Hayabusa

[Marmoot]

His brother is lending him his Ducati to get used to riding again.

This is good. Ask him if he likes the Ducati (what Ducati, btw?) afterwards. If he likes the Ducati, he would hate the Hayabusa.
Trust me, I know.

[PirateJafa]

My 250 doesn't take too long to get into 'get your licence suspended for 28 days on the spot' kind of speeds. The difference is that on a big bike you have a good chance of getting away, if you know what I mean.

No. The difference is that on a big bike you've attained those speeds in five seconds in first gear, instead of thirty-plus seconds in sixth gear with your valves bouncing out the top of your airbox.

[Nzpure]

I think from memory my uncle has a 900s or something i dunno i hate ducati's lol

[EJK]

I think from memory my uncle has a 900s or something i dunno i hate ducati's lol

What the hell is wrong with you?




Nah I'm just messin with ya ;-)

[Gibbo89]

Get him keen on something that your also keen on in the mean time before he gets him Busa. Then when he wants to go for the Busa you can get his bike that he got back to riding on. Simple!

[blackdog]

Tell him to do whatever he wants. All the scare mongers here need to STFU

You pays yer money and takes yer choice. A lovely freedom worth preserving.

one sensible post outta three pages....kb for ya

[Nzpure]

Get him keen on something that your also keen on in the mean time before he gets him Busa. Then when he wants to go for the Busa you can get his bike that he got back to riding on. Simple!

Problem is i really want a busa LOL. I spose its my old mans influence but i have wanted a busa since they started coming out.I'm going to get one too, I'm going to do the training courses in advanced handling and racing training at Mainland driving school and there's a couple others really learn how to handle a bike. Then move up to a busa, I have been taking my mates GSXR750 out and i'm not all that impressed lol =D (still has the crap in pants factor to it tho) but helps me get used to a 750 rather then jumping from a 250 to a 1300

[Gibbo89]

A gsxr750 does not impress you compared to your hyosung? That doesn't seem right eh

A jump from a 250 to a 1300 Busa seems pretty nuts too. Each to their own I guess.

Edit: On the 750, do you still find it unimpressive after taking it to the redline? (I'm not recommending it or anything)

[Marmoot]

I sense that you might be more of a danger on a Busa than your born-again old man...

[Toaster]

Hey there, my old man is thinking about getting back into riding. He's not actually old being only 45, but he loves his sports bikes and is looking at getting a 2008 Hayabusa. He loves the look and really loves the sound of the power it makes. He just wanted to know.
1.) How do they handle in corners?
2.) With the power they produce are they Wheelie demons?
3.) Is it a comfortable bike to ride on?
He lives out in the sticks so it's a bit hard to get into town just to try a bike out.
He has always had sports bikes but the last bike he had was a Kawasaki 1100 something. Bearing in mind he hasn't ridden anything in the last 10 years.
Anything you would like to add would be appreciated.

The Hayabusa is a fantastic bike for the money. Smooth, fast and has a look its owners just love.

Simple, treat the bike and the roads with respect. Fail to take it easy to start with and the bike will punish you. If you get one, make sure you use the C and B mode power settings first and get used to the bike at a range of speeds. Then use the full A mode.

It is a solid bike and quite a bit heavier than its smaller siblings. All the Suzuki sports bikes are quick and handle well. The best in corners was the 750cc IMO. The Busa is better for the bigger rider.

The Busa, MV, BMW and Kwaka are all incredibly fast. Anything over the 600cc mark is getting up there anyway and all need to be ridden with respect.

Ride smart, ride safe and keep the hooning for the track.

If he does buy a GSX1300R, I recommend a rider training day or two. I have done one and will likely do a couple more to keep working on skill, techique and confidence. I know I will never be as capable as my bike and I ride accordingly..... within my skill level. Trackdays and training sessions are a good place to stretch beyond that - in the safest possible environment with help and advice on hand.

Hayabusa is awesome.

[Dschubba]

If its anything like the zx14 its easier to ride than the litre bikes. Not quite as agile but very versatile and comfy.

But i would never loan a car/bike to my kid... I know what i used to do in me mums car!

[Banditbandit]

The cemetary's are full of people who said that when returning to bikes after a long break. Twice the power and a lot less weight than anything he's ever ridden means he won't know he's going too fast until it's too late!

That's the real issue. You don't know how fast you're going. The speedo gives a number, not the neccessary speed for the corner you've arrived at going 30km/h too fast for! Or on a Hayabusa, 60km/h too fast for... That's when you die!

And it's real easy to fuck up the throttle and be going faster than you want instantly - and in very bad situations ..

[Banditbandit]

one sensible post outta three pages....kb for ya

He asked for advice .. people gave it ...

[Edbear]

And it's real easy to fuck up the throttle and be going faster than you want instantly - and in very bad situations ..

Perzackery! I had a bad moment after returning on a GSX600F with only 80hp. Twice the power of my previous bikes meant it was accelerating much quicker and I arrived at a corner, (playing with an Audi Quattro), going about 30km/h quicker than I should have been. I managed to avoid becoming embedded in the bank thanks to handling and brakes being way better than the old bikes' and sheer luck I think. Woke me up!

I used to ride around the 160km/h + in the old days so wasn't a stranger to speed on a bike, but it was the accelleration and approaching corners that I wasn't "up to speed" on!

Now the venerable old GSX600F is nothing like a Hayabusa! At the top speed of the 600, the Hayabusa rider would be just changing into third gear having got there a lot quicker!

[Nzpure]

oh no in comparrison to the 750 my hyo feels like a push bike with one of those little motors on them lol. I just think im getting a little over-confident on bikes and i thought the 750 would go far better it did. Mind you know my mate he has prolly stropped the crap out of it and its half dead.