Taking the Hayabusa out for a spin! // What a BEAST!

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2022
  • Howdy Folks,
    I hope you're well and I hope you're good!
    Long over due Hayabusa first ride and what a longgg boiiii he is!
    It wasn't the easiest bike for me to ride due to the 2 gripes I had and Mike found himself riding the Busa far more than me!
    It was still nice to ride it for the novelty of it though and I'm in the process of making BIG plans with a Hayabusa next year!
    Watch... This... Space!!!
    Usernamekate 🏁
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  • @wizrom3046
    @wizrom3046 Рік тому +33

    YAY! I've been waiting for the Kate ride review because I own one of these beasties. 👍
    Agreed about the throttle, it is quite a strong spring so you need some hand strength to keep the throttle open.
    Disagree on the clutch lever. Mine is a stock clutch lever and friction point is excellent, and nicely adjustable around the middle position. Your clutch or clutch lever is setup wrong.
    I've been riding for many years and this bike is the WORST EVER for pushing around, especially on wet grass lol.
    But, it is one of the nicest bikes for handling and cornering, really sweet, and sharp too.
    I wanted to say that they have decoded the ECU flash now, and the throttle maps show the ECU will not give the bike full throttle until 5000 rpm. That is the reason it feels so calm and beginner-gentle at lower revs but then becomes a wild beast above 5000. Moore Mafia has a couple vids on the busa ECU.
    Good to see you riding it in mode A!
    Thanks for the review, cheers from Australia. 😎

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +9

      So, regarding the cluch... I think I put it down to the bike being used at an event day at Elvington (like a drag strip in the UK to those unaware). Lots of launching and I'd imagine lots of clutch slipping, i think it took a beating. I'd love to ride a demo that hadn't been on this day and see if it felt any different and we had adjusted the clutch to as close as it could be. But it really did make it pretty hard for me to ride which was a shame as I loved the bike!

    • @wizrom3046
      @wizrom3046 Рік тому +3

      @@UsernameKate ... I think it might be related to your Suzuki custom clutch lever? That might have different geometry to the stock one but really they should have got that right in the design.
      There is a mechanics adjustment down on the clutch itself, maybe someone fiddled with that when they installed the new clutch lever.
      I guess you tried all the 5 clicks on the lever adjustment knob?
      Sorry that something reduced your enjoyment of a bike that is so nice to ride! 🤔

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +6

      @@wizrom3046 yea, we thought that too but didn't have one with standard levers to compare it to! Such a shame because I wanted to take it over hardknott pass in the lakes but not without comfortable control of the clutch. Yea, lever was adjusted on the closest setting. Oh well, an excuse to try again at some point! 😁

    • @matthewholmes7597
      @matthewholmes7597 Рік тому +3

      @@UsernameKate Hi Kate how you doing like the new bike sounds sweet as a nut

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +3

      @@matthewholmes7597 hey! This isn't my bike. It was a loaner from Suzuki. I'm still not riding at the moment, had labyrinthitus for over a month now, thankfully, I've a fair bit of content edited and uploaded

  • @waseemsultan7076
    @waseemsultan7076 2 місяці тому +5

    1:55 Lol that was the cutest road rage I’ve ever heard.😂😍

  • @blwnova4155
    @blwnova4155 Рік тому +13

    That KNOB in the Audi

  • @mickcorbett6724
    @mickcorbett6724 Рік тому +10

    I’m an old man now & hate pushing bikes around to get out of the garage. Gently dropped my Honda 1000cc, couldn’t pick it up & had to find help🥹 Well done lovely, lady biker. Really admire & respect you🙌🙌🙌

    • @user-rq2vf4ip8p
      @user-rq2vf4ip8p 2 місяці тому

      Dropped a zzr1100 kwak a couple off years ago I'm no spring chicken when I say dropped lost its balance rollin it back off the drive on to the road laid it down said a swear word waited a min put my hands where I could grip and stood it up took in oxygen rolled back on my drive walked back indoors sat down my back 4 week in spasm till I walk out side not doin that again yes there where adult men just stood and watched did not offer any help at all

  • @pollekepmtb
    @pollekepmtb Рік тому +7

    Love the vlog Kate, well done. Hope you feeling better in the mean time. Big thumbs up👍👍🇳🇱

  • @ianblythe2892
    @ianblythe2892 Рік тому +3

    Hi Kate really enjoyed this blog as I love the look of the gen 3 and thanks for your honest comments on the clutch etc and hope your feeling better soon take care and be safe

  • @michaelrandle4128
    @michaelrandle4128 Рік тому +10

    Thanks for the tour Kate, throwing that around like a pro, nice to see your channels doing well and your enjoying riding, regards from the capital, Yorkshire.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +2

      Cheers Michael! I appreciate that 😊

  • @laurenmaguire8218
    @laurenmaguire8218 Рік тому +6

    The video I’ve been waiting for! So glad you got a good blast out on this before you started feeling unwell. Ace video as always, hope your on the mend soon my love! ❤️

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +2

      🥰🥰 me too and when I'm better... WE SHALL RIDE 💪

  • @nigeltankard6977
    @nigeltankard6977 Рік тому +12

    What a beast of a bike

  • @BeanieBiker_AutisticRider
    @BeanieBiker_AutisticRider Рік тому +5

    Lol 😆 all I heard was balls, rubber and vibration. Its the small things that make me chuckle 🤣

  • @GARdotETH
    @GARdotETH Рік тому +7

    😂😂😂 "I'm not a crackpot" 👀

  • @karlwilkins3285
    @karlwilkins3285 Рік тому +2

    Good video Kate love the varieties of bikes you ride 👍🏍

  • @Mo-xx9gg
    @Mo-xx9gg 7 місяців тому +1

    Just picked mine up this week! Wow! Love your videos, Kate and your review sealed it for me!

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  6 місяців тому

      Hope you enjoy it! its a fantastic bike

  • @philliphicks3428
    @philliphicks3428 Рік тому +5

    Hi Kate. Another great review really enjoy your efforts to give us such a polished vlog. The big Suzuki is a mile cruncher thats for sure. Take care Kate hope your feeling better.👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      Hey Phillip, no change so far but thanks for asking!

  • @andrewrobinson8447
    @andrewrobinson8447 Рік тому

    I've got a gen1 'Busa myself. Nice to see a girl enjoying what these fantastic bikes have to offer. TAKE CARE!

  • @michaelhudson8968
    @michaelhudson8968 Рік тому +3

    I have the Gen 3 in White and the Gen 2 in white/black. Both bikes are phenominal in terms of performance but the Gen 3 has more mid-range power.......mostly where we mere mortals use it !
    The ride by wire throttle is the reason for the 'stiffness' on the throttle grip. You will get used to it and when you turn off the cruise control its a forward twist to cancel it hence the multi-function throttle grip.
    Glad you love the Gen 3. Its a fabulous bike

  • @joshparkey2018
    @joshparkey2018 Рік тому +6

    Love seeing tiny girls ride the busa !
    Nice job on the vlog.
    Trips me out watching you ride on the “wrong side” of the road haha

  • @tony547uk
    @tony547uk Рік тому +2

    Great review Kate, Looks like a great bike and what a lovely route.

  • @lastdimestudios
    @lastdimestudios Рік тому +3

    I’ve gotta say you’re looking absolutely sick on that bike!!

  • @andygrayson7485
    @andygrayson7485 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video, you rode past my old house where I lived as a kid, nice Suzuki that.... purred like a cat !! So Cragg Vale is the longest decline/incline in England, beautiful valley, keep up the good rides 👍👍👍

  • @toastopia1
    @toastopia1 Рік тому +1

    I feel ya moving the big bike around! I ride a concourse 14 and I am 5'8 and I got to move out of parking spaces by pushing it and then climb aboard! I am on my tippy toes riding that beast of a bike! one has to focus on where or how to park the thing!

  • @jameshutchins3396
    @jameshutchins3396 Рік тому +6

    This is one bike I have never ridden. So as always, love the ride and comments. Now to get you well again so the videos can keep coming

  • @thomaswebster6590
    @thomaswebster6590 Рік тому

    I was up there doing my back to biking course. I've just bought my first big 🏍.. keep up the good work Kate

  • @MauriceTarantulas
    @MauriceTarantulas Рік тому +4

    Wowser what a beast! Hope you feeling better💪

  • @richardsracingmad
    @richardsracingmad Рік тому +4

    A good insight Kate, nice vid🙌

  • @robcreel4257
    @robcreel4257 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm new here so I know this is way late, but you stopping to give your wrists a break tells me everything I need to know about this bike. As far as me riding it that is. I've always wanted to try it sometime but I don't ride sport bikes because my wrists get tired easy. Still I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @johntaylor7592
    @johntaylor7592 Рік тому +1

    Another great vlog Kate... thank you 👌

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому

      Thank you for taking the time to comment! 😊

  • @LowkeyAnnie
    @LowkeyAnnie Рік тому +6

    Hi Kate,
    Awesome vlog, taking on the Busa, very impressed. Such a huge bike, you nailed it.
    Ride safe🏍💨💨💨💨
    Anni from Oz 🇦🇺✌️👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Annie! I bloody wish you were in the UK. I'd love to ride with you!

    • @LowkeyAnnie
      @LowkeyAnnie Рік тому +3

      @@UsernameKate if I ever get to Britain 🇬🇧 , I'll give you call...
      🏍💨💨💨🇦🇺🇬🇧
      Annie...👍✌️🖐

  • @junglie
    @junglie Рік тому +3

    You are a braver person than me & with my knackered back I couldn't even push it round in a carpark, well done lss!

  • @johnboy5156
    @johnboy5156 Рік тому +2

    Another good job done by the wonderful Kate 👍

  • @maj301
    @maj301 Рік тому +3

    I really enjoy your reviews... A lot is your accent but your personality and quality content mean as much..Greetings from the USA

  • @billemond6695
    @billemond6695 Рік тому +1

    "I'm not a crackpot"... I love it, LOL... Good video Kate, well done...

  • @andrewrees288
    @andrewrees288 6 місяців тому

    Fair play to you , your enthusiasm for biking reminds me of how I felt years ago ( kids ago)🤣when I last rode , Er indoors has given me the green light for a bike one day soon , fancy a Duke 125 or 390 , really can’t wait 🥳🥳🥳💨💨 Keep up there great work Kate 👍

  • @loconinja7046
    @loconinja7046 Рік тому +4

    Lovely machine 😍 I'd have one in a ❤️ beat!

  • @cosef4491
    @cosef4491 Рік тому +1

    Love your commentary and honesty❤️😅

  • @stevenwatling3160
    @stevenwatling3160 Рік тому +2

    Great ride Kate! She's a big beast and that sound track is awesome. I have a the last gen2 ( less tech) and also struggle pushing her around. Her weight is most apparent on steep slopes and I dropped her last week on her right side whilst stopped on a hill at a junction( off camber) as did the rider in front !)

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому

      Ahh it's easily done!! Hope there wasn't too much damage? 😬

  • @peterhurst7066
    @peterhurst7066 Рік тому +2

    great video Kate, this is one of my local ride outs, Hebden bridge is lovely .

  • @jimbalshaw7347
    @jimbalshaw7347 Рік тому +3

    My favourite bike of all time I've never rode the new one ive had 2 of the Gen1 ones for about 20 years they are a big beast to push around but once your moving brilliant there is that much power you can near ride them like a automatic you take care and ride safe

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому

      Haha they are so so smooth. Like silky smooth!!

  • @davepyne62
    @davepyne62 Рік тому +1

    I have a gen 2 model and agree about the throttle I find when I'm on the motorway I have to move my hand round to hold it open comfortably. Probably my only criticism though as otherwise the thing is immense, I love it.

  • @iainf6
    @iainf6 Рік тому +3

    absolutely class bike🥰....one for the autobahns.....was the mill behind you at 21:10 the one that caught fire ? saw reports. Have spent loads of time in this area in the past. ... really appreciate your "test" rides as they show you what it's really like. Your health problems are constantly on my mind I do hope you get it sorted very soon 👍🤗👏👏👏

  • @tirpitz3859
    @tirpitz3859 Рік тому +2

    The hand numb joint, I know this feeling)

  • @charleskay2605
    @charleskay2605 Рік тому +1

    Good review! Had exactly the same issue with clutch lever as well as finding out the suspension settings were completely wrong (for anyone!) after picking my new bike! Don't you just love dealers and their PDI protocols.................!! Agree with all your points except having one as sole bike 🙂 - but still had to adjust mine to help this ancient body - bar risers, lower pegs and taller screen for comfort - 4 into 1 exhaust and carbon wheels to help lighten the weight - absolutely love it, so easy to ride slowly or making progress and with a bit of luck should see me out!

  • @grahamlees3199
    @grahamlees3199 Рік тому +2

    nice to see you around my neck of the woods kate

  • @elijames3041
    @elijames3041 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video as always Kate

  • @montha123
    @montha123 Рік тому +1

    I was never keen on the gen 1 or 2 in the looks dept but as soon as I seen the gen 3 I had to buy it & put a deposit on the first one that came into the country straight away , since July 2021 I have put just over 10,200 kms on it now & loving every ride on it since , great comfort & love the torque from the 1340cc engine, I use it as a daily(March to sept) here on the twisty back roads in Ireland cheers

  • @cav581979
    @cav581979 Рік тому

    Great video.. I love my, Baby Whale 😂🤣

  • @randyboisa6367
    @randyboisa6367 Рік тому +4

    Damn girl! You are a boss moto queen!

  • @stuartwass6672
    @stuartwass6672 Рік тому +2

    Hi
    Thanks for the film, the smoothness sounds tempting.
    Oh and maybe the power too 😅

  • @stephenpotts8170
    @stephenpotts8170 Рік тому +5

    Hi Kate, enjoyed your little run on the Busa, a few years ago I had two new ZZR1400 this sort of hyper bike really was under rated in as much that they are happy when you potter about on one, but give it the beans and warp speed comes very quickly, and even though they are long and low they can still hustle. But eventually the riding position and my aging frame led me down the GS route. Hope you get a chance to give it the beans safely, without losing your license. Thank you...

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +2

      Yea theyre a great great bike to be fair and you hit the nail on the head about these types of bike!

  • @He_Roll2024
    @He_Roll2024 Рік тому +6

    Thumbs up for an actual ride vlog for hayabusa.

  • @rocketman9425
    @rocketman9425 Рік тому +1

    You look at home and your best when track biking :-) Cheers from the US!

  • @grahamkingston980
    @grahamkingston980 Рік тому +4

    Great review, I have a Gen1 Hayabusa, ZZ-R 1100 & a FZR 1000 and the Busa is significantly more heavy to manoeuvre around the garage than the others. Lovely balanced bike on the road though, I'd love a Gen 3 to join the fleet!

    • @AndySmith4501
      @AndySmith4501 6 місяців тому

      Back in 97 I bought a ZZR1100 and my mate bought a Busa. One day we decided to have a roll on competition from second gear up Wrotham hill in Kent, which back then was a popular stretch of road for speed testing. Within seconds of the nod, my mate was just a blip in the distance. My ZZR might as well have been a 250 superdream.

  • @markettradinggenius
    @markettradinggenius Рік тому +15

    I would advise anyone, who owns the 2022/23 hayabusa to get rid of the OEM windscreen and get the Zero Gravity double bubble screen because the OEM screen put the wind right at your chin level but the Zero Gravity double bubble will put the wind at the top of your helmet ! This applies to anyone who is 5'4" tall to 6'2" tall !!!

    • @user-rq2vf4ip8p
      @user-rq2vf4ip8p 2 місяці тому +2

      My gen 2 after market screen tinted with a add on top off screen to keep wind off the rider it fits on screen very secure and fully adjustable

  • @walterelmore1017
    @walterelmore1017 5 місяців тому +1

    Kate needs a cramp buster, a paddle that wraps around the handle so that wrist pressure easily suffices all day.

  • @shubr66
    @shubr66 Рік тому +1

    Super review Kate 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

  • @genxkevin
    @genxkevin Рік тому +4

    this is my fav bike to date. I love my silver gen 3 😍

  • @hawkslayers1
    @hawkslayers1 Рік тому +1

    Your 100% correct on the 2 issues about the bike clutch engagement it is to long and throttle stiffness is the same for me, I fitted some moto cnc bar raisers and honestly it sorted out the throttle feel god only knows how but the clutch is the same but I’m used to it now after 1500 miles great review as always as my mum used to say firm but fair reviewer 😇

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      Ah glad it's not just me with those difficulties! A lot of people said I was wrong about the clutch but I'm only reporting on what I feel and what my experience of it was. Glad to know I'm not crazy... 😊

  • @andrewharrop7932
    @andrewharrop7932 Рік тому +3

    Great bike but not for me I need to keep my licence 🤣🤣 great vlog Kate 🏍🏍👍👍

  • @Danielsimpsonite
    @Danielsimpsonite Рік тому

    Next time you get off at milnrow, head towards Huddersfield instead. There's some nice twisty roads and a big straight. Plus a great place to stop and enjoy the view, while enjoying an ice cream in summer.

  • @jeffweier4824
    @jeffweier4824 Рік тому +4

    Back in 2013 I had a ride of mates 2011 Hayabusa for a couple of hours (he rode my 2012 VFR1200f) and we rode through traffic and later highway and mountain twisties. I found it a much smoother bike in traffic, just as good in the twisties and it definitely had more power than the VFR when you gave it the berries. The only downside for me was a more forward leaning seating position than the VFR and as I was age 51 back then I did start feeling discomfort. Still though, a truly great bike.
    PS: It's so very good to see you back riding again Kate.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +2

      Glad you got to experience the mighty busa! And unfortunately, I still can't ride. But I filmed sooo much when I was taking my health for granted and I had about a 2 month backlog! 💪

    • @jeffweier4824
      @jeffweier4824 Рік тому

      @@UsernameKate Sorry Kate I thought you were back riding. I truly hope you're rid of Labyrinthitis forever as soon as possible.

  • @DatOldeBiker
    @DatOldeBiker Рік тому +1

    Hi Kate, thanks for the fun ride on the big bike. If you owned one of these maybe you'd get muscles like Xena! :>)

  • @paredding
    @paredding Рік тому

    As usual, a bit late to the party Kate but I watched this yesterday. I am catching up on all your vids as am looking at getting back into biking after a looong time (I am approaching it all with a very steady plan which is part of the fun TBH) This bike test was about as close to the K1300S I am looking at ie riding position and weight (moving it around). I am always v impressed with your frankness moving these things around and I think I have selective memory in recalling how heavy my Honda CB 750/4 K2 was back in the day. Your vids, especially the gaining confidence ones, are really inspiring, along with some of the other Bikesure ones; I really enjoy the technical approach to riding you have and comment on, versus the 'rely on instincts' we all had back in the day. So just a big thanks, and if you can get your hands on a K1300S for a test, that would be mega. PS the way you suppressed your comments when that BMW 7 series pulled out in front of you was impressive - I was going "WTF are you doing!" (just confirms we still have to anticipate idiots even moreso to this day) Cheers

  • @markdelichte5401
    @markdelichte5401 Рік тому

    That's awesome I'm planning on getting the 1st Gen 99

  • @skunkspeed
    @skunkspeed Рік тому

    “I’m not a crackpot” 😂😂😂 love it!

  • @jcleare3571
    @jcleare3571 Рік тому +8

    I must say another splendid review Kate.
    At 12:35 approx and heading in the other direction a few years back I was taking a P1 Subaru for a test drive, which I rolled over and wrote off.
    Embarrassing when I later went to pick up my serviced Imprezza from the garage who owned the car.
    We live and learn, apologises to them and the chap in the passenger seat 🙃😬

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому

      Oh lord 😬😬😬 and thank you! 😊

  • @MustyChapstick
    @MustyChapstick Рік тому +2

    Crag vale is a bumpy old road, I cant imagine it being much fun on a sports bike. Hope you can get back out on the bike soon! Keep up the great work :)

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      Me too musty, me too! And thanks! 😊

  • @motogordo1903
    @motogordo1903 Рік тому +2

    I believe you already know my question regarding the Busa?😁
    Something tells me that Beamer driver had better be glad your visor was tinted or he would have gotten the “Stank Eye”. Great review as always, technical feedback in real life terms with your special humor. Winning combo everytime!👌🏻

  • @nigelthomas5037
    @nigelthomas5037 Рік тому +3

    Nice one Kate 👍 hoping to see
    Your review as I pick up mine next Wednesday I'll take note
    About the travel of the levers
    And the Clutch bite many thanks
    Ps they pull out in front of you as well here in Tasmania 😲

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому

      I think I put it down to the bike being used at an event day at elevington (like a drag strip in the UK). Lots of launching and I'd imagine lots of clutch slipping. I'd look to ride a demo that hadn't been on this day and see if it felt any different and we had adjusted the clutch to as close as it could be.

    • @nigelthomas5037
      @nigelthomas5037 Рік тому +1

      Wish me luck Wednesday 🇦🇺

  • @griopfrew3260
    @griopfrew3260 Рік тому +3

    Pity for this mega machine.. very sad for its fate!!🤣🤣

  • @hornet346
    @hornet346 Рік тому +3

    Amazing looking , bikes not bad either

  • @cloudcata8300
    @cloudcata8300 10 місяців тому

    Can't wait to order mine

  • @Markycarandbikestuff
    @Markycarandbikestuff Рік тому +2

    Cracking review and nice riding. I have a 2006 Gen 1 Busa (prefer the basic fully analogue dash TBH), bought it last September, 18 months after passing my test (aged 49) and a few thousand miles on a K4 GSXR600, i'm absolutely in love with it, the weight is a bit of a bind when moving it about (i'm not huge at 5'7") but small price to pay for the lovely ride, the weight makes it feel very stable and planted when on the move. The "big Gixxer" comment was spot on, i fitted a 1" bar riser to mine which made a big difference.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      Nice one Dingo! Glad to hear you enjoy yours!

    • @glynhannaford7332
      @glynhannaford7332 7 місяців тому +1

      That riser sounds a v good idea bud. 👍

    • @Markycarandbikestuff
      @Markycarandbikestuff 7 місяців тому +1

      @@glynhannaford7332 Made a big difference and very easy to fit.

  • @_Fiinch
    @_Fiinch Рік тому

    I knew I recognised that hotel! I used to ride past it all the time

  • @enadolgel5504
    @enadolgel5504 Місяць тому

    the angel who leads the demon, what an explosive cocktail ! 👹

  • @Lordbaccus
    @Lordbaccus Рік тому

    I absolutely LOVE you're accent! I am MELTING over here in the USA

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому

      My accent is considered disgusting in the UK 🤣

    • @Lordbaccus
      @Lordbaccus Рік тому

      @@UsernameKate Well I am LOVING it over here in the USA all we have are NORING Suto English Slang and the lack of an accent makes it worse

    • @Lordbaccus
      @Lordbaccus Рік тому

      @@UsernameKate I ride a 2013 Yamaha Stryker

  • @clive4741
    @clive4741 8 місяців тому +1

    That bumpy road is the longest continuous gradient in England. 968 feet of climbing in 5.5 miles ( Oliver Collinge Climb). Usually full of MAMILs in summer attempting it in the opposite direction to you. Great review.

  • @Virgomans
    @Virgomans Рік тому +3

    Fantastic review of hayabusa ..familiar here in the subcontinent like Gixxer .apart from Suzuki the manufacturer...truly world class 👍🇮🇳

  • @richardjones3112
    @richardjones3112 Рік тому +1

    That engine noise is addictive.

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 Рік тому +2

    All that power and only a riders license to loose.
    I'd be afraid of the insurance quote even at my age Kate.
    Take care and get well fast ....

  • @keyboarddancers7751
    @keyboarddancers7751 Рік тому

    That bike is crying out for the Autobahn!

  • @Sergio-pe4gz
    @Sergio-pe4gz Рік тому +3

    Hi¡. Thanks for your review!
    I am an owner of this amazing bike. Same colour! .
    About riding position: comfortable (SportBike).
    Levers: my hands are small too!. I am agree with you.
    Power: in a road you can not use all the power of this amazing engine but you can enjoy and apreciate the Torque. The curve of Torque IS very lineal, all curve. It is perfect to overtaking or at the end of curve.
    Weight: 264 kg of course....
    Muy general point of view...It is the bike of my Life.
    Best regards Kate.
    Sergio. Spain.

  • @steverodwell2952
    @steverodwell2952 Рік тому +2

    I'm at the opposite end of the user bell curve. I'm 6'3". Long limbed. My brother had one, I have been tempted before, but, black and gold/copper yes please. It's low, really low and long. I am thinking yeah, I'll get one. Good seat of the pants, normal ride around the town review, like the rest of us would do if we owned one. Thanks.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому

      Thanks Steve! I appreciate your comment 😊

  • @saab93contdi
    @saab93contdi Рік тому +2

    Look at the cans on that!!! …looks a beast as you say…….Bet thats smooth as butter. Hope your feeling better? Stay safe .

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому

      It was so so smooth! And noo, still the same 😮‍💨 thanks for asking!

    • @saab93contdi
      @saab93contdi Рік тому +1

      @@UsernameKate you must be climbing the walls not being able to get out?

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      @@saab93contdi yea it's worrying because what use is a motovlogger that can't ride 😅😅

  • @borks30
    @borks30 Рік тому +4

    You look so badass on Hayabusa! 😎

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      Like a pea on a drum haha

    • @borks30
      @borks30 Рік тому +2

      @Usernamekate Not at all Kate, more like a fighter jet pilot 🤟 Second crush after highway to the danger zone in top gun 😜

  • @geecee4746
    @geecee4746 Рік тому +3

    That thing would scare the crap outa me😲😲

  • @paulmatero5198
    @paulmatero5198 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Kate for sharing with us. Pls I would like to see more of ur rides. How much does the bike cost in UK brand new

  • @Unky69
    @Unky69 Рік тому

    Hi Kate.
    Good review nonetheless. The sceneries from the video were amazing indeed.
    I've been using the Gen 3 for three (3) months now. Due to the monsoon, its been rather 50:50 for weekend tour:commuting. The bike was purchased for commuting purposes.
    On the contrary, my only gripe is the gearbox actually. Once it is in Neutral (e.g. traffic stop, actual stop), it will not click into gear, like at all lol
    Need to wiggle the bike a bit back & forth a few times and only then it could click into 1st gear. For once, I had block the traffic due to my bike staying in Neutral when the traffic light had already hit green (kinda embarrassing actually lol)
    In another scenario, I'd park my bike and then putting it in 1st gear (it was on a declining surface), again, the gear refused to change upon clicking the lever. Furthermore, the engine also failed to start, even when I had pull the clutch while trying to have it started. Hence, wiggled the bike & the issue was solved.
    I've queried the issue to the authorized service center during my 1k km service, they had just brush it off as the "bike's character". Well, I can live with that. Just a strong reminder to myself not to fiddle on the gearbox once the engine is off.
    Since my stature is rather stocky and short , no issue on wrist or other significant body aches from the ergonomics. Though, I have found the seat height is rather compromising if I need to use both feet on the ground to "crawl" with the bike during heavy traffic. Hence, I had it lowered by 1.5" lol

  • @gk73man51
    @gk73man51 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kate, saw that Liz had sampled this but hadn’t seen your take on it. Really nice review 👍

  • @usmcmsgt5487
    @usmcmsgt5487 Рік тому +1

    Sweet baby Jesus had me laughing almost spit up my soda,,,, LOL

  • @nigelprice6469
    @nigelprice6469 10 місяців тому

    Nice little ride we go that way from oldham usually for cake and coffee.yes your right road is a bit lumpy bumpy till hebden

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  10 місяців тому +1

      Ohh, any café recommendations up that way?

    • @nigelprice6469
      @nigelprice6469 10 місяців тому +1

      @@UsernameKate we use the watergate tea rooms next to the car park
      Sorry for the late reply we have been on the exact route today

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Nigel!

  • @odizzy007
    @odizzy007 Рік тому

    "sweet baby jesus and the gazelles" 😂🤣

  • @brunanburh937AD
    @brunanburh937AD Рік тому +2

    Proper bumpy is that road down to Mytholmroyd, not the best but does get the suspension tested, once down into Hebden take the road over to Wycollar.. nice road, as they mainly are around there…

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      Ah thanks for the tips and I never really venture down there!

  • @steveeisenberg2657
    @steveeisenberg2657 10 місяців тому

    I put a Puig windshield on my '23 and found that I can go 75 mph without getting my head buffeted around as with the stock windshield. It was good up to 65 mph. I also bought the eBay aluminum foot pegs which drop about 1.5". Now I am not so scissored-up on the bike, being 5'9". Bar risers will give me another inch or so of decompression and then touring will be feasible.
    Very good review; thanks.

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 10 місяців тому +1

      Excellent feedback. I am the same height and find the stock screen aims the windblast straight where I crack the visor open. Also fancy the lower footpegs and bar risers. Apart from that this generation of the Hayabusa is by far the best.

  • @claywatson2439
    @claywatson2439 Рік тому +3

    I don't think I've ever seen such large cans!

  • @MotoBeemer
    @MotoBeemer Рік тому +1

    I remember when this thing came out in the late 90's because I was riding in the 90's...lol. The MOST motor.

  • @annaval119
    @annaval119 11 місяців тому

    I love your vids😊, but the last thing id have in England is a tinted visor

  • @russellaird1858
    @russellaird1858 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kate 👋. Did the Hayabusa have a snatchie throttle ? I did own a Suzuki gsxs1000 for a while and the throttle was So snatchie : ( Thanks for a really good 👍 review.

  • @spikeccx
    @spikeccx Рік тому +3

    That road is sooo busy
    As you ride thro that vally the best roads are on your left up on that hi ridge , now as you come into hebden at the lights turn up that steep hill and keep left at any minor junction
    Take you to Burnley area eventualy via scotland !!

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +1

      Really?!?! Well I never knew that!

    • @spikeccx
      @spikeccx Рік тому +2

      @@UsernameKate for you i would go m65
      3rd exit for Burnley
      Turn back to town at BnQ roundabout, follow hospital signs
      Left past hozi left at mini roundabout
      Also gas on that road !
      then up harlsyke you come to a cross roads
      Right and straight on can take you to hebden
      Go straight and your in Scotland, along that road take it easy babe
      Now theres a blind dip with right turn take that
      Now you are on a hidden secret for bikers , its a slow road but amazing . There are some signs but follow it up and over the valleys and moors down into hebden
      You will come out at the lights into hebden
      You have to go right then use turning circle to go to hebden
      At the turning place look straight across the road theres a load of warning signs , no thro road , ect ...well its not !!! Its actualy THE steepest road in England back up the ridge you just came down to another road that runs a different ridge line back into other side of Burnley
      Its a whole other world round there Lass
      Just like where i live now in eskdale
      Its why i got the littel terrain 125s

  • @briansherry9786
    @briansherry9786 Рік тому +1

    Mercury motel rough as toast ahaaa.great review btw

  • @stephenjohnson7519
    @stephenjohnson7519 Рік тому +7

    You definitely have balls to ride a bike like that

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Рік тому +2

      🤣 it's a scary as you make it lol