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New third-generation 2021 Hayabusa!!!
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Hayabuser
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Staying with the 1340cc engine is a massive surprise (and small disappointment) when there were patent drawings floating around showing 1440cc. Consider that the ZX-14 has been 1441cc for a while now and it appears that Suzuki is waving the white flag to all-out performance.
Too bad since the aftermarket can provide a 1440cc Hayabusa engine with next-day delivery.
Seems refinement and electronic nannies are the name of the game now... is Suzuki going after BMW since it has obviously decided to stop battling Kawasaki?
I was excited about the Gen3 but now think that a left-over Gen2 would suit my desires more (if I was actually looking to buy... which I'm not). I don't like electronics other than a basic fuel injection system, and I like horsepower. I'm actually happy about this in that my minty Gen1 is still in the game performance-wise, and fresh Gen2s are out there for not a lot of money. Heck, I sold my clean '09 in 2018 for $5K... maybe I'll just get it back. :wink:
Too bad since the aftermarket can provide a 1440cc Hayabusa engine with next-day delivery.
Seems refinement and electronic nannies are the name of the game now... is Suzuki going after BMW since it has obviously decided to stop battling Kawasaki?
I was excited about the Gen3 but now think that a left-over Gen2 would suit my desires more (if I was actually looking to buy... which I'm not). I don't like electronics other than a basic fuel injection system, and I like horsepower. I'm actually happy about this in that my minty Gen1 is still in the game performance-wise, and fresh Gen2s are out there for not a lot of money. Heck, I sold my clean '09 in 2018 for $5K... maybe I'll just get it back. :wink:
A copper Gen 1 is one bike I still wouldn't mind owning.
194 mph right out the box! This was before the 186 mph "gentleman's agreement." (Brokered, and broken by BMW, with their 1000SS.)
Why the need for speed? To paraphrase Cycle World, the first one there gets to mate with the best females. And gets the best parking space.
Truer words were never spoken.
Only if by "best females" you mean most vain.
I've not noticed any correlation between fast bikes and good looking women, except possibly in a perceptual set.
Indeed, some of the slowest riders and bikes have done quite well in that regard.
It might well impress a bubble-brain, but who needs that?
Maddevill
Forum Mentor
The 14R has a slightly larger motor, more hp, a bit more weight and better handling than the first gen ZX14. And I completely disagree about the 14 having no soul. I have owned more than 20 bikes and this one is the best I've had, by far. I was really hoping that Kawasaki would come out with a new ZX15SC, using the supercharged motor out of their big jet ski which has 300 hp. No luck so far...
Mad
About 3 million percent, but cats are a b1tch to hide.
That colour scheme still looks great to me.
There has not been a more beautiful ultrasport paint scheme.
Safe to say the old Vanson jacket is going back in closet.
Not that i was in any way looking to purchase the new Busa the cost is shocking.
In Canada the mrsp is $23,399.00. Add taxes, registration and dealer prep and it will be $28000.00ish to have one in the garage. Yikes!
Not that i was in any way looking to purchase the new Busa the cost is shocking.
In Canada the mrsp is $23,399.00. Add taxes, registration and dealer prep and it will be $28000.00ish to have one in the garage. Yikes!
Expensive toys that would be hard to justify for some of us...especially those that are married.
Try buying a new car for less than $25K...
Even being credit card debt-free, funding both my wife and mine IRAs, able to pay mortgage & utilities, and having a savings account that allows early payoff...my wife would have a reason for me not to pull the trigger.
I'd be happy with buying a $5K GS bike that was ready to ride...and would be fully paid off!
Ed
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Try buying a new car for less than $25K...
Even being credit card debt-free, funding both my wife and mine IRAs, able to pay mortgage & utilities, and having a savings account that allows early payoff...my wife would have a reason for me not to pull the trigger.
I'd be happy with buying a $5K GS bike that was ready to ride...and would be fully paid off!
Ed
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Even a 1st Gen Busa still goes for more than $5k in general.
+\- $1K
+\- $2K
It’s do-able but for the life of me, I’d have to work my way up to a Busa!
Having a Y2K/Gixxer 750 was not the best decision as a first bike. Lord knows I was very fortunate NOT to get in too much trouble with that bike!
Ed
P.S. Enjoy the SB!!!
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Actually, I'd say you need to ride a Busa. They are marvelously civilized-unless you need them not to be.
As for the SB, as a Cleveland fan, I'm barely interested.
I think I believe you...as long as the throttle isn’t too sensitive and makes me look dumb! Lol
I’m from L.A. and appreciate the Raiders for winning SB XVIII for the city of Los Angeles.
I spoke to a friend who is a Packers fan that said to me today, “the SB is as American as it gets!”
I use to despise Brady & the Pats (sounds like a band name). But I’ve since calmed myself to acknowledge that “it’s just a game” and that you can’t be a champion without having opponents.
I’m watching the talents of each QB but there are also other players who have the ability to make a difference in the game!
Ed
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Hayabuser
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What a great review. Thanks for posting. Never thought of that as a sport tourer. Impressive how many gadgets it has.
Wheely at 140? 180 mph in less than a mile? Stupid fast!