From 600 to 1300

[HayaBoyPR6]

Hey all!! Its my first time writing on this forum and i am amaze by the amount of information that can be find in this site. I am on my way to upgrade from a 2004gsx 600 to a 2005 Busa :/ i know it is a big change when i been riding only for about 7 months. I been reading a lot about hayabusa trying to find out what are the best basic performance products but i still have the same questions.

 

[vincent]

Hope you have good medical insurance, please don't raise my vehicle insurance.

Seriously, take some more time to become a better rider. The only reason to get a bigger bike is simply because you want one. Unless you are a professional rider or been riding for a very long time you are not going to outgrow a 600. You probably feel that your 6 is very quick, you have no idea of what the accel of a busa will do to you when you least expect it. Get some experience and then move up if you truly want to, not because you think its expected or you just want to impress people.

 

[justintime2]

To answer your thread title, about double plus a little!

 

[justintime2]

Oh yeah and the usual, it's heavier, faster, wheelier, spinier, and cooler!

 

[paineless4u]

I think as with any motorcycle, you just need to be careful and respect what your about to embark on. I also think you can get hurt on a 250 just as easy as a 1300. The Busa has a very wide powerband and gets you going blurry fast really quick. Just be careful, ride safe and enjoy.

 

[him]

You pimp i just went from a 600 katana to a busa. The only big difference was teh power. They weight about the same but the busa handled better than my Kat. As far as a gixxer i dont know it's a lot lighter than a kat but more powerful. Also the busa's a lot tamer than everyone makes it seem when i was thinkin bout getting one i was told if you touch the throttle it will take off but when i got on it this wasnt the case. Look man if you want a busa get a busa you dont need permission from anyone on this site. Also i was on my Kat for bout 5 mths before i upgraded and before that i had nvr been on a motorclcye in my life.

 

[Racer 222]

Invest in the MSF course before you upgrade or shortly after. Starting out worrying about performance parts, in my opinion, is the wrong start. Invest in your skills with or without the busa.

 

[him]

Invest in the MSF course before you upgrade or shortly after.  Starting out worrying about performance parts, in my opinion, is the wrong start. Invest in your skills with or without the busa.

good advice. I took it with my kat and am scheduled to take it with my busa in the spring.

 

[Furball]

I went from a R6 to a Busa...had the R6 for about 2 years and just needed the Busa because it was my original dream bike.....Sold the R6 and a week later rode by Busa the first time and loved it....it did feel faster and the size and weight was hard to get used to, but it did not sink in until I rode a buddies GSXR600 about a month later....took it around the block and couldn't believe the lack of power....I really got on it and was amazed that I took the Busa's power for granted....

It is unbelievable the difference.....words cannot describe it at all....I just brought the bike back to my buddy and said "Damn you need to get a Hayabusa"

As for the ability to handle it....I did find it tougher to ride than the R6, mainly from the size and weight and at slow speeds....once it starts moving it is the best bike I have ever been on....I am a pretty big guy and can handle the weight, but if you are on the thin and small side beware....there is a whole lot of bike here...

 

[him]

if you are on the thin and small side beware....there is a whole lot of bike here...

it all in the technique 5'9'' 170lbs

 

[jwcfbd]

After having my CBR 600 for 2 years I made the jump to the Busa. I made it about 1500 miles before I bounced it off a tree. It is very easy to get in over your head before you realize what you're doing.

 

[Rhythm]

I went St8 from a 600 ninja to the Busa, just be easy on the throttle and have your clutch covered when making a tight turn or starting off in first gear, cuz this mutha will want to leap out from underneath you the first time you get her on the road . Also sign up for a MSF course.

Keep your knees in the breeze !

 

[DAB]

Hey all!! Its my first time writing on this forum and i am amaze by the amount of information that can be find in this site. I am on my way to upgrade from a 2004gsx 600 to a 2005 Busa :/ i know it is a big change when i been riding only for about 7 months. I been reading a lot about hayabusa trying to find out what are the best basic performance products but i still have the same questions.

If you're coming from a 600, how come you need "performance products" for the 'Busa?

What kind of horsepower increase will satisfy you? 200? 300?

I don't understand why you think the 'Busa's stock performance is inadequate when (presumably) you haven't even ridden one yet and therefore have no point of reference. What voice is whispering in your ear, telling you this stuff?

 

[BigBSBusa]

I don't understand why you think the 'Busa's stock performance is inadequate when (presumably) you haven't even ridden one yet and therefore have no point of reference. What voice is whispering in your ear, telling you this stuff?

Good point! You are thinking of taking the step up to the fastest production motorcycle made and thinking about adding to that without ever having ridden one. Granted the difference in power is only seen with the flick of your wrist, but give it some time and get used to it before trying to modify anything.

 

[him]

Every performance add on isnt just about power. You got mods that take off weight, and mods that help with strait line stability.

 

[HayaBoyPR6]

I know that there is a lot of difference in power between a busa and my 600 but i been riding since like i was 15 so i have a lil experience with bikes and my 600 already have 2500 miles so i been using it a lot . And regarding to the difference of the weight on the bikes, my dad has a valkyrie 1500 which is the one that i use to ride before getting my own bike and i know that i should get use to it before getting some upgrades to the busa i was just looking for info so when i think i am ready already know what to look for.

 

[DAB]

Every performance add on isnt just about power.  You got mods that take off weight, and mods that help with strait line stability.

You are correct. But how can you know if a performance mod improved anything if you didn't ride the "stock" version first?

Weight reduction I can understand, but improvements in straight-line stability aren't needed unless you're considering drag-racing IMHO. I didn't find that my 'Busa weaved up the street on the straights in stock configuration.

It's not like the bike ships from the factory in an unuseable state.

And before you do the "performance" mods, I'd recommend some of the "utility/safety" mods, like the sidestand mod, the hump mod, the frame slider mod etc.

 

[zipline]

A very interesting topic to be sure. Lots of opinions and you know how that saying goes. As for all the ones telling you to go ahead, I wonder if they would feel responsible if the next accessory you get is a tombstone. Seriously I have rode bikes for 12 years and bought my Busa 4 months ago. Each time I get on the Busa I have a healthy respect for it. Now, I have yet to do any modifications to the bike and I doubt there is a hand full of riders that can handle a Busa at its true limit right off. (I can see the ones saying, well I can, right now.)

I guess the younger you are the more invincible you become. As for me I cannot tell you how many people I see getting scraped up because they over bought too early. All that being said it’s most likely doubtful I will sway your decision, but think of your family and friends. It will be worth the wait to them if you put it off until you are more experienced. If you decide to go for it, for Gods sake, don’t get stupid and think you above the bike. And good luck.

By the way I’m 31 years old. Take a look at the ones telling you to go for it. You might be surprised at their age. And if they are older, ask if they would want their children or siblings riding with your experience. If their answer is yes, let’s all meet up and get someone from their family in the same situation. Then let me see them turn them loose on their bike. Best case scenario they are going to be getting a new bike.



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[Charlesbusa]

I went from a yamaha seca 2 600cc to the busa. Biggest difference is the throttle, especially in the corners! Just a little movement with your right hand and the bike goes. If you want a busa, get one. You can kill yourself on your current bike just as easy as a busa. Just make sure you can afford it and the insurance and the mods you'll want!

 

[him]

I wonder if they would feel responsible if the next accessory you get is a tombstone.

Feel responsible no he's grown and can make his own decisions. We are merely giving our advice and situations. He can take it and run with it or he cant, were just letting him know what we think and not what he better do. I remember when i was posting asking what people thought about me goin from a 600 to a busa. All i heard was dont raise my insurance or its your funeral and all other kinds of crap, i still when and got one cause these were just opinions. If you want a busa get one your an adult.