Did you buy it? It's a very nice bike ! nice sound and looks amazing for a 25 year old bike for sure. I have a new 2023 bought back in May 2024. Love it, but it is heavy. I think the gen 1 were about 120lbs lighter than gen 3. It does make for a very smooth ride though. Thanks for the video !
@@carsbikes3324 cool brother ! I am looking forward to videos ! I find myself wanting a Gen 1 for some odd reason. Love that new 2023 don't get me wrong, but the gen 1 shape and no electronics .... Curvy. Simple. Fast.
Thanks, man :) He saw me with the GoPro on the helmet so he probably won't mind! Really clean bike, but am hesitating with a Copper one. Red & Black or Copper, what do you think?...
Correct! This is intentional as the GSX-R series is not fitting for the Hayabusa. It’s not a lightweight track bike that fits into a racing class. It’s a large displacement street bike with track capability, hence it’s part of the GSX series. The R at the end basically says it’s more hardcore than a touring bike.
I've read the same about Gen 1 vs Gen 2. But since it would be a weekend bike only, it wouldn't drive much. I'm leaning towards buying a Gen 1 first :D
@@carsbikes3324 man so am I but on FB all of the busa boys are telling me a gen2 is better. I found a CLEAN single owner gen 1 with lots of nice upgrades and extras for 6.5k. I can't find a nice gen 2 for less than 9.5k. Are the brembo brakes really that much better? Or the 2nd gear slip? I feel like for 3k I could solve both of those problems...
IMHO, if you drive the bike within legal limits it doesn't matter. If you track it then it's another story. Mine's previous owner swapped the front brakes for Kawasaki ones because "above 250 kmh, the OEM brakes were useless"... LOL
Only fools buy hayabusas , I've have a 2006 model bought it in 2010 it has spoilt me is so many ways, I need to ride it more but keeping to the speed limit is challenging...
So true! But it is so with all powerfull bikes. What I like with the Busa is that it's just as happy to cruise within the speed limit than to warp beyond :)
Did you buy it? It's a very nice bike ! nice sound and looks amazing for a 25 year old bike for sure.
I have a new 2023 bought back in May 2024. Love it, but it is heavy. I think the gen 1 were about 120lbs lighter than gen 3. It does make for a very smooth ride though.
Thanks for the video !
@@wildmanjeff42 Thanks for sharing, the 2023 gixxer is a beauty! I ended up buying a 1999 copper gen 1, will share videos asap 😃
@@carsbikes3324 cool brother ! I am looking forward to videos ! I find myself wanting a Gen 1 for some odd reason. Love that new 2023 don't get me wrong, but the gen 1 shape and no electronics .... Curvy. Simple. Fast.
Very nice, man. :) The seller might watch your video later as well, but probably too late.
Thanks, man :) He saw me with the GoPro on the helmet so he probably won't mind! Really clean bike, but am hesitating with a Copper one. Red & Black or Copper, what do you think?...
Fantastic, thank you for sharing with us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fyi, it's actually GSX1300R. They are an exceptional piece of equipment.
Correct! This is intentional as the GSX-R series is not fitting for the Hayabusa. It’s not a lightweight track bike that fits into a racing class. It’s a large displacement street bike with track capability, hence it’s part of the GSX series. The R at the end basically says it’s more hardcore than a touring bike.
imagine giving it a full throttle at 7000rpm:)
Yesss, it's quite a rush :) The issue being one doesn't want to stay at lower rpms after !
I think you should buy a Busa, but buy the 2nd gen... I was told they are better than the 1st gen. You can remove the top speed limiter.
I've read the same about Gen 1 vs Gen 2. But since it would be a weekend bike only, it wouldn't drive much. I'm leaning towards buying a Gen 1 first :D
@@carsbikes3324 man so am I but on FB all of the busa boys are telling me a gen2 is better. I found a CLEAN single owner gen 1 with lots of nice upgrades and extras for 6.5k. I can't find a nice gen 2 for less than 9.5k. Are the brembo brakes really that much better? Or the 2nd gear slip? I feel like for 3k I could solve both of those problems...
IMHO, if you drive the bike within legal limits it doesn't matter. If you track it then it's another story. Mine's previous owner swapped the front brakes for Kawasaki ones because "above 250 kmh, the OEM brakes were useless"... LOL
What does the red switch on the inner covling do?
Only fools buy hayabusas , I've have a 2006 model bought it in 2010
it has spoilt me is so many ways, I need to ride it more but keeping
to the speed limit is challenging...
So true! But it is so with all powerfull bikes. What I like with the Busa is that it's just as happy to cruise within the speed limit than to warp beyond :)
@carsbikes3324 I am a fool then too! nearly 2 years in gen 2 😁
Love it ❤