the first gen busa didnt comply with the gentlemans agreement because it was the catalyst for the gentleman's agreement.

@Miratesus

2 ай бұрын

Together with it's rival the Kawasaki ZX-12R I ride a unrestricted ZX-12R -00, It was Also restricted from 2001 forward.

@GolfRemoEchoGolf2

7 сағат бұрын

I had a Blackbird and I believe that to be the facts ... had an 04 and 06 busa as well

@GolfRemoEchoGolf2

7 сағат бұрын

​​@@Miratesusalways wanted a ZX

@Miratesus

6 сағат бұрын

@@GolfRemoEchoGolf2 The Blackbird's also look amazing I have a thing for the old hyperbikes.

@GolfRemoEchoGolf2

5 сағат бұрын

@Miratesus ditto !! Had several KZs too and a couple 750SS

I took a British spec Hyabusa on a German autobahn a few years ago and got 198mph out of it. I'm sure it would have done more than 210 but traffic held it back. Gorgeous and amazing machine.

@spks-nj7kl

10 ай бұрын

I hate it when that happens.

@KineticTaco

10 ай бұрын

Do you walk everywhere with a wheelbarrow? I’ve owned an SV650s and the 129 top speed was enough for me 😂

@David..

10 ай бұрын

@@KineticTaco I ride an SV as well and you get used to the speed quick. There’s a few sections of boring highway here where you can see for miles so no chance of getting caught by cops unless you’re not paying attention. I’ve quite a few times hit the fast forward button on both the SV and GSXR-750 and it’s pretty crazy how quickly you get used to going 120 gps speed on an SV or 140+ on a super sport bike.

@2wheelsonly614

10 ай бұрын

@@KineticTacoride more you’ll get bored quick lol

@hanscastorp7

10 ай бұрын

True, mine did 335 kph / 208 mph back in the year 2000. But that was the speedometer reading. GPS showed 304 kph / 189 mph. The Guinness book of World Records recorded 194 mph back then.

In 1999 Cycle World used a Radar gun to clock the Hayabusa at 194 mph. The following year Kawasaki brought out a ZX12R with more horsepower to beat the Suzuki. The fastest the Kawi would go was 186 mph. The next year a gentlemen’s agreement was reached to limit motorcycles to 300 kph (186 mph) by the Japanese manufactures to avoid legislation from the European Union. The Japanese at the time were the only manufactures able to mass produce bikes this fast. A side note on this is a few months after Kawasaki brought out their Hayabusa beater Cycle Canada was able to acquire time in a wind tunnel with both bikes. The Kawasaki simply wasn’t slippery enough to beat the Suzuki top end even with the extra power. Now I’m 66 years old and this is all from memory.

@MokingJay-Ilysium

10 ай бұрын

Factory told 320 km/hrs but 312 seams reality.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

10 ай бұрын

I'm 60 years old. Just got myself a Gen3.

@Apollo-Computers

10 ай бұрын

I could have sworn that to be able to sell those bikes in the USA they had to be limited to top speed 189mph. And that was the reason for the gentlemans agreement 🤝. I may be wrong, but I know the 189 mph limit on sport bikes is still enforced here in the USA. Granted you can remove the limits yourself and still be legal.

@MrKdr500

10 ай бұрын

Suzuki and Kawasaki never formally agreed to the gentleman's agreement....why do people keep saying all 4 Japanese manufacturers agreed on it when only Honda agreed......

@captainhowdey4704

9 ай бұрын

then they dropped the 2cd gen 14R... god of the street.

The new gen has all the bells and whistles but still missing a turbo

@mikeburke3660

10 ай бұрын

No issue I have gen 1, 2 and 3 and fitted turbos to them all?

@montlejohnbojangles8937

10 ай бұрын

It's okay, you can fix that. 😂

@Messier87_M87

10 ай бұрын

They should just start selling a turbo version. They would probably sell even more of them. Not to mention they would really be sticking it to Kawasaki with their H2. I prefer a turbo over supercharger any day.

@Calow727

10 ай бұрын

​@@Messier87_M87I think the main issue would be conforming to regulations. Even if it got a factory turbo, it may be severely underwhelming compared to aftermarket options.

@wolfpackpete6408

10 ай бұрын

I forget the name of the company (there's probably several), but a performance group offer a "super-busa"... a new gen hayabusa with a supercharger

The 1999 Hayabusa had an unrestricted ECU and could go 190 MPH/306 KPH stock (change the sprockets to higher ratios and it'll go faster). The "gentleman's agreement" came out afterwards to limit to 300 KHP/186 MPH. The ECU on the current bike is overwhelmingly hobbled to where you can "ask" for 100% throttle but the mapped tune still restricts the power, let alone the exhaust which is a major restriction because of Euro V standards. Luckily most Gen 2 (and some Gen 1) aftermarket parts are direct bolt-on and now the ECU can be re-flashed to get rid of those silly restrictions. Slap an RCC turbo kit on that bad boy and watch the top speed and acceleration climb!

@MrKdr500

10 ай бұрын

The first year Busa was clocked at 312kmh, Suzuki & Kawasaki never entered the said Gentleman's agreement it was only Honda.

@Shadow0fd3ath24

9 ай бұрын

Yet all their bikes since then have stopped at 186mph/300kmh...hmm funny @@MrKdr500​

@Shadow0fd3ath24

9 ай бұрын

or spend $5000 on having carpeneter install their NA 235-240hp kit like i did on my 08. 238whp on pump 93

@DrackensLair

9 ай бұрын

@@Shadow0fd3ath24 Big bore N/A setups are nice, but can only get you so far on a small motor platform. I spent roughly the same amount for the turbo kit (granted, I also rebuilt the entire motor to handle bigger boosts eventually, which doubled my costs) and made ~280 HP SAE corrected on 91 pump (higher elevation) with a 7 PSI spring. The bonus is now with a boost controller I can push those boost numbers higher for more HP gain and either run water/air intercooler or methanol injection to keep charge temps down when racing, but still able to street ride on the lower boosts.

@hankbellamy

8 ай бұрын

Zx14 is a heaps better bike in my opinion

I still have my 1st gen 2002 busa. I helped it a bit with s placed resistor tre, a tweaked 4-2-1 exhaust, tweaked tour footpegs, higher contoured windscreen, and custom levers.. Just short of 100k On record with several IBA rides. I like simplicity; I think I'll keep it!

@coyster530

10 ай бұрын

I want the first gen as well just for the Simplicity and I think it looks the best. I think these are incredibly cool. they have just too much technology for me. I don't need to have launch control I don't need to have wheelie control I don't want all that that's too much for me to have to learn and focus on while I'm just trying to ride.

@MAGGOT_VOMIT

10 ай бұрын

I missed out on buying one maybe a decade?? ago from a friend of a friend who had gotten in to some "trouble" and was facing a huge attorney fee. It was so beautiful!! It was White w/MedBlue graphics. I can't remember what year model it was. Any idea what gen or year they offered that color combo??

@henrytowne7463

10 ай бұрын

@@MAGGOT_VOMIT i have no idea.

@jonasbaine3538

10 ай бұрын

@@MAGGOT_VOMIT2005

@crf80fdarkdays

9 ай бұрын

​@@MAGGOT_VOMITmaggit

I got this bike 2 months ago having an mt10, zx6r and h2 already. All i can say is this bike is soooooooo smooth its insane, by far the best handling bike i have. Its even easier to drive than the zx6r while its almost double the weight😂 and im a small dude only 1,70cm

The hayabusa is the very bike that brought about the 'gentleman's agreement' with rival manufacturers.

@jimkoch1040

10 ай бұрын

Do explain......

@pdaddy8089

10 ай бұрын

@@jimkoch1040Honda, Suzuki, and Kawasaki had a pp measuring contest to see who could make the fastest top speed land rocket. Starting with Honda making the blackbird then Suzuki making the hayabusa and Kawasaki finishing it with the ZX-14R. Eventually the company’s had to put in place a gentlemen’s agreement to limit the bikes to 187mph or 300kph because the Japanese government was going to start cracking down on them for making these dangerous machines. (The Busa and 14R will go way faster but need the speed limiter removed)

@jimkoch1040

10 ай бұрын

@@pdaddy8089 good to know. Thanks for the info!

@sleepingwarrior4618

10 ай бұрын

The gentleman's agreement is no longer in place. Other manufacturers have ignored it.

@pdaddy8089

10 ай бұрын

@@sleepingwarrior4618 the Japanese gentlemen’s agreement still still on. The Europeans were never apart of it

Thank you Sean for this informative video. You've answered every question I had about this magnificent piece of engineering.

Love your channel. I'm not a sports bike rider but still like watching your breakdown.

Gen 1 & 2 rider 20 years. Waited for the delayed Gen 3. I walked into a Harley dealer, Opps, now riding an FLHTK (Street Glide Ultra Limited). Built the motor 166hp 156tq. It's fun and to have a bike with full touring storage is amazing. But nothing rivals the BUSA! Actually, looking for a low milage Gen 2. Good video.

I'm 6'2" and lowered the pegs on my 2022 model 1" and it is a very comfortable bike.. big enough for a larger rider and not feel cramped. Not as quick as my Aprillia Tuono Factory but much more stable and better for any distance riding..... good gas mileage, terrible in cross winds with all that plastic but nice in a head or tail wind. Sure there are faster bikes out there but it is a very good bike for super sporty touring... bring back a Busa with upright bars and luggage......... great smooth engine that keeps pulling .

@davidnobular9220

10 ай бұрын

And you will get at least 100,000 km trouble free out of it.

@bigbukks247

10 ай бұрын

agreed, im 6'2 and love the size

I like the new shots and overall improvement on cinematography on the video, props guys keep it up

Good job on the Hayabusa review! I think Suzuki hit a home run with the styling of this 3rd gen version.

That '99 Busa was a monster. When riding it vs. a 2nd gen Busa, I felt a distinct difference. The 2nd gen actually felt like a 1000. The '99 felt a lot more powerful and took more effort to control.

@JESUSISCALLINGYOU7

5 ай бұрын

I have a '22 and want a Gen 1 just for that raw feeling that was lost in the next two generations, even if it had less horsepower.

@jjr1728

4 ай бұрын

Lol. This guy

@Boeing__747

3 ай бұрын

was it the lack of traction control?

@Kidd1000rr

3 ай бұрын

@@Boeing__747 It was just felt more poewrful and a lot more twitchy than the second gen. It was more raw.

So we all know bikes don't launch fast but rolling is another story. Could we start a rolling time. Only speed limit abiding 😂. 20 to 65 or even a 4t5 to triple in 🇲🇽. I really like the idea of a bunch of modes. It's very personalized without customization. Keeps the value high on the bike while still being very diffrent from each other.

@Srkcycles

10 ай бұрын

great idea

@lovepcgaming2335

10 ай бұрын

Rolling starts are a bit crazy on these big bikes. I had a stock 07 zx14 and 55 to 170+ back to 55 in less than 60 seconds.

@PrettyGoodShot

8 ай бұрын

I agree. A sportster vs a 600 vs a liter bike... all the 0-60 times are fairly close and limited by traction and rider fear of looping the bike. 30 to 90 or 20 to 80 would give a better idea of how nasty a bike is.

@alexandersimpson3638

6 ай бұрын

This is where bigger powerful bikes would or could benefit from a belt drive system that has an adjustable swing arm length on the fly.. Low down, longer swing arm, keeping the front down and shortens higher up or on cornering. With modern materials, clever electronics it is definitely doable.. I might be biased, I've a gen 2 Vmax and on take off with the longer length bike it hits 2.5 sec to 60 fairly easily.. Fasted recorded stock is 2.1, so an adjustable swing arm length on a sports bike would be advantageous..

Sean, this is one of your best videos. Well done, man! Was that a sweet Triumph Rocket or a Valkyrie riding with you? Whatever it was, man, it looked SWEET!

@KimmoJaskari

10 ай бұрын

It was a Valkyrie, and yeah those are classics. . The Rocket 3 Touring I have does kinda resemble the Valkyrie 1500 if you squint, though.

@odinallfather8241

7 ай бұрын

@@KimmoJaskari I love my 2003 valkyrie. Ride it almost every day.

looks to me like you never actually dumped the clutch and let launch control handle it.

New subscriber to your channel. Learning to ride a motorcycle has been a dream for quite some time now. Turn 21 this November and am planning to take a CHP approved course to learn the basics of riding and safety tips and to get a waiver to skip the driving test at the dmv. You me thing I’m curious about is where do you buy motorcycles? Legit know nothing about motorcycle dealers I only know car deletes like lexus, Kia, ford, chevy basically all the car manufacturers everyone grew up with

Because of Sean's review, I bought myself a new Honda Fury for my first bike. I think this is gunna be my next bike. Hyabusa hmmm never thought I'd be a bike dude

Hell yea you are back!!!

I'm not a sport bike guy but I'd love to ride the Hayabusa.

@SeasideStrangler

10 ай бұрын

they are super comfy and very easy to ride. It surprises you with how friendly and chill it is, you can be brand new to riding and have no issue carting around town on a busa. Then ofc its got plenty of power if u wanna go fast on the highway.

@LGguedo

10 ай бұрын

Allah willing!

Hope the move and everything went well brotha keep making great videos hope to see the inventory back up on the website soon

It is such a pretty bike, so aerodynamic, so comfortable, yet fast, and perfectly reliable. Its the perfect cross-country touring bike.

Somewhere in there I heard the word of God…I stopped scrolling, and hit the like button…thank you

Top Speed of the 1999 First Gen Busa was confirmed in an Article in Cycle World in either late '99 or Early '00 at 199.6mph.

I own a Gen3 Hayabusa, and this is my 6th Hayabusa. I bought it to replace my 2020 ZZR1400 (ZX14 in the USA) The big Kawasaki was way better than the first 2 generations 'Busa with a smoother clutch, seemingly more powerful engine, more comfortable seat, and a better fit & finish than the gen 1&2 'Busa's. Indeed if it had cruise control I doubt I would have sold it. So along come Suzuki with their Gen3 and it is by far the best of all three generations, with the power in the area that I want it the most, a smoother clutch, and (for me) the most important of all, the introduction of cruise control along with a fully adjustable electronics package. Downsides: Sadly the paintowrk is Suzuki's usual poor offering, which really doesn't take much to mark it. Furthermore when I bought my 2023 year model they had not made a tank protector to match the new colours. How difficult can that be? Also the pegs are set fairly high which does take a little getting used to, though as it now has cruise control you can easily stretch out arms and legs to ease the pain. The stock fairing is also a pain as it directs the airflow right at the visor, thus preventing you cracking it open above 30mph as the draught is aimed straight into your eyes, but this can be remedied by the addition of a double-bubble or aftermarket screen. Things I like: Well it's still clearly a 'Busa, with its iconic shape. As I said earlier the power band is in a far more usable place so while it loses a touch at top end I cannot imagiine many people reach those speeds where that is needed. The old-school analogue clocks are well suited to the bike, and the sight of the speedo moving seemlessly up when you give her a handful is addictive. Add in the long wheelbase that gives incredible stability on the windiest of days and this is now one seriously good bike for long days in the saddle. Sure, there are faster machines out there, but they don't have the iconic status of the big Suzuki. Park her up to refuel and as often as not someone will either wander across to comment/talk or you'll get a thumbs up. Out on the open road it is majestic. My favourite is when I'm doing around 70mph and want to overtake. You can easily just open the throttle for immediate speed, or you can drop her down to third for a dose of accelleration that will defy your senses: "warp factor 3 Scottie" comes to mind. Around town she's a pussycat, with really good manners, very balanced, and I never feel as though I'm going to struggle when I have to put my feet down. So, in a nutshell, a bike that is more than just speed, a bike that is capable of long days on the go, a bike that draws attention, even from none-bike enthusiasts, and a bike so iconic almost everyone has heard of them. If only Suzuki finished the paintowrk off better I would score it a 10. As it is I give it a solid 9. Hope this review helps anyone thinking of buying one. Regards, Bib.

@rolandsv8

7 ай бұрын

Agree - with nearly everything. 3rd gen Busa is massive improvement in all areas. Only if it had a bit more power on top end. Really feel the difference how the ZZR rips at hyperspeeds. Mind - that in low end it is gruntier- will outaccelerate pretty much anything ( have seen dragrace Gen 3 vs ZZR, vs supercar) I dont see problem with paintwork - shiny and bright. Good quality

I rode my 2000 off the showroom floor back in Dec. ‘99. 40k miles later still pulls like Clydesdale. Trust me, no restrictions. As many point out that didn’t come until mid/late 2000 and some late models got snipped and by 2001 they were all restricted and the speedo no longer read up to 220mph.

From what I remember, the gentlemens agreement came out due to the development of the ZX12. All eyes were on the ZX-12 as that was supposed to be the first production bike to break 200mph. The first gen busa seemed to sneak out right before the agreement.

@i30sleeper

10 ай бұрын

Yep and the zx12 still handed busas rear to busa just walking it and some say it still happens till this day😂 zx14r still eats busa for breakfast, busa is a great bike and is great looking got to give credit where it's due but very annoying when they try to look down on everyone else just like many harley boys do dont even wave back..when they are just really on a step tool, there will always something be bigger and better.

@hankbellamy

8 ай бұрын

​@@i30sleeperzx 14 also looks heaps better

@hellraiserrec19

5 ай бұрын

​@@hankbellamyThe zx14r is a great bike, but it definitely needs an update. Cruise control and a bi-directional quickshift would be awesome

Love the words of wisdom, brother.

Good to hear from you 👍 thanks for the video and work you do for us 🙏

Hello Sean, I have been watching your video for a couple of years now, you really changed my mind about the mootrcycle in wholesome even though I am rider for over 20 years. Regards from far Bosnia and Herzegovina.

words of wisdom 🔥 love srkcycles

I’ve had to pleasure of riding Hayabusas and the GSX R 1000 bikes on the actual Suzuki test track in Hamamatsu Japan by invitation sponsored by Suzuki world Japan. The video you see of the 1st gen busa is actually on that track.

@michaelcjt9

10 ай бұрын

Sure you did mate, and I got to fly to space with Apollo 11

Great bikes, i bought a 03 anniversary edition. Loved it!. Only 500 produced, so it had no limiter. Yes i would go 198mph, and over 180 with two people..

I listen to Sean all night at work on my security job even for bikes I don't care about. Dude's just chill and I love bike knowledge

bought a new Gen 3 Hayabusa in October 2022, & I love mine, ... what a bike, even though it's slower than MV Agusta F3 in every gear, till the F3 reaches its top speed of 240 Kmph, then Busa takes over till it reaches its locked top speed of 299 or 300 kmph otherwise its actual top speed is 317 Kmph approx.

@chirag4

10 ай бұрын

I am only 5'6" Tall (short for a Busa). I feel, it's not a Sport-Tourer, or as comfortable as a sport tourer should be, eg. Ninja 1000SX which i have tried/tested is very comfy. Also, FJR1300 might be comfy, i haven't touched it yet.

@chirag4

10 ай бұрын

I have 4 other Bikes (all purchaed new) : Ducati X-Diavel (1260cc V2), Triumph Trident 660 Triple, KTM 390 Duke, Yamaha R15 ... and pre-booked my 6th bike in 3 years, the Triumph Scrambler 400-X ... which will be delivered in 3 months.

@chirag4

10 ай бұрын

got installed a Full System Titanium AKRAPOVIC on Busa & Trident, and Termignoni Slip-on on XDiavel

If you properly tune to add a air filter and then exhaust, you should be able to get 200 hp out of it may be a little more and by the way it has a slipper clutch. If you have your settings, correct I would bump it up to 10 grand and just dump. The clutch don’t slip it. The willie control l and traction control will help you out.👍

@MrGixxer1300r

10 ай бұрын

You never rode a big performance bike like a busa have you?

@2wheelsonly614

10 ай бұрын

These are torque kings… not hp kings …. Which is why regular 1000cc bikes are faster now days

@DelCalloway

10 ай бұрын

Um, no. Should really do some research before guessing.

I had the 2000 first gen new, I managed 195 mph, but the dealer said it was capable of 207 my gonads are not that big. Believe it or not it handled the twisties really well. That bike was just amazing and since I sold it I’ve never had the same buz from any other bike.

@rayRay-pw6gz

9 ай бұрын

My Kawasaki 1975 Z 1 had 82 HP . It was a beast . Great engine and transmission but , poor frame and suspension. I can not even imagine riding a bike with 200 HP . AT 70 years old now , I think to much . LOL have fun and be safe. ✌️👍

Many thanks for this reliable introduction. Necessary information on “Launch Control” is in the manual…

The "Bird" you mentioned is the Peregrine Falcon, Hayabusa means Peregrine Falcon in Japanese, And It Is the fastest animal on Earth, In a dive it can hit 240 MPH, It kills It's prey with sheer kinetic force, I started riding in 68.

@m118lr

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for CLEARING THAT up..

Now anyone can handle these things. I miss the 70's when life began at 170 on a 2 stroke with bias ply tires and drum brakes!!!

@CS-fj3vx

10 ай бұрын

Yes - when you had to pay for your mistakes!

@MrGixxer1300r

10 ай бұрын

The kawasaki H2 750 two stroke and Suzukis GT750 waterbuffalo (water cooled) two strokes were monsters. I'd honestly like to ride a GT750 tuned with some good fuel, and modern tires. It sounds almost a little scary. :)

@user-ly3mu1mp5p

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, an old H1 with cracked up tires and floods on the low end, hit 6 grand and it runs out from under you. Fun stuff.

What stand/mount are you using on the side mirror, I need it for my Hayabusa

Hey dude been watching on and off for a few years and you've always offered great advice I think. I'm in the process of buying my first motorcycle, FINALLY. It's a little Suzuki 250, dealer is selling it used, as it is a 2019, it has about 3200 miles so I'm not to worried about the fact that it is used. The dealership ran my credit and it looks like they applied me for a Yamaha credit card, which would be used to buy the motorcycle. This seems very odd to me, as it is not what i would expect when financing with them, the apr is fairly high at 15.99%. As for now I applied to get a loan elsewhere and got a slightly better rate. Any insight you might have would be greatly appreciated.

I rode this and I found it tame (a bit too tame). It's all new and definitely improved but I wish they'd given us more of a power bump.

@quanwick4516

10 ай бұрын

Tamed because of emissions but you can always unleash it's true potential by flashing the ECU 👍

@sharkscanplay2890

10 ай бұрын

​@quanwick4516 that and the gentlemens agreement is still causing some issues But an aftermarket exhaust, flashed ecu, and tune should do the trick...

@Loiczzr

10 ай бұрын

​@@sharkscanplay2890 yep. It is heavily restricted.

@haste953

10 ай бұрын

@@sharkscanplay2890 What is the gentlemen's agreement?

@haste953

10 ай бұрын

@@sharkscanplay2890 NVM Idk how I forgot about THAT agreement lol

I missed SRK cycles videos

I owned am original Gen 1 when they first came out. In Australia they got the nickname Widow Maker, nothing could catch them on the road and they had not rider aids, then people started supercharging and turbo charging them. I now own a Gen 3, much more refined now.

In land speed racing the Hyabusa has earned respect.

I love how at 4:50 you initiate the launch control sequence...... at a T-intersection, classic!

@kumys_roka

10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

The Honda Blackbird was a great looking bike.

@MrGixxer1300r

10 ай бұрын

They were also very over engineerd. There was one that used to be in the Harrisburg Pa area that made 400hp with a custom turbo kit.

Great review. Also, always cool seeing a KZreadr that is local to me.

Off topic, but do you have a link or manufacturer of your riding jacket?

I'm not into sport bikes, but hot damn the Hayabusa just hits different

Hayabusa literally translates to bird that preys on blackbirds but the bird they call that is a peregrine falcon not a special Japanese bird fwiw, they’re on all continents. Edit: they also dive well over 200mph

Man, Hayabusa and ZX14R engine are so big that they sound calm but very fast!

1st gen zx12 was also a beast

that 1-3 gen comparison does not show "sport touring" with the way they're hunched over hugging the tank. ouch.

@Enonymouse_

10 ай бұрын

Depends on your overall body dimensions, I tried a 2019 super duke GT, a weapon in its own right and I wasn't as hunched as I expected for it being a road legal sport bike. You could lean into it if you chose but it wasn't required for someone my height.

why are you starting this channel up again bro? Is SRK Cycles making a comeback? Also can you please more frequently on bikes and beards. Can't wait a month between videos... surely a fortnightly upload

@Srkcycles

10 ай бұрын

Im working on it. currently trying to find a new spot and build a new team here in TN. but I got big big plans

How does it perform against the rocket 3 you have there?

Also great mpg when you take it easy

The minute you said I don’t read manual I know I can trust your opinion 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

I had both the super blackbird and the Hayabusa at the same time. The blackbird felt like a fireblade. It was a far superior bike to ride. I turbocharged the busa. That made it worse and less rideable. I’d have a busa again but I’d probably street fighter it

@teslaedison6236

10 ай бұрын

Wasn't there a factory produced Busa street fighter? Back in the day

@rolandsv8

7 ай бұрын

@@teslaedison6236Suzuki B- King

I’m from Adam’s county and I love seeing some familiar spots that I’ve rode over in Lancaster! Great stuff guys! Maybe we’ll see ya out and about sometime! FTW!

So, it looks like the Hayabusa with launch control did the 0-60 slightly slower than your 0-60 test with the 2014 BMW R1200RT. Was it the bikes or the difference between the younger Sean and the older Sean?

Price. Top speed. Quarter mile time. All very important to consumers. Scripture most important..

@biblequestionswithchristop8971

10 ай бұрын

Nice!

Good starter bike.

@marem3038

10 ай бұрын

Yes a good start to the other side

@V4demon_

10 ай бұрын

I think the H2 is more newbie friendly

I love my second Super Duke 1290r evo 180 horsepower/104 ft pounds 460 pounds wet single sided swing arm TFT dash Stability control with IMU, and electronic suspension. All that horsepower and torque below 9500 rpm. Very unique engine. Another reason for buying another one

@Firestorm637

10 ай бұрын

Falcons kill Blackbird

I’ve tried going to all the links to try an get to your srkcycles website to see your inventory for bike an I’ve had no luck with any of the links on your videos I’ve no idea what going on lol

I'd like to see this line up against the latest fjr1300, which nowadays sports a 6spd and serious potential for a turbo as well

@GunnyPhillips

10 ай бұрын

My 2015 FJR lacks the 6th gear but I can get it up to about 140 if I want. The 6-speeds are probably good to 150 but neither is going to keep up with a Busa. I'd say the FJR is easily the better overall bike because it knows what it is, a Sport Tourer. The Busa is a huge Sport bike that sometimes likes to pretend to be a Sport Tourer.

@fenderfan8543

10 ай бұрын

Why would you want to see that? The fjr weighs like 60 pounds more, makes almost 60 less hp and 10 ft lbs less tq then the hayabusa and is less aerodynamic.

@David..

10 ай бұрын

Come on man. I love the FJR but comparing that bike to the Busa is like comparing Daniel Vogelbach to Usain Bolt.

@SmittyAZ

10 ай бұрын

@@GunnyPhillips It's called versatility, not that it doesn't know what it is.

@fenderfan8543

10 ай бұрын

@@David.. "a serious potential for a turbo" You can tell this dude has zero idea what he is talking about lol.

I never could get past the looks of a Hayabusa. They're too bulbous looking for my taste. Definitely looks more sport-touring than supersport but each his own. I'll take a ZX10 any day.

@mechveteran01

10 ай бұрын

Me too man, they're some of the ugliest bikes out there if you ask me.

@Srkcycles

10 ай бұрын

there both pretty bulbous i think

What speed is redline in first gear? Was there a break in? I noticed 71 miles on the ODO. I wonder if that can beat a H2?. When you add a turbo.

That colorway is insane. And I honestly thought it was the same bike since day one but it looks like the fairing has slowly evolved too, awesome bike.

This should be making way more power now. Mostly liter bikes smoke these now. Big fail

@fidelcatsro6948

10 ай бұрын

S1000 entered the chat..

Praise our Lord and Savior . I'm 57, I will not die in a nursing home. I will die on one of my bikes. Hopefully, deep in the mountains. My wife knows . I ajust don't know if she is happy for me, or the life insurance...God Bless

I have owned a 2001 K1 busa since new The bike has been fantastic to ride and maintain No complaints at all Outstanding motorcycles cheers

Best review out there as always

Lord Jesus Christ loves you!

I remember the UK based Fast Bikes guys on this.... epic. Imagine a bunch of racers on the R1, Blackbird and 'Busa howling around Southern France. I've loved it ever since. EDIT: This was the '90s, so its been a while.

Another awesome video. Love that just like myself enjoy any kind of motorcycle not just a specific one. We just love motorcycles 😋

Thanks for mentioning the zx11 lol. Love that bike.

I love your videos, and a huge busa fan, gonna have my own some day. Just want to say 6 axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) the 6 axis stand for the 6 degress of freedom an object can have in 3 dimensional space. the 6 axis are, linear motion about X,Y and Z axis and rotation about x,Y and Z axis, that's how you get 6 axis.

Stability control was mandated for cars starting 2012. Stability control with IMU slowly making its way into motorcycles. Many manufacturers like Ducati and KTM come standard with This life saving device that is always 100% focused. Just like cars helps prevent overcorrection by rider or driver preventing oversteer and understeer all seamlessly. You may not realize it just saved you. In cars it saves more lives than seatbelt’s especially preventing rollovers in suv/trucks

I still have my 2000 model, blue and silver and unrestricted. It wasn't only the 1999 model that was unrestricted. The 2000 model was too.

burnnnning that clutch

the guage cluster is the size of a cars dash!!! crazy machine

As a 64-old fart who took up riding after 35 years I want to mention the low speed capabilities of the bike: i keep perfectioning the active riding style technique (as employed in motogymkhana racing courses) and I of course exercise daily in tight turns (full-lock circles). I am absolutely amazed that when achieving full-lock with just idle-speed RPM 1st gear, the bike WON'T TIP OVER! It instead sends the signal to the alarmed rider that the fall is NOT imminent and that there is plenty of time to further stabilise the circular motion without opening the curve or increasing the throttle. It goes without saying that my bike carries two crash protections, so, I really did no damage when falling over. It only happened to me when I exhausted my brain's motor skills with non-stop 8s and 720 degrees turns. So, while I appreciate the speed and acceleration wonders, I rather have to stress out the EASY HANDLING of the bike, even as a first bike (provided the user is not a silly teenager walking to his death). I also discovered by chance (disc hernia) that the sport position with the spine at 30 degrees and head streched up, implements the therapeutic exercise of extension, what physiotherapists usually propose with the cobra position (yoga). thanks

got to admit, the dude on the Valkyrie with shorts and gloves made me chuckle.. love my valkyrie!

The Busa is a unique masterpiece of motorcycle design. Deceptively fast, comfortable and the result of years of evolution. Reliability has never been an issue, running costs are directly equal to the rapidity at which you twist the throttle. How rapidly you wish to stretch the chain or evaporate the rear tyre depends on your enthusiasm. But then again, if you wish, Vespa manufacturers two wheeled vehicles as well. It’s not a difficult choice in all reality.

Please do a long video of u riding it and the torque etc god bless

Let's see that wheelie control feature! The best one of the bunch lol

I’ve been riding for over 2 years and the more I look and sit on these at shops, the more I want to test drive one! Just gotta convince the wife of why I need one…lol!

I wanna see a tour of that garage !!!.

The 1999 first gen Hayabusa was in production prior to "the gentleman's agreement" and was one of the main factors which facilitated the gentleman's agreement. It is a fact it lacked the top end limiter of later models because it reached a top speed of 194 mph. it was in 2000 that the agreement was made and some late 2000 models included the limiter, and 2001- present have the limiter. My Hayabusa being a 2005 model has the limiter. Interesting thing the 2023 Hayabusa claims 188 hp and aprox. weighs 585 lbs, but my 2023 GSXR1000R claims 199 hp aprox. weighs 435 lbs... and the Advanced electronics include an IMU, adjustable traction control, the Suzuki Bi-Directional Quick Shift System, and Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, plus the GSX-R1000R-specific Motion Track Anti-lock Brake** and Launch Control Systems to increase street and track-day performance.

actually, you're wrong about the 6 axes. one axis includes both directions along/around that axis. for example, forward and backward is one axis. a six axis inertial measurement unit can detect three movement axes and three rotational axes. the three movement/translational axes are... surge (forward/backward), sway (left/right), heave (up/down) the three angular/rotational axes are... pitch (front and back tilt), roll (left and right tilt), and yaw (left and right twist) it's much easier to visualize with a picture, so if you're curious, google it.

Had several gen 1’s and they are indeed guided missiles!

I like old school without all the tech. No training wheels needed here 😂

That detailing spray do you ship it to Australia

There was a dude that rode a hayabusa in my neighborhood while I was growing up. Literally drove to work with a suite and a tie on the daily commuting to D.C., I thought that dude was coolest dude in the world.

Great video guys

I had one for a few months. It was a 2006 new special edition in Pearl, White, and I had them put on the scorpion exhaust. I was on second shift most of my career. I was hoping on riding the bike to work. It was 25 miles each way and riding home was the issue. It had no usable headlight. I have to take back roads to my house and the Hayabusa is absolutely useless on a back road. The headlight put a blinding spot all the way down the road as if you’re doing 200 miles an hour and you need to see that far. on the back road it puts a blinding spot where you don’t need light and you can’t see anything else. I asked the dealer how to adjust the headlight and he said it’s not adjustable and he doesn’t ride at night. Well, that went so far up my ass I immediately got rid of the bike. As far as I’m concerned, the Suzuki Hayabusa is a single purpose vehicle. I traded it in on a Ducati monster S4RS Testastretta.