2005 hayabusa

[yakky]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

I witnessed a race between an R1 and a Busa on 417 (I ride with both guys) from about 100 to 150 ish, and the R1 was far ahead when they both let off. They swaped riders, and both agreed the R1 acclerated much harder.

I'm not bagging on the Busa, hell all bikes are cool in my book. Its just I never understood those who have owned them. Have you ever seen that video of Ghostrider and his 399 HP Busa doing 200 mph wheelies?

Yeah, ghostrider is insane. I'm 6'3" so there aren't many sportbikes that I can ride comfortably.

[TH0001]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

I witnessed a race between an R1 and a Busa on 417 (I ride with both guys) from about 100 to 150 ish, and the R1 was far ahead when they both let off. They swaped riders, and both agreed the R1 acclerated much harder.

I'm not bagging on the Busa, hell all bikes are cool in my book. Its just I never understood those who have owned them. Have you ever seen that video of Ghostrider and his 399 HP Busa doing 200 mph wheelies?

[yakky]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

As you can see, the Busa is no longer king of the hill, but that is the way it is. What was once considered extreme is now mundane in the quickly evolving motorcycle performance wars. The new class of 1000cc superbikes all put out more horsepower and weigh roughly 100-125 pounds less the the big Busa.

While the busa won't win any magazine 1/4 mile races stock anymore, she is still the king of high speed and eats up the 1000's past 130ish. The aerodynamics have yet to be topped by another bike. There are some nuts running around with triple the factory horsepower by adding a turbo and making some really insane runs. I'm curious to see if Suzuki ups the ante before the busa is 10 years old.

[Xilimmns]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

Great looking bike!

[Sydster]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

Awesome Bikes!

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

Woooow. Thats some 2 wheeler. lol

[Newport Viper]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

If Darth Vader rode a motorcycle, that would be it.

No, he would ride this!

Viper powered of course!

[TH0001]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

It has the fastest topspeed ever recorded at 192.3 MPH (though Busa owners typically will tell your she will do 220...blahblahblah). In 1999, one year after the Busa came up, all the Japanese manufactors caved into European demends (the French) to limit the bikes to 187 MPH (as this will save lives over vs. going 192.3).

The new ZX14 Ninja would likely have a top end nearing 197 if it wasn't limited (though its owners, much like Busa owners are likely to recall stories of going 220) to 187. Also the 100,000 dollar Ducati desmoseidieci is likely the fastest motorcycle ever when it goes into production in several months as it produces 70 more horsepower then Busa and weighs 200 pounds less. Also, Ducati does not govern thier bikes besides heavy pressure from the French, which should leave the topspeed of the bike close to their MotoGP bike which it is based off of. Roughly 208 mph.

1/4 times from top bikes

Ducati Desmoseidieci (projected) 9.1 @ 150 MPH
GSXR1000 9.64 @ 136 MPH
ZX14R 9.659 @ 141 MPH
YZF-R1 9.77 @ 137 MPH
ZX10R 9.77 @ 135 MPH
CBR1000RR 9.82 @ 134 MPH
GSX1300R busa 9.84 @ 134 MPH



As you can see, the Busa is no longer king of the hill, but that is the way it is. What was once considered extreme is now mundane in the quickly evolving motorcycle performance wars. The new class of 1000cc superbikes all put out more horsepower and weigh roughly 100-125 pounds less the the big Busa.

[Mark2]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

I thought the Hayabusa was one of the fastest bikes in the world. Looks great. I don't want one because I would probably kill myself on something that fast.

[Lydia]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

I agree with you, TH0001.

Pretty neat looking bike, though!

[TH0001]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

I never understood the whole Busa thing personally. If your gonna have a crotch rocket, it should turn well. Infact, my favorite pastime when riding is looking for idiots on Busa's who "ride around and mess with people" and see if I can convince them to race me on twisties.

I have yet to even come close to being beat (usually winning by several minutes) because I have yet to meet one Busa rider who can drop a knee around a corner. They are the ultimate poser bike (like a Harely) for people who cannot ride well but want to look bad infront of thier friends.

That said, any of the new crop of 1000's will beat a Busa in a straight line and murder it in type of bend, so I guess its a dying breed that I never understood.

Nice looking bike though....

[93civic_sedan]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

Looks good man. I love Busas. Suzuki all the way!

[2slow4you]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

This is my buddies bike,

Last time it was at the track with a crappy bald tire it ran 9.?? @ 1??mph been so long i don't remember the exact time, He don't race the bhike much just Drives around town and Messes around with the other's. Just somthing for the nice weather..

[rundatrack]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

Whats your best in the qtr?

[dave_DTCC]

Re: 2005 hayabusa

Awesome bike I would kill for a Hayabusa.
Well done looks great.
Dave