Hayabusa

[VladTepes]

Well we've had a B King thread but I don't think we've had a 'Busa one.

Perhaps in a few years time I might be able to add another bike to the stable.
I certainly will not be getting rid of the 14.

I had considered a B-King but the tank width and capacity puts me off a bit, but for some time now I've had a hankering for a Busa, specifically a 2013 (or later) Gen 2.  I gather ABS was introduced in 2013?



So... what to look out for?

What mods are good, what should be avoided etc.

As its much cheaper to buy bikes already modded than stock then buying the mods later - what should I be looking for in this regard?

Any particular issues that should be checked pre-purchase?

What do people consider the best colour scheme?


For the Aussies -

There aren't many on bikesales. Where's the best place to find them for sale?

What would be good price for a decent one?
As the 2013 bike is, I gather, substantially the same as the 2018 ( ? ), an earlier one would be fine.


This really is all just 'research' for now, I'm not in the market just now, but any and all info people can provide would be welcome.

[Daytona]

Vlad,you do realise that once Tony has given you feedback on the busa you will have to have one,I did with the bking,,lol

[VladTepes]

I've just cleaned up this thread. Hoping @Tony Nitrous will pop in at some point and share his wisdom? 

[KiwiCol]

Vlad,you do realise that once Tony has given you feedback on the busa you will have to have one,I did with the bking,,lol

Once Mrs Vlad realises he's looking at another bike, he won't be getting one.

[Batkwaka]

I don't know why but I'm more inclined towards the ZX14R.

[Tony Nitrous]

I'm currently looking for another one.

Either a Gen-1 or maybe a write off / light damage Gen-2.
Both have pro's and con's.

I have various spares for both models.

[Tony Nitrous]

I



LIKE



HAYABUSA'S



HAYABUSA PROJECTS



....and their Ugly relative they share DNA with

[Tony Nitrous]

I don't know why but I'm more inclined towards the ZX14R.

I do like the ZX14R. I've ridden a later model with the Ohlins etc and they really are nice. As nice as a Busa or for some folk maybe even better.....

..... when they are standard. 

If you like to chop and change, mod your bike, find more horsepower, go faster, go REALLY fast, win world wheelie comps, set land speed world records, set horsepower records, have a HUGE back up of spares, knowledge, accessories etc etc.... the Busa really is the weapon of choice.

[Tony Nitrous]

Who doesn't want (need) a 258mph / 415kph streetbike ?





OK, OK, so that's being very silly, but it's a good example of how good the design really is. The aerodynamic, the motors potential, how tough they are. Not bad for a 19 year old design.

[Mick_J]

Me.

[Tony Nitrous]

934 pony's ?

[Tony Nitrous]

https://drivetribe.com/p/271mph-the-worlds-fastest-road-Fx1-PlPsS265uN-gFJLf0g?iid=csKior_cQseZRHFpiftYwA

271 mph is 437kph

[grog]

Meant to post that for ya last night Tony. WOW. Did i read they turned the power down for that run? 1000bhp to 600 odd. Not sure on that. Road registered. Looks good i reckon. Saw one last week, hes had it chrome wrapped, might sound silly but it just looks amazing.

[ARH]

Good grief.... I wouldn't  like to be 'hanging on' at that speed!

[Mister Fishfinger]

Wow, from a distance it hardly looks modified at all.

I know they said it was road legal but I would love to watch them trying to get insurance for it.