Getting odd feedback to buying this Busa...

[Rev. 6:5]

I mean aside from it being a 1st generation bike. I am hearing comments like its a "sporty" touring bike and not a true sport bike. I hear its nothing more than a Katana because of where the R is in the name. Overwhelmingly I hear the bike is bulbous and ugly.

Where did all the anomosity come from with these bikes?
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[Ezduzit]

I mean aside from it being a 1st generation bike. I am hearing comments like its a "sporty" touring bike and not a true sport bike. I hear its nothing more than a Katana because of where the R is in the name. Overwhelmingly I hear the bike is bulbous and ugly.

Where did all the anomosity come from with these bikes?
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The people that you are talking about the busa do they own one or are they going by hear say, I've had the gen 1 and I got a gen 2, I love em both, this coming from a former ZX11 owner.

 

[Big Red]

The Hayabusa is a true sport bike. It makes gobs of power when modified and it handles and brakes well. There is no other bike on the market that has so many accessories;it is one of the most customized bikes too. There is a lot of jealousy out there. Long live the King

 

[BA BUSA]

I mean aside from it being a 1st generation bike. I am hearing comments like its a "sporty" touring bike and not a true sport bike. I hear its nothing more than a Katana because of where the R is in the name. Overwhelmingly I hear the bike is bulbous and ugly.

Where did all the anomosity come from with these bikes?
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Couldn't you find a Gen2

Don't listen to the haters...Gen2 is a better bike, but which ever one you get...YOU WILL LOVE IT

 

[BUBBA]

I thought its classification was SUPER SPORT BIKE a class almost by itself, except for Brand X.
Bubba

 

[BA BUSA]

I love it when I blow by squids on "sport bikes" in the twisties

 

[DEMMYM]

I mean aside from it being a 1st generation bike. I am hearing comments like its a "sporty" touring bike and not a true sport bike. I hear its nothing more than a Katana because of where the R is in the name. Overwhelmingly I hear the bike is bulbous and ugly.

Where did all the anomosity come from with these bikes?
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Who exactly are you hearing this from. I assure you its not a Busa owner.

 

[AJAY]

Ride one.

And if you're thinking about a Gen I bike, you might want to read this article from the archives of Cycle World magazine.

Cycle World - ’Busas, Baby! Looking Back at Suzuki’s Steamroller of Speed

If that article appeals to you, go ride one.

 

[Rev. 6:5]

Great article. Thanks!

Yes, its non Busa riders saying this. Mostly other Gixxer riders.
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[ktw88q]

 

[Ezduzit]

Great article. Thanks!

Yes, its non Busa riders saying this. Mostly other Gixxer riders.
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Enough said!

 

[dadofthree]

She is sexy, curvy, and has more raw power than should be lawful. I could go on and on , but let's just say I don't think you'll find a better bike ...

 

[semi]

jealousy makes others say some awful things sometimes, don't let them bother you

 

[Mr Bogus]

either bike is probably far more than you can ride...

 

[dalynchmob4]

a BUSA is nothing more than a KATANA!!

 

[dalynchmob4]

Now that statement was obviously made by someone on a 180hp/195mph 600cc bike

 

[TruWrecks]

The Hayabusa isn't a sport bike. It's a Hyper Bike! It smashed the standards of all bikes in the sport category when it was released. It took a few years for anyone to catch back up. Kawi had to build a bigger motor just to compete.

If any more SS riders give you garbage, ask them to join you on a 300 mile day ride. Make it through some good sweepers. If they go, they will be sorry. You will be too comfortable to care about them.

 

[BusaWizard]

Take it from the people who own and ride them, you can't wrong with a Busa, GenI or GenII. It's like owning an exotic sports car, it commands attention.

 

[afterhours]

its called penis envy....

anyways, lots of guys will say things....but few have ever ridden one. gsxr's owners are the funniest.

 

[brian7396]

i have a 07 busa and a 08 cbr600rr i have no intentions of getting rid of either of them. for me they are 2 different animals i enjoy the heck out of both of them. i had a 600 katana the only resemblance to the busa is weight. i think there is about 20 pounds difference between them based on the specs. spend your money on what you like im willing to bet you will not be disappointed with a busa! genI or genII