бұрын

Now borrow Yammie Noob's turbo busa.

@Sami68161

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@broadfjord7087

Жыл бұрын

Road king of sport bikes? That thing is gross 🤢🤮

@stevenjackson4161

Жыл бұрын

Daily Rider really needs an all-time leader board with limited spots, that gets updated every season, with the best bikes from every season battling it out to stay on the board.

I remember trying to ride my Dads 1st gen Busa when I was 20. It was " IM GONNA DIIIIEEE!!!!!" In my head all the time. I miss that monster. And my father.

@kinkycam11

Жыл бұрын

Damn did he pass riding? Sorry for your loss btw

@zeve1322086

Жыл бұрын

@@kinkycam11 no man, but thanks. He passed from cancer. And rode until he had the strenght to. His last bike was an R6

@samiurrahmanshah1981

Жыл бұрын

Condolences man. Here's to great dads! Miss mine dearly ❤️

@sleepingwarrior4618

Жыл бұрын

I still have my 2000 Busa. In blue and silver too. It's under covers 99.9% of the time but still runs and rides. It's lovely.

@Ac66Power

Жыл бұрын

Na it it thw Nice ride Busa is almost ass a blackbird you start to look for the remot controll for tv ;) ;)

As a T12 paraplegic, after being struck from behind while on my BMW R1200GS nearly 20 years ago, I’ve had a bitter sweet relationship with bikes since then. This is the first motorbiking video I’ve watched in 17+ years and it really took me back. In a good way. Cheers.

@andy42x

Жыл бұрын

Hang in there, brother. Best wishes to you.

@eslameddinghalebi1

Жыл бұрын

One day at a time brother, happy to hear you healing

@Josh-hr5mc

10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for injury. I had a burst fracture on my L2 falling backwards off a bike. It was just shattered but surgery was successful and luckily I healed

@Rav3nclaw43

10 ай бұрын

One day at a time brother. You will find something just as bittersweet to be invested in if you havent already

@L3v3LLIP

10 ай бұрын

I hope you find someone to weld a metal bar to a pillon seat, strap you onto it and go for a ride!

A real dash, instead of a phone screen. Marvelous.

@thecompanioncube4211

Жыл бұрын

Analogue is something of a beauty honestly

@JoshuaTootell

Жыл бұрын

I love the simplicity of my K3 dash. I just wish I had more data I could scroll through when I think I hear a weird noise 🤣

@paulnorman8274

Жыл бұрын

You need to take use of Suzuki's brilliant top-speed-limiter in conjunction with them these days, though. They're not the easiest to stay accurately on top of. And on the 'Busa, you always go twice as fast as you feel you go...

@thevidguy11

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the phone screen ones are so lazy and have no style

@grantrowland1998

Жыл бұрын

I need an analog tachometer, digital speedometer is ok but preferably analog as well

Zack testing out the pillion accomodations always cracks me up

@iamM4SK

Жыл бұрын

ikr! haha. its so silly but also really impressive and fun to watch XD

@va960

Жыл бұрын

Sport bike pillions are mostly uncomfortable, so why not make a joke out of it

@quinnkirlew9892

Жыл бұрын

I always wonder what people he rides by must be thinking...especially those who aren't into bikes and don't know about cruise control.

@heiner71

Жыл бұрын

@@quinnkirlew9892 In combination with seemingly talking to himself.

@quinnkirlew9892

Жыл бұрын

@@heiner71 an invisible rider in the driver's seat perhaps? All the signs point to it

Zack is simply the best writers, riders, reviewer and off-the-cuff commentators. period. Witty, wise and a laugh that shows how much he enjoys what he does. Thank you Zack and Revzilla.

@wongdwayne5684

Жыл бұрын

agreed

@badhonky6473

Жыл бұрын

Goble goble

@kungfusing1

Жыл бұрын

How can you tell you seem to be completely illiterate.

@Ijusthopeitsquick

Жыл бұрын

He's the coked-up Rasputin of moto journalism.

@claqyagami6914

Жыл бұрын

@@Ijusthopeitsquick shit, but funny comment😆

I always loved the busa for it's analog dash when all other bikes went to a digital dash.

@qlr949

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you.

@clarkneil1980

3 ай бұрын

This! Dials all the way!!

I have been fortunate enough to have hundreds of bikes in my 50 years, and the hayabusa is one of the best road bikes out there. Its such a great all round package. fun, comfortable, immense engine, and handling. Gen 3 has fixed the suspension and the brakes (new Brembos and bigger 320mm discs) over the Gen 1 and 2 and it makes more power in the mid range which is where you want it. Add some akrapovic exhausts and a few tweaks to the pegs/rear sets and its almost perfect. love it. And it has the finest, most reliable gear box on the market. I love this white and blue one too although I currently own the black and orange one from 2022. My friend has one that has 400,000 miles on it. Yes I’m not kidding. That engine is bulletproof which is why they turbo them to up to 1000hp ! I can’t help but feel a lot of guys who ride busa are a little older and can’t deal with super uncomfortable 1 litre super bikes anymore

@H.KH44N

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever been touring on it? I’m looking at a zx14r for touring and wanna know how touring on the two similar bikes are.

@theonlyredspecial

Жыл бұрын

@@H.KH44N my biggest issue with the hayabusa is the high pegs. I’m 6ft 4 and my knees are bent quite a bit. Which is fine most times but I would advise a play about with rear sets for it to try and lower the pegs a little. My friend is 6ft and he is fine with them. Everything else has been great. It’s a sporty style tourer but relatively comfortable and the standard seat is great. Wide and soft. The bars work fine for me but again you can get a riser kit for them which can help if you tend to get tingles in your hands or wrists. I don’t have that problem. My changes have been a Gilles rear set. A puig dark double bubble style screen to aid taking some wind off my helmet. An akrapovic system (not really needed but they look great and help the engine breathe). And a sprint high air flow filter. You could easily buy one and if you are 6ft or under make no changes to it and it’s a good tourer with an immense engine but if you are taller like me there are some changes you may need to make. Range isn’t bad too. I average around 140 miles to a tank but on motorways/highways in 6th gear taking it easy at around 70mph. It will do more than that. Around 170 miles before you run out. It’s not really designed as a tourer but the engine really is addictive. I spent most of my life on 1000cc sports bikes but I’m 52 and can’t take them anymore. But I want a powerful engine and that kind of sports bike feel. That’s the audience for hayabusa that most reviewers don’t seem to get in the videos !

@max90153

Жыл бұрын

As someone who has owned 0 bikes in my 12 hours of having my bike licence, I'm curious to hear what you might think of some of the current low-mid sized street bikes (duke 390 for example)

@IndyMotoRider

Жыл бұрын

@@max90153 if you're a new rider I recommend a Ninja 650. Watch some videos. It's a fantastic beginner bike that is sporty yet not bent-way-over sport bike sporty. You also won't want/need to trade it in for a few years like you would on a 400cc or less bike.

@jordanjoestar8839

Жыл бұрын

​@max90153 got my GF a duke 390 as her first. Phenominal bike, and much more fun than the lame 650 twins you'll be recommended. I've ridden almost every bike known to man and the Duke line stands as one of the most fun machines I've EVER RIDDEN.

I am a big fan of the Daily Rider video's, I find that Zack's perspective on these bikes is probably one of the most honest of the motorcycle journalist community.

I bought one last year when I saw the redesign. I was never a fan of the previous styling, but I just wanted to have a Busa in my garage at some point. I’m now shocked at how much I love this thing.

When I see a Zack video, it's one of the few times I hit like at the opening credits as it never disappoints.

@hurd4532

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Especially for a daily rider!

@DankoStojanovic

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I also click like immediately as I know I'll like it and don't want to forget later on.

@easley421

Жыл бұрын

Exactly and I don't even like busa's. I think they're outrageous and the most American thing any Japanese company has ever done. I should love it. But I don't. Love what it represents though. Leave it to our boy to give it a proper ride and review

@dualsportdadz

Жыл бұрын

Zack has a superb perspective and communication style that is rarely seen on motorcycle content.

@stevenkruse5746

Жыл бұрын

He never disappoints.

The Hayabusa is all about refinement. It has been around so long, it is the best at what it does the best. Suzuki has had years to refine this bike to what it is now.

@EscapePlan97

Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2023 Gen3. It is my 6th Hayabusa, and by far the best incarnation.

It is what it is - a fantastic motorcycle that transcends fashions and people's perceptions. And, having ridden most newer sportbikes, I gotta say the 'Busa is by far the most comfortable supersports bike ever built, without a doubt. I was a Kawasaki ZX-14 rider, and never regretted selling it on. Every 'Busa owner I know that sold their bike was, and is to this day, regretful for letting it go. That speaks volumes to me. i want one...

@brianrainey2739

Жыл бұрын

I am in that club. Sold my busa of 13 years last summer as I wanted to experience a SuperDuke R. Really love the new ride but miss the busa every day.....

@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST

Жыл бұрын

Yup. I agree. Next new bike I get, it's gonna be after saving the cash, because I know if I sold my '22 'Busa to buy something else, I'd regret it so much. It might not be the fastest thing out there, but it's so comfortable and still excessively fast and torquey. 😁

I got to ride one at a Suzuki demo day. I expected it to be the most aggressive and crazy bike of the day. Surprisingly, it was comfortable, handled great and was a blast to drive. Crazy power and acceleration but it’s smooth and predictable, almost confusingly approachable. I highly recommend anyone to ride one if given the opportunity!

@GoldenKnights50

Ай бұрын

That's the best description I've heard of any Hyper Tourer. I'm a ZX-14 fanatic. But "confusingly approachable" .. is the perfect description. So dangerous and you can feel it. But somehow tamable with the right amount of self control and ultra smooth.

I just love that we have such variety of motorcycles to choose from. I have zero use for a busa but I love it all the same.

@YTisDumb

Жыл бұрын

That's a refreshing opinion for a YT comment section. If you're on the bike you want, no matter what it is, I respect you. (scooters included) 🙃

@gtrpimp76

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I used to own an ‘05 Busa, got hit by the track bug, sold it, got a K6 1K and club raced/tracked that bike for 14 years. I now have a 2020 Kawi Ninja1000SX for work commute with a mountain twisty ride bike (has some Busa attributes with less power but more amenities/usability thanks to the hard GIVI factory matched cases. For the track, 2016 ZX10R. I don’t see where a Busa would fit into my ride preferences but sometimes I do get curious with today’s iteration. The problem, there are soooo many other bikes out there that do so many other things so well that I don’t have the extra $$ resources allocated for buying a Busa and would rather see what Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, and Triumph have to offer. Heck, I’m still super curious about the recent Triumph Rocket 3R’s. But I still love seeing that the Busa is relevant and this was still a great watch.

@griffintaylor3861

Жыл бұрын

@@gtrpimp76 I love those rocket 3s in principal but I could never buy one unless I rode it first. I'm coming off a semi built 2020 R6, so that bike feels like 3000lbs to me. I sure it doesn't feel like that once its rolling, but in the showroom its hard to imagine it handling very well.

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

I too have zero use for a Hayabusa. Just took delivery of my 6th. Bloody things are addictive...

@IanMacLeansnv

Жыл бұрын

Good attitude. Mine is the exact inverse. I have no use for any other bike...

This bike is the epitome of "I'm not even using 1% of my power!"

@qlr949

Жыл бұрын

I had a zx14. I could have said the same for any liter bike, but yeah the busa and zx14 is another level

@CircleViolence

Жыл бұрын

@@qlr949 Yes, because the torque of both this bike is great and give a lot of emotions

@MrBrentles

Жыл бұрын

@@qlr949 You are correct. They will keel.

@TheCuteLittleDoggy

7 ай бұрын

Id call my bike Frieza 😂 he always thought he was 99% better than everyone when he fought Goku he was like "Ive only used 1% of my power!!!" lol

@suprlite

Ай бұрын

1% of its power puts you in moped-range 😅 plz exxagerate moar plz..

Thanks Zack for another great review. Being a owner of a 2005 for the last 12 years , mine is definitely a Sport Tourer. At 6'3" I have higher bars, lower pegs, custom seat , double bubble sport touring windshield, power ports, cruise control, soft luggage. Brake upgrade to ss lines, gaffer rotors and pads, upgrades and reworked front suspension which was greatly needed! Exhaust and tuned. Still my goto bike after all of the previous and current 20 bikes. It's been on the track a few times many many 500 mile Sunday Spirited rides ( Our Sunday Sinners Group ) here in Western Pennsylvania. Trips up and down the Appalachians and one trip across county. At 66 years young, hope to always own a Busa or a ZX1400!

Having loved this bike from afar for two decades, I finally broke down and bought one two years ago. I agree with everything Zach says. I love mine, but I have 4 bikes in my garage. I don't think it would be my one and only, but WOW, when you feel like a Busa day, there's nothing like it!!! I call it my ICBM. What an AMZAZING engine. There's nothing that covers miles as effortlessly. One surprise: I never get less than 40mpg out of my GenII under normal riding.

@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST

Жыл бұрын

I also call my '22 Hayabusa an ICBM, but in this instance that stands for Incredibly Comfortable Butt Missile. 😁 It drinks more fuel than your Gen 2 but if I don't get too wrist happy, I also get over 40 MPG and the tank lasts an almost annoyingly long time before the low fuel light finally turns on. 😁

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

I own a 2023 Gen3. It is my 6th Hayabusa. I wouldn't own it if it was my only bike, but it is 1 of 3 in my garage. As for fuel....I get in the mid 40's regularly, and I don't pootle about. I totally agree re your comments on having 'a Busa day'. That's the best way to enjoy these iconic machines.

@qlr949

Жыл бұрын

I had a zx14. Only got less than 40mpg jacking around, canyons, or track days.

@Ac66Power

Жыл бұрын

Hmm I newer got my under 10l/100Km If having fun i got like 70km on one tank ..... Yes erage speed is a bit highe..

@Ritalie

Жыл бұрын

@@BibtheBoulder If you're running low octane fuel, it will get a lot more gas mileage. High octane burns slower. I got 60 mpg out of my 2nd Gen, just from driving it with 3 month old fuel that sat in the bike for 3 months in a very hot garage. The octane evaporates out of the gasoline first, when the fuel is sitting in the gas tank. I got 60 mpg on the 3 month old fuel, then it returned straight back to 43 mpg with fresh gasoline in the tank, driving all the same roads. Using 93 octane will yield about 5 mpg less than 87 octane. But it's too risky running 87 octane in hot weather. In cold weather, 87 octane is probably fine since the intake air charge is cold.

200 hp on a sport tourer makes perfect sense. It can bring you joy of travelling somewhere, enjoying the view, coming up behind a ferrari and politely asking it to move to the left lane for a slower machine. And showing how much slower it actually is when passing it.

I love these daily rider videos. So informative and it feels like we're hanging out which is a plus.

I bought an almost unused 2008 busa 13 years ago and have about 150.000 km on it now. Best bike I've ever had, after 5 Hondas (the last of which was a Blackbird). My other bike is a Suzuki LS 650 Savage, and when I choose which to ride to work (a 140km round trip commute) the busa almost always wins. But the Savage, being the polar opposite to the busa, often wins on a sunny summer day when I just want to leisurely cruise around the neighborhood without any hurry. And on that I can open the throttle in any gear without fear of losing my license, as the Savage goes as fast in 5th as the busa is in first gear 😄. The place where the busa made most sense was on a 2 week tour around Europe, especially on the german autobahn (and on a few laps around the 'ring).

@Angryeddie14

Жыл бұрын

Owning a busa and a savage, you’re loving the dream! Personally looking for a savage for my 2nd bike since it’s so dang simple of a machine. Nice to hear you still want to ride it even with the busa next to it!

@MKnife

Жыл бұрын

@@Angryeddie14 The simplicity was one of the reasons I got the Savage. I can fix it with a hammer and some duct tape, and I don't need a degree in microchip engineering should the electrics fail. Just one carb, one cylinder, a few valves and belt drive, and I can't mess up the suspension settings as it doesn't have any. The Savage is easy to ride in town, but the busa is much, much better on the highway and on long road trips. Just now I dream of spring. Southern Finland has plenty of snow, cold weather and no riding for a few months yet. My car is also a Suzuki, a Swift 4x4, that will have to do for now.

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

@@MKnife I own a Gen3 Hayabusa. Am currently in the market for an NC750X-DCT to join it. My Gen3 is my 6th Hayabusa.

@Ritalie

Жыл бұрын

MKnife you have 92,000 miles on your bike? 150 thousand KM (150,000 km)? You wrote 150.000. I'm not familiar with that format. Did you have to change any valve shims, or replace the timing chain, or do any major repairs to the engine in the last 13 years? How does the engine sound with the high mileage? I have a 2008, and it seems like the engine is so overbuilt, it would last forever, I notice the oil is crystal clean after 4,000 miles.

@MKnife

11 ай бұрын

@@Ritalie Yes, 150000 kilometers. No major repairs during all this time, the valve clearances are still well within specs and the cam chain tensioner does not rattle either. There has however been a bunch of electrical problems, including the ignition lock wiring failing, it cut out ignition on full right steering lock. So I had to replace the complete lock assembly. And there have been other occasional issues with wiring in the rear subframe, wires shorting against the frame due to vibration and such. But nothing really major. The engine still sounds as great as ever, especially with its twin Yoshimuras.

Bought my all-black 2023 last October. Been waiting on spring. Have about 800 miles on it. This one is a keeper. I don't see myself buying another bike, I absolutely love it.

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

I too bought an all-black Gen3. Got mine in Feb 2023. Just approaching its first service. This is my 6th Hayabusa and by far the best incarnation of the lot. Just love the cruise control.

I got to ride a Hayabusa when they came out because I knew a guy that had a dealership. Total beast, of course. I never rode one again and never considered buying one but I like knowing that they exist in the world and people are still getting thrills from saddling up. I catch one on the street every once in a while and it makes me smile. Zack is right (as usual) in that it’s special because it is what it is. On another note, my best YT days are when a Daily Rider is released. Keep it up Zack - you’re the best!

I test rode this exact bike and loved it...I think I'll buy one ;)

@bradspeakman231

Жыл бұрын

Now that’s saying something, we live in a ultra sweet time for having fantastic bike choices

@TechSero1

Жыл бұрын

If you do I'd like to see you do Uturns on an inclined street like you did with the BMW, would look crazy cool.

@hatemskica

Жыл бұрын

Which impressed you more… the Busa or the 23’ Zx10R

I rode one last year. Completely agree with Zach on all points. Super easy to ride but has insane power on tap at all RPMs in all gears. Mind blowing power

This is my favorite series on the channel pls do more daily riders with random bikes! Would love to see some more older ones too

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

Z1300 please.

I remember the first time I ever seen one, it was just parked up not even running but it still had so much presence. It hasn't lost that presence in all these years. It's also the last man standing of the big bikes, with the death of the ZZR/ZX14 no else builds these things.

@Ritalie

Жыл бұрын

It's really important to know that Kawasaki's niche is copying others, and then making the engine bigger and more powerful. Expect Kawasaki to build another extremely ugly ZX-14 with horrendous insect styling, that tries to copy the Hayabusa, but fails mierably. They will build something, because their company charter is to try to "one up" the other successful bikes with a bigger motor and more horsepower. They've been doing this since 1973 with their Z1 900cc bike, which had 82 horsepower compared to the 67 hp of the CB750. Then the ZX-12, bigger than the Blackbird 1100. Then the ZX-14, bigger than the Hayabusa, with a 1440 cc engine, compared to 1340cc Hayabusa, but couldn't get the same torque as the Hayabusa, because the Hayabusa is magical.

these are my favorite reviews for a reason, thanks for the great content!

Zacks laugh always brightens my day. You can always tell it's genuine 😊

Loved my 2000. My main vehicle for 5 yrs and owned it for 10. Awesome around town, like a big Cadillac on the highway, and amazing on two lane back roads. I always felt it was yawning saying "That's it?, that's all you want?" 80mph in 1st gear and you could almost come to a complete stop in 6th gear and pull away. Effortless torque that never left you needing more power. Those were great times.

@informedcarpet

Ай бұрын

Is it ok as a daily commute? I’m not a fair weather rider, is the bush ok as a do it all bike?

@darinwink-ou4qk

Ай бұрын

@@informedcarpet Sorry for the ghost. Mine was my daily commuter and I loved it. Torque all through the power band so need need for constantly shifting. I only found it wanting when trying to keep the speed up in tight twisty corners (35mph marked and below). Don't get me wrong a proper rider on a Busa can have it layed over in a corner far enough to drag the cases, but I wasn't that rider.

Love this bike. I live in Denmark, once a year I drive to Italy on holiday, its about 5000km total, I have done it on a CB500FA 2020, a FJS 400 Silverwing 2007, a GSX650F 2008, a XRV750 africa twin 1992 and a CBR1000F 1991. They all have their goods and bads, and while watching the video I suddenly feel very attempted to try a Busa... But I do remember how heavy the CBR1000F felt in tight Italian traffic.. Busa kinda I guess.

Mike Brooke won the 2021 Iron Butt Rally (11k Miles in 11 days) on a 2nd gen Busa. Respect!

Finally! I've been waiting for ages for this one.

The Daily Rider I've been waiting for! 🙌🙌🙌

Love my old 99 Busa and even my girlfriend that didn't think she would ever drive on the back of a bike loves it 🇩🇰

Great job Zac. I always wondered about the Busa Your fun sure translates through your videos. Thank you , good times!

I had the 2004 gen1. Several times I went from Austria to Paris in 7hrs45mins..1400km.. extremely comfortable and a phenomenal ride experience. With a tank sack to lean on, there is nothing better. Around town, that deep smooth rumble, a guaranteed subtle head-turner.

This was a great review. I have to say, everything you said about its handling characteristics and how it feels to ride really reminded me of my 2010 VFR1200F. I'd love to see you do video on the quicker viffer at some point and hear your thoughts on it.

I sat through this whole review and was pleasantly surprised at how engaging and enjoyable the reviewer was to watch and listen to!

Been waiting for a Busa Daily Rider. Great!

Bonus early edition of DR!! Thank you!! I'd never consider a 'Busa, but I appreciate that it exists.

I loved how Zack just casually slid back on the pillion seat

One of if not best bikes ever conceived. So fast yet surprisingly nimble. One of the best touring bikes out there

@theonlyredspecial

Жыл бұрын

Without doubt !❤

@rohanr26

Жыл бұрын

And yet, how many people actually use the hayabusa for serious touring? Just curious 🤔 luggage options are seriously limiting

@rufusmctavish1164

Жыл бұрын

@@rohanr26 I wouldn’t. But you would be surprised. I’ve met a few guys in the alps using them while we were all on bmw gs

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

@@rufusmctavish1164 I tour on mine. I have swapped bikes too while on tour (as you do) and everyone is mightily impressed with its all-over ride-ability as folk generally think it is a one-trick (speed) pony.

New comer and still waiting to take my MFS class, have always been interested mostly in cruisers. But this channel has had me sitting on my couch watching video after video, and this one makes me say that the Busa is definitely a goal now. Also, thanks for the informative videos!

Was so waiting for this review ❤

Zach you gotta give us a quick rundown on headlight performance! A trip after sunset is so common for so many of us daily riders.

Thanks Zach for a great review of the Hayabusa. I've had mine for a year and a half and am really enjoying it. In the beginning I lowered the pegs 1 1/2'' and raised the bars 1'' and it transformed the ergos for me. I'm retired so I don't have to daily ride to work anymore so I can just enjoy this beast on my favorite back roads. I can also slap on a tank bag and a back back and be enjoying my grandpaw Busa sport tourer on a road trip. Cheers

@heiner71

Жыл бұрын

How tall are you? An earlier poster stated that he has a bit of knee problems with his 6ft4 height.

@baymoto553

Жыл бұрын

@@heiner71 I'm 6'1-1/2'' with a 33'' inseam.

@heiner71

Жыл бұрын

@@baymoto553 Thanks. This thing would definitely be too tight for me. I am curently riding a Versys 650, which is not too bad and I even lowered the pegs on that one by 1.5" to make it bearable 🙂

I watch every one of these, even when I’ve little interest in the bike under consideration. It’s simply fun to hear Zach talk about motorcycles.

I got mine last week. Thanks for the accurate review!

The Legend Lives On BABY!!! 🙂

Love the 2023 Hayabusa. My favorite bike of the 7 I’ve owned. Sounds absolutely amazing with the Yoshimura AT2 exhaust.

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

You are greedy. I have only owned 6.....lol

@big10hunter42

Жыл бұрын

@@BibtheBoulder lol

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

@@big10hunter42 Think I may have misunderstood your comment? I think you mean you've owned 7 bikes? I thought you meant 7 Hayabusa's...I have actually owned 6 Hayabusa's...

@big10hunter42

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@@BibtheBoulder this is my first Busa. In order of ownership I’ve had : Katana 600 (first street bike), SV1000, Gsxr 600, Gsxr1000, drz400sm, Kawasaki z900, and now the Busa. I liked the lighter bikes for wheelies, but I’m loving the Busa. I can see why someone wouldn’t want to own anything else after having one. Sounds like you are in that camp.

I’m always pleasantly surprised when a new episode of DR is released. It’s one of, if not my favorite show on any medium e.g., cable, stream, and of course KZread. And the “reruns” are as good as leftover pasta with the spicy meatballs.

I rewound the wheelie part a few times🤣 love your laughter 👌👍👍

Zack makes all motorcycles fun, even ones you're not interested in. And to see him rank the SV over both the RR-R and the Busa is almost as if I'm witnessing sanity being restored.

Dude that wheelie was awesome 👏🏽 I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone wheelie a busa on purpose lol

I've been riding since May this year and have an MT07. Rode a 2023 Busa today,and it's soooo much bike. A lot of fun, shit tons of power and easier to ride than I thoughtit would be.

Gem of a channel, Thanks Zack.

Yeah it just has that presence. It’s a high-end hot rod, a movie bike. Plus that power and platform, would be wild to take on the Autobahn! ✊🏼

@BibtheBoulder

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Or the M45....

You have to love these big bore hyper-bikes. Long, comfy, and ballistic-fast. I'm on my 6th Hayabusa, my current one being a 2023 gen 3, and I reckon this is the best of the lot. If you've never ridden one...why not? If you own one, then you'll know why they are so darned special...

Ain’t nothing like riding a Busa. I’m on my third one a 2022 and just loving it. I’ve ridden all kinds of motorcycles and always ended up on a Busa. Stay safe.

Way back when I was shopping for a sport touring machine, it eventually came down to the Hayabusa or the Sprint 1050. Obviously the 'busa is way faster, but otherwise they seemed very similar for my purpose, which was a sporty bike to ride on long trips. The only reason I ended up on a Triumph is the Suzuki dealer didn't have any Hayabusas available for sale (they had one on the showroom floor, but it was sold). They actually called me as I was signing paperwork on the Sprint as they had just gotten one in trade, but that was too late. Nearly 2 decades later, I still have the Sprint and am very happy with it, but I wouldn't turn down a go on the mighty falcon.

On the topic of 29:02 I would say "Its the Jack of all trades, but master of none!" And for me, a bike like that is the best to ride every day. Its just special in that way that not many other bikes does or FEELS like!!!

wow i’ve been waiting for this one!!

Another great one!

I have never ridden the famed sv650, but i have ridden a Hayabusa. I think it would be a fantastic commuter, if not for any other reason than I am sure if I had one I would never be late for work

The cruise control 1up scene was hilarious 😂 loved it. Love susuki just wish they would evolve the duel sport bikes.

@0202pmurT

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And a 6th gear and a slightly better dash (tach, fuel gauge, geae indicator). That's really all they need.

@andrewauman40

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@@0202pmurT exactly.

This is a great bike, my first bike and love it 2023 gen3

Great review, as always ! 👍

Totally agree on not needing to open the throttle. I rode one once. Went 70-130-70 mph (on a closed course after becoming a professional 😉) just to prove a point to my wife, who didn't think it was that fast. After she did a lot of screaming, I told her that was about 85% throttle.

@BibtheBoulder

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Respect to anyone who uses 85% throttle on a Hayabusa. 50% is generally more than enough...

They should place a third person camera view that shows the whole bike when you’re going down the dirt road 😂

I’d love to see Suzuki release two versions of this bike. One for the aftermarket Busa modifiers and one that’s a full on sport cruiser. They wouldn’t be that different really. That makes so much sense.

I miss my 06! Will be getting another soon. Great video 👍🏽

It's been my reference-point for beautiful excess: when people find out I take my Vespa GTS300 out on the highway, they inevitably ask how fast it goes. My answer is "just fast enough, but it ain't a Hayabusa." Of course, not much else on two wheels is, either. To borrow a line from *The Irishman* , "It's what it is."

So nice to see proper gauges instead of the gimmicky toy tablets they force upon us now. I know a few guys who own these and they love them, daily riders that can rip when asked to do so. The big engine never works hard (I ride an FJR, the extra comfort vs sport is nice for 10hr rides) so down shifting is as much for fun as necessity.

Really like these daily ride reviews. And I’d like to see them uploaded in 4K60HDR in the near future.

Thanks Zak really enjoyed the ride in ..🤘🏼

Sadly need a turbo to do highway speed. Maybe a turbobusa in the Daily Rider someday ? Love your vids 👍🏼

@fs3994

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Watch Moore Mafia videos you can buy a new busa and have a turbo with warranty. 400 plus horsepower and everyday rider useable.

hey, you know what? just the fact suzuki brought it back makes them kings in my book!

I really enjoy your reviews, especially on a bike like this. While it's a bike I'll never own, but there's no denying it's heritage and impact on the industry. And if I had a chance to throw a leg over it, hell yea I'd love to ride it! Your reviews are likely as close as I'll get to riding it! Keep up the great work.

oh, I've been waiting for this!

The busa will always be legendary. The thing I like most about Suzuki is the overall solid engineering that all their bikes have it gives the rider a pleasant riding experience

@oliverdurgen5953

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yeah, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Honda (especially Honda) don't have solid engineering? ur-durpee-dhur... do you even examine the thoughts you have...or do they just fly out your head uncontrollably? Don't be naive. You have to know that Suzuki is the least respected large Japanese motorcycle company from a quality perspective in relation to manufacturing, engineering, and design. don't get me wrong, being the 4th (or 3rd) best motorcycle company in the world is amazing, and Suzuki's are amazing, world-class motorcycles, but they are still the 4th or 3rd best Japanese motorcycle company by almost any metric one could conjure up.

@paulnorman8274

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@@oliverdurgen5953 ????? Try boosting ANY other bike to 700hp. Then haul down the road (preferably track...) at 220kph. Then lean the bike over in a sweeper. With a bump or 20...... Honda builds nice bikes as well. But no bike currently made by anyone, is as rock solid even well ABOVE top speed, and not just in a straight but even in a, big-radius but still, bent line, as a 'Busa. The H2 SX may ultimately be faster, but only steady state. It's noodles and less confidence inspiring trying to turn at high speed, less confidence inspiring on the brakes..... Even the beloved ZX14R, while still solid, is not a 'Busa. The Busa's twin spar frame must use sections lopped directly off the towers holding up the Golden Gate Bridge or something (maybe that's where the weight comes from....). It's a bike which is capital S Solid like nothing else out there. And, beyond just mechanical solidity, it's also engineered and refined and tweaked and honed, then refined and tweaked and honed some more, repeatedly, over and over; specifically to be solid.With the result that it is calm. Calmer. Calmest. Nothing upsets it. It may carry you into a wall at 180. But it will, more likely than not, do even that calmly. That's why, even as far out of its element as being flat tracked in mud by Zack; it's still calm and composed. Not saying there aren't possibly other qualities of other bikes which may ultimately be more important to some/many/most. But if SweetShot gets "good rider feelings" predominantly from from Solid; it's o wonder the 'Busa is his bike of choice.

@ItsSweetShot

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@@oliverdurgen5953 why do you sound offended? I never said any of the other brands aren't well engineered all I said Is Suzuki is well made and it shows when you ride their bikes, I've ridden a lot of other brands and they are great in their own way also but I do think Suzuki rides the best. You should get one when you're old enough lil homie maybe you will realize for yourself

Wow such a nice beginner bike!

The fact that he rode on the passenger seat while in cruise control was super nice and cool!! Haha! I own a 15’ GSX-R 600 and have been riding since 2012. I really like this Busa and this color scheme. What a beautiful piece of art!!

Still have my '99 Busa in the Copper Brown Metallic.. It's such a fantastic ride. It's not as fun on the twisty back roads with the weight, but on long trips with good highway stretches it's such a fun beast.

I'm fortunate to have a '22 Hayabusa. Current literbikes might be faster and make more peak horsepower, but they don't have the Hayabusa engine's ICBM thrust that is so addictive. The rush of power in any gear at any RPM is so delightful.😁

@BibtheBoulder

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Only bike I ever rode that you can't pin the throttle for 5 full seconds in any gear on a public road...

@exothermal.sprocket

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Because it's subtle. It's not screaming, it's not vibrating like a guitar string, it's not waiting for the revs to get north of 10k. It just puts out boatloads of useful torque everywhere on a smooth curve on the graph. It never hits, it never bogs, it's always there and progressive. The bike is big and smooth, it sucks up the road imperfections. It's like a Bentley, not a Camaro.

@BibtheBoulder

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@@exothermal.sprocket Definitely more like a Bentley...let's just hope it proves to be more reliable than a Bentley...

@exothermal.sprocket

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@@BibtheBoulder Suzuki is stone-axe reliable.

Eau de Busa: The scent of acceleration.

@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST

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😄

Great review, as expected. Always a first click, even the E bikes. Great entertainment, and a skillset worth watching (and learning)!! Are the request lines open? How about a a big twin KTM ADV, on the daily? Would gladly loan you my 1090 AR, but I'm in Oregon. Thank YOU Zack, and Zilla for this Gem of MC goodness.

ya know, when you took it off road next to lake train track I was thinking This dude is nuts! So much so, I'm heading down to my local Suzuki shop in the morning to peruse the selection on hand. Cheers from Louisiana.

Gold Wing started out as a sport bike, so not unheard of for a model to go from sport to touring :)

@rightwingsafetysquad9872

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The bare model of the Goldwing could still fit Sport Touring with a higher revving engine.

@jeeves6490

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Everything I know of the GW says touring bike, sport never entered the equation.

I'm looking at Sport Tourers. Those classic clocks bump the Busa up a few notches in my opinion.

Super helpful review!

That cruise control passenger test is wild lol. You're a mad man Zack

Good? Valid? The two Hayabusas in my garage say "yes". 😎

Great choice to cleanse thy palate of the electric Sondors from last review 😂

@anthonysilvestri4946

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Amen Brother!

Love your vids, always great to watch Got a suggestion for a classic bike the Ginda Goldwing 1500, please what a great classic daily rider

great review , pillion seat and off-roading not many people doing that 😂. Not what i need for everyday riding but i have always wanted one and will get one some day . keep up the fun videos Zach

Arguably the most popular Superbike in India. When the new iteration was launched 2 years ago the first lot was sold out in 2 days.

@sterlingroberts6240

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I can’t even imagine trying to ride that bike full tilt in the traffic y’all seem to have over there.

@paulnorman8274

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@@sterlingroberts6240 And in the insane heat. Not sure about the newest version, but I doubt 1344ccs of latent insanity will ever be remain cool for long, when faced with the equivalent of idling around in Vegas midsummer at high noon. Its weight, quality suspension, low'ish COG and length, probably makes it unusually comfortable for the often bumpy roads, though. As opposed to lighter, sharper sport bikes, it just refuses to be knocked about by less than track smooth roads. That's a good bit of the reason why so many like to sport tour on it in the US.

Definitely got a secondhand high from that wheelie, fellow addict

Awesome vid...long live the 'busa!

When Zach's got big ol' smile on his face in the thumbnail, I just know it's gonna be a good one! 😄