why is the busa so heavy

[sh00perman]

is there certain parts of the busa that are just flat out heavier than that of the 1000's and 600's or is it just all around overweight? been reading on ways to lighten it up some and was wondering if anyone knew why it was 100 pounds heavier.

 

[Mr Bogus]

these machines need overbuilt to withstand the abuse that some fools put on them.. crash landing wheelies can destroy a race frame, so they make it to take all you can dish out.. they are also kind of "long" and that length adds weight too..

IMO, I would rather the bike have the weight when cruising long miles.. the ride is a lot more compliant and you do not get beat up so bad.. (especially nice when windy)

Other than that, I think many Busa riders are on the heavy side... built to suit big power, big parts.. ?

 

[sh00perman]

yea the weight is nicer when youre riding behind a semi and im sure if they had the racing research and development stuff that the other bikes had theyd probly be better

 

[Mr Bogus]

yea the weight is nicer when youre riding behind a semi and im sure if they had the racing research and development stuff that the other bikes had theyd probly be better

only problem is that the only place you can really do any sanctioned racing is "drag racing"

be fun if there was an unlimited class for bikes on the road courses.. There was some development done on a busa for a possible unlimited class and the thing ran as fast as any of the superbikes of the day.. (I think they shortened the busa up) ..

 

[sh00perman]

thats cool ....im mostly into the rush of accelerating as fast as possible but i do respect the road course racing since thats the biggest drive for improving bikes and it trickles down to what the dealerships sell us.

 

[bigoltool]

As far as 1300cc+ motorcycles go it is right in the mix weight wise. I like to think of it something along the lines of a BMW M3. What thing is capable of as a 3700 pound car is astounding, just like a Busa.

 

[dadofthree]

If you got the money you can drop the weight some. Most of us around here find it cheaper to diet

 

[sh00perman]

cheaper...yes but damn its so much easier to order new things and so much fun putting them on. hell i could be exercising right now instead of wasting away in this chair.

 

[dadofthree]

You also have the option of permanently removing things

 

[mike1180]

Other than that, I think many Busa riders are on the heavy side... built to suit big power, big parts.. ?

HEY... I'm only 230 pounds.


Oh......

 

[Evil_keeps_me_young]

the heaviest thing on my busa is...me i can lose 50 lbs easy... dam i'm fat...

 

[sh00perman]

we're a bunch of fat bastards lol

 

[sh00perman]

how'd this go from the busa being fat to us needing to lose weight???? i must be in denial

 

[fstbusa]

 

[sweet tea man]

b/c its big

 

[davidl9953]

man i weigh 136lbs... i don't feel so bad... my busa probably thinks to itself " is there anybody on me" ???

 

[SKINN]

 

[croutonf16]

The reason she's so heavy is found everywhere: the frame, the engine, the wheels, the exhaust, the tank, the bodywork. You can't really change the engine or frame without serious surgery, so unless you do this sort of thing yourself for kicks, that's out. To lose any serious weight, you'd have to replace all of the others: the wheels, tank, bodywork, and exhaust. When all that is said and done, you'd have spent upwards of 5 large, and you would reduce the weight by maybe 30-40 lbs - that's well over $100 per pound!!! That's why:
1) If you really want a lighter bike, buy a different bike from the start - it's WAAAY cheaper to have the manufacturer do this than you.
2) It is far cheaper to lose 10lbs from your person than from your bike, thus the advice about losing weight - he's not kidding.
3) But if you've got the time, money, and inclination, yes you can lighten the old girl if you really want.

 

[el stumpo]

Instead of losing weight, you can always add more power....

 

[dmrowe]

The Busa heavy? You need to ride a few of the other bikes out there before you say that. Dry weight is 425 lbs., with a few mods, full exhaust, pair valve removal, air box mod, PCIII and a custom tune your can get a substantial boost in HP. I got 178 which even with the factory weight gives me a power to weight ratio of 2.39 lbs to 1. Yeah you want something lighter try a 600 cc but you won't have nearly as much fun.