I have the 2022 busa I'm 52 yrs old ex sports bike rider, 5 foot 6 70 kg I'm a daily rider and weekends i take the missis around the twistis and long haul . That's what the bike is for simply brilliant busa legend got better. To answer how will buy it ,older people like me how want liter bike performance but more comfortable for 2up and long haul . I love my busa simply brilliant . PS I can fat foot it to lol
Thanks for bringing back my memories. I had an early 2000 model and it performed pretty much the same as this story. Its a big machine although when your riding it you hardly notice. It holds the road like a gem and its basically a rocket. Cheers xxx
I have had 5 Hayabusa's and now own a brand new ZZR1400. The Kawasaki makes the old Hayabusa feel agricultural. The ZZR has a far better fit and finish, and is more comfortable to ride and handles better. Having said that I much prefer the looks of the old Busa.
The ‘busa seems to be in a class of it’s own. I wanted a sports tourer. I looked at BMW and even Goldwing - to big, too heavy for my 150lb frame. I did not want a full sports bike like the GSXR or CBR-RR. The ‘busa seemed to be the perfect fit. I use to fear it, but not with the electronics, I feel it will be a great bike for me. Can’t wait for mine to arrive!
I have a zx14r and I love this new Hayabusa but I hear a lot that people want to buy these big sport bikes but they are scared of them like it's instant death the moment you take off on them I think if people would actually ride them they would see just how comfortable and capable they are and if you ride them with a little common sense you got nothing to worry about
Thanks for this excellent review. I have worked 10 years for Suzuki here in Europe, and have excellent memories of the Gen II Hayabusa. You said it very well: looking at this bike as a sports bike is wrong. What people miss in general is the extraordinary touring bike it is. No vibrations, extremely comfortable, great protection. For everyday use, this engine is magical, not for its power. Three words to define what i'm talking about : effortless, smooth, velvet. It's not only about speed and power, or drag strips. It's actually very pleasant to ride at legal speed with the Hayabusa. I bet sales would be much higher (at least in Europe) if people were more aware of that. ✌️
Been a busa rider/racer/owner since 2002, and the ONLY thing I find negating about the gen 3 is that the solo seat cowl is labeled as an "accessory" and must be purchased separately, when the previous models came standard with them. C'mon suzuki, for 20k, you can afford to toss in a 200 dollar solo cowl 😒
To be absolutely fair, in a time where car companies are charging you to use heated seats that are already in your car, you can’t even be that mad at Suzuki
The Hayabusa is an interesting choice in 2021. As an aging sports bike rider who loves torque laden power delivery and increasingly appreciates comfort, I did check out the Hayabusa and ZX-14R when I was buying my last bike. Ultimately I went with the Super Duke though, because I spend a lot more time riding through the hills than on the freeway or dragstrip. I figure that's the market they are targeting, and now that the ZX-14R is gone the Hayabusa's one of a kind. The closest comparison I can think of would be the H2 SX and Z H2, but the SX is more of a tourer and the Z is a naked (although cheaper here in Oz).
I have a 2007 model and it is hand down the best bike I've even owned And definately the smoothest engine i was too scared to own one for years but now I do I wish I'd bought it years ago, its immense. I ride it in full power mode all the time and it's just great to ride with really good handling on motorways and long sweepers. If Im ever rich enough to have a dream garage this will definately stay in it.
The 2nd Generation bike has the best fuel injection fueling, and ignition timing, of any motorcycle. The fueling is so precise, that you cannot make it jerk or buck, or twitch, or sputter, or snatch, even if you roll into the throttle in a corner, or going downhill. The power comes on like a tractor at 2700 rpms, and pulls hard at 3500 rpm, and pulls scary at 5000 rpms, and pulls SUPER scary at 8000 rpms, and keeps pulling hard to the rev limiter, and never once feels like the cylinder head has run out of airflow. The engine pulls harder and harder, the higher you rev it. It's "peaky" and yet "tractor-like." This is a paradox. Engines with immense low end torque, usually don't pull harder the higher you rev them, straight beyond 10,000 rpms. The Hayabusa engine torque is so ridiculous, you can't put it into words. It's a feat of engineering, because it does't have variable valve timing. To create so much low end torque, even more than than the bigger ZX-14 Kawasaki, without variable valve timing, and to also have the extreme high RPM performance, is really unreal. Now, onto the 3rd Gen bike. If it truly does have MORE torque through the entire mid RPM range, then it's going to be terrifying, vicious, and amazing. There is no replacement for Hayabusa torque.
Beautiful looking bike. Really enjoyed the commentating and way the host analyzed this video. He takes time at the end to review and who this bike is for. That piece I enjoyed. Overall, great quality video and host is educated and a motorcycle hardcore.
A little late to the party, but I can tell you why I'm buying one. It's literally the ultimate sporty leaning sport touring bike. I don't do track days anymore, but I do a lot of riding on windy backroads and ripping around to cool scenery. I toured on 1st and 2nd gen Hayabusas for a long time, and I've also owned FJR's, VFR's, and all sorts of supersports. The Hayabusa was always the perfect mix of very sporty, but still long ride capable. I get on a supersport now, and I'm in pain after an hour or so. I currently have a Yamaha FJ-09, and while fantastic, its definitely more touring. With the Hayabusa now having factory cruise, I can have a bit of old school feel, and an epic mile muncher with good capability on twisty roads. Plus, that engine is just so understressed. Leave it in 6th, and just roll on the throttle when you need to pass someone.
I fall into the later, having owned bikes of various sizes for over 45+ years my last bike was a 2001 unrestricted Busa, that thing was an exercise in restraint!
Back in the day I delivered a brand new busa to a football player in Indianapolis from northern KY. 2 hour ride and it felt pretty good. Very flat power curve. Once traffic got heavy in Indianapolis she started overheating. Had to break a few rules more than once to cool her down.
@@unclealzbbq2185 well I had never ridden one so offered to ride it to him. Actually kinda good that I was on it during that point of break in being this guy had absolutely no knowledge of mechanics. I’m sure he would have over heated it. Soon as I seen the temp go up I took off down the emergency lane to keep it in check. This football player had bought a Gsxr 750 off of my partner then got it home and called us back saying he thought it was a 1000 when it was even listed as a Gsxr 750. Once he realized he had bought a 750 he asked us if we would pick up and deliver the hayabusa to him. So this guy bought 2 bikes in one day. lol didn’t even ask us to take the 750 back, he owned his mistake and moved on. This was the original model new first year busa which some claim was the fastest
I’ve had a Gxsr 600R for 3 years and a Gxsr750R for about 5 years now, this looks nice. Too bad 2 months ago I got rid of my baby and went with a M109R cruiser. The memories. Thanks for sharing.
Good to see an Australian rider giving his ideas. Your spot on about the suspension the conventional suspension is adequate and probably better suited then the electronic way. The thing you don’t know when you talk about who will buy and what market they’re looking at. This is the answer..... Firstly for the mature experienced riders that have been there done that appreciate the mighty power in comfort with a super stable platform. And now the BIG reason why....there is no other bike that suits having a pillion to share the sport style riding experience you talk about. Yes there are tourers that take pillions and yes you can be perched up high on a full blown sport-bike, but there is no bike capable of the speed, comfort and handling capability of 300 kph speed that you can absolutely share with a pillion. That’s what you need to understand with the Busa. Or you can ride it alone or even take it to the shops. After riding for a couple hours you get off feeling pretty good. This is a road bike. Do not compare it to Gixxers ( they are track bikes) After getting off a sportbike after couple hours how do you feel? I rest my case. For what you ask ..... steel brake lines, self cancelling blinkers what a load of BS who needs that crap anyway on a road bike? You can easily attach the brake lines but as a road bike do you really need them? No absolutely not. The trouble with reviewers is that you have the bike for a few hours and think that that’s enough to make judgement and start to look for inadequacies..... There is so much more after owning, riding and maintaining a Hayabusa for years and years and doing lots and lots mileage. They are bulletproof, reliable, easy to maintain and the stability they offer in any sort of riding is without question one best out there. I am not a fan of all the BS electronics save the cruise control and perhaps the quick shifter. All the other stuff is unnecessary and available probably more for the needy modern day rider that thinks that it makes them a better rider. I think your review is ok, although you did miss the point of what these bikes are for - unfortunately. You would think Suzuki would bring you up to speed with who they targeted in the marketplace or talking to actual owners like myself. Thanks anyway for the review you did certainly touch on some of its merits as a performance motorcycle Go Suzuki! King of the Road! Yet again 👍👍 After owning three Hayabusas all generations ( and currently own a Gen II) and countless sportbikes and a bit road race background I am not talking out my backside. Just an honest straight up feedback 🙂 CHEERS from Australia 🇦🇺
People are acting like the Hayabusa's loss of power , down to 187HP ( at the crank) isn't a huge loss. It's a lot more than you think considering that a ZX14R is 207-208HP at the crank and about 190 at the rear wheel. This would put the Busa at about 170 at the rear wheel. That's a lot of horsepower and torque to make up with an ecu flash and an exhaust. On top of that I like leaving my bikes bone stock like the factory and engineers meant for it to be. They last forever if left stock. You have 0 little annoying screw ups and 100% reliability. I must, however, say that I'm crazy about the new Hayabusa's looks. It's a beautiful bike. I fear all the new fangled unnecessary electronics. Who uses lean angles? Or brake pressure gauges? When this stuff fails , it will be expensive.
7hp is not a major difference. That kind of talk is childish and tells me you're limited in experience. A better rider will more than make up for that. Nobody is launching a stock bike in that powerband and motogp racers rarely if ever get over 186mph. Paper hp chasers are immature for the most part.
Interestingly it seems that Suzuki underrated them. There's some reputable dyno videos showing 185+ at the wheel on the new bike with just an exhaust and of course no tune as the ECU is not cracked yet. So the difference is really not so big between the 2 bikes.
They need factory turbo or supercharger and adjustable suspension with launch control like moto GP. I could see easily 300HP easy and still meet emissions.
I have the 1999 Silver/Copper which was unbridled power and speed with simplicity.The new one looks the part but all those wiz bang new electronics and numerous setting make it unnecessarily complex and more dealership reliant when those electronics give problems..
Once you set it up to your liking you never have to change the settings again. If you get caught in the rain, then switch to factory C mode and get home safely. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Terrific review but a small correction for you. The steering angle is actually sharper. Going from 23.4° to just 23°. The gen 1 was 24°. Hard to fault your video otherwise. I've had 99, 08 & now Gen3 on it's way. 👌
@@rj9617 i went with the white/blue. I think it looks the best with that chrome strip it kinda blends in. I dont like chrome on my motorcycles. Ill probably rip it off and wrap it or paint it or something. Cant wait to see them in person.
I lost my license riding down to Phillip Island on the Rapid Bikes long-term one, so I have a love/hate relationship with the Busa. Still, I think Suzuki could of gone a lot further with this new bike, but I'll wait to give my verdict and hopefully get a ride soon...
same engine, euro 5, and a lot of rider aids. I don't see the point in going with the Gen3 Busa. Seems like you can have everything and more with the H2 and still spend less (although I'd prefer the ZH2)
Question. Does the bike remember and stay in the last riding mode settings after shutdown and then restarting it? Or do you have to reset all the parameters back to what you want each time you start the bike?
It has three factory modes A-B-C that return to the factory settings when you turn the bike off. It has 3 user modes that will remain as you program them. You have plenty of options and never have to change it once you decide what you want.
Wasn't the old hayabusa meant for those that want to tour on a sport bike, but the liter bikes are too uncomfortable? When i see hayabusa, i see 2 things: 1) drag bike 2) highway bike
Years ago I beat every GS 1000 with my Honda CBX 1000! 😎 Now 43 years later I would like to walk over to the Hayabusa 21 and feel it flutter on my cadence... It has been ordered before July, it will be a white, so white as my face when HE flies with me... You can count on that!
"It's hard to understand who is gonna buy this bike" - No, it's easy to see who will buy it "Everything is about smaller lighter faster in today's motorcycling" - only in the world of people who are blinkered "The Suzuki GSXR 1000R will run rings around the Hayabusa" - The 'Busa was not built to compete with super-sports machines "This is a stately sort of sports-touring whatever you want to call it, something like that" - FFS you don't even know what it is you have been testing. I think you have fallen into the trap of comparing this machine with bikes it is not designed to compete with. It will be bought by people who no longer want to perch, crippled over a tank of a tiny bike, stopping every hour to unlock their backs and stretch their legs. It will be bought by people who want to tour, yet want excitement and handling not available on big fat cumbersome GoldWings or BMW GS's. It will be bought by mature riders who want quality and stability not JUST rocket ship speed and handling. It will be bought by people who almost certainly previously owned a super-sports bike. It will be bought by people who have been around the block in the motorcycling world and have finally realised this bike is so incredibly unique, so stable, so easy to tour on, so comfortable to ride, that while it is not top of any 'top trumps' list it is the complete package. I really feel you totally missed the point in your review.
You’re exactly right! You should have done the review. I bet Suzuki sells a ton of these bikes. I’m 69 and it’s the best bike that I’ve ever owned including my 1985 V-max. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
@@barackblows1942 Thanks for the nice comment. Since my original post I have put my money where my mouth is and bought myself a Gen3, brand new. It is my 6th Hayabusa, and by far the best of the lot.
Having owned both Gen 1&2 and enjoyed them I’m not sure what to think about this Gen3. Like the looks, not so keen on all the unnecessary adjustability (10 level traction control?). The world is different to 20 years ago and many many bikes out perform it now so not sure.....
The Gen 1 Hayabusa is the lightest of the three models ! That is the sportiest proof. 😊Gen 1: 244 kg (equipment weight) / 175 hp 😉Gen 2: 266 kg (equipment weight) / 197 hp ☺Gen 3: 264 kg (equipment weight) / 188 hp
first thing to do with this off the show room floor is immediately strip off all the emissions crap and retune the bike to bring it up closer to that 200hp benchmark. fuck the environment i want my smiles per gallon.
Yea them things ugly as fuck lol. Beautiful beautiful bike but man, it’s like they just slapped them on knowing everybody is gonna be getting rid of them immediately lol
Emissions in California is a wasted joke. Simply because China/Asia is blowing all their shit right toward you. At least over here/Texas-Illinois you can purchase a de-smog kit for my Honda Valkyrie Interstate. And yes I did ride a 2007 Busa at 185 mph and I loved it.
1.) How is the engine vibration at 4500 rpms, between 70 and 90 mph? Is it totally gone? Some of the 1st Gen bikes, and some 2nd Gen bikes that are lemons, seem to have a lot of engine vibes around 4500 rpms. The 3rd Gen Hayabusa sounds totally different, with a much louder turbine sound to the engine, and it would be interesting to know if it's smoother?
Excellent first ride review and appreciate the finer points you discussed. Any issues with heat management? Curious as to how it would work as a “sporty” tourer😚.
Thanks, Paul. Actually, no. It was surprisingly good in that area, and I rode it in tight canyons with not much wind/airflow to get rid of the heat, so it was pretty good, all things considered.
Is the Japanese peregrine falcon the fastest bird or most luxurious?? Suzuki what the hell are you thinking? This new bike breaks NO records but comes with fake plastic chrome and bling on the dash?? 🤬
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@Mickey Mouse well done! Sounds like the PERFECT set-up! What is the difference between a farm and a plantation?....from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe and healthy everybody GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY AND stop this foolishness before it's too late..
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I ❤️ my gen 111busa, I'm a daylie in Brisbane in Oz, what an awesome machine, it's better than my gen 1 and 11 I own. It handles so so much better I love it so my the Ledgend lives on . Oz busa boy 😁
Very good points, this bike does hail back to the past more than look toward the future. And it can be a platform for just such a machine. This iteration may not perform well at retail. That being said, get it out on the open road and you understand what it is designed to do!
If you’re strictly a street rider how often is the difference in hp going to come into play(14 vs busa)? If you meet a seriously set up busa on the track (drag) where’s the advantage then? Unless there’s an ungodly hp advantage I see no advantage if the rider is better on a stock 2022 busa…lol. What’s on paper hp wise is negligible imo.
@Barack Blows Exactly! Been there done that! The problem now is jackasses want to try me every time I bring the busa out. At 60 years, those days are long gone.
I got one.waiting on battery and check charge syst. In az.they don't know when they can find batt.down a wk now.seat staples coming out.someone knocked over - can't get those parts...aside from the bs...it is a wonderful bike.but its at the shop.no end in sight.insur parts waiting weeks,don't know how long been waiting
Target audience - I think sports bike riders who are after something a bit more comfortable, something they can put a lot of km's on - do a day of riding more comfortably, or even a weekend of touring.
Don't be put off by the numbers, they most likely left the back door unlocked with a simple exhaust/intake/flash combo. Off the lot numbers are always skewed.
Great bike but honestly not as comfortable as one thinks and I think one is better served to consider a H2 SX SE series bikeif you are going to sport tour, way better handling and equally as fast and just more modern. The host nailed it at the end of the video , Suzuki should have taken the time to produce something newer vs revamp the tried and true in new body work and electronics
Buy a Kawasaki ZZR1400. Cheaper (by THOUSANDS) better bike, faster, better made, handles better, more reliable, less stressed, newer engine, cheaper to insure, less likely to be pinched, less common.
Well said on the "Hayabusa name", Suzuki should have put in some new tech on the bike to keep it as the flagship name- make it a hybrid with re-gen braking :) ??
Hello all 👋 Been riding since I was 12. Haven’t owned a bike in ten years. I’m now 40 and 300lbs and 6’2. Can I blast in the night on this to get the hate out? Please help if you know this bike in and out. Just like am I to fat for a bike now mood. If not buying one tomorrow as my midlife crisis relief Any and all help is appreciated
Don’t think of it as a sports bike in the modern sense. They are for the kids. A big man looks ridiculous on a crotch rocket. It’s a full size mans bike... a super GT.
The 14 is still a better bike , gen 3 busa is smothered with euro 5 , gotta take the 25 pound cats of and reflash . The brakes are probably still like squeezing to pieces of wood together ....the snake is closed
I have the 2022 busa I'm 52 yrs old ex sports bike rider, 5 foot 6 70 kg I'm a daily rider and weekends i take the missis around the twistis and long haul . That's what the bike is for simply brilliant busa legend got better. To answer how will buy it ,older people like me how want liter bike performance but more comfortable for 2up and long haul . I love my busa simply brilliant . PS I can fat foot it to lol
Thanks for bringing back my memories. I had an early 2000 model and it performed pretty much the same as this story.
Its a big machine although when your riding it you hardly notice.
It holds the road like a gem and its basically a rocket. Cheers xxx
I've had a few zzr14s i now want that busa, the perfect evolution of an icon
I have had 5 Hayabusa's and now own a brand new ZZR1400. The Kawasaki makes the old Hayabusa feel agricultural. The ZZR has a far better fit and finish, and is more comfortable to ride and handles better. Having said that I much prefer the looks of the old Busa.
@@BibtheBoulder i did find the zzr14s v plush / comfy and handled superbly
Never i will go from busa too zzr 1400. I have 2 busa and ofcorse I want the New one too
@@alfredlarsen9033 That's a shame, and your loss. The ZZR is by far the better bike, if not as iconic as the Hayabusa.
Your downgrading bro
The ‘busa seems to be in a class of it’s own. I wanted a sports tourer. I looked at BMW and even Goldwing - to big, too heavy for my 150lb frame. I did not want a full sports bike like the GSXR or CBR-RR. The ‘busa seemed to be the perfect fit. I use to fear it, but not with the electronics, I feel it will be a great bike for me. Can’t wait for mine to arrive!
Congrats!
When you say “arrive” did you order one or is it coming direct from dealer? Curious I am looking into the same option. Thank you.
How do you like it so far? Is it all that you expected? Thinking about getting one
Congratulations. Be careful.
Are you enjoying the bike sir??Any pros and cons you wou7like to share🙌
I have a zx14r and I love this new Hayabusa but I hear a lot that people want to buy these big sport bikes but they are scared of them like it's instant death the moment you take off on them I think if people would actually ride them they would see just how comfortable and capable they are and if you ride them with a little common sense you got nothing to worry about
Almost too easy to ride, then the corners come and the brakes become the best friend you ever had 😂
I wish kawasaki released the zx14 with all the electronics this busa has
Thanks for this excellent review. I have worked 10 years for Suzuki here in Europe, and have excellent memories of the Gen II Hayabusa.
You said it very well: looking at this bike as a sports bike is wrong.
What people miss in general is the extraordinary touring bike it is. No vibrations, extremely comfortable, great protection.
For everyday use, this engine is magical, not for its power.
Three words to define what i'm talking about : effortless, smooth, velvet.
It's not only about speed and power, or drag strips. It's actually very pleasant to ride at legal speed with the Hayabusa. I bet sales would be much higher (at least in Europe) if people were more aware of that. ✌️
Been a busa rider/racer/owner since 2002, and the ONLY thing I find negating about the gen 3 is that the solo seat cowl is labeled as an "accessory" and must be purchased separately, when the previous models came standard with them. C'mon suzuki, for 20k, you can afford to toss in a 200 dollar solo cowl 😒
BIG FACTS!!! I AGREE BRO.....Out the door $24fkn K
To be absolutely fair, in a time where car companies are charging you to use heated seats that are already in your car, you can’t even be that mad at Suzuki
Don’t even have one.
Never liked them.
Where the girls supposed t’sit?
On your pole
@@gajuddgernautzone6 I got my new 2023 out the door for $18,000 but it still should come with the cowl
The Hayabusa is an interesting choice in 2021. As an aging sports bike rider who loves torque laden power delivery and increasingly appreciates comfort, I did check out the Hayabusa and ZX-14R when I was buying my last bike. Ultimately I went with the Super Duke though, because I spend a lot more time riding through the hills than on the freeway or dragstrip. I figure that's the market they are targeting, and now that the ZX-14R is gone the Hayabusa's one of a kind. The closest comparison I can think of would be the H2 SX and Z H2, but the SX is more of a tourer and the Z is a naked (although cheaper here in Oz).
I reckon the Super Duke was a good choice, Joric.
I'd go for the Super Duke as well...
@@cyclenews Lighter, for one thing.
My God that bike is beautiful..
Agreed
It looks better in person. The black paint sparkles in the sunlight. ⚡️
A beautiful, beautiful thing.....LOVE IT!!
Is this Higher Boozer better than the Hayabusa Bib wonders....?
I have a 2007 model and it is hand down the best bike I've even owned And definately the smoothest engine i was too scared to own one for years but now I do I wish I'd bought it years ago, its immense. I ride it in full power mode all the time and it's just great to ride with really good handling on motorways and long sweepers. If Im ever rich enough to have a dream garage this will definately stay in it.
At 17:10 The Gen. 1 cowl is close in design to the 1998 Suzuki TL1000R.
The 2nd Generation bike has the best fuel injection fueling, and ignition timing, of any motorcycle. The fueling is so precise, that you cannot make it jerk or buck, or twitch, or sputter, or snatch, even if you roll into the throttle in a corner, or going downhill.
The power comes on like a tractor at 2700 rpms, and pulls hard at 3500 rpm, and pulls scary at 5000 rpms, and pulls SUPER scary at 8000 rpms, and keeps pulling hard to the rev limiter, and never once feels like the cylinder head has run out of airflow. The engine pulls harder and harder, the higher you rev it. It's "peaky" and yet "tractor-like." This is a paradox. Engines with immense low end torque, usually don't pull harder the higher you rev them, straight beyond 10,000 rpms.
The Hayabusa engine torque is so ridiculous, you can't put it into words. It's a feat of engineering, because it does't have variable valve timing. To create so much low end torque, even more than than the bigger ZX-14 Kawasaki, without variable valve timing, and to also have the extreme high RPM performance, is really unreal.
Now, onto the 3rd Gen bike. If it truly does have MORE torque through the entire mid RPM range, then it's going to be terrifying, vicious, and amazing.
There is no replacement for Hayabusa torque.
Beautiful looking bike. Really enjoyed the commentating and way the host analyzed this video. He takes time at the end to review and who this bike is for. That piece I enjoyed. Overall, great quality video and host is educated and a motorcycle hardcore.
9:37 - He took that corner, with double the legal speed, rather effortlesly while talking - Mad Riding Skills, respect!
A little late to the party, but I can tell you why I'm buying one. It's literally the ultimate sporty leaning sport touring bike. I don't do track days anymore, but I do a lot of riding on windy backroads and ripping around to cool scenery. I toured on 1st and 2nd gen Hayabusas for a long time, and I've also owned FJR's, VFR's, and all sorts of supersports. The Hayabusa was always the perfect mix of very sporty, but still long ride capable. I get on a supersport now, and I'm in pain after an hour or so. I currently have a Yamaha FJ-09, and while fantastic, its definitely more touring. With the Hayabusa now having factory cruise, I can have a bit of old school feel, and an epic mile muncher with good capability on twisty roads. Plus, that engine is just so understressed. Leave it in 6th, and just roll on the throttle when you need to pass someone.
If you’re young and you’re a nutter, get a GSXR1000 if you’re older and think you’re a nutter, do it in comfort and get the Busa!
Haha perfect
I fall into the later, having owned bikes of various sizes for over 45+ years my last bike was a 2001 unrestricted Busa, that thing was an exercise in restraint!
Or on a 21 ZX 14r, like I did. Wow, I must be a nutter!
Back in the day I delivered a brand new busa to a football player in Indianapolis from northern KY. 2 hour ride and it felt pretty good. Very flat power curve. Once traffic got heavy in Indianapolis she started overheating. Had to break a few rules more than once to cool her down.
@@unclealzbbq2185 well I had never ridden one so offered to ride it to him. Actually kinda good that I was on it during that point of break in being this guy had absolutely no knowledge of mechanics. I’m sure he would have over heated it. Soon as I seen the temp go up I took off down the emergency lane to keep it in check. This football player had bought a Gsxr 750 off of my partner then got it home and called us back saying he thought it was a 1000 when it was even listed as a Gsxr 750. Once he realized he had bought a 750 he asked us if we would pick up and deliver the hayabusa to him. So this guy bought 2 bikes in one day. lol didn’t even ask us to take the 750 back, he owned his mistake and moved on. This was the original model new first year busa which some claim was the fastest
I’ve had a Gxsr 600R for 3 years and a Gxsr750R for about 5 years now, this looks nice. Too bad 2 months ago I got rid of my baby and went with a M109R cruiser. The memories. Thanks for sharing.
Busa riding is a religion 👏
Good to see an Australian rider giving his ideas. Your spot on about the suspension the conventional suspension is adequate and probably better suited then the electronic way. The thing you don’t know when you talk about who will buy and what market they’re looking at. This is the answer.....
Firstly for the mature experienced riders that have been there done that appreciate the mighty power in comfort with a super stable platform. And now the BIG reason why....there is no other bike that suits having a pillion to share the sport style riding experience you talk about. Yes there are tourers that take pillions and yes you can be perched up high on a full blown sport-bike, but there is no bike capable of the speed, comfort and handling capability of 300 kph speed that you can absolutely share with a pillion. That’s what you need to understand with the Busa. Or you can ride it alone or even take it to the shops. After riding for a couple hours you get off feeling pretty good. This is a road bike. Do not compare it to Gixxers ( they are track bikes) After getting off a sportbike after couple hours how do you feel? I rest my case.
For what you ask ..... steel brake lines, self cancelling blinkers what a load of BS who needs that crap anyway on a road bike? You can easily attach the brake lines but as a road bike do you really need them? No absolutely not.
The trouble with reviewers is that you have the bike for a few hours and think that that’s enough to make judgement and start to look for inadequacies.....
There is so much more after owning, riding and maintaining a Hayabusa for years and years and doing lots and lots mileage. They are bulletproof, reliable, easy to maintain and the stability they offer in any sort of riding is without question one best out there. I am not a fan of all the BS electronics save the cruise control and perhaps the quick shifter. All the other stuff is unnecessary and available probably more for the needy modern day rider that thinks that it makes them a better rider.
I think your review is ok, although you did miss the point of what these bikes are for - unfortunately. You would think Suzuki would bring you up to speed with who they targeted in the marketplace or talking to actual owners like myself. Thanks anyway for the review you did certainly touch on some of its merits as a performance motorcycle
Go Suzuki! King of the Road!
Yet again 👍👍
After owning three Hayabusas all generations ( and currently own a Gen II) and countless sportbikes and a bit road race background I am not talking out my backside. Just an honest straight up feedback 🙂
CHEERS from Australia 🇦🇺
Suzuki.......Live the dream... 💙💙💙
Kawasaki: Ride the reality.....ZZR1400: Busa Killer
I bought the white/silver one I LOVE IT
People are acting like the Hayabusa's loss of power , down to 187HP ( at the crank) isn't a huge loss. It's a lot more than you think considering that a ZX14R is 207-208HP at the crank and about 190 at the rear wheel. This would put the Busa at about 170 at the rear wheel. That's a lot of horsepower and torque to make up with an ecu flash and an exhaust. On top of that I like leaving my bikes bone stock like the factory and engineers meant for it to be. They last forever if left stock. You have 0 little annoying screw ups and 100% reliability. I must, however, say that I'm crazy about the new Hayabusa's looks. It's a beautiful bike. I fear all the new fangled unnecessary electronics. Who uses lean angles? Or brake pressure gauges? When this stuff fails , it will be expensive.
I couldn't have put it better myself, and this is exactly why I won't be trading my 2021 final edition ZZR1400 for one.
7hp is not a major difference. That kind of talk is childish and tells me you're limited in experience.
A better rider will more than make up for that. Nobody is launching a stock bike in that powerband and motogp racers rarely if ever get over 186mph.
Paper hp chasers are immature for the most part.
Interestingly it seems that Suzuki underrated them. There's some reputable dyno videos showing 185+ at the wheel on the new bike with just an exhaust and of course no tune as the ECU is not cracked yet. So the difference is really not so big between the 2 bikes.
They need factory turbo or supercharger and adjustable suspension with launch control like moto GP. I could see easily 300HP easy and still meet emissions.
It does have launch control
At 11:35 Yes, the GSX-R1000 K1 came out in 2001 after the Gen. 1 GSX-1300R Hayabusa debuted in 1999.
I have the 1999 Silver/Copper which was unbridled power and speed with simplicity.The new one looks the part but all those wiz bang new electronics and numerous setting make it unnecessarily complex and more dealership reliant when those electronics give problems..
Once you set it up to your liking you never have to change the settings again. If you get caught in the rain, then switch to factory C mode and get home safely. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
How is the riding comfort for a few hundred miles of highway?
You will like it only if you are used to sport bike riding ergos ( more comfortable than the traditional sport bike)
i just love this bike!!!! hope i get one soon!!!!!
Excellent review thanks.
Terrific review but a small correction for you. The steering angle is actually sharper. Going from 23.4° to just 23°. The gen 1 was 24°. Hard to fault your video otherwise. I've had 99, 08 & now Gen3 on it's way. 👌
D'oh. Thanks for the correction. Glad you enjoyed the video.
ive own 2001, 2011, and also waiting on the new one to arrive.
I don't care if it's down a couple HP's , it's still a beast, it's beautiful and now it's loaded with all the tech you could ever want. I want it.
It beats the Gen 2 in the 1/4 mile. If that’s not fast enough, then you can always add a turbo or a supercharger. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Busa is the true God of speed.
Got mine ordered. Can't wait. Kinda second guessing my color choice though
What color did you choose?
@@rj9617 i went with the white/blue. I think it looks the best with that chrome strip it kinda blends in. I dont like chrome on my motorcycles. Ill probably rip it off and wrap it or paint it or something. Cant wait to see them in person.
@@zachkuby87 I think the white/blue looks sick! That's the color I'm considering getting myself. Good choice!
I am very jealous
Hey congratulations 🙌🙌….how comfortable is the bike?? Looking at upgrading from my tiger800 to Busa🙌
It's HayabuSa.
Not Hayabuza👍
I thought it was a 'higher boozer'...
Long live the King 👑!
I lost my license riding down to Phillip Island on the Rapid Bikes long-term one, so I have a love/hate relationship with the Busa. Still, I think Suzuki could of gone a lot further with this new bike, but I'll wait to give my verdict and hopefully get a ride soon...
9.7 on that bike, then kicked right out of the strip.
same engine, euro 5, and a lot of rider aids. I don't see the point in going with the Gen3 Busa. Seems like you can have everything and more with the H2 and still spend less (although I'd prefer the ZH2)
@@KleinAB H2 is $25k, Carbon is $33k. That's a bit more than the $18,599 Busa..
@@TOPSPEEDBUSA you are correct. I incorrectly assumed h2 was priced same as zh2.
Tony W. I wrote the feature article for Jeff about riding my busa to PI. Did the trip from Newcastle about 10 times. Never lost a point. 😜
Super cool bike , I dont even ride , but i want one .
Bucket list Busa :) .
Question.
Does the bike remember and stay in the last riding mode settings after shutdown and then restarting it?
Or do you have to reset all the parameters back to what you want each time you start the bike?
It has three factory modes A-B-C that return to the factory settings when you turn the bike off. It has 3 user modes that will remain as you program them. You have plenty of options and never have to change it once you decide what you want.
Wasn't the old hayabusa meant for those that want to tour on a sport bike, but the liter bikes are too uncomfortable?
When i see hayabusa, i see 2 things:
1) drag bike
2) highway bike
3) Old Dudes SRAD
All sports bikes have the same downside to them, they kill your wrists after 90mins or so👎
I see a third thing: A rider who didn't bother test riding the Kawasaki ZZR1400
Sounds about right!
Years ago I beat every GS 1000 with my Honda CBX 1000! 😎 Now 43 years later I would like to walk over to the Hayabusa 21 and feel it flutter on my cadence... It has been ordered before July, it will be a white, so white as my face when HE flies with me... You can count on that!
Congratulations on your new busa! Only a dream to some like me,but always glad to know folks like you are out there and enjoying this machine.
"It's hard to understand who is gonna buy this bike" - No, it's easy to see who will buy it
"Everything is about smaller lighter faster in today's motorcycling" - only in the world of people who are blinkered
"The Suzuki GSXR 1000R will run rings around the Hayabusa" - The 'Busa was not built to compete with super-sports machines
"This is a stately sort of sports-touring whatever you want to call it, something like that" - FFS you don't even know what it is you have been testing.
I think you have fallen into the trap of comparing this machine with bikes it is not designed to compete with.
It will be bought by people who no longer want to perch, crippled over a tank of a tiny bike, stopping every hour to unlock their backs and stretch their legs. It will be bought by people who want to tour, yet want excitement and handling not available on big fat cumbersome GoldWings or BMW GS's. It will be bought by mature riders who want quality and stability not JUST rocket ship speed and handling. It will be bought by people who almost certainly previously owned a super-sports bike. It will be bought by people who have been around the block in the motorcycling world and have finally realised this bike is so incredibly unique, so stable, so easy to tour on, so comfortable to ride, that while it is not top of any 'top trumps' list it is the complete package.
I really feel you totally missed the point in your review.
You’re exactly right! You should have done the review. I bet Suzuki sells a ton of these bikes. I’m 69 and it’s the best bike that I’ve ever owned including my 1985 V-max. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
@@barackblows1942 Thanks for the nice comment. Since my original post I have put my money where my mouth is and bought myself a Gen3, brand new. It is my 6th Hayabusa, and by far the best of the lot.
Having owned both Gen 1&2 and enjoyed them I’m not sure what to think about this Gen3. Like the looks, not so keen on all the unnecessary adjustability (10 level traction control?). The world is different to 20 years ago and many many bikes out perform it now so not sure.....
10-stage is a little too much, to be honest.
Like suspension, having good adjustment gives very personal satisfaction and rideability.
Hi what is Dry weight and seat height of new bike
The Gen 1 Hayabusa is the lightest of the three models ! That is the sportiest proof.
😊Gen 1: 244 kg (equipment weight) / 175 hp
😉Gen 2: 266 kg (equipment weight) / 197 hp
☺Gen 3: 264 kg (equipment weight) / 188 hp
When you replace the full exhaust with those giant cans and the cats, you’ll lose another 30-lbs.
Love the Busa! All my channel videos are on a Gen1. Wish I could test this beautiful Gen3.
Don't bother, save thousands, go buy yourself a ZZR1400. WAY BETTER BIKE.....
first thing to do with this off the show room floor is immediately strip off all the emissions crap and retune the bike to bring it up closer to that 200hp benchmark. fuck the environment i want my smiles per gallon.
Globull warming is an EU/CCP commie hoax. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Every owner gonna be putting that OEM exhaust on eBay in the first week.
Yea them things ugly as fuck lol. Beautiful beautiful bike but man, it’s like they just slapped them on knowing everybody is gonna be getting rid of them immediately lol
They get stashed in the garage ready to be put back on for MOTs 😄
No Euro 5 in the US so the cats go in the trash where they belong. 🐈 FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Live to see a side by side comparison with a triumph rocket 3.
I’ve had both and the Busa will blow the Rocket away. The Rocket has a speed limiter at 152-mph and 30-BHP less.
Emissions in California is a wasted joke. Simply because China/Asia is blowing all their shit right toward you. At least over here/Texas-Illinois you can purchase a de-smog kit for my Honda Valkyrie Interstate. And yes I did ride a 2007 Busa at 185 mph and I loved it.
1.) How is the engine vibration at 4500 rpms, between 70 and 90 mph? Is it totally gone? Some of the 1st Gen bikes, and some 2nd Gen bikes that are lemons, seem to have a lot of engine vibes around 4500 rpms.
The 3rd Gen Hayabusa sounds totally different, with a much louder turbine sound to the engine, and it would be interesting to know if it's smoother?
yes
I own one and haven’t noticed any vibration at 4500-rpm’s or any other rpm’s. I love this bike! FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Old model iconic roaring sound is missing....where is that hayabusa
This is not a Hayabusa, it's a Higher Boozer....
Amazing machine!
BEST BIKE EVER. Don't like the guy that did the review had stupid points choose someone else Next time
I don't like you either.
Excellent first ride review and appreciate the finer points you discussed. Any issues with heat management? Curious as to how it would work as a “sporty” tourer😚.
Thanks, Paul. Actually, no. It was surprisingly good in that area, and I rode it in tight canyons with not much wind/airflow to get rid of the heat, so it was pretty good, all things considered.
I've done over 200,000 klm touring on Busas in Australia. Comfort and heat have never been an issue for me at 5'7".
Is the Japanese peregrine falcon the fastest bird or most luxurious?? Suzuki what the hell are you thinking? This new bike breaks NO records but comes with fake plastic chrome and bling on the dash?? 🤬
@Mickey Mouse that rule sounds REDICULESS...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe
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@Mickey Mouse well done! Sounds like the PERFECT set-up! What is the difference between a farm and a plantation?....from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe and healthy everybody GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY AND stop this foolishness before it's too late..
@Mickey Mouse you couldn't be MORE correct! Between the election infection, the mask's thing, the power grab by politicians, and the election itself our country has fallen so far in such a short time. I'm ALMOST 50yrs old and disabled since sep.03 from a work injury. I had to give up living in the country 4 year's ago and buy a place in town. With my wife being disabled with 9 blown disk's in her neck and spine, she couldn't work anymore after 2009ish our income shrank and now we are stuck on the gov't teet. My plan was to buy a big chunk of land build cabins for my wife and I then a cabin for each child. We had chickens and a big garden, wanted some cow's and goat's but all the dream's died when I got hurt. It sounds like you deserve a GIANT pat on the back for all you have accomplished! ...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe
The better version Suzuki could have made would have been to make this on a 1440cc.
That last area and bit of road you came down before 12:00 and stopped at the intersection then is what they modeled in GTA V.
Nice Hayaboozer!
Is it similar to the Hayabusa? I never heard of a higher boozer before....lol
Gotta have it 😁😁😁😊
Cheaper than running any woman for sure....
I ❤️ my gen 111busa, I'm a daylie in Brisbane in Oz, what an awesome machine, it's better than my gen 1 and 11 I own. It handles so so much better I love it so my the Ledgend lives on . Oz busa boy 😁
Very good points, this bike does hail back to the past more than look toward the future. And it can be a platform for just such a machine. This iteration may not perform well at retail. That being said, get it out on the open road and you understand what it is designed to do!
If you’re strictly a street rider how often is the difference in hp going to come into play(14 vs busa)? If you meet a seriously set up busa on the track (drag) where’s the advantage then? Unless there’s an ungodly hp advantage I see no advantage if the rider is better on a stock 2022 busa…lol.
What’s on paper hp wise is negligible imo.
There aren’t any public roads in the USA where 186-mph is legal. Goodbye license, hello prison if you’re caught. 😎
@Barack Blows Exactly! Been there done that!
The problem now is jackasses want to try me every time I bring the busa out. At 60 years, those days are long gone.
Comfortable enough to be a good tourer?
Only if you are used to riding sports bike
I got one.waiting on battery and check charge syst. In az.they don't know when they can find batt.down a wk now.seat staples coming out.someone knocked over - can't get those parts...aside from the bs...it is a wonderful bike.but its at the shop.no end in sight.insur parts waiting weeks,don't know how long been waiting
Not enough highway for my R1, this would just be on 1/4 potential all the time.
Target audience - I think sports bike riders who are after something a bit more comfortable, something they can put a lot of km's on - do a day of riding more comfortably, or even a weekend of touring.
Busa the best there ever was bar NONNNNNN
There is an 'e' on the end on 'none'...
😳 A Must Have. Beautiful, Suzuki 👍👍👍
One of the ….maybe the only thing I don’t like- is,on mine,the staples come out of the back of the seat,in no time at all. My only gripe.
Don't be put off by the numbers, they most likely left the back door unlocked with a simple exhaust/intake/flash combo. Off the lot numbers are always skewed.
Sort of like the Ole Honda Blackbird... Gentlemen's Express.
Lol I can't believe you remember that but then again so do I.
@@prndownload Remember.. I still ride one!!!! facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157812765483907&set=pb.663898906.-2207520000..&type=3
Motocikl za sve,kakav adventure bilo koji Hajabusom mozes i na putovanje i na pistu,samo da mu ubace jos jedno 30 ps i bice ono pravo
They don't even try to make the stock exhaust look good lol.
Euro 5 compliant. Just get a Brock’s Alien Head full exhaust and shed 30-lbs. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Great bike but honestly not as comfortable as one thinks and I think one is better served to consider a H2 SX SE series bikeif you are going to sport tour, way better handling and equally as fast and just more modern. The host nailed it at the end of the video , Suzuki should have taken the time to produce something newer vs revamp the tried and true in new body work and electronics
Also the H2 SX SE is $10k more. 💸💸💸
Hayaboooza
I think the styling is actually inspired by the 1996 GSXR750.
Would be great an orange 22
Why 2022???
It’s 2021 isn’t it🤔
Yes but it's called a 2022 model.
Not in the UK it’s not...
@@skts2610 Well, I can't speak for the UK but in the U.S. it's badged as a 2022.
@@cyclenews But it ain't 2022.
@@fyorbane model year and production year are different, at least here in america
I would buy one but it's out of my price range. Have to settle for a gsxr😄
Either that or...... give it a bit of time, get a bit more dough stashed away.
You know it makes sense👍👍🙂
Buy a Kawasaki ZZR1400. Cheaper (by THOUSANDS) better bike, faster, better made, handles better, more reliable, less stressed, newer engine, cheaper to insure, less likely to be pinched, less common.
Well said on the "Hayabusa name", Suzuki should have put in some new tech on the bike to keep it as the flagship name- make it a hybrid with re-gen braking :) ??
It would have been nice. Oh well, the new bike is a good thing, but it's a shame they didn't do something super rad/techy with it.
A hybrid would be lame and it would even be heavier.
He grunts and groans saying easy now but steady twisting on it lmao
Previous owner og gen 1Too much electronics as well in cars today. Driver has to control the bike not the computer
"suzooki hiyabooza"
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Hello all 👋
Been riding since I was 12. Haven’t owned a bike in ten years. I’m now 40 and 300lbs and 6’2. Can I blast in the night on this to get the hate out? Please help if you know this bike in and out. Just like am I to fat for a bike now mood. If not buying one tomorrow as my midlife crisis relief
Any and all help is appreciated
Wow, you've got the 2022 version and the rest of the world's press has the 2021 :D
In America, it is badged as a 2022 model. Here's the link: suzukicycles.com/sportbike/2022/hayabusa
Don’t think of it as a sports bike in the modern sense. They are for the kids. A big man looks ridiculous on a crotch rocket.
It’s a full size mans bike... a super GT.
The 14 is still a better bike , gen 3 busa is smothered with euro 5 , gotta take the 25 pound cats of and reflash . The brakes are probably still like squeezing to pieces of wood together ....the snake is closed
The brakes on the Gen 3 are excellent as is everything else. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
I wish they made a bagger version.
Describing the bike sitting covering it.
Full specs on this bike found here ua-cam.com/video/kLzQX9bJKok/v-deo.html
There is no Z in Hayabusa
Just saying.
You forgot an “a” though
This is not a Hayabusa, it is a 'higher boozer'. Similar, but not the same.
That’s a 2021 dude
Yes, it's confusing, but Suzuki is branding it a 2022 model.
This bike has no better performance than early 20s Hayabusa. If you never driven one, then get this.
Let's see it against the Kawaski ??????
Any modern 1000 will outrun it.
Hayabuzer?
i almost got killed on my Gen 3 Busa because the turn indicator did not self cancel. A car pulled out infront of me thinking i was turning 🤣😂😅😆😁😊
I like it better without the self canceling signals, but don’t forget to turn them off like in the good old days. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Old Dudes SRAD!
it has forged pistons. its clearly a starter kit for drag racers. tech would ruin that.
It’s a grand touring machine like a Porsche 928
With a rocket up it's arse and on steroids....