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That is a good pic. Almost looks like one from an up coming magazine comparo or something.
 
Down at the bottom of the linked post has the Busa with the quickest 0-200 Kmh time. 7.2 for the Busa compared to 7.7 for the 14 and 8 for the Bema.

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0-400 meters is 1312.33 feet so that is closest to quater mile (1320 ft)
ZX-14 10.4 sec at 141.67 mph
Busa 10.3 sec at 146.64 mph
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http://www.zx14ninja.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=8124

I will probly get banned for posting this, but can someone translate?
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In a nutshell, they rate the Busa tops on engine (open road and highway), the BMW tops in in-town nimbleness, mentioning the Busa shifts better but has the least comfortable sitting position (?), and the Busa last in passenger comfort, the Kawi leading the way there. I don't care as my Deb has already given the thumbs up on the Busa'a pillion accomodations
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I have translated some excerpts from MY copy. The translation is deliberately literal, for you to appreciate the journo language (funny even in spanish)

[City driving comments]
On the other side, the Suzuki has very pleasant engine, gearbox and clutch feeling, but the riding position is the most radical of the three.

[Highway driving comments]
The Hayabusa's engine makes it the fastest in this environment, closely followed by the ZZR1400.

[Article body]
The new Hayabusa score the most radical character [of the three], judging by the riding position, with the clip-ons lower and more angled than the competition.

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Once there are no cars in front of you, and you can open the throttle wide, these bikes become different from any other. One millisecond after you turn the wrist, you are catapulted forward, and everything goes instantly to fast forward mode. The Hayabusa generates the strongest impression, and is the fastest of the group. It's 1340 cc engine has power "“a lot of power- in all the rpm range, and always responds fiercely to the demands of the rider. Nonetheless, it is not unpleasant nor difficult to handle; its smoothness and easiness of  dosing is praiseworthy.

In the A mode, it doesn't matter the rpm you are in, or the gear selected: its punch is incredible. It has produced 23 HP more than the previous version, on our German friends' dyno, 193 HP vs 173 HP.

When a car forces you to brake, and the speed falls to 100 MPH, you go through something every bike nut should experience at least once: you downshift to 4th, and when the engine starts to wind-up, the bike takes off like a missile, reaching 11.500 rpm, cutting the ignition at 175 MPH. Then you engage 5th, and you see the speedo needle reach  186 MPH, stopping there even if rpm continue increasing, until the bike actually reaches 185 MPH and the ignition is cut.

[Conclusion]
Suzuki has done a great job with the new GSX-R 1300 Hayabusa. Its new upgraded engine is the most powerful in a stock bike, and its figures can give you heart attack. The frame, brakes and suspension are up to the expected level. The riding position is a bit tiring for long distance travel, and the brake pads bite is not exactly spectacular.
 
Now some pics I found:

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Friend if you read the datasheet youll see the new busa is the fattest girl of the bunch.
Suzuki said it gained 3kg;
it gained 30 pounds!!!
It now weight a gracious 581.5 pounds! The ex- busa weight 550ibs; a flyweight!
 
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