Fully electronic automatic active suspension. The technology on this thing is incredible.
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Wow I think that the zx14r pissed off more then just the busa crowd. They are out for more then just titles, they are out for blood.
I cannot think of a sport bike that comes with an aftermarket pipe like this one?
Factory Akro! Cool.
Factory Akro! Cool.
I have had several of these on my dyno in the past few months, and as far as rwhp and torque are concerned, I am not impressed. This bike makes less torque than a well-tuned GSXR1000. Below 10,000 rpm, it is no big deal. The only thing this motor has going for it is the ability to go to almost 15,000 rpm. And as far as electronics go, the "intrusion" of technology may very well be the downfall of future bikes - like this one and the ZX14. That is why everyone is trying to flash these ecus to eliminate modes and factory restrictions and ABS lights and all the stupidity that makes your dashboard light up like a christmes tree when you are trying to ride. And the more complicated electronics get, the more you will find yourself married to the dealer . . . IMHO! 
+1 Keep the Busa simple for me, I wouldn't complain about some ABS an electronic cruise control out the boxI have had several of these on my dyno in the past few months, and as far as rwhp and torque are concerned, I am not impressed. This bike makes less torque than a well-tuned GSXR1000. Below 10,000 rpm, it is no big deal. The only thing this motor has going for it is the ability to go to almost 15,000 rpm. And as far as electronics go, the "intrusion" of technology may very well be the downfall of future bikes - like this one and the ZX14. That is why everyone is trying to flash these ecus to eliminate modes and factory restrictions and ABS lights and all the stupidity that makes your dashboard light up like a christmes tree when you are trying to ride. And the more complicated electronics get, the more you will find yourself married to the dealer . . . IMHO!
But with the aftermarket support the Busa gets hp is not an issue for me All I have to do is take it to PH an tell him how much power I want and how I want to ride it. I want a turbo tourer or an LSR monster PH " Come pick it up in a week." 
Busa1166 i completely agree. I wish that cruise was a factory option.
I have had several of these on my dyno in the past few months, and as far as rwhp and torque are concerned, I am not impressed. This bike makes less torque than a well-tuned GSXR1000. Below 10,000 rpm, it is no big deal. The only thing this motor has going for it is the ability to go to almost 15,000 rpm. And as far as electronics go, the "intrusion" of technology may very well be the downfall of future bikes - like this one and the ZX14. That is why everyone is trying to flash these ecus to eliminate modes and factory restrictions and ABS lights and all the stupidity that makes your dashboard light up like a christmes tree when you are trying to ride. And the more complicated electronics get, the more you will find yourself married to the dealer . . . IMHO!
Thank You Frank!
Looks great! 
I talked to a friend of mine at BMW USA and apparently BWM is toying with the motorcycle manufacturers competition. They have enough technology ready for two wheels to cross over from their cars that nobody else can even come close to keeping up. He also said that the reason they aren't winning everything on the world level is because they are racing stuff that's going into production even if it's not the fastest way around a track. I'm not a big BMW fan but you have to admit these guys are taking no prisoners. And to put this stuff out there at the price point they are doing it is going to make guys like Ducati and Aprilia look like they are chasing their tails.
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I have had several of these on my dyno in the past few months, and as far as rwhp and torque are concerned, I am not impressed. This bike makes less torque than a well-tuned GSXR1000. Below 10,000 rpm, it is no big deal. The only thing this motor has going for it is the ability to go to almost 15,000 rpm. And as far as electronics go, the "intrusion" of technology may very well be the downfall of future bikes - like this one and the ZX14. That is why everyone is trying to flash these ecus to eliminate modes and factory restrictions and ABS lights and all the stupidity that makes your dashboard light up like a christmes tree when you are trying to ride. And the more complicated electronics get, the more you will find yourself married to the dealer . . . IMHO!
It opens up new questions concerning racing though. With BMW having fully active suspension and others not will it be allowed to compete on same levels? When one won't have to worry about even the slightest ripples and having a suspension that sets itself perfectly every millisecond it seems they will have a big advantage over ones who constantly chase the perfect setup adjusting things.
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