Nasty Busa Rumor...06 is last year

[si-lo]

I heard a rumor that the '06 Gixxer 1000 will be producing 300hp at 200,000 rpm, with 20ftlbs of torque.

Sweet!  

And still not be "THE FASTEST PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE IN THE WORLD"

 

[diesel]

I doubt it, but if so I'll be buying about 4 of them.

 

[bigjohn141]

I think if they do discontinue it, they should produce one more special LE model that is a big bore or a turbo from the factory. Make it streched and soild black so it look and ride like something straight out of the depths of hell. That way the busa would be the most powerful produced bike for many years to come.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Same ole' thing every year.

 

[TruWrecks]

anyone heard anything about the 2020 busa

You'll need to have a FAA license to fly those!  

0 to 25,000 mph in just under 60 sec.!  You'll need a space suit to do the WOT thing!  

 

[slowbusa]

I just received a fax (in Japanese) from the secretary of the accountant who does the taxes for the Mexican who mows the lawn for the Director of Marketing for Suzuki. She said she overheard that the '06 Suzuki Hayabusa will actually come with a 1694 cc engine that makes 499 rear wheel HP at 309lbs ft torque. Production is so limited that you actually have to assemble the engine yourself with all the instructions in Cantonese. The exhaust system is a 4 into 4 back into 3 up to a 1 that loops around and comes up through the rider's seat.

 

[shortBoarder]

I just received a fax (in Japanese) from the secretary of the accountant who does the taxes for the Mexican who mows the lawn for the Director of Marketing for Suzuki. She said she overheard that the '06 Suzuki Hayabusa will actually come with a 1694 cc engine that makes 499 rear wheel HP at 309lbs ft torque.  Production is so limited that you actually have to assemble the engine yourself with all the instructions in Cantonese. The exhaust system is a 4 into 4 back into 3 up to a 1 that loops around and comes up through the rider's seat.

this proves it. the rumors are true!

 

[MrGxr]

I just received a fax (in Japanese) from the secretary of the accountant who does the taxes for the Mexican who mows the lawn for the Director of Marketing for Suzuki. She said she overheard that the '06 Suzuki Hayabusa will actually come with a 1694 cc engine that makes 499 rear wheel HP at 309lbs ft torque.  Production is so limited that you actually have to assemble the engine yourself with all the instructions in Cantonese. The exhaust system is a 4 into 4 back into 3 up to a 1 that loops around and comes up through the rider's seat.

 

[Grim]

I read this in the r1-forum.com and it was just an April Fool's joke.

 

[mzrsq]

Yes, Nasty rumor indeed. But infact, if this rumor was to be true, would that not increase the value of our own Busa's? Hell, I've already got mine, so let them cancel it.

 

[The Big Red One]

I read the same rumour. Suzuki, apparently, said the Hayabusa was redundant with the new 1000 on the market.

With a few mods the Busa will make one hell of a sport touring bike if they ever decide to change its role. Its wayyy better than what the industry usually moves into the sport touring roles. And traditionally thats what the companies do with the biggger sport bikes that are getting long in the tooth. What other superfast sport-tourer does Suzuki offer? With the bike paid for and making money, if they change its position in the company at all that seems like it'd be the logical choice. But...they're still using it as their flagship, and with the reputation its built for Suzuki over the years, I think the'yre just gonna beef it up and continue that trend myself  

 

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[tedbiele]

Well guys.
I work for Suzuki.

First. Its not changing next year. So don't wait on 'next years changes I heard about' to buy one - it's not happening.

Second. Nope. Not even cosmetically.

Third. Suzuki is selling more Hayabusa's now then they ever have. They do NOT have plans to discontinue anytime soon. Its all our own faults too. We have grown into the Camaro's of the 70's and the Mustangs of the 80's & 90's.... Busas are hopped up to tear up track days, kill on the 1320, shown at Motorcycle shows, etc. etc..... They love the Busa at Suzuki.

So.... yeah..... gotta love our Busas!!

I love mine since the day Eric sold it to me!!

Sold one to a Harley Sales Manager from College Station Texas the other day!! 11 OTD. Brand New '05 in Black / Grey color scheme.

PS - Burning Copper Metallic is still the Fastest Color!! So Eat My Dust!!

Love you guys!!

 

[Ranger]

Just got this from a friend of mine who has a friend that works at Suzuki, Below is the 06 busa.

 

[paineless4u]

Just got this from a friend of mine who has a friend that works at Suzuki, Below is the 06 busa.

kinda liking it, wonder if my dog bones would be needed.....
Yeah if Suzuki is proud of the Busa they would be foolish not to make some good changes to it. Think of all the new bike sales.

 

[blackcurtains]

Couldn't have said it better! Everyone seems to forget about torque. The literbikes are awesome and while I'd love to have the new k5 I wouldn't trade my Busa for one. Has anyone noticed, from a distance, that the literbikes because of their size barely stand out from the crowd? When you see a Busa you know exactly what it is! Just a thought.

 

[flynjay]

I was in the dealership the other day. They can't keep the Busa on the floor long enough to show it off. They uncrate it put it out and it's usually gone in a 2-3 days.

Suzuki won't stop making it until it stops being sold.

 

[BA BUSA]

Rumors

it must be all those Kowi slowski boys wishing that the King would just go away.

 

[okoutlaw]

Busa isn't going anywhere.......It MAY get a revision soon but it could possible be the V-max of this decade.  After all, it was close to perfect when released and the minor revisions have made it slightly better. Of course I would like to see 10 more HP, 50 less LBs, and better brakes. But more than likely, Suzuki will contimue the "bold new graphics" philosophy until we stop buying them.  They are afraid to change it too much or it will lose it's original identity.  Come to think of it, I don't want them to change it drastically. Then I would have to get rid of my original '99 Copper and buy a revised '06.  OR keep the '99 and pay for an '06 and a divorce!

 

[thunder]

Here's my thoughts....

Thought 1: I don't give damn what sorta PEAK RWHP the latest crop of liter bikes make..here's why...they mostly rob from peter to pay paul to get that "Extra PEAK HP" which comes at the expense of low-end and mid-range torque and this causes two problems for the street rider...

a. "Driveability Issues": example...one of my buds bought the new for '04 160RWHP Yami R1....and for street level riding???...he hadta downgear the freaking thing justa hang wioth the wild bunch or???....keep the tach in the attic as most of these latest liter class wonders couldn't pull a greased string out of a cats @$$ in the low rev ranges. LOL!!!!...and all for "PEAK RWHP BRAGG'IN RIGHTS" by the manufacturers and...

b. Name me just one liter class bike that will EVER generate close to 100FTLBS of Torque at a paultry 6,750rpms like the Mighty Busa does...there aren't any....and so long as there's no free lunchs between "Peak HP VS Torque" and...no replacement for displacement???....there never will be and....

c. "Elapsed Acceleration Times": This is a unit of measurement applicable to dyno's but is so often times overlooked by power mad greenhorns and novices that they hoodwink themself in the search for more Peak RWHP by which....

Bike "A" might only make 150 Peak RWHP while Bike "B" might make 170 Peak RWHP but....guess who wins the race if Bike "A" whips out 125RWHP in 3 seconds but it takes Bike "B" 4 seconds to generate the same 125RWHP???...and even though iBike "B" can hit a higher peak???.....it takes far to long to get there and Bike "A" wins.

Thought 2: The latest crop of liter bikes are just too diminutive to put to good use as a long range Hyper Sport Touring street machine...and even if I was still young enough to handle the slightly more agressive riding positions???..I just don't see myself tossing a set of soft saddlebags on any of the latest liter class bikes for a weekender...but I would with my Busa and would do so with a smile on my face...hell...I'm leaving south florida on it in a few days to ride 750 miles north to our Bash/Rally!!!...I wouldn't do that on K5.

Thought 3: Busa's Sell.....I've not hgeard of a dealership yet that had trouble moving new or used Busa's though thier showrooms.

Thought 4: (even though I know Suzuki couldn't possibly be that stupid???)...I hope they do stop selling and making them....which would leave all of us with historic living legends parked in our garages and currently...unobtainium. LOL!!!!

Thought 5: I had to buy a Busa....I had to own a Busa....I had to ride a Busa...as the battle between the Busa and the 12R was the battle of all battles and the one that put an official end to the "Speed Wars"...and reigned king...as the only battle left now see's the manufacturers left tweaking what's left of their mini bikes...and they might very well wring out some impressive PEAK RWHP #'s for sales/hype purposes but...

they'll never get that Busa Torque!!! LOL!!!!

L8R, Bill.

Very well put

 

[Black&Bluebusa]

Jinkster hit it on the spot. I don't care a 1k makes more HP, my Busa is more than I'll ever need and it's a great two up bike with soft bags,mp3 player,hid, and no other mods because It goes fast enough for me. All I say is "I own a Suzuki Hyabusa" and there are no questions, they know it's fast.

Pat