GSXR1300 K8 Hayabusa

[Toaster]

I see this beast is coming out "soon"

So.... I am interested in current Busa owners views on the bike, its comfort, durability etc, of course keeping in mind the 08 is a new bike and not just a facelift (according to Suzuki).

It's basically the only GSXR I haven't yet owned and am interested in doing some research into this model of bike.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Well we will be going for the 08 when we get back from south Island trip in january.

I understand the release date has been pushed back to January i suppose thats what you get when you are a small part of the distrabution chain.

I have emailed several U S shops wishing to purchase early but not even an email back a sell is a sell isn't it.
We tryed the 14 but stayed true to the mighty bus.
There are a lot of people that say the arse end is ugly but they said the 99 model was ugly as well just because it's differant still if you are not on one then the arse end is all you will see.

[James Deuce]

The arse looks like the rear end of a 1954 Morris Oxford, compressed to meet the width requirements of one tyre (albeit 3 times the size of one of the Oxford's skinny radials).

[Cajun]

father in law has an 04 busa

and has an 08 busa on order.

The guys in america have only just started getting there 08 busa in the past week. many people who did not like the ass end of the bike from photos say once you see it in person its not as bad as they though, even tho alot of americas are planning on putting the old style tail on the rear[no idea why you want to make your bike look 10 years older than it is], if you look at the ass end tail light it acutally looks simlar to a 04 600/750/1000 head light.

durability - really depends what you mean, motor wise, the lump is same lump that is in the current busa, its been taken from up in cc, and some extra tweaks here and there, but guys get 500 hp fromthe stock lump with out really doing any mods to the basic lump, so its pretty solid all in all.

[Toaster]

The buggers say its a new engine.... maybe a wider interpretation of "new" is needed!

[Cajun]

The buggers say its a new engine.... maybe a wider interpretation of "new" is needed!

my understanding its not a new engine, new top end bottom lump is same, i mean its now bored out in cc wise etc, still be one cranking bike, no matter what what, i mean the 08 pretty much has the same frame as the out going model, why since they designed it so right in the first place, and still cuts the mustard, so keeping with it.


i mean the busa is now 8-9 years old, and still sells in huge numbers, the 08 is just updaing it bit more power, new brakes (it really needed it) and some gay buttons to limit the power, and styling update.

By looks alot of the mods in the new bike are seam to be there when people want to crank out the big numbers hp wise. they will come in to play,

[NZsarge]

I see this beast is coming out "soon"

So.... I am interested in current Busa owners views on the bike, its comfort, durability etc, of course keeping in mind the 08 is a new bike and not just a facelift (according to Suzuki).

It's basically the only GSXR I haven't yet owned and am interested in doing some research into this model of bike.

Dude! stick with ya 109, that thing is fugly.

[Swoop]

The buggers say its a new engine.... maybe a wider interpretation of "new" is needed!
"New", off of the production line?
As opposed to a rebuilt/reconditioned one...:rofl:

[QMOTO]

Brings new definition to the word BUS, it looks very heavy in the rear.
And to be honest I think the market deserved a bit more of a change than the last model, it doesnt look that different to me.
it looks like a hurried attempt at winning the most powerful bike in its class back.
Sorry Suzuki, uninspiring

if anyone orders one, why not wait two months, Im sure suzuki will drop the arse out of the price by then you could save 4k.

and all you slangers of the ZX14 wakey wakey, its a better bike all round end of story

[QMOTO]

where is the difference that has kept us waiting 10 or so years for a new model ?

Subtle

[Hitcher]

The arse looks like the rear end of a 1954 Morris Oxford

Extremely charitable of you, Good Sir! My comparison would have been with a 1992 Hindustan Ambassador.

[Toaster]

Brings new definition to the word BUS, it looks very heavy in the rear.

and all you slangers of the ZX14 wakey wakey, its a better bike all round end of story

Maybe we like riding a bus? I currently ride a bike that has all the handling of an aircraft-carrier.

ZX14 is always an option <_<

[QMOTO]

ZX14 is always an option <_<


Well have I got a deal for you then !

[Brett]

That is one UGLY bus. I was expecting a fair bit more...ZX14 is still a helluva lot nicer.

[mynameis]

Damn ! The biatch has one got one big sexy ass just like J Lo. :killingme:rofl:

[Toaster]

That is one UGLY bus. I was expecting a fair bit more...ZX14 is still a helluva lot nicer.

Got any pics dude?

[Cajun]

Went to the 08 busa unvailing at local suzuki dealer last week.

Front end looks awsome, rear end not the best, not as bad as what the pics made it look, gonna be an awsome bit of kit.

I liked alot of the extra detailing that have put in to areas, to make some areas more areodymanics<sp>

Father in law has one on order, getting one of first ones from the local dealer.

On average they are putting out 175hp @ rw on dynos, in stock form.

Just ordered a full yoshi 4-1 s/s system with carbon can, called the R-77 (http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-3447-1241-r-77-stainlesscarbon-full-system.aspx)


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also got a pc3 coming for it.

Looking forward to riding this bike from before then after the mods, aim is looking around something at 200hp @ rw, with out to much effort.

Due here early Januaray, since first shipment is demo bikes for the dealers.

[nudemetalz]

A bunch of us went to the unveiling of that and the B-King last Wednesday at WMCC. Thanks for the invite, Pete :)

Good display with the Gixxers all not far away.
Old model and new model together. Hmm...still not enough to make me want to sell the Guzzi, well actually,... def not enough.
However, Mrs Nudie was sitting on a Buell or 2 saying she really liked them...uh oh...bye bye $$$$..

I forgot my camera, but I took some (below average) pics from my cellphone.

[nudemetalz]

more piccies...

[Toaster]

I saw a new Busa passing through Kaukapakapa when I was out running a couple weekends ago. The bike was so quiet! Very nice look in that orange fairing. Didn't think the back end looked too bad at all. Nice bike, a bit quiet for my tastes, but smart looking.

The cans were enormous - If they were a womans rack they would be Double EE.

[rag]

i'm not to sure about the zx14 looking any better, the zx14 keeps reminding me of the 4 eyed fish on the simpsons. its just not right.
if you put the two bikes side by side I think that the busa looks alot more aggressive and once the rider is on it the tail end wont be so pronounced.

[imdying]

Finally got a look at one of these yesterday... and yet again I find myself wondering how and why photographers actually get paid... they're clearly all retarded, another bike that looks a million times better in the flesh.

Gone is the nod towards civility, pillions, and other such rubbish... it's now a tiny rear end with this massive front end. Only way to describe the look is a missile on wheels, I mean this thing looks incredibly aggressive, it looks like the only thing it was designed to do is go seriously seriously fast.

I like. A lot.

[vifferman]

...albeit 3 times the size of one of the Oxford's skinny radials.


Cross-plies.

[Cajun]

Finally got a look at one of these yesterday... and yet again I find myself wondering how and why photographers actually get paid... they're clearly all retarded, another bike that looks a million times better in the flesh.

Gone is the nod towards civility, pillions, and other such rubbish... it's now a tiny rear end with this massive front end. Only way to describe the look is a missile on wheels, I mean this thing looks incredibly aggressive, it looks like the only thing it was designed to do is go seriously seriously fast.

I like. A lot.


Yeah be interesting when father in laws arrives early jan, clock up some kms,
then throw it on the dyno and bolt on the yoshi system and pc3, aim is something around 200hp @ rw. should be fun

[imdying]

Dave, get a gray one and show those homos at Suzuki how to take a picture will ya...

[Cajun]

Dave be welcome to take pics of ours when it has the full 4-1 yoshi custom seat etc etc

[Cajun]

Father in laws 08 Busa is here.

Be picking it up tomorrow, it still sitting in its crate for when we arrive tomorrow.

[AllanB]

Sportzone in Christchuch have a black one in the window with Demonstrator stuck on the screen :2thumbsup Unfortunately they were closed when I went in for a perv this morning.

Looking through the glass it looks smaller than the old one. Wide at the outer muffler points. All components fit very well.

Noise wise I'd say it should be OK as there is a label rating at 91 db at 4500rpm (my Hornet is only 85 - I feel ripped off!).

Also got a B-King there on display. looks ...... messy..........:buggerd:

[Cajun]

yeah dealer got a few yesterday only 1 in orange, which is ours, one for a demo he has already sold 7 of them.

[bucket boy]

Dave be welcome to take pics of ours when it has the full 4-1 yoshi custom seat etc etc

I got a disc grinder you can use to fix that fugly ass end up

[imdying]

I got a disc grinder you can use to fix that fugly ass end upToo late, Suzuki beat ya to it!

[AllanB]

The rear end looks OK in the flesh (just like Jay-Lo no doubt) - the passenger seat cover is a real hump and looks king of sporty. Its the width of the twin mufflers that stand out at the rear - W I D E - no lane splitting on that beast.

The black is more a deep semi metallic grey (that description does not do the colour justice) - very nice.

It all looks like a quality piece of machine. The B-King looks like it was a quality machine that fell over on both sides and the fairing came off!

I subscribe to a couple of top American motorcycle magazines and I've received the editions that test the new HayBus - Motorcyclist magazine does a direct K7 & K8 comparo and the K8 is better in every area. They describe the K8 asa 'exceptional motorcycle, sequels don't always suck!'

They also comment on the superior fit and finish.

[Quasievil]

Saw it, and yuck, hate it

[AllanB]

Tail shot a speed!

[NZsarge]

The rear end looks OK in the flesh (just like Jay-Lo no doubt)

Please!! Don't even compare Jay-Lo's rear to the ugly butt on the Hayabusa!

[Wiki Drifter]

Does it come with Amurrkan spec suspension?

[imdying]

Saw it, and yuck, hate itYeah... we're gonna take styling advice from a man who has had both a 999 and a ZX 'George Foreman' 14R :rofl:

[99TLS]

never really been a big fan of the busa, always thought it looked fugly :shutup:

[ynot slow]

Beauty in the eye of the beholder.Arse end is butt ugly,bigger than an oversize stripper,as wide as a bus,front end not much better looks wise,bit smaller width wise,tank looks ungainly.