2023 Suzuki Hayabusa Review | Daily Rider
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
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It’s been nearly 25 years since Suzuki struck fear into the heart of every other motorcycle maker with the introduction of the GSX-1300R, also known as the Hayabusa. Zack hits the Daily Rider route on the latest ‘Busa to talk about the beginning of the bike’s story, as well as the evolution of the model over the years.
SPECS:
MSRP: $18,800
Engine: 1,340 cc inline four
Measured weight: 581 lb. / 263.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal. / 20 liters
Seat height: 31.5 in. / 800 mm
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0:00 Intro & Walkaround
3:30 On The Road
5:59 Freeway Cruising
11:10 Stop Sign Challenge
12:50 That Dash!
15:59 Cruise Control Passenger Test
22:02 Busa in the Dirt!
23:30 Will it Wheelie?
26:28 Instagram Questions!
30:05 Daily Rider Leaderboard - Авто та транспорт
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When I hear 600 lb 1300 cc motorcycle I think one thing. Highway monster. Where I live in the Arizona desert the roads are all brand new blacktop and straight As arrows for miles. Guys love running these bikes for cruisers. They're decent as far as comfort goes and with some modifications, absolute missiles.
I've heard this bike has internals that can handle some power along with easily obtained power from small upgrades.
As a corner junkie I'll skip this bike. I'll also be sure to look the other way at stop lights when it pulls up next to me LOL
Now borrow Yammie Noob's turbo busa.
Me too
Road king of sport bikes? That thing is gross 🤢🤮
Daily Rider really needs an all-time leader board with limited spots, that gets updated every season, with the best bikes from every season battling it out to stay on the board.
I remember trying to ride my Dads 1st gen Busa when I was 20. It was " IM GONNA DIIIIEEE!!!!!" In my head all the time. I miss that monster. And my father.
Damn did he pass riding? Sorry for your loss btw
@@kinkycam11 no man, but thanks. He passed from cancer. And rode until he had the strenght to. His last bike was an R6
Condolences man. Here's to great dads! Miss mine dearly ❤️
I still have my 2000 Busa. In blue and silver too. It's under covers 99.9% of the time but still runs and rides. It's lovely.
Na it it thw Nice ride Busa is almost ass a blackbird you start to look for the remot controll for tv ;) ;)
As a T12 paraplegic, after being struck from behind while on my BMW R1200GS nearly 20 years ago, I’ve had a bitter sweet relationship with bikes since then. This is the first motorbiking video I’ve watched in 17+ years and it really took me back. In a good way. Cheers.
Hang in there, brother. Best wishes to you.
One day at a time brother, happy to hear you healing
I'm sorry for injury. I had a burst fracture on my L2 falling backwards off a bike. It was just shattered but surgery was successful and luckily I healed
One day at a time brother. You will find something just as bittersweet to be invested in if you havent already
I hope you find someone to weld a metal bar to a pillon seat, strap you onto it and go for a ride!
A real dash, instead of a phone screen. Marvelous.
Analogue is something of a beauty honestly
I love the simplicity of my K3 dash. I just wish I had more data I could scroll through when I think I hear a weird noise 🤣
You need to take use of Suzuki's brilliant top-speed-limiter in conjunction with them these days, though. They're not the easiest to stay accurately on top of. And on the 'Busa, you always go twice as fast as you feel you go...
Yes, the phone screen ones are so lazy and have no style
I need an analog tachometer, digital speedometer is ok but preferably analog as well
Zack testing out the pillion accomodations always cracks me up
ikr! haha. its so silly but also really impressive and fun to watch XD
Sport bike pillions are mostly uncomfortable, so why not make a joke out of it
I always wonder what people he rides by must be thinking...especially those who aren't into bikes and don't know about cruise control.
@@quinnkirlew9892 In combination with seemingly talking to himself.
@@heiner71 an invisible rider in the driver's seat perhaps? All the signs point to it
I always loved the busa for it's analog dash when all other bikes went to a digital dash.
I'm with you.
This! Dials all the way!!
Zack is simply the best writers, riders, reviewer and off-the-cuff commentators. period. Witty, wise and a laugh that shows how much he enjoys what he does. Thank you Zack and Revzilla.
agreed
Goble goble
How can you tell you seem to be completely illiterate.
He's the coked-up Rasputin of moto journalism.
@@Ijusthopeitsquick shit, but funny comment😆
When I see a Zack video, it's one of the few times I hit like at the opening credits as it never disappoints.
Couldn't agree more. Especially for a daily rider!
Same here. I also click like immediately as I know I'll like it and don't want to forget later on.
Exactly and I don't even like busa's. I think they're outrageous and the most American thing any Japanese company has ever done.
I should love it. But I don't. Love what it represents though.
Leave it to our boy to give it a proper ride and review
Zack has a superb perspective and communication style that is rarely seen on motorcycle content.
He never disappoints.
This bike is the epitome of "I'm not even using 1% of my power!"
I had a zx14. I could have said the same for any liter bike, but yeah the busa and zx14 is another level
@@qlr949 Yes, because the torque of both this bike is great and give a lot of emotions
@@qlr949 You are correct. They will keel.
Id call my bike Frieza 😂 he always thought he was 99% better than everyone when he fought Goku he was like "Ive only used 1% of my power!!!" lol
1% of its power puts you in moped-range 😅 plz exxagerate moar plz..
I just love that we have such variety of motorcycles to choose from. I have zero use for a busa but I love it all the same.
That's a refreshing opinion for a YT comment section. If you're on the bike you want, no matter what it is, I respect you. (scooters included) 🙃
I agree. I used to own an ‘05 Busa, got hit by the track bug, sold it, got a K6 1K and club raced/tracked that bike for 14 years. I now have a 2020 Kawi Ninja1000SX for work commute with a mountain twisty ride bike (has some Busa attributes with less power but more amenities/usability thanks to the hard GIVI factory matched cases. For the track, 2016 ZX10R. I don’t see where a Busa would fit into my ride preferences but sometimes I do get curious with today’s iteration. The problem, there are soooo many other bikes out there that do so many other things so well that I don’t have the extra $$ resources allocated for buying a Busa and would rather see what Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, and Triumph have to offer. Heck, I’m still super curious about the recent Triumph Rocket 3R’s. But I still love seeing that the Busa is relevant and this was still a great watch.
@@gtrpimp76 I love those rocket 3s in principal but I could never buy one unless I rode it first. I'm coming off a semi built 2020 R6, so that bike feels like 3000lbs to me. I sure it doesn't feel like that once its rolling, but in the showroom its hard to imagine it handling very well.
I too have zero use for a Hayabusa. Just took delivery of my 6th. Bloody things are addictive...
Good attitude. Mine is the exact inverse. I have no use for any other bike...
I have been fortunate enough to have hundreds of bikes in my 50 years, and the hayabusa is one of the best road bikes out there. Its such a great all round package. fun, comfortable, immense engine, and handling. Gen 3 has fixed the suspension and the brakes (new Brembos and bigger 320mm discs) over the Gen 1 and 2 and it makes more power in the mid range which is where you want it. Add some akrapovic exhausts and a few tweaks to the pegs/rear sets and its almost perfect. love it. And it has the finest, most reliable gear box on the market. I love this white and blue one too although I currently own the black and orange one from 2022.
My friend has one that has 400,000 miles on it. Yes I’m not kidding. That engine is bulletproof which is why they turbo them to up to 1000hp !
I can’t help but feel a lot of guys who ride busa are a little older and can’t deal with super uncomfortable 1 litre super bikes anymore
Have you ever been touring on it? I’m looking at a zx14r for touring and wanna know how touring on the two similar bikes are.
@@H.KH44N my biggest issue with the hayabusa is the high pegs. I’m 6ft 4 and my knees are bent quite a bit. Which is fine most times but I would advise a play about with rear sets for it to try and lower the pegs a little. My friend is 6ft and he is fine with them.
Everything else has been great. It’s a sporty style tourer but relatively comfortable and the standard seat is great. Wide and soft. The bars work fine for me but again you can get a riser kit for them which can help if you tend to get tingles in your hands or wrists. I don’t have that problem.
My changes have been a Gilles rear set. A puig dark double bubble style screen to aid taking some wind off my helmet. An akrapovic system (not really needed but they look great and help the engine breathe). And a sprint high air flow filter.
You could easily buy one and if you are 6ft or under make no changes to it and it’s a good tourer with an immense engine but if you are taller like me there are some changes you may need to make.
Range isn’t bad too. I average around 140 miles to a tank but on motorways/highways in 6th gear taking it easy at around 70mph. It will do more than that. Around 170 miles before you run out.
It’s not really designed as a tourer but the engine really is addictive. I spent most of my life on 1000cc sports bikes but I’m 52 and can’t take them anymore. But I want a powerful engine and that kind of sports bike feel. That’s the audience for hayabusa that most reviewers don’t seem to get in the videos !
As someone who has owned 0 bikes in my 12 hours of having my bike licence, I'm curious to hear what you might think of some of the current low-mid sized street bikes (duke 390 for example)
@@max90153 if you're a new rider I recommend a Ninja 650. Watch some videos. It's a fantastic beginner bike that is sporty yet not bent-way-over sport bike sporty. You also won't want/need to trade it in for a few years like you would on a 400cc or less bike.
@max90153 got my GF a duke 390 as her first. Phenominal bike, and much more fun than the lame 650 twins you'll be recommended.
I've ridden almost every bike known to man and the Duke line stands as one of the most fun machines I've EVER RIDDEN.
I bought one last year when I saw the redesign. I was never a fan of the previous styling, but I just wanted to have a Busa in my garage at some point. I’m now shocked at how much I love this thing.
I got to ride one at a Suzuki demo day. I expected it to be the most aggressive and crazy bike of the day. Surprisingly, it was comfortable, handled great and was a blast to drive. Crazy power and acceleration but it’s smooth and predictable, almost confusingly approachable. I highly recommend anyone to ride one if given the opportunity!
It is what it is - a fantastic motorcycle that transcends fashions and people's perceptions. And, having ridden most newer sportbikes, I gotta say the 'Busa is by far the most comfortable supersports bike ever built, without a doubt. I was a Kawasaki ZX-14 rider, and never regretted selling it on. Every 'Busa owner I know that sold their bike was, and is to this day, regretful for letting it go. That speaks volumes to me. i want one...
I am in that club. Sold my busa of 13 years last summer as I wanted to experience a SuperDuke R. Really love the new ride but miss the busa every day.....
Yup. I agree. Next new bike I get, it's gonna be after saving the cash, because I know if I sold my '22 'Busa to buy something else, I'd regret it so much. It might not be the fastest thing out there, but it's so comfortable and still excessively fast and torquey. 😁
The Hayabusa is all about refinement. It has been around so long, it is the best at what it does the best. Suzuki has had years to refine this bike to what it is now.
Exactly.
I have a 2023 Gen3. It is my 6th Hayabusa, and by far the best incarnation.
I am a big fan of the Daily Rider video's, I find that Zack's perspective on these bikes is probably one of the most honest of the motorcycle journalist community.
200 hp on a sport tourer makes perfect sense. It can bring you joy of travelling somewhere, enjoying the view, coming up behind a ferrari and politely asking it to move to the left lane for a slower machine. And showing how much slower it actually is when passing it.
Having loved this bike from afar for two decades, I finally broke down and bought one two years ago. I agree with everything Zach says. I love mine, but I have 4 bikes in my garage. I don't think it would be my one and only, but WOW, when you feel like a Busa day, there's nothing like it!!! I call it my ICBM. What an AMZAZING engine. There's nothing that covers miles as effortlessly. One surprise: I never get less than 40mpg out of my GenII under normal riding.
I also call my '22 Hayabusa an ICBM, but in this instance that stands for Incredibly Comfortable Butt Missile. 😁
It drinks more fuel than your Gen 2 but if I don't get too wrist happy, I also get over 40 MPG and the tank lasts an almost annoyingly long time before the low fuel light finally turns on. 😁
I own a 2023 Gen3. It is my 6th Hayabusa. I wouldn't own it if it was my only bike, but it is 1 of 3 in my garage.
As for fuel....I get in the mid 40's regularly, and I don't pootle about. I totally agree re your comments on having 'a Busa day'. That's the best way to enjoy these iconic machines.
I had a zx14. Only got less than 40mpg jacking around, canyons, or track days.
Hmm I newer got my under 10l/100Km If having fun i got like 70km on one tank ..... Yes erage speed is a bit highe..
@@BibtheBoulder If you're running low octane fuel, it will get a lot more gas mileage. High octane burns slower. I got 60 mpg out of my 2nd Gen, just from driving it with 3 month old fuel that sat in the bike for 3 months in a very hot garage. The octane evaporates out of the gasoline first, when the fuel is sitting in the gas tank. I got 60 mpg on the 3 month old fuel, then it returned straight back to 43 mpg with fresh gasoline in the tank, driving all the same roads. Using 93 octane will yield about 5 mpg less than 87 octane. But it's too risky running 87 octane in hot weather. In cold weather, 87 octane is probably fine since the intake air charge is cold.
I bought an almost unused 2008 busa 13 years ago and have about 150.000 km on it now. Best bike I've ever had, after 5 Hondas (the last of which was a Blackbird). My other bike is a Suzuki LS 650 Savage, and when I choose which to ride to work (a 140km round trip commute) the busa almost always wins. But the Savage, being the polar opposite to the busa, often wins on a sunny summer day when I just want to leisurely cruise around the neighborhood without any hurry. And on that I can open the throttle in any gear without fear of losing my license, as the Savage goes as fast in 5th as the busa is in first gear 😄. The place where the busa made most sense was on a 2 week tour around Europe, especially on the german autobahn (and on a few laps around the 'ring).
Owning a busa and a savage, you’re loving the dream! Personally looking for a savage for my 2nd bike since it’s so dang simple of a machine. Nice to hear you still want to ride it even with the busa next to it!
@@Angryeddie14 The simplicity was one of the reasons I got the Savage. I can fix it with a hammer and some duct tape, and I don't need a degree in microchip engineering should the electrics fail. Just one carb, one cylinder, a few valves and belt drive, and I can't mess up the suspension settings as it doesn't have any. The Savage is easy to ride in town, but the busa is much, much better on the highway and on long road trips. Just now I dream of spring. Southern Finland has plenty of snow, cold weather and no riding for a few months yet. My car is also a Suzuki, a Swift 4x4, that will have to do for now.
@@MKnife I own a Gen3 Hayabusa. Am currently in the market for an NC750X-DCT to join it. My Gen3 is my 6th Hayabusa.
MKnife you have 92,000 miles on your bike? 150 thousand KM (150,000 km)? You wrote 150.000. I'm not familiar with that format. Did you have to change any valve shims, or replace the timing chain, or do any major repairs to the engine in the last 13 years? How does the engine sound with the high mileage? I have a 2008, and it seems like the engine is so overbuilt, it would last forever, I notice the oil is crystal clean after 4,000 miles.
@@Ritalie Yes, 150000 kilometers. No major repairs during all this time, the valve clearances are still well within specs and the cam chain tensioner does not rattle either. There has however been a bunch of electrical problems, including the ignition lock wiring failing, it cut out ignition on full right steering lock. So I had to replace the complete lock assembly. And there have been other occasional issues with wiring in the rear subframe, wires shorting against the frame due to vibration and such. But nothing really major. The engine still sounds as great as ever, especially with its twin Yoshimuras.
Bought my all-black 2023 last October. Been waiting on spring. Have about 800 miles on it. This one is a keeper. I don't see myself buying another bike, I absolutely love it.
I too bought an all-black Gen3. Got mine in Feb 2023. Just approaching its first service. This is my 6th Hayabusa and by far the best incarnation of the lot. Just love the cruise control.
What a dream machine, a legend since last century. No other bike comes close as far as I'm concerned.
Thanks Zack for another great review. Being a owner of a 2005 for the last 12 years , mine is definitely a Sport Tourer. At 6'3" I have higher bars, lower pegs, custom seat , double bubble sport touring windshield, power ports, cruise control, soft luggage.
Brake upgrade to ss lines, gaffer rotors and pads, upgrades and reworked front suspension which was greatly needed! Exhaust and tuned. Still my goto bike after all of the previous and current 20 bikes. It's been on the track a few times many many 500 mile Sunday Spirited rides ( Our Sunday Sinners Group ) here in Western Pennsylvania. Trips up and down the Appalachians and one trip across county. At 66 years young, hope to always own a Busa or a ZX1400!
I remember the first time I ever seen one, it was just parked up not even running but it still had so much presence. It hasn't lost that presence in all these years. It's also the last man standing of the big bikes, with the death of the ZZR/ZX14 no else builds these things.
It's really important to know that Kawasaki's niche is copying others, and then making the engine bigger and more powerful. Expect Kawasaki to build another extremely ugly ZX-14 with horrendous insect styling, that tries to copy the Hayabusa, but fails mierably. They will build something, because their company charter is to try to "one up" the other successful bikes with a bigger motor and more horsepower. They've been doing this since 1973 with their Z1 900cc bike, which had 82 horsepower compared to the 67 hp of the CB750. Then the ZX-12, bigger than the Blackbird 1100. Then the ZX-14, bigger than the Hayabusa, with a 1440 cc engine, compared to 1340cc Hayabusa, but couldn't get the same torque as the Hayabusa, because the Hayabusa is magical.
Loved my 2000. My main vehicle for 5 yrs and owned it for 10. Awesome around town, like a big Cadillac on the highway, and amazing on two lane back roads. I always felt it was yawning saying "That's it?, that's all you want?" 80mph in 1st gear and you could almost come to a complete stop in 6th gear and pull away. Effortless torque that never left you needing more power. Those were great times.
Is it ok as a daily commute? I’m not a fair weather rider, is the bush ok as a do it all bike?
I got to ride a Hayabusa when they came out because I knew a guy that had a dealership. Total beast, of course. I never rode one again and never considered buying one but I like knowing that they exist in the world and people are still getting thrills from saddling up. I catch one on the street every once in a while and it makes me smile. Zack is right (as usual) in that it’s special because it is what it is. On another note, my best YT days are when a Daily Rider is released. Keep it up Zack - you’re the best!
One of if not best bikes ever conceived. So fast yet surprisingly nimble. One of the best touring bikes out there
Without doubt !❤
And yet, how many people actually use the hayabusa for serious touring? Just curious 🤔 luggage options are seriously limiting
@@rohanr26 I wouldn’t. But you would be surprised. I’ve met a few guys in the alps using them while we were all on bmw gs
@@rufusmctavish1164 I tour on mine. I have swapped bikes too while on tour (as you do) and everyone is mightily impressed with its all-over ride-ability as folk generally think it is a one-trick (speed) pony.
This is my favorite series on the channel pls do more daily riders with random bikes! Would love to see some more older ones too
Z1300 please.
Mike Brooke won the 2021 Iron Butt Rally (11k Miles in 11 days) on a 2nd gen Busa. Respect!
I rode one last year. Completely agree with Zach on all points. Super easy to ride but has insane power on tap at all RPMs in all gears. Mind blowing power
Love my old 99 Busa and even my girlfriend that didn't think she would ever drive on the back of a bike loves it 🇩🇰
Love this bike.
I live in Denmark, once a year I drive to Italy on holiday, its about 5000km total, I have done it on a CB500FA 2020, a FJS 400 Silverwing 2007, a GSX650F 2008, a XRV750 africa twin 1992 and a CBR1000F 1991. They all have their goods and bads, and while watching the video I suddenly feel very attempted to try a Busa... But I do remember how heavy the CBR1000F felt in tight Italian traffic.. Busa kinda I guess.
I sat through this whole review and was pleasantly surprised at how engaging and enjoyable the reviewer was to watch and listen to!
I love these daily rider videos. So informative and it feels like we're hanging out which is a plus.
I test rode this exact bike and loved it...I think I'll buy one ;)
Now that’s saying something, we live in a ultra sweet time for having fantastic bike choices
If you do I'd like to see you do Uturns on an inclined street like you did with the BMW, would look crazy cool.
Which impressed you more… the Busa or the 23’ Zx10R
I have never ridden the famed sv650, but i have ridden a Hayabusa. I think it would be a fantastic commuter, if not for any other reason than I am sure if I had one I would never be late for work
Zach you gotta give us a quick rundown on headlight performance! A trip after sunset is so common for so many of us daily riders.
Love the 2023 Hayabusa. My favorite bike of the 7 I’ve owned. Sounds absolutely amazing with the Yoshimura AT2 exhaust.
You are greedy. I have only owned 6.....lol
@@BibtheBoulder lol
@@big10hunter42 Think I may have misunderstood your comment? I think you mean you've owned 7 bikes? I thought you meant 7 Hayabusa's...I have actually owned 6 Hayabusa's...
@@BibtheBoulder this is my first Busa. In order of ownership I’ve had : Katana 600 (first street bike), SV1000, Gsxr 600, Gsxr1000, drz400sm, Kawasaki z900, and now the Busa. I liked the lighter bikes for wheelies, but I’m loving the Busa. I can see why someone wouldn’t want to own anything else after having one. Sounds like you are in that camp.
I loved how Zack just casually slid back on the pillion seat
Zacks laugh always brightens my day. You can always tell it's genuine 😊
Rode both, one of these, and a ZX14. Busa is a legend, but as a tall guy, I bought the ZX14R. Both great bikes.
The 14R is much faster and comfier, but I like the look of the Gen 3 'Busa more, which is the main reason I got one.
I had the 2004 gen1. Several times I went from Austria to Paris in 7hrs45mins..1400km.. extremely comfortable and a phenomenal ride experience. With a tank sack to lean on, there is nothing better. Around town, that deep smooth rumble, a guaranteed subtle head-turner.
Thanks Zach for a great review of the Hayabusa. I've had mine for a year and a half and am really enjoying it. In the beginning I lowered the pegs 1 1/2'' and raised the bars 1'' and it transformed the ergos for me. I'm retired so I don't have to daily ride to work anymore so I can just enjoy this beast on my favorite back roads. I can also slap on a tank bag and a back back and be enjoying my grandpaw Busa sport tourer on a road trip. Cheers
How tall are you? An earlier poster stated that he has a bit of knee problems with his 6ft4 height.
@@heiner71 I'm 6'1-1/2'' with a 33'' inseam.
@@baymoto553 Thanks. This thing would definitely be too tight for me. I am curently riding a Versys 650, which is not too bad and I even lowered the pegs on that one by 1.5" to make it bearable 🙂
Totally agree on not needing to open the throttle. I rode one once. Went 70-130-70 mph (on a closed course after becoming a professional 😉) just to prove a point to my wife, who didn't think it was that fast. After she did a lot of screaming, I told her that was about 85% throttle.
Respect to anyone who uses 85% throttle on a Hayabusa. 50% is generally more than enough...
Hands down the best bike for those starting to ride motorcycles in 2023 👍🏻👍🏻
I had to sell my 2022 Busa after 5 months as I had health issues, now I’m cured & really miss my beast. I’m currently riding the Ducati Diavel . I really can’t wait to get it back. Another 6 months of recovery & I’ll get my baby back.
The cruise control 1up scene was hilarious 😂 loved it.
Love susuki just wish they would evolve the duel sport bikes.
And a 6th gear and a slightly better dash (tach, fuel gauge, geae indicator). That's really all they need.
@@0202pmurT exactly.
Zack makes all motorcycles fun, even ones you're not interested in. And to see him rank the SV over both the RR-R and the Busa is almost as if I'm witnessing sanity being restored.
This is a great bike, my first bike and love it 2023 gen3
these are my favorite reviews for a reason, thanks for the great content!
The Daily Rider I've been waiting for! 🙌🙌🙌
You have to love these big bore hyper-bikes. Long, comfy, and ballistic-fast. I'm on my 6th Hayabusa, my current one being a 2023 gen 3, and I reckon this is the best of the lot. If you've never ridden one...why not? If you own one, then you'll know why they are so darned special...
Bonus early edition of DR!! Thank you!! I'd never consider a 'Busa, but I appreciate that it exists.
Great job Zac. I always wondered about the Busa Your fun sure translates through your videos. Thank you , good times!
Finally! I've been waiting for ages for this one.
Yeah it just has that presence. It’s a high-end hot rod, a movie bike. Plus that power and platform, would be wild to take on the Autobahn! ✊🏼
Or the M45....
I got mine last week. Thanks for the accurate review!
I watch every one of these, even when I’ve little interest in the bike under consideration. It’s simply fun to hear Zach talk about motorcycles.
Way back when I was shopping for a sport touring machine, it eventually came down to the Hayabusa or the Sprint 1050. Obviously the 'busa is way faster, but otherwise they seemed very similar for my purpose, which was a sporty bike to ride on long trips. The only reason I ended up on a Triumph is the Suzuki dealer didn't have any Hayabusas available for sale (they had one on the showroom floor, but it was sold). They actually called me as I was signing paperwork on the Sprint as they had just gotten one in trade, but that was too late. Nearly 2 decades later, I still have the Sprint and am very happy with it, but I wouldn't turn down a go on the mighty falcon.
This was a great review. I have to say, everything you said about its handling characteristics and how it feels to ride really reminded me of my 2010 VFR1200F. I'd love to see you do video on the quicker viffer at some point and hear your thoughts on it.
New comer and still waiting to take my MFS class, have always been interested mostly in cruisers. But this channel has had me sitting on my couch watching video after video, and this one makes me say that the Busa is definitely a goal now. Also, thanks for the informative videos!
Man I loved this review, the best reviewer out there, Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
The busa will always be legendary. The thing I like most about Suzuki is the overall solid engineering that all their bikes have it gives the rider a pleasant riding experience
yeah, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Honda (especially Honda) don't have solid engineering? ur-durpee-dhur...
do you even examine the thoughts you have...or do they just fly out your head uncontrollably?
Don't be naive. You have to know that Suzuki is the least respected large Japanese motorcycle company from a quality perspective in relation to manufacturing, engineering, and design.
don't get me wrong, being the 4th (or 3rd) best motorcycle company in the world is amazing, and Suzuki's are amazing, world-class motorcycles, but they are still the 4th or 3rd best Japanese motorcycle company by almost any metric one could conjure up.
@@oliverdurgen5953 ????? Try boosting ANY other bike to 700hp. Then haul down the road (preferably track...) at 220kph. Then lean the bike over in a sweeper. With a bump or 20......
Honda builds nice bikes as well. But no bike currently made by anyone, is as rock solid even well ABOVE top speed, and not just in a straight but even in a, big-radius but still, bent line, as a 'Busa. The H2 SX may ultimately be faster, but only steady state. It's noodles and less confidence inspiring trying to turn at high speed, less confidence inspiring on the brakes..... Even the beloved ZX14R, while still solid, is not a 'Busa. The Busa's twin spar frame must use sections lopped directly off the towers holding up the Golden Gate Bridge or something (maybe that's where the weight comes from....). It's a bike which is capital S Solid like nothing else out there.
And, beyond just mechanical solidity, it's also engineered and refined and tweaked and honed, then refined and tweaked and honed some more, repeatedly, over and over; specifically to be solid.With the result that it is calm. Calmer. Calmest. Nothing upsets it. It may carry you into a wall at 180. But it will, more likely than not, do even that calmly. That's why, even as far out of its element as being flat tracked in mud by Zack; it's still calm and composed.
Not saying there aren't possibly other qualities of other bikes which may ultimately be more important to some/many/most. But if SweetShot gets "good rider feelings" predominantly from from Solid; it's o wonder the 'Busa is his bike of choice.
@@oliverdurgen5953 why do you sound offended? I never said any of the other brands aren't well engineered all I said Is Suzuki is well made and it shows when you ride their bikes, I've ridden a lot of other brands and they are great in their own way also but I do think Suzuki rides the best. You should get one when you're old enough lil homie maybe you will realize for yourself
"Starving, or old age is what I meant, not saying the bike will kill ya" Good Save Zack!
Been waiting for a Busa Daily Rider. Great!
Gem of a channel, Thanks Zack.
On the topic of 29:02 I would say "Its the Jack of all trades, but master of none!"
And for me, a bike like that is the best to ride every day. Its just special in that way that not many other bikes does or FEELS like!!!
Dude that wheelie was awesome 👏🏽 I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone wheelie a busa on purpose lol
I’d love to see Suzuki release two versions of this bike. One for the aftermarket Busa modifiers and one that’s a full on sport cruiser. They wouldn’t be that different really. That makes so much sense.
Thanks Zak really enjoyed the ride in ..🤘🏼
hey, you know what? just the fact suzuki brought it back makes them kings in my book!
The Legend Lives On BABY!!! 🙂
Your statement about never really having to crack it open is true even with a GSXR 1000. The powerband is insane on these bikes.
I've been riding since May this year and have an MT07. Rode a 2023 Busa today,and it's soooo much bike. A lot of fun, shit tons of power and easier to ride than I thoughtit would be.
It's been my reference-point for beautiful excess: when people find out I take my Vespa GTS300 out on the highway, they inevitably ask how fast it goes. My answer is "just fast enough, but it ain't a Hayabusa." Of course, not much else on two wheels is, either. To borrow a line from *The Irishman* , "It's what it is."
I am shocked Suzuki has not tried to turn the Hayabusa into a touring bike similar to the H2 SX, and offered removeable panniers.
I always wished they would build a "solo tour" version. With an integrated, wind tunnel tested, and real world tested for sustained 300 into a massively gusty headwind, trunk, instead of panniers. More storage space that way. And it's probably the only way to retain the one-solid-piece solidity which is it's USP even among similarly fast bikes.
Because they made the K5 powered GSX-S1000GT for that. It's not the same of course, but it exists.
Or like the ZX14 touring variant Concourse 14 🤤 I’d buy one yesterday if that was the case. Especially if it had Cruise Control and led headlights
Never had a busa, I had a 2002 zzr1200 for 8 years, put 82k miles on it before I sold it. Was my daily driver and long distance machine (650+ miles/ day) I know it's a different bike but at the same time very similar, 600lb bike, the zzr was "only" 150 hp, 6 gal tank . Was a fantastic bike. No issues in town, no issues in the twisties and very very stable at high speed. I'll be 54 in a few months and my next bike will be a zx14r. Why the 14 over the busa ? Only because of the ergonomics and at my age, knees, wrist, back are not what they used to be and i enjoy long distance ride.l I wish I was 20 years younger and would go for the suzuki.
Ain’t nothing like riding a Busa. I’m on my third one a 2022 and just loving it. I’ve ridden all kinds of motorcycles and always ended up on a Busa. Stay safe.
Sadly need a turbo to do highway speed.
Maybe a turbobusa in the Daily Rider someday ?
Love your vids 👍🏼
Watch Moore Mafia videos you can buy a new busa and have a turbo with warranty. 400 plus horsepower and everyday rider useable.
I'm fortunate to have a '22 Hayabusa. Current literbikes might be faster and make more peak horsepower, but they don't have the Hayabusa engine's ICBM thrust that is so addictive. The rush of power in any gear at any RPM is so delightful.😁
Only bike I ever rode that you can't pin the throttle for 5 full seconds in any gear on a public road...
Because it's subtle. It's not screaming, it's not vibrating like a guitar string, it's not waiting for the revs to get north of 10k. It just puts out boatloads of useful torque everywhere on a smooth curve on the graph. It never hits, it never bogs, it's always there and progressive. The bike is big and smooth, it sucks up the road imperfections. It's like a Bentley, not a Camaro.
@@lifted_above Definitely more like a Bentley...let's just hope it proves to be more reliable than a Bentley...
@@BibtheBoulder Suzuki is stone-axe reliable.
Great review, as always ! 👍
Arguably the most popular Superbike in India. When the new iteration was launched 2 years ago the first lot was sold out in 2 days.
I can’t even imagine trying to ride that bike full tilt in the traffic y’all seem to have over there.
@@sterlingroberts6240 And in the insane heat. Not sure about the newest version, but I doubt 1344ccs of latent insanity will ever be remain cool for long, when faced with the equivalent of idling around in Vegas midsummer at high noon.
Its weight, quality suspension, low'ish COG and length, probably makes it unusually comfortable for the often bumpy roads, though. As opposed to lighter, sharper sport bikes, it just refuses to be knocked about by less than track smooth roads. That's a good bit of the reason why so many like to sport tour on it in the US.
‘Busa on Daily Rider? I’m just going to click this thumbs up button straight away.
Was so waiting for this review ❤
I’m always pleasantly surprised when a new episode of DR is released. It’s one of, if not my favorite show on any medium e.g., cable, stream, and of course UA-cam. And the “reruns” are as good as leftover pasta with the spicy meatballs.
Emissions regulations have suffucated the poor thing...
Our friends in the aftermarket are like cha-ching!
Being able to breathe is helpful though.
We all will suffocate if don't control emissions😅
Save the planet lol while all the people preaching that are taking their private planes all over the place. We are so lost.
@@___SSS___ no one rlly cares tho let the world end as long as we die happy with loud fast bikes😮💨🤣
So nice to see proper gauges instead of the gimmicky toy tablets they force upon us now. I know a few guys who own these and they love them, daily riders that can rip when asked to do so. The big engine never works hard (I ride an FJR, the extra comfort vs sport is nice for 10hr rides) so down shifting is as much for fun as necessity.
I rewound the wheelie part a few times🤣 love your laughter 👌👍👍
Super helpful review!
Wow such a nice beginner bike!
They should place a third person camera view that shows the whole bike when you’re going down the dirt road 😂
Really like these daily ride reviews. And I’d like to see them uploaded in 4K60HDR in the near future.
I miss my 06! Will be getting another soon. Great video 👍🏽
I'm looking at Sport Tourers. Those classic clocks bump the Busa up a few notches in my opinion.
Gold Wing started out as a sport bike, so not unheard of for a model to go from sport to touring :)
The bare model of the Goldwing could still fit Sport Touring with a higher revving engine.
Everything I know of the GW says touring bike, sport never entered the equation.
Back around 1974, I rode a Triumph 3 cylinder Trident. When I stopped for a stop sign, I would keep the bike perfectly balanced without putting a foot down. I would momentary standing still balanced. Then I would proceed. I never put my foot down for support.
I honestly never considered a Hayabusa. But now? Mr. Courts you have me intrigued.
Good? Valid? The two Hayabusas in my garage say "yes". 😎
I feel like the "it's not the fastest anymore" thing is a bit of an oversight.
The literbikes have gotten to the place where they can run a 1/4 mile faster, have more power and certainly a better power:weight ratio...
However, all those options really need to be in an optimal gear/powerband to really go to their optimal rate. The Busa - any gear, any speed just twist and melt faces.
It's SO EASY to go fast on and effortless there is appeal to it for sure. Add the much better touring ability vs the handful of "faster" bikes available and it absolutely has purpose.
Also, not everybody lives near twisty roads. I see plenty of idiots around me (Chicago area) that ride literbikes and 600s in a straight line and never take a corner - why not ride a Hayabusa in that scenario?
I love it for what it is, and I absolutely agree that a sport touring trim would be the thing that would make me want to own one.
Literbikes are in the same 9.XX seconds range of any Hayabusa and Kawasaki ZX14…
check out OutSpokenTiger to see how it’s down to the rider not the bike.
Hayabusas and ZX14s only pull away after 4th gear but you’re neck and neck with any literbike especially the BMW S1000RR
@@okinawanah3463 you missed my point. I'm saying that in an ideal race scenario the hayabusa might not really seem faster, but in everyday riding that massive torque advantage at normal operating speeds is where they end up making a good case for themselves.
Plus it still dominates most LSR events with the addition of a turbo. And then there is the dragstrip too.....
Another great one!
ya know, when you took it off road next to lake train track I was thinking This dude is nuts! So much so, I'm heading down to my local Suzuki shop in the morning to peruse the selection on hand.
Cheers from Louisiana.