My take on the GSX1300R K8

**Toaster** · 26th January 2010, 22:35

Originally Posted by Crazy Steve

I agree...The 2008 Busa is by far the fastest bike ive ever ridden..

Saw 290kph easy in fifth and it felt like it would keep going way past that..Apart from my Jacket about to leave my back...

It was a SUPER SMOOTH ride....

Crazy Steve..

I find the helmet shudder from the wind resistance a tad strong when trying to see the upcoming braking point. Awesome acceleration when giving it a real go.

**Armitage Shanks** · 9th March 2010, 18:00

Originally Posted by Toaster

I find the helmet shudder from the wind resistance a tad strong when trying to see the upcoming braking point. Awesome acceleration when giving it a real go.

I've stumbled on this thread a little late evidently but , I must say I have'nt seen 290 yet on my 8 week old baby . The things you do to get out of the kitchen while she's cooking the dinner haha. Guess it's better than surfing the Porn channels I guess ( or healthier ? )

Probably not as much fun though, here's a pic of my '09 and hope you like.....

**marty** · 9th March 2010, 19:37

Originally Posted by gixxer-king

hehe, mine has no restrictor, ecu tune up and modified speed sensor were all that were needed i think.
absolutely no point making go that fast though. Had a very close friend take it to 343 on the gps (screen shot to come) but 320 was my limit and when tunnel vision hits and the road is a blur, well thats fast enough i think.

we're still waiting for that screen shot.......

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th March 2010, 19:42

Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks

Probably not as much fun though, here's a pic of my '09 and hope you like.....

The white one certainly stands out eh!

**Armitage Shanks** · 9th March 2010, 20:00

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

The white one certainly stands out eh!

Yeah Crasher, the WHITE's a bit different for sure thank's, and I'll be posting some pics when my Yoshi's arrive...Tail Tidy already on board and after that all I'll need is an easybreathing airfilter .......then I must be a member of the 200 + hp club ? Or do I need to get it mapped ? Hmmmm

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th March 2010, 20:03

Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks

Yeah Crasher, the WHITE's a bit different for sure thank's, and I'll be posting some pics when my Yoshi's arrive...Tail Tidy already on board and after that all I'll need is an easybreathing airfilter .......then I must be a member of the 200 + hp club ? Or do I need to get it mapped ? Hmmmm

Fast enough for me as they are mate! Like a KX500 with 200mph gearing on board!

**Armitage Shanks** · 9th March 2010, 20:18

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Fast enough for me as they are mate! Like a KX500 with 200mph gearing on board!

Thanks mate and nice to have both in my shed but, I'm not sure how my big KX would go geared for 200 mph haha ...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th March 2010, 20:23

Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks

Thanks mate and nice to have both in my shed but, I'm not sure how my big KX would go geared for 200 mph haha ...

Hahaha...well I can tell you how a KX500 geared for 180kph feels. They'll still wheelstand off the throttle in 3rd.

**Armitage Shanks** · 9th March 2010, 20:34

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Hahaha...well I can tell you how a KX500 geared for 180kph feels. They'll still wheelstand off the throttle in 3rd.

Thanks and I know what you mean mate, been riding/racing KX500's for a while too ....along with other big two-strokes, nice to have a very fast and fancy KX5 '04 in my shed still but, was'nt this meant to be a 'Busa thread ??

**hmmmnz** · 10th March 2010, 14:18

my take on the busa...
i dont own one, so in that repspect im not biased, but im not a big sports bike fan either
i borrowed 1 from a mate in the uk who funnily enough has 2 of them... fkw,
i had it just shy of a week, where apon i did a daily commute into Edinburgh city center from about 6 miles out,

the commute.... i found it cramped (im 6'4") and the low end torque leaving a bit to be desired, it was lumpy off the gas but when the power kicked in you could get to just shy of 100mph (160kmh) before you had to change in to 2nd gear....... clearly not the ideal commuter

any way did a couple of rides to glasgow and back to catch up with mates, thankfully they don't have police patrolling the motorways and instead rely on speed cameras and average distance cameras (take a photo at 1 point and 2 or 3 miles down the road take another photo and work out your av speed) thankfully the cameras are only measured per lane, so if you change lane then you miss out on the fine

the open road..... well she was damn fast i managed 180mph on the clocks but there was still alot more to go,
wind blast wasn't too bad, but i found it a bit tough on the wrists, and after an hour long ride found that i was very stiff (not quite comparable to the zx7r mobile torture rack) but still a bit on the uncomfy side for my liking.

the twisties,.... pretty surprised how good it actually was, felt pretty planted and went round corners without having to convince it too much,

the look.... well thats a debate that could last till the end of time, ..... if i owned one, id be fightering it straight away, not my cup of tea
at all

overall.. not for every one. certainly not for me, but if impressive numbers are your thing and you could bare looking at it each day then a fantastic bit of kit

**Armitage Shanks** · 10th March 2010, 19:55

Originally Posted by hmmmnz

my take on the busa...
i dont own one, so in that repspect im not biased, but im not a big sports bike fan either
i borrowed 1 from a mate in the uk who funnily enough has 2 of them... fkw,
i had it just shy of a week, where apon i did a daily commute into Edinburgh city center from about 6 miles out,

the commute.... i found it cramped (im 6'4") and the low end torque leaving a bit to be desired, it was lumpy off the gas but when the power kicked in you could get to just shy of 100mph (160kmh) before you had to change in to 2nd gear....... clearly not the ideal commuter

any way did a couple of rides to glasgow and back to catch up with mates, thankfully they don't have police patrolling the motorways and instead rely on speed cameras and average distance

cameras (take a photo at 1 point and 2 or 3 miles down the road take another photo and work out your av speed) thankfully the cameras are only measured per lane, so if you change lane then you miss out on the fine

the open road..... well she was damn fast i managed 180mph on the clocks but there was still alot more to go,
wind blast wasn't too bad, but i found it a bit tough on the wrists, and after an hour long ride found that i was very stiff (not quite comparable to the zx7r mobile torture rack) but still a bit on the uncomfy side for my liking.

the twisties,.... pretty surprised how good it actually was, felt pretty planted and went round corners without having to convince it too much,

the look.... well thats a debate that could last till the end of time, ..... if i owned one, id be fightering it straight away, not my cup of tea
at all

overall.. not for every one. certainly not for me, but if impressive numbers are your thing and you could bare looking at it each day then a fantastic bit of kit

Good call mate and, at 6' 4 I'm surprised you you'e not having problems with leg cramps on the big Busa....as I have at only 5'10. Never a problem with the wrists though and hmmm. What model 'Busa were you riding and, what is your normal ride ??

Take it easy and .......keep tuned, M

**Crasherfromwayback** · 10th March 2010, 20:06

I'm also 5' 10", and I love Busa's full stop. A to B, they're the fastest weapon I've ever used.

**Toaster** · 10th March 2010, 20:25

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I'm also 5' 10", and I love Busa's full stop. A to B, they're the fastest weapon I've ever used.

Nice. I find the Busa great for both the short social rides and the long haul rides up and down the Island. Awesome power, smooth and great looks. I haven't met anyone yet who didn't like the look of my Busa.

Reminds me, I need to bring mine in for its service soon!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 10th March 2010, 20:27

Originally Posted by Toaster

Nice. I find the Busa great for both the short social rides and the long haul rides up and down the Island. Awesome power, smooth and great looks. I haven't met anyone yet who didn't like the look of my Busa.

Reminds me, I need to bring mine in for its service soon!

Come see me...I'll sort you one to use while we do yours!