Author Topic: Hayabusa (Read 4473 times)

gtfire · « **on:** 15 February 2014, 04:38:38 pm »

I'm sorry, but happy to say I've traded my fz6 for an 08 Hayabusa. It's a very different bike but suits my needs a bit more as I often ride 2 up and need the torque.
Yes it is ballistic but in all honesty I've yet to give it the beans in the early gears let alone the top.
I'm hoping to get out tomorrow weather permitting.
I'll keep popping by
Cheers

mickvp · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 February 2014, 04:40:09 pm »

jesus

No difference there then!

glad yo hear you think you have made the right move mate, too much bike for me though!

gtfire · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 February 2014, 04:44:55 pm »

It's only to much if you twist that throttle to far, otherwise it's a real easy bike to ride. It has 3 power modes so if you are 2 up you can wind it back to 116 bhp and a slow throttle response. Possibly a gimmick but it may help.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 February 2014, 05:39:40 pm »

gtfire · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 February 2014, 06:13:54 pm »

A snap

gtfire · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 February 2014, 06:17:01 pm »

1 more

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 February 2014, 06:21:47 pm »

Shiny! Would love to have a go on one - just one of those bikes you gotta try sometime

noggythenog · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 February 2014, 06:50:33 pm »

Very nice looking bike there

I'm still fighting with myself as i want something a bit more desirable, something like this or a fireblade.....even if it is rarely used, so ething with that oomph factor.

I only use my little fazer 6 months of the year, it's a great little bike.

I'm tempted to pick up a fireblade for circa 2k & clear out a space for it but it is surely stupid to have 2 bikes for only 6 months of the year.

Ohhh i hate these posts

Dead Eye · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 February 2014, 06:54:03 pm »

I'm tempted to get something stupid... but not yet, got plenty of time ahead, especially now that I have the thou

I'd also quite like to try a cruiser as I do often enjoy just a lazy ride...

slimwilly · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 February 2014, 06:56:50 pm »

I'm still fighting with myself as i want something a bit more desirable, something like this or a fireblade.....even if it is rarely used, so ething with that oomph factor.

Have you seen thw fireblade in this months RIDE mag?

the owner has given it the comfort treatment, a bit like a Honda Fazer HHHAAAAAA dont shoot me

Actually look the biz

kitcrazy · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 February 2014, 06:57:52 pm »

triumph thunderbird storm is a nice bike tested one last summer almost pulled my arms off.

gtfire · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 February 2014, 07:35:33 pm »

I tested a few, ZZR1400, BMW K1200s, VFR1200 and to be honest most well ridden FZ's would stay in touch unless you have a straight then these bigger bikes just take off.
The ZZR1400 is great but pre 2012 I hate the front end. The Hayabusa is just so smooth and fast that it's hard to say no and I love the front end look.
If I had the money I swear the Fazer would still be in the garage as well as it was a hoot red lining it at 14k

Worthy of note though is that Hasting's Direct flatly refused to insure it! I think the word Hayabusa is a bit like Cosworth was in the late 80s. I'm over 40 (0 years no claims on my bike but 9 years + on my car and I'm an advanced blue light driver) and it cost me £300 year to insure.

Frosties · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 February 2014, 08:11:33 pm »

Quote from: kitcrazy on 15 February 2014, 06:57:52 pm

triumph thunderbird storm is a nice bike tested one last summer almost pulled my arms off.

That Busa is a lovely looking bike for sure but like an R1 a bit too extreme for me - still admired it for years for what it is.

Given the choice agree with the above, would love a Storm. And as said before, a well ridden FZ600 will keep up with 90+% of bikes on the road up to the ton.

Grandma · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 February 2014, 09:12:58 pm »

Not as much fun as a Fazer, fine in a straight line. A good Fazer rider will beat a Busa in the twisties

gtfire · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 February 2014, 10:00:10 pm »

Quote from: Grandma on 15 February 2014, 09:12:58 pm

Not as much fun as a Fazer, fine in a straight line. A good Fazer rider will beat a Busa in the twisties

I do agree but it will handle and when you open the taps it's as fun packed as you can get. The first time I rode it I just laughed out loud. It's all perspective.

Lez72 · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 February 2014, 10:15:06 pm »

Sweet looking Busa you've bought there

I used to really dislike the looks of these when they came out but they have grown on me over the years and yours is one of the nicest colours in my humble opinion.

Take it easy and I'm sure it will be just as much fun as a Fazer when you master it

Dead Eye · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 February 2014, 11:16:32 pm »

I'm sure most bike designs have their merits (there are bound to be exceptions) and its up to the individual as to whether these are an important asset to them personally or not. The Fazer is a great all rounder, but what if you don't want an all rounder? It may be better in the twisties, but what if you want more raw power on the straights?

If I ever have my way, I'll end up with several bikes and cars and a garage at least twice the size of the house. But each will be unique and cater to a different style - its not about which is best and choosing a winner, not in my opinion. It's about finding those that appeal to how you want to ride or how you want to drive and more importantly, how they make you feel when they do.

Note: I may have just watched a "feel good" movie and this totally sounds like one of those epic, meaningful speeches in my head where everyone gets pumped up and hyper. So if you don't rally up and shout exclamations of how awesome and right I am, it may crush my perception

Mattsplat · « **Reply #17 on:** 16 February 2014, 10:56:49 am »

Quote from: gtfire on 15 February 2014, 07:35:33 pm

I tested a few, ZZR1400, BMW K1200s, VFR1200 and to be honest most well ridden FZ's would stay in touch unless you have a straight then these bigger bikes just take off.
The ZZR1400 is great but pre 2012 I hate the front end. The Hayabusa is just so smooth and fast that it's hard to say no and I love the front end look.
If I had the money I swear the Fazer would still be in the garage as well as it was a hoot red lining it at 14k
Worthy of note though is that Hasting's Direct flatly refused to insure it! I think the word Hayabusa is a bit like Cosworth was in the late 80s. I'm over 40 (0 years no claims on my bike but 9 years + on my car and I'm an advanced blue light driver) and it cost me £300 year to insure.

Ive just come from a K1300R and there is NO WAY my FZ1s would beat it in any department, except maybe handling...

That was the reason I got rid of it, the long wheelbase made it handle like a pig but man was it fast

thunderpantz · « **Reply #18 on:** 16 February 2014, 11:22:30 am »

Quote from: kitcrazy on 15 February 2014, 06:57:52 pm

triumph thunderbird storm is a nice bike tested one last summer almost pulled my arms off.

My brother has a Storm, such a beaut of a bike. I'm thinking about chopping in the Fazer already (only had it 6 months) looking for something a little more modern. I keep getting drawn to the Dark Side. (Honda CBF1000)

bigralphie · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 February 2014, 01:16:03 pm »

Quote

Not as much fun as a Fazer, fine in a straight line. A good Fazer rider will beat a Busa in the twisties

I,ll take that wager don't get much twistier than here lol

bigralphie · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 February 2014, 01:21:37 pm »

Oh and for the sake of kwak owner form ..........GTFire, Busa,s are Fugly and slow

Nice bike mate ,they suit that colour scheme enjoy ,you will crunch some miles on her no probs

gtfire · « **Reply #21 on:** 16 February 2014, 03:21:20 pm »

Quote from: bigralphie on 16 February 2014, 01:21:37 pm

Oh and for the sake of kwak owner form ..........GTFire, Busa,s are Fugly and slow

Nice bike mate ,they suit that colour scheme enjoy ,you will crunch some miles on her no probs

Now now, post 2012 I'm with you but pre 12 those ZZR's can't call any other bike ugly with a face like there's.

On a plus point love the colours of (your?) ZZR.

If Kawasaki had done 0% finance I may well have got a new one but in the end I got 0% on a second had Busa so it was a no brainer.

Oh and as far as slow, I'm more than happy with how slow it is

noggythenog · « **Reply #22 on:** 16 February 2014, 03:25:26 pm »

I didn'd know dealers did 0% on second hand bikes

Tell me more please, is it a suzuki thing?

gtfire · « **Reply #23 on:** 16 February 2014, 05:11:31 pm »

Quote from: noggythenog on 16 February 2014, 03:25:26 pm

I didn'd know dealers did 0% on second hand bikes

Tell me more please, is it a suzuki thing?

My local Suzuki dealer C J Ball were doing it over the winter. Ended 1st Feb. I got in on the last day. Right place at right time. I got 3k for my 09 Fazer and had to pay 2900 extra for an 08 Busa. It came with a rock solid warranty and had full Suzuki history and 1 owner. I could have got one cheaper elsewhere but not with the security of a franchised dealer. The 0% was the icing on the cake.

noggythenog · « **Reply #24 on:** 16 February 2014, 05:38:41 pm »

Quote from: gtfire on 16 February 2014, 05:11:31 pm

Quote from: noggythenog on 16 February 2014, 03:25:26 pm
I didn'd know dealers did 0% on second hand bikes

Tell me more please, is it a suzuki thing?

My local Suzuki dealer C J Ball were doing it over the winter. Ended 1st Feb. I got in on the last day. Right place at right time. I got 3k for my 09 Fazer and had to pay 2900 extra for an 08 Busa. It came with a rock solid warranty and had full Suzuki history and 1 owner. I could have got one cheaper elsewhere but not with the security of a franchised dealer. The 0% was the icing on the cake.

Ye i agree nice one.

So im prob better waiting til next winter when they are trying to drum up extra custom and that gives me another year on the fazer to decide what i really really want.