New '08 in MOTOR CYCLIST

[Big Red]

The second generation Busa seems better than expected after after reading the article in MOTOR CYCLIST. What do you guys think about the article ?

 

[omslaw]

Moved to '08 Threads for Housekeeping

 

[heavybusa]

I have it, will upload to a PDF on monday.

 

[southernsuperbikes]

I thought the article was great. Supposedly the bike is a few pounds heavier but only because the exhaust is heavier due to emmison control regulations. Once you replace the stock exhaust it will be lighter than the older busa i believe.

 

[BikeMasterBahrain]

We dont have any Emission Control in this country, I wonder what after market exhausts are available for the K8..

I know Yoshi had a full system made for the K7 1000 & 750 and it had removable cats on them.

 

[Shibumi]

I loved the article! On the cans- (

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"Making more power while making the engine meet Euro 3 requirements is difficult," said LPL and Chief Engineer Hiroshi Iio.

On hearing this, engine team member Chiaki Hirata laughed: "Sorry for the large, heavy muffler. It was necessary in order to meet regulations."

Even the guys who built it know those vacuum cleaner-sized cans are a turd and need to go ASAP, they were simply a required evil politically...


Yoshi, take me away!!!

P.S.- Single can full system save what, 10-15 pounds? Oh yeah...

 

[motogp08]

Still seems to be a great bike, "anyone got to ride it yet?"

 

[motogp08]

Anyone GOING to ride it?