Doodle! It was awesome working with you and I had a great time, even if the weather didn't pan out. It's always wonderful seeing someone's on camera personality be exactly who they are off camera too! The Boosta is always ready for round 2.
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle "inline four" So just like a old BMW K Brick or even a old Ace/Henderson not forgetting FN's and the good old Mimbus... Moving on (TRANSVERSELY)
@@Markycarandbikestuff Would Marky care for a 50/50 or phone a friend on what it is not what' "called" think less orientation more ..."drive train"....But no big deal as most think of UJM's being "inline 4s" ..So Marky tell what a BMW k is called in Marky world ?
@@tonypate9174 I know what i'm talking about mate, do me a favor will you and google Longitudinal Engine, i'll give you a clue, the BMW you are spouting off about is one, the along the chassis bike engines you are spouting off about are Longitudinal. Now if she said Transverse engine in the video what would that have meant ?, Transverse twin ?, transverse what ?, she said inline four which is the ENGINE BLOCK, not the orientation in the chassis. This is my last post here so any shite smartarse retort will be a waste of time.
your channel is so much fun to watch. I love the diversity of topics regarding motorcycles that you have. As someone who like you is very safety conscious as a rider I appreciate your channel. I don't have any interest in riding a Hyabusa but I liked how you presented this. Peace from a motorcycle rider in Connecticut.
The SR71 was a reconnaissance aircraft not a fighter. The YF12 was the prototype interceptor variant.. Sorry for picking at this but my Dad was a USAF fighter pilot so a lot of this got drilled into me early on.
Yeah I know it could be perceived as nit picking, however it IS an outrageous, scandalous and scurilous statement, so no, not gonna let that pass unchallenged :)
I remember “seeing” my first busa; I was riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina very early one morning. I happen to notice a single headlight in my left rear view mirror about 50 yards back, then a split second later, I saw it’s tail light about 50 yards in front of me.
I owned a Blackbird in the early 2000's, it was my daily driver for around 6 years or so and 25k miles. I couldn't believe anything could be faster than that thing, but sure enough... when the hayabusa came out, Honda kind of gave up on "superbikes"...
@@xonx209 You are correct, but it would have been nice to see Honda smack another 200cc into the BB just to give the Busa a run for it's money and keep it a 3 way race instead of running away and leaving Kawi as the only competition. Full credit to Kawi for staying in the game and Busa for lasting 25 years running!
@@JGreen-le8xx It generally feels Honda goes for what is most practical/useable. I dont think it saw a point in making a faster bike. And all things considered, the Blackbird was so much more than a quick bike. It handled well, the engine was incredibly smooth, reliable, had torque for days and it was comfortable too. If anything it was more well rounded than the Busa. I dont think it would be too difficult if Honda wanted to come out with another Blackbird to challenge the Busa, there just isnt really a market for it right now.
@@Irfan87 said; "It generally feels Honda goes for what is most practical/useable. ..." What? Like the Honda Rune? Until I got an '07 BMW K1200S, I had only owned Kawasakis. If I could find a pristine Honda Rune and could afford it, that would become my first Honda. Practical? No. Weird? You bet. Unique? Absolutely.
Had a 2005 ‘Busa…a very balanced bike, and as has been said “idling along” it belies the capability until the wrist is twisted a bit more. Very, very smooth on the highway. It is bike that is all about fighting restraint…the current owner of mine turned it into track only drag bike…an incredible and durable machine when maintenance is kept up. Thx for the trip down memory lane and content!
@@tieredlabsllc5728 to be fair it's probably within the content creators lifetime and also the more people who ride motorcycles the more controversy there can be so newer bikes would have more controversy by nature
Lessee now, we got Harley with their Evo motor, that stirred people to argue some. The Yamaha Genesis 5 valve in the FZR, Honda with the oval piston, Suzuki with the original Katana. Honda again with the ST1100 of death. Speaking of death well there's all those 500cc two stroke MX bikes from the '70's. Yup, it's a long list, but I'm not sure it goes back 200 years yet?
Stuff like the Suzuki rotary or Square four. Stuff like the Yamaha V4 2-stroke. Stuff like the Ducati Super mono. Stuff like the Honda V5 engine. Or the various turbocharged 1980's bikes. How about the Yamaha swingarm front suspension? Or the wild motorcycle with a jet turbine helicopter engine? Or the CBX1000 straight-six? Or the PGMV8 (two Yamaha R1 engines joined to make a 2.0L V8) naked bike made in Australia? Or the Horex VR6 engine German bike?
Oh ya...I never get mentioned because I bought the BKing no one even knew what it was because it wasn:t flaired out like its brother.This motor had endless power and handleing with great brakes.I have had over 20 bikes in 50 years,best bikes I had Buell one of a kind in a market flooded with all makers, power plants. And now I'm on Team Green ZX14 at 71 years old.I love bikes that perform and great pleasure to ride.I have owned more Kawis than other bikes .I wish I bought A Ducati, and KTM super Duke, and an Apprilla. The metric bikes perform and a bullet proof, great vid
I have owned 6 Hayabusa, covering all 3 gens. Fabulous machines, but the fact is the mighty Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14R) is by far a superior machine. More comfy, better engine, smoother, better fit & finish.
No - Not superior - Just a different package really - Both are awesome in their own unique right - And surprisingly different The Busa drivetrain feels like a torque monster - The ZX14 powerplant feels revy and almost weak by comparison - but the big Zed engine is still awesome as it wails and charges pretty well as it revs out higher and harder than the Busa Biggest difference between the 2 for me was the remarkably confident + neutral handling of the ZX14 - far better chassis than the Busa
And add with certainty that no one here has the ability to ride either one to its limits on or off the race track. I have ridden neither and 99% of people never will. Both are niche bikes. And very expensive that most can not afford anyway. As far as speed goes they will both kill the squids that seem to gravitate to this kind of bike.
@@ohwell2790 These bikes are just as expensive & safe to ride, as any big modern premium ADV/touring bike. Like the BMW GS1250 / GS1300 / R1250RS / 1250RT, KTM 1290, HD PanAmerica 1250, Honda Goldwing 1800 etc. But actually safer than Supersport bikes (Fireblade SP, etc.). There is a short petite Japanese woman rider, that tours through Japan, with her Gen3 Suzuki Hayabusa. She did within 2 years over 30000 Km! Her UA-cam channel is *Ruriko_675,* if you are interested (just enable subtitles). There is a false conception about the Hayabusa.They aren't a just bikes for top speed and straight lines. But real sport touring bikes.
One thing I noticed first about the Busa is how it feels really comfortable to sit on and the position of the rider isn't stressful. It's a nice machine but like the owner said it's tame until you get it up there. I rode a friend's bike to see if it was for me and was really surprised how comfortable and easy to maneuver it was . Then at about 6 and half on the tach it felt so easy to keep going faster. It's such a planted machine.
Rode my first 'Busa from Seattle to North Carolina (Tail of the Dragon) and back ... so yeah, a few miles! Didn't know what else to do on the trip, so I made a Hooters tour out of it, too - 26 Hooters restaurants on the way there and back. The bike was great and I would do it again in a second! Well, that was in 2011 so I'm a bit older now so there might need to be more stops along the way. 😊 But still, I would!
Full throttle is almost unusable on that particular bike until after 3rd gear. It won't wheelie in 3rd, but the front gets lighter than I'm comfortable with.
Love this nod to the superbikes! I remember when the CBR1000f Hurricane came out when I was a teenager. I fell in love with it. Fast forward to the mid 90’s and I bought one. I rode it for 20 years. I almost broke down and bought the XX Blackbird but my Hurricane was I such great shape I didn’t need it. The limiter on these bikes is super easy to bypass. I got mine up to 182mph with a ton left until redline on a remote N. CA road. I LOVED that bike. I do regret not getting a Blackbird but that bike was plenty and I’m 6’3”, 230lbs. I always liked the ‘busas, just was a Honda fan more so. I sold my beloved baby in 2015 and settled down on a KLR 650 LOL. It does me perfect in NW Montana :^)
My old instructor, who previously was involved with teaching actors to ride for movies, built a turbo Busa drag bike when he was back in the UK. That would have been something to see!
Doodle, I have had a first gen Busa since 05 (not exactly stock but for insurance purposes we'll say it is) and have done several road trips, the longest of which was from Orlando, Fl. to Anchorage, Ak. then back to Knoxville, Tn. While stating that my Busa was fairly comfortable for the trip, my chiropractor would probably disagree. 😁👍 Let it rip tater-chip!
I've had a Busa for 4 years. They are a special bike!!! I'm still hearing stories about the BUSA , Legendary!!!! Performance, customize, track, street, roll racing, Texas Mile, Salt flats, 9/10. All- motor, nitrous, supercharge, turbo up to a 1,000 HP. Whatever you want to do with a Busa it can be done or you can be a regular Joe. I don't think no other bike has that range.....
ZX14 isn't capable of holding 1,000Hp but 1,000 on Busas (even with proper maintenance) will break parts regularly. With that said, 500Hp isn't an issue on 14s and that covers 99.9% of anyone that wants to own a ludicrous speed capable bike...
@@KCadbyRacing you right. I forgot the guys who have a 1,000 HP BUSA over in Europe. Just saying they had reach that #. Far as reliable I've seen Busa's from the 240- 500 HP range street bikes. Yes I know 14s can produce. It's preference and a person's choice. But the BUSA platform hard to beat
Nice coverage. I bought my Busa new in 2006 have only 60k on it today with no problems except for about 20 sets of tires and maintenance. I have put 600 on in a day when I was younger but don’t travel on it anymore as it’s not my only bike. I put 300 on last Saturday to Gettysburg bike week, it didn’t bother me at all. I’m 50 now and can get uncomfortable in a 600 day on my FJR sometimes though. I did put helibars on the Busa a couple years back and that helped a bunch. I thikk no it’s the perfect sport bike that you can actually stay with as you age..
Doods, I remember when the Super Blackbird first came out. I fell in love......beautiful bike. Yes the Hayabusa took its mantle as fastest production bike fairly quickly but I still love the Blackbird. Thanks for my trip down memory lane.
The first clip was a GSXR 600 actually with a GSXR 1000 fork conversion that was built for the movie. Busa's are crazy bikes. So docile if you're gentle but open it up and it's just insane. Still a blackbird fan tho :D
As benchmarks if I rode a Ducati every trip to the store would be Isle of Man on a HD it is like a two wheeled car. The Busa is simple, very comfortable for 6’3” the stock seat height is lower than most 600’s super stable above 100 mph and much cheaper in initial price, insurance coverage and maintenance costs than a Ducati. Will not out stop an Ducati Gxxer or R1 but it’s great as an everyday rider.
Great vid, Doodle! I have owned a couple of the mighty beasts, but equipped them for long distance touring. Slightly higher bars and controls, Double Bubble windscreen and Corbin hard bags that blended perfectly with the 'Busa's lines. I did several Iron Butt rides going from Aspen, Colorado to Wisconsin in about 16-18 hours. Super long days in the saddle were no big deal. As set up, right around 55mph there is an air cushion on your chest that allows you to lean into that cushion and take weight off your hands and wrists. There was a big group of us at Sturgis every year back in the early to middle 90's and we would head up into the canyons and twist it up! I eventually traded it for my current Beemer GS, but still would love to have one again! Thanks!
My best friend had a first gen Busa, at the time, it was insane for a stock bike. I had a 2002 GSXR1000 we always did roll ons, that bike was insane. I rode it quite a few times and loved it. Trust me they were really fast back then in stock form. 😂
Doodle, a review of the history of a legendary class of bike and riding a Busa down a drag strip. Love it, go Doodle! 🔥 ps don't let the detail turkeys get to you. - it was a good piece.
No way!!! You had asked everyone which motorcycle you should try out and I said the busa!!!! Hopefully it was because of me lol. Jk. But I'm so happy you posted a video with you in a busa, you made my day 😊!!
Yes I can vouch for what you are saying about motorcycle vibrations ruining a phone camera. After I bought my CBR 650 about one week went by until the camera on my iPhone broke. It would not be able to focus and would continuously try to focus, leading to a shaking view through the lens.
At least you had the best colour scheme. I rode my Busa from Hampshire, England across to Dublin, Ireland via Holyhead, north Wales and back over a long weekend with no issues at all. I track day'd My Busa at Brand Hatch, England and a different Busa at Kyalami, South Africa. Great memories.
Yeah wicked motorcycle 🤙test rode a new 99 model. Then I test rode a new 2000 zx12r 💚 a much more exciting motorcycle & I bought that , still have it & wasn't speed restricted, the next model A2 was though.
Surprisingly, good video, Doodle. At least you didn't drop it. Yes, the Busa, et al, are controversial bikes. If they were restricted to the track and hooligans were not using them to endanger the rest of us on the streets, it might be one thing. These bikes are asinine, IMHO, on the street @"arrest me speeds". On the other hand, my 2023 Pan America has 151 HP @7900 w/ 98 FtLb torque @6900, will go from 0-60 in 3 sec flat, and has top speeds over 140mph... but, not with me on it! Nobody, except professional racing, need a motorcycle that has top speeds upwards of 200mph. Asinine for street use. marcus
"...If they were restricted to the track and hooligans were not using them to endanger the rest of us on the streets, it might be one thing. ..." Hayabusa? Ninja? CVO? Nope... Per mile driven, idiots in Teslas kill more pedestrians and motorcyclists than any other vehicle, and are 2nd only to drunks in Rams as worst drivers.
You’ve certainly poked a hornets’ nest when you start comparing fast bikes 😎 It would require borrowing a racetrack, but a deep dive into the development of the Ducati Superleggera family (the latest is the Superleggera V4, with 234 horsepower, highly sophisticated aero, and weighing 335 pounds) would make a great subject. The power to weight ratio, coupled with aero, makes it quite special.
There are many "faster" bikes since Hayabusa arrived but very rarery you can honestly say that the bike has a soul. This one really has and it's by far my favourite bike of all time. I have had a very modern s1000rr wich has all the electronics and power you could ever need but riding analog busa is still the only bike that gives me smile every single time i'm on it. It's also a very reliable bike. Mine has 43k miles on it and not a single valve has been adjusted yet. It's also so comfy to ride that doing 500mile day trips are nothing on it.
You got a good insurance rate, I bought a Busa in my 50s, and my insurance company and 3 others wanted 485 to 500 a month for full coverage, so I bought used bike and just put liability on it.
This bike/style is not for me, but you have to give Suzuki serious credit. That is an amazing bike that continues to exceed expectations and the aftermarket allows and encourages the legend continues.
I have owned 3 x gen 1, a gen 2 and now a gen 3. And you can ride alllll day and feel good after. They can be setup for twisty riding, which is my style of riding. Used to chase down 600cc and 1000cc bikes through twisty mountain roads. Takes some work but they can do it.
Not sure how one measures exactly how controversial a bike is, but the Haysbusa is still in production and has a massive fan base. As a rider who was around when it debuted, I can anecdotally tell you that people were genuinely excited about the bike and seemingly everybody wanted one. As far as controversial bikes go, the Busa might as well be a CB750 compared to the Livewire if boomer comments on Facebook are any metric to go by.
I guess controversial because it was one of the first bikes deliberately made to go superfast and be super powerful at a time when manufacturers were limiting bike horsepower and top speed voluntarily and they seem to be a slap in the face to that agreement
@@malcolmwhite6588 is it "the most controversial motorcycle of all time"? I personally don't find manufacturers coming to a friendly agreement to avoid a top speed arms race especially controversial, but even if it is, I never said zero controversy is attached to the bike. Just off the top of my head, the Livewire and Ducati's 999 are two bikes that upset the fanbases of their respective manufacturers, I would argue those bikes are more controversial than the Hayabusa, therefore: it's not the most controversial bike in the world and I think chosing controversy as a definining aspect of the bike is just an odd choice.
For a first time on a grossly overpowered bike you've never ridden before on a track you've never been to in a way you've never done and still exceeded every legal speed limit? Not bad imo
@@fullmetalcorgi1350 I've been telling new drag racers for decades that it's better to start out Extra Safe, rather than letting your ego (or idiots) force you into riding over your skill (and or experience) level. And IMO, 235Hp isn't anywhere near grossly overpowered 😁
@@KCadbyRacing when you typically ride cruisers it is. And it's not just the HP, it's the torque. Plenty of bikes have north of 200 hp, but not many have that AND 130+ ftlbs of torque.
I've ridden my 03 and 06 hayabusas from Southern MD to South west OH and Northern OH and back 3 to 4 times a year since 2020. Comfortable rides, plenty of opportunities to really open then up, and they take the kind of beating I deliver along the way. I ride them hard!!!!!!!
Last year I went from the Netherlands where I live with my Hayabusa to Barclona Spain for the MotoGP. In total I have 4500 km (2800 miles). A Hayabusa is ideal for long distances. next year I'm going to Jerez (southern Spain) 3000 km away.
It's my prefered motorcycle for long distance travels. I do month long trips wih my wife (two up) and complete lugage set. Seen so many places and will see even more! Mine is a '99 first gen unrestricted edition that just celebrated 25 years on this month!
Nice video, sucks that you guys couldn’t finish. Busas are cool, I don’t see many on the road though. I’m not a speed guy, but I wouldn’t mind having one for the torque and the potential.
I had the opportunity to see 300kph on the speedo of my friends Hyabusa on the German autobahns. Its an experiance I have not repeated, and dont think I would if I could, but I was grateful for the experiance. I'm now on a V Strom 650 and it more than meets my current biking needs!
I had a 98 model. It had a full Yoshi 4 in to 1 system, modified airbox, sports air cleaner and some other bits. It was great but boy once you hit that 6000rpm mark all bets were off. Of course the bike could break our national speed limit in first gear. A mate still has his with 156,000 klms on the clock. Apart from the usual service items the engine has never been touched and it still runs like a top.
Hi Doodle, these type of motorcycle known as Hyperbikes in the UK got a bad press really, but fundamentally they are as you categorised sports tourers that are very fast, but are also easy to ride slowly in built up areas. I was surprised you didn't mention the Ninja 1400, known as the ZZR 1400 in the UK which was actually a fraction quicker than the Hayabusa, a few years ago I had owned two ZZR 14's over a six year period, they were amazing bullet proof bikes, as is the Hayabusa. Thank you I enjoyed your video.
I owned both..the Kawasaki GPz900r (Ninja) and the Suzuki B-King (naked Hayabusa)..Both were awesome bikes..Also owned 3x Suzuki GSX1100R and the Suzuki GSX1000R (K8)..
I have ridden a Busa once and it's a true puppy dog until you give the throttle a good twist. I was easily able to pop a wheelie with each gear change and i don't do wheelies.
Just bought a 2005 Hayabusa in December. You can absolutely daily one, tour on one, or track one. I just completed a 3,000 mile roadtrip through 8 states and the entire Blue ridge parkway on mine. I wouldn’t call it a sport tourer, more of a hyper-tourer 😂
6:09 The shot is from the Bollywood/Indian movie Dhoom released in 2004. This is what put Hayabusa on the map in the Indian market. It is still hands down the most popular superbike here.
Cool, I have opened my Panam up a few times, using full throttle and 8K RPM, in 2nd, 3rd and then had to back off in 4th as I was going far too fast for where I was, but it got there in a couple of seconds. Fast acceleration is a lot of fun.
I like seeing that you're using the dji OSMO ACTION 4 and not some dreadful GoPro camera. As a SCUBA diver I've switched to dji and will never go back to GoPro.
Doodle! It was awesome working with you and I had a great time, even if the weather didn't pan out. It's always wonderful seeing someone's on camera personality be exactly who they are off camera too! The Boosta is always ready for round 2.
Thank you so much Richard for making it happen!!!
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle "inline four" So just like a old BMW K Brick or even a old Ace/Henderson not forgetting FN's and the good old Mimbus... Moving on (TRANSVERSELY)
@@tonypate9174 Still called an inline four regardless of the orientation in the chassis.
@@Markycarandbikestuff Would Marky care for a 50/50 or phone a friend on what it is not what' "called" think less orientation more ..."drive train"....But no big deal as most think of UJM's being "inline 4s" ..So Marky tell what a BMW k is called in Marky world ?
@@tonypate9174 I know what i'm talking about mate, do me a favor will you and google Longitudinal Engine, i'll give you a clue, the BMW you are spouting off about is one, the along the chassis bike engines you are spouting off about are Longitudinal. Now if she said Transverse engine in the video what would that have meant ?, Transverse twin ?, transverse what ?, she said inline four which is the ENGINE BLOCK, not the orientation in the chassis. This is my last post here so any shite smartarse retort will be a waste of time.
Love the mini documentary format. Great job Doodle! Keep em coming 👍
your channel is so much fun to watch. I love the diversity of topics regarding motorcycles that you have. As someone who like you is very safety conscious as a rider I appreciate your channel. I don't have any interest in riding a Hyabusa but I liked how you presented this. Peace from a motorcycle rider in Connecticut.
The SR71 was a reconnaissance aircraft not a fighter. The YF12 was the prototype interceptor variant.. Sorry for picking at this but my Dad was a USAF fighter pilot so a lot of this got drilled into me early on.
You're not picking, as soon as she said fighter, I too was yelling at the TV screen!
Yeah I know it could be perceived as nit picking, however it IS an outrageous, scandalous and scurilous statement, so no, not gonna let that pass unchallenged :)
Common knowledge with most people, so I don't know how they get this stuff wrong...
@@seaninness334 Isn't SR71 a band?
@@fullmetalcorgi1350 🤣
Love the Top Gear style sign off of "...and on that terrible disappointment"! Good stuff! :)
I remember “seeing” my first busa; I was riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina very early one morning. I happen to notice a single headlight in my left rear view mirror about 50 yards back, then a split second later, I saw it’s tail light about 50 yards in front of me.
I owned a Blackbird in the early 2000's, it was my daily driver for around 6 years or so and 25k miles. I couldn't believe anything could be faster than that thing, but sure enough... when the hayabusa came out, Honda kind of gave up on "superbikes"...
It is wiser to focus on making money than on the fastest bike
@@xonx209 You are correct, but it would have been nice to see Honda smack another 200cc into the BB just to give the Busa a run for it's money and keep it a 3 way race instead of running away and leaving Kawi as the only competition. Full credit to Kawi for staying in the game and Busa for lasting 25 years running!
@@JGreen-le8xx It generally feels Honda goes for what is most practical/useable. I dont think it saw a point in making a faster bike. And all things considered, the Blackbird was so much more than a quick bike. It handled well, the engine was incredibly smooth, reliable, had torque for days and it was comfortable too. If anything it was more well rounded than the Busa. I dont think it would be too difficult if Honda wanted to come out with another Blackbird to challenge the Busa, there just isnt really a market for it right now.
@@Irfan87 said; "It generally feels Honda goes for what is most practical/useable. ..." What? Like the Honda Rune?
Until I got an '07 BMW K1200S, I had only owned Kawasakis. If I could find a pristine Honda Rune and could afford it, that would become my first Honda.
Practical? No.
Weird? You bet.
Unique? Absolutely.
@@psycotria "Generally".
I had one in the UK, used it all over Europe, fantastic bike even for touring on, very easy to ride and comfortable. Seems to come alive over 100mph.
I never get bored watching your videos doodle.
Rode several Busas!! Did around 200 MPH on a Gen 1 w/Stage 1 Turbo... Got the T-shirt to boot!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!
I have the Gen 2 and it’s the only bike I never think about selling. I love it, very manageable down low and a rocket when wide open.
And it’s huge.
Had a 2005 ‘Busa…a very balanced bike, and as has been said “idling along” it belies the capability until the wrist is twisted a bit more. Very, very smooth on the highway. It is bike that is all about fighting restraint…the current owner of mine turned it into track only drag bike…an incredible and durable machine when maintenance is kept up. Thx for the trip down memory lane and content!
Nice video keep up the good work Doodle
I have a very thick book with motorcycle models over the two centuries now. To say that any one is "most controversial".. is rather myopic.
@@tieredlabsllc5728 to be fair it's probably within the content creators lifetime and also the more people who ride motorcycles the more controversy there can be so newer bikes would have more controversy by nature
Lessee now, we got Harley with their Evo motor, that stirred people to argue some. The Yamaha Genesis 5 valve in the FZR, Honda with the oval piston, Suzuki with the original Katana. Honda again with the ST1100 of death. Speaking of death well there's all those 500cc two stroke MX bikes from the '70's. Yup, it's a long list, but I'm not sure it goes back 200 years yet?
@@edwardtupper6374 Don't forget the VRod, the hard core HD owners HATED that bike...
Stuff like the Suzuki rotary or Square four.
Stuff like the Yamaha V4 2-stroke.
Stuff like the Ducati Super mono.
Stuff like the Honda V5 engine.
Or the various turbocharged 1980's bikes.
How about the Yamaha swingarm front suspension?
Or the wild motorcycle with a jet turbine helicopter engine?
Or the CBX1000 straight-six?
Or the PGMV8 (two Yamaha R1 engines joined to make a 2.0L V8) naked bike made in Australia?
Or the Horex VR6 engine German bike?
Years later to see you still passionate about bikes much respect!
Oh ya...I never get mentioned because I bought the BKing no one even knew what it was because it wasn:t flaired out like its brother.This motor had endless power and handleing with great brakes.I have had over 20 bikes in 50 years,best bikes I had Buell one of a kind in a market flooded with all makers, power plants. And now I'm on Team Green ZX14 at 71 years old.I love bikes that perform and great pleasure to ride.I have owned more Kawis than other bikes
.I wish I bought A Ducati, and KTM super Duke, and an Apprilla. The metric bikes perform and a bullet proof, great vid
Doodle on Busa!!!!
Have I ever clicked a video so fast???
Awesome intro and use of the Biker Boyz clips, a modern Shakespeare epic. 🤌🤙
Wireless charging mounts are already available from quadlock and have been for sometime.
I am so proud of you, you have come so far in your motorcycle life. Look at that, riding a very powerful bike at a drag strip!
I have owned 6 Hayabusa, covering all 3 gens. Fabulous machines, but the fact is the mighty Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14R) is by far a superior machine. More comfy, better engine, smoother, better fit & finish.
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne & the latter generation is also faster than a Busa
No - Not superior - Just a different package really - Both are awesome in their own unique right - And surprisingly different
The Busa drivetrain feels like a torque monster - The ZX14 powerplant feels revy and almost weak by comparison - but the big Zed engine is still awesome as it wails and charges pretty well as it revs out higher and harder than the Busa
Biggest difference between the 2 for me was the remarkably confident + neutral handling of the ZX14 - far better chassis than the Busa
@@MajorDrama1 Yep, superior. The power delivery of the ZZR blows the 'Busa out of the water.
And add with certainty that no one here has the ability to ride either one to its limits on or off the race track. I have ridden neither and 99% of people never will. Both are niche bikes. And very expensive that most can not afford anyway. As far as speed goes they will both kill the squids that seem to gravitate to this kind of bike.
@@ohwell2790 These bikes are just as expensive & safe to ride, as any big modern premium ADV/touring bike. Like the BMW GS1250 / GS1300 / R1250RS / 1250RT, KTM 1290, HD PanAmerica 1250, Honda Goldwing 1800 etc. But actually safer than Supersport bikes (Fireblade SP, etc.).
There is a short petite Japanese woman rider, that tours through Japan, with her Gen3 Suzuki Hayabusa. She did within 2 years over 30000 Km!
Her UA-cam channel is *Ruriko_675,* if you are interested (just enable subtitles). There is a false conception about the Hayabusa.They aren't a just bikes for top speed and straight lines. But real sport touring bikes.
One thing I noticed first about the Busa is how it feels really comfortable to sit on and the position of the rider isn't stressful. It's a nice machine but like the owner said it's tame until you get it up there. I rode a friend's bike to see if it was for me and was really surprised how comfortable and easy to maneuver it was . Then at about 6 and half on the tach it felt so easy to keep going faster. It's such a planted machine.
Rode my first 'Busa from Seattle to North Carolina (Tail of the Dragon) and back ... so yeah, a few miles! Didn't know what else to do on the trip, so I made a Hooters tour out of it, too - 26 Hooters restaurants on the way there and back. The bike was great and I would do it again in a second! Well, that was in 2011 so I'm a bit older now so there might need to be more stops along the way. 😊 But still, I would!
"Should i use full throttle?" Soooo cute!
Full throttle is almost unusable on that particular bike until after 3rd gear. It won't wheelie in 3rd, but the front gets lighter than I'm comfortable with.
Love this nod to the superbikes! I remember when the CBR1000f Hurricane came out when I was a teenager. I fell in love with it. Fast forward to the mid 90’s and I bought one. I rode it for 20 years. I almost broke down and bought the XX Blackbird but my Hurricane was I such great shape I didn’t need it. The limiter on these bikes is super easy to bypass. I got mine up to 182mph with a ton left until redline on a remote N. CA road. I LOVED that bike. I do regret not getting a Blackbird but that bike was plenty and I’m 6’3”, 230lbs. I always liked the ‘busas, just was a Honda fan more so. I sold my beloved baby in 2015 and settled down on a KLR 650 LOL. It does me perfect in NW Montana :^)
My old instructor, who previously was involved with teaching actors to ride for movies, built a turbo Busa drag bike when he was back in the UK. That would have been something to see!
I own a Hayabusa 2000....I have approx 220 000 km ridden on the streets, but Busa is, by far, the best bike that I ever have ridden!
220k! Respect and more respect!
@@etienneprinsloo6799 Thank you!
Owned one, too heavy! Bought a Pannigale V4 not disappointed at all, but I paid too much in my opinion.
@@randyboisa6367 totally different classes of bikes. The V4 is awesome though! But that hayabusa will go forever as told by the OP.
@@Critasticnot different classes at all
Brought one in 2004 still have it ,done 1347 mile trip 4 different times love my bike!!!
Doodle, I have had a first gen Busa since 05 (not exactly stock but for insurance purposes we'll say it is) and have done several road trips, the longest of which was from Orlando, Fl. to Anchorage, Ak. then back to Knoxville, Tn. While stating that my Busa was fairly comfortable for the trip, my chiropractor would probably disagree. 😁👍 Let it rip tater-chip!
I've had a Busa for 4 years. They are a special bike!!! I'm still hearing stories about the BUSA , Legendary!!!! Performance, customize, track, street, roll racing, Texas Mile, Salt flats, 9/10. All- motor, nitrous, supercharge, turbo up to a 1,000 HP. Whatever you want to do with a Busa it can be done or you can be a regular Joe. I don't think no other bike has that range.....
Fastest yes biggest n both victory Harley Kawasaki Honda all built bigger motors stock than busa and a vax is more insane to ride
You've missed hillclimbs, racing on ice, and off road sidecars, but I more or less guaruntee if you look for it on You Tube, there'll be one :)
ZX14 isn't capable of holding 1,000Hp but 1,000 on Busas (even with proper maintenance) will break parts regularly.
With that said, 500Hp isn't an issue on 14s and that covers 99.9% of anyone that wants to own a ludicrous speed capable bike...
@@KCadbyRacing you right. I forgot the guys who have a 1,000 HP BUSA over in Europe. Just saying they had reach that #. Far as reliable I've seen Busa's from the 240- 500 HP range street bikes. Yes I know 14s can produce. It's preference and a person's choice. But the BUSA platform hard to beat
That ending though .... My heart hurts for you!!
Great video, informative and entertaining!! Love your content!
Nice coverage. I bought my Busa new in 2006 have only 60k on it today with no problems except for about 20 sets of tires and maintenance. I have put 600 on in a day when I was younger but don’t travel on it anymore as it’s not my only bike. I put 300 on last Saturday to Gettysburg bike week, it didn’t bother me at all. I’m 50 now and can get uncomfortable in a 600 day on my FJR sometimes though. I did put helibars on the Busa a couple years back and that helped a bunch. I thikk no it’s the perfect sport bike that you can actually stay with as you age..
Doods, I remember when the Super Blackbird first came out. I fell in love......beautiful bike. Yes the Hayabusa took its mantle as fastest production bike fairly quickly but I still love the Blackbird. Thanks for my trip down memory lane.
Great video got a 97 Blackbird and 02 Busa , awesome bikes.
Great Lakes Dragway is located in Union Grove Wisconsin , NOT ILLINOIS!
That one is on me, I gave her bad info
😂😂 I was in Illinois the day after this filming another video
SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY!!! Great Lakes Dragaway, Union Grove, Wisconsin! The anthem of my childhood, on every radio station all summer long.
❤@@giono2
Broadway Bob 4ever!
The first clip was a GSXR 600 actually with a GSXR 1000 fork conversion that was built for the movie.
Busa's are crazy bikes. So docile if you're gentle but open it up and it's just insane. Still a blackbird fan tho :D
As benchmarks if I rode a Ducati every trip to the store would be Isle of Man on a HD it is like a two wheeled car. The Busa is simple, very comfortable for 6’3” the stock seat height is lower than most 600’s super stable above 100 mph and much cheaper in initial price, insurance coverage and maintenance costs than a Ducati. Will not out stop an Ducati Gxxer or R1 but it’s great as an everyday rider.
Great vid, Doodle! I have owned a couple of the mighty beasts, but equipped them for long distance touring. Slightly higher bars and controls, Double Bubble windscreen and Corbin hard bags that blended perfectly with the 'Busa's lines. I did several Iron Butt rides going from Aspen, Colorado to Wisconsin in about 16-18 hours. Super long days in the saddle were no big deal. As set up, right around 55mph there is an air cushion on your chest that allows you to lean into that cushion and take weight off your hands and wrists. There was a big group of us at Sturgis every year back in the early to middle 90's and we would head up into the canyons and twist it up! I eventually traded it for my current Beemer GS, but still would love to have one again! Thanks!
My best friend had a first gen Busa, at the time, it was insane for a stock bike. I had a 2002 GSXR1000 we always did roll ons, that bike was insane. I rode it quite a few times and loved it. Trust me they were really fast back then in stock form. 😂
Good to see you creating history/culture content. Great job!
Doodle, a review of the history of a legendary class of bike and riding a Busa down a drag strip. Love it, go Doodle! 🔥 ps don't let the detail turkeys get to you. - it was a good piece.
The Iron Butt Rally was won by someone on a Busa (Mike Brooke) in 2021. I’d love to have a go one. Great video.
Great video! I currently ride a Ninja H2, but I am purchasing a 24 Busa over the upcoming winter. Love the redesign. The Grove is my home race track!
When he says hang on over 6k HE MEANS WITH YOUR LEGS AND CORE PLS DONT GRIPPY THEM HANDLEBARS ❤
Yup. Whiskey throttle has entered the chat.
No way!!! You had asked everyone which motorcycle you should try out and I said the busa!!!! Hopefully it was because of me lol. Jk. But I'm so happy you posted a video with you in a busa, you made my day 😊!!
Yes I can vouch for what you are saying about motorcycle vibrations ruining a phone camera. After I bought my CBR 650 about one week went by until the camera on my iPhone broke. It would not be able to focus and would continuously try to focus, leading to a shaking view through the lens.
I road one on a demo day, 3rd gear roll ons entering the highway reminded me of Star Trek going into warp speed!
At least you had the best colour scheme. I rode my Busa from Hampshire, England across to Dublin, Ireland via Holyhead, north Wales and back over a long weekend with no issues at all. I track day'd My Busa at Brand Hatch, England and a different Busa at Kyalami, South Africa. Great memories.
The blue is wife approved
Wow 0 to 80mph in 13 seconds... be very careful on powerful bikes since you have no experience!
Every 18yo fool that I talk to wants a sport bike. Riding gear? BAH!
Yeah wicked motorcycle 🤙test rode a new 99 model. Then I test rode a new 2000 zx12r 💚 a much more exciting motorcycle & I bought that , still have it & wasn't speed restricted, the next model A2 was though.
Surprisingly, good video, Doodle.
At least you didn't drop it.
Yes, the Busa, et al, are controversial bikes. If they were restricted to the track and hooligans were not using them to endanger the rest of us on the streets, it might be one thing.
These bikes are asinine, IMHO, on the street @"arrest me speeds".
On the other hand, my 2023 Pan America has 151 HP @7900 w/ 98 FtLb torque @6900, will go from 0-60 in 3 sec flat, and has top speeds over 140mph... but, not with me on it!
Nobody, except professional racing, need a motorcycle that has top speeds upwards of 200mph.
Asinine for street use.
marcus
"...If they were restricted to the track and hooligans were not using them to endanger the rest of us on the streets, it might be one thing. ..."
Hayabusa? Ninja? CVO?
Nope... Per mile driven, idiots in Teslas kill more pedestrians and motorcyclists than any other vehicle, and are 2nd only to drunks in Rams as worst drivers.
Oh my word! That Top Gear Ending!!! Love it!
You’ve certainly poked a hornets’ nest when you start comparing fast bikes 😎 It would require borrowing a racetrack, but a deep dive into the development of the Ducati Superleggera family (the latest is the Superleggera V4, with 234 horsepower, highly sophisticated aero, and weighing 335 pounds) would make a great subject. The power to weight ratio, coupled with aero, makes it quite special.
The way you ended the video like on the Top gear is hilarious hahaha
ZX14 has entered the chat.
Yamaha VMAX has also entered chat 😎
MTT 420RR was already in the chat.
Love the cheeky dhoom clip at 6:08, it's what flipped the biker switch in 5 year old me
There are many "faster" bikes since Hayabusa arrived but very rarery you can honestly say that the bike has a soul. This one really has and it's by far my favourite bike of all time. I have had a very modern s1000rr wich has all the electronics and power you could ever need but riding analog busa is still the only bike that gives me smile every single time i'm on it. It's also a very reliable bike. Mine has 43k miles on it and not a single valve has been adjusted yet. It's also so comfy to ride that doing 500mile day trips are nothing on it.
Well done, Doodle. Bravo!
You got a good insurance rate, I bought a Busa in my 50s, and my insurance company and 3 others wanted 485 to 500 a month for full coverage, so I bought used bike and just put liability on it.
Shame about the weather. Really well done you! Enjoyable and informative. Cheers!
smart and responsible riding. good stuff!
Yeah, a lot of people don't seem to understand that you just don't fully send a bike you've never ridden on the first time.
Good Video Doodle! I'm still loving my Blue Tiger.
Quadlock has a vibration mount!
This bike/style is not for me, but you have to give Suzuki serious credit. That is an amazing bike that continues to exceed expectations and the aftermarket allows and encourages the legend continues.
The Peak Design Mount works fantastic and the phone case is sleek. Can’t recommend it enough over Quadlock or SP
Love it, I have 2 of them the one I wanted when I was a kid. And the one after the pandemic.
Meanwhile in Canada. 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa insurance is 350$ a month. Yes that's correct A Month. That is the lowest quote
@@Grappler787 really ? I pay 120 for the 1000
@@trvsball 75 here in Alberta for my ZX14. What did you do to deserve that pricing?
I think that had to be a record for the slowest busa run without a mechanical failure.
But honestly, I appreciate the chuckle. Keep being yourself!
She said the first run was a "feel it out" run. We expected to get a bunch more, but weather
I have owned 3 x gen 1, a gen 2 and now a gen 3. And you can ride alllll day and feel good after. They can be setup for twisty riding, which is my style of riding. Used to chase down 600cc and 1000cc bikes through twisty mountain roads. Takes some work but they can do it.
Now I know everything about the Hayabusa that I realized I never needed to know. Thanks.
Not sure how one measures exactly how controversial a bike is, but the Haysbusa is still in production and has a massive fan base. As a rider who was around when it debuted, I can anecdotally tell you that people were genuinely excited about the bike and seemingly everybody wanted one. As far as controversial bikes go, the Busa might as well be a CB750 compared to the Livewire if boomer comments on Facebook are any metric to go by.
I guess controversial because it was one of the first bikes deliberately made to go superfast and be super powerful at a time when manufacturers were limiting bike horsepower and top speed voluntarily and they seem to be a slap in the face to that agreement
@@malcolmwhite6588 no, it led to the agreement.
@@bk83082 ha ha “Roger that”- thank you for the correction. I guess it’s still explains why it was controversial though if it led to the agreement.
@@malcolmwhite6588 is it "the most controversial motorcycle of all time"? I personally don't find manufacturers coming to a friendly agreement to avoid a top speed arms race especially controversial, but even if it is, I never said zero controversy is attached to the bike. Just off the top of my head, the Livewire and Ducati's 999 are two bikes that upset the fanbases of their respective manufacturers, I would argue those bikes are more controversial than the Hayabusa, therefore: it's not the most controversial bike in the world and I think chosing controversy as a definining aspect of the bike is just an odd choice.
Great video, I wish you would have given it a little more because they are awesome and easy to handle.
For a first time on a grossly overpowered bike you've never ridden before on a track you've never been to in a way you've never done and still exceeded every legal speed limit? Not bad imo
@@fullmetalcorgi1350 I've been telling new drag racers for decades that it's better to start out Extra Safe, rather than letting your ego (or idiots) force you into riding over your skill (and or experience) level. And IMO, 235Hp isn't anywhere near grossly overpowered 😁
@@KCadbyRacing when you typically ride cruisers it is. And it's not just the HP, it's the torque. Plenty of bikes have north of 200 hp, but not many have that AND 130+ ftlbs of torque.
I've ridden my 03 and 06 hayabusas from Southern MD to South west OH and Northern OH and back 3 to 4 times a year since 2020. Comfortable rides, plenty of opportunities to really open then up, and they take the kind of beating I deliver along the way. I ride them hard!!!!!!!
Last year I went from the Netherlands where I live with my Hayabusa to Barclona Spain for the MotoGP. In total I have 4500 km (2800 miles). A Hayabusa is ideal for long distances. next year I'm going to Jerez (southern Spain) 3000 km away.
I’ve always loved Hayabusa since Gen 1. Finally owned a Gen 2 this year and then bought a GEN 3 and never been happier!
Sorry to hear about the weather cancellation, but I was a little nervous for you! Still woulda been cool getting into the triple digits😎
It's my prefered motorcycle for long distance travels. I do month long trips wih my wife (two up) and complete lugage set. Seen so many places and will see even more!
Mine is a '99 first gen unrestricted edition that just celebrated 25 years on this month!
Nice video, sucks that you guys couldn’t finish. Busas are cool, I don’t see many on the road though. I’m not a speed guy, but I wouldn’t mind having one for the torque and the potential.
Just bought an 02 that's been sitting for six years. Let the project begin.
I had the opportunity to see 300kph on the speedo of my friends Hyabusa on the German autobahns. Its an experiance I have not repeated, and dont think I would if I could, but I was grateful for the experiance. I'm now on a V Strom 650 and it more than meets my current biking needs!
I had a 98 model. It had a full Yoshi 4 in to 1 system, modified airbox, sports air cleaner and some other bits. It was great but boy once you hit that 6000rpm mark all bets were off. Of course the bike could break our national speed limit in first gear. A mate still has his with 156,000 klms on the clock. Apart from the usual service items the engine has never been touched and it still runs like a top.
Im surprised some one would lend her a hayabusa to trash around, and much less one with a turbo kit on it. 😮.
Big cc machines are actually allot more rideable than small and rev happy machines that don't go anywhere until the tac hits 10 grand lol.
It's just another Hayabusa until the turbo actually puffs out air. At low speed they are mild mannered, stable, comfy for a forward-leaning ergo bike.
Hi Doodle, these type of motorcycle known as Hyperbikes in the UK got a bad press really, but fundamentally they are as you categorised sports tourers that are very fast, but are also easy to ride slowly in built up areas. I was surprised you didn't mention the Ninja 1400, known as the ZZR 1400 in the UK which was actually a fraction quicker than the Hayabusa, a few years ago I had owned two ZZR 14's over a six year period, they were amazing bullet proof bikes, as is the Hayabusa. Thank you I enjoyed your video.
The Stark Varg comes standard with a wireless phone charging mount
I owned both..the Kawasaki GPz900r (Ninja) and the Suzuki B-King (naked Hayabusa)..Both were awesome bikes..Also owned 3x Suzuki GSX1100R and the Suzuki GSX1000R (K8)..
Love the video, I tour on my G3 all the time!
I can only guess there will be a part 2 where you go >200 mph! :D
I have ridden a Busa once and it's a true puppy dog until you give the throttle a good twist. I was easily able to pop a wheelie with each gear change and i don't do wheelies.
Just bought a 2005 Hayabusa in December. You can absolutely daily one, tour on one, or track one. I just completed a 3,000 mile roadtrip through 8 states and the entire Blue ridge parkway on mine. I wouldn’t call it a sport tourer, more of a hyper-tourer 😂
I daily the boosta as much as I can
I have a 2020 and have put 28000 miles on it. 14000 was in one month around the US. Very comfortable
First 15w Wireless Charging mount!? I don't think so as I have one on my bike already.
Love the "subtle" Top Gear quote. 😂
"Should I be using full throttle?"
"No No Jesus Christ no you'll end up on the moon." 🤣
6:09 The shot is from the Bollywood/Indian movie Dhoom released in 2004. This is what put Hayabusa on the map in the Indian market. It is still hands down the most popular superbike here.
Cool, I have opened my Panam up a few times, using full throttle and 8K RPM, in 2nd, 3rd and then had to back off in 4th as I was going far too fast for where I was, but it got there in a couple of seconds. Fast acceleration is a lot of fun.
I'm the owner of an 04 Busa with 100,000 miles and still running strong I feel like you were talking directly to me 😂😂😂😂
I like seeing that you're using the dji OSMO ACTION 4 and not some dreadful GoPro camera. As a SCUBA diver I've switched to dji and will never go back to GoPro.
Great Lakes Dragaway is in Union Grove Wisconsin, I grew up at that track!
I didn't expect the Dhoom john Abraham scene in doodles video .. fun surprise 😜😉
Hold my beer ...Doodles riding a what??? the Busa is an amazing bike
You misspelled "best"