the first gen busa didnt comply with the gentlemans agreement because it was the catalyst for the gentleman's agreement.

The new gen has all the bells and whistles but still missing a turbo

I took a British spec Hyabusa on a German autobahn a few years ago and got 198mph out of it. I'm sure it would have done more than 210 but traffic held it back. Gorgeous and amazing machine.

In 1999 Cycle World used a Radar gun to clock the Hayabusa at 194 mph. The following year Kawasaki brought out a ZX12R with more horsepower to beat the Suzuki. The fastest the Kawi would go was 186 mph. The next year a gentlemen’s agreement was reached to limit motorcycles to 300 kph (186 mph) by the Japanese manufactures to avoid legislation from the European Union. The Japanese at the time were the only manufactures able to mass produce bikes this fast. A side note on this is a few months after Kawasaki brought out their Hayabusa beater Cycle Canada was able to acquire time in a wind tunnel with both bikes. The Kawasaki simply wasn’t slippery enough to beat the Suzuki top end even with the extra power. Now I’m 66 years old and this is all from memory.

I got this bike 2 months ago having an mt10, zx6r and h2 already. All i can say is this bike is soooooooo smooth its insane, by far the best handling bike i have. Its even easier to drive than the zx6r while its almost double the weight😂 and im a small dude only 1,70cm

The 1999 Hayabusa had an unrestricted ECU and could go 190 MPH/306 KPH stock (change the sprockets to higher ratios and it'll go faster). The "gentleman's agreement" came out afterwards to limit to 300 KHP/186 MPH. The ECU on the current bike is overwhelmingly hobbled to where you can "ask" for 100% throttle but the mapped tune still restricts the power, let alone the exhaust which is a major restriction because of Euro V standards. Luckily most Gen 2 (and some Gen 1) aftermarket parts are direct bolt-on and now the ECU can be re-flashed to get rid of those silly restrictions. Slap an RCC turbo kit on that bad boy and watch the top speed and acceleration climb!

I still have my 1st gen 2002 busa. I helped it a bit with s placed resistor tre, a tweaked 4-2-1 exhaust, tweaked tour footpegs, higher contoured windscreen, and custom levers.. Just short of 100k On record with several IBA rides. I like simplicity; I think I'll keep it!

I own a Gen3 Hayabusa, and this is my 6th Hayabusa. I bought it to replace my 2020 ZZR1400 (ZX14 in the USA) The big Kawasaki was way better than the first 2 generations 'Busa with a smoother clutch, seemingly more powerful engine, more comfortable seat, and a better fit & finish than the gen 1&2 'Busa's. Indeed if it had cruise control I doubt I would have sold it. So along come Suzuki with their Gen3 and it is by far the best of all three generations, with the power in the area that I want it the most, a smoother clutch, and (for me) the most important of all, the introduction of cruise control along with a fully adjustable electronics package. Downsides: Sadly the paintowrk is Suzuki's usual poor offering, which really doesn't take much to mark it. Furthermore when I bought my 2023 year model they had not made a tank protector to match the new colours. How difficult can that be? Also the pegs are set fairly high which does take a little getting used to, though as it now has cruise control you can easily stretch out arms and legs to ease the pain. The stock fairing is also a pain as it directs the airflow right at the visor, thus preventing you cracking it open above 30mph as the draught is aimed straight into your eyes, but this can be remedied by the addition of a double-bubble or aftermarket screen. Things I like: Well it's still clearly a 'Busa, with its iconic shape. As I said earlier the power band is in a far more usable place so while it loses a touch at top end I cannot imagiine many people reach those speeds where that is needed. The old-school analogue clocks are well suited to the bike, and the sight of the speedo moving seemlessly up when you give her a handful is addictive. Add in the long wheelbase that gives incredible stability on the windiest of days and this is now one seriously good bike for long days in the saddle. Sure, there are faster machines out there, but they don't have the iconic status of the big Suzuki. Park her up to refuel and as often as not someone will either wander across to comment/talk or you'll get a thumbs up. Out on the open road it is majestic. My favourite is when I'm doing around 70mph and want to overtake. You can easily just open the throttle for immediate speed, or you can drop her down to third for a dose of accelleration that will defy your senses: "warp factor 3 Scottie" comes to mind. Around town she's a pussycat, with really good manners, very balanced, and I never feel as though I'm going to struggle when I have to put my feet down. So, in a nutshell, a bike that is more than just speed, a bike that is capable of long days on the go, a bike that draws attention, even from none-bike enthusiasts, and a bike so iconic almost everyone has heard of them. If only Suzuki finished the paintowrk off better I would score it a 10. As it is I give it a solid 9. Hope this review helps anyone thinking of buying one. Regards, Bib.

Gen 1 & 2 rider 20 years. Waited for the delayed Gen 3. I walked into a Harley dealer, Opps, now riding an FLHTK (Street Glide Ultra Limited). Built the motor 166hp 156tq. It's fun and to have a bike with full touring storage is amazing. But nothing rivals the BUSA! Actually, looking for a low milage Gen 2. Good video.

The hayabusa is the very bike that brought about the 'gentleman's agreement' with rival manufacturers.

Thank you Sean for this informative video. You've answered every question I had about this magnificent piece of engineering.

Love your channel. I'm not a sports bike rider but still like watching your breakdown.

I'm 6'2" and lowered the pegs on my 2022 model 1" and it is a very comfortable bike.. big enough for a larger rider and not feel cramped. Not as quick as my Aprillia Tuono Factory but much more stable and better for any distance riding..... good gas mileage, terrible in cross winds with all that plastic but nice in a head or tail wind. Sure there are faster bikes out there but it is a very good bike for super sporty touring... bring back a Busa with upright bars and luggage......... great smooth engine that keeps pulling .

Good job on the Hayabusa review! I think Suzuki hit a home run with the styling of this 3rd gen version.

As a 64-old fart who took up riding after 35 years I want to mention the low speed capabilities of the bike: i keep perfectioning the active riding style technique (as employed in motogymkhana racing courses) and I of course exercise daily in tight turns (full-lock circles). I am absolutely amazed that when achieving full-lock with just idle-speed RPM 1st gear, the bike WON'T TIP OVER! It instead sends the signal to the alarmed rider that the fall is NOT imminent and that there is plenty of time to further stabilise the circular motion without opening the curve or increasing the throttle. It goes without saying that my bike carries two crash protections, so, I really did no damage when falling over. It only happened to me when I exhausted my brain's motor skills with non-stop 8s and 720 degrees turns. So, while I appreciate the speed and acceleration wonders, I rather have to stress out the EASY HANDLING of the bike, even as a first bike (provided the user is not a silly teenager walking to his death). I also discovered by chance (disc hernia) that the sport position with the spine at 30 degrees and head streched up, implements the therapeutic exercise of extension, what physiotherapists usually propose with the cobra position (yoga). thanks

I like the new shots and overall improvement on cinematography on the video, props guys keep it up

That '99 Busa was a monster. When riding it vs. a 2nd gen Busa, I felt a distinct difference. The 2nd gen actually felt like a 1000. The '99 felt a lot more powerful and took more effort to control.

Sean, this is one of your best videos. Well done, man! Was that a sweet Triumph Rocket or a Valkyrie riding with you? Whatever it was, man, it looked SWEET!

New subscriber to your channel. Learning to ride a motorcycle has been a dream for quite some time now. Turn 21 this November and am planning to take a CHP approved course to learn the basics of riding and safety tips and to get a waiver to skip the driving test at the dmv. You me thing I’m curious about is where do you buy motorcycles? Legit know nothing about motorcycle dealers I only know car deletes like lexus, Kia, ford, chevy basically all the car manufacturers everyone grew up with

I rode my 2000 off the showroom floor back in Dec. ‘99. 40k miles later still pulls like Clydesdale. Trust me, no restrictions. As many point out that didn’t come until mid/late 2000 and some late models got snipped and by 2001 they were all restricted and the speedo no longer read up to 220mph.

From what I remember, the gentlemens agreement came out due to the development of the ZX12. All eyes were on the ZX-12 as that was supposed to be the first production bike to break 200mph. The first gen busa seemed to sneak out right before the agreement.

So we all know bikes don't launch fast but rolling is another story. Could we start a rolling time. Only speed limit abiding 😂. 20 to 65 or even a 4t5 to triple in 🇲🇽. I really like the idea of a bunch of modes. It's very personalized without customization. Keeps the value high on the bike while still being very diffrent from each other.

Hello Sean, I have been watching your video for a couple of years now, you really changed my mind about the mootrcycle in wholesome even though I am rider for over 20 years. Regards from far Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Hope the move and everything went well brotha keep making great videos hope to see the inventory back up on the website soon

Because of Sean's review, I bought myself a new Honda Fury for my first bike. I think this is gunna be my next bike. Hyabusa hmmm never thought I'd be a bike dude

Top Speed of the 1999 First Gen Busa was confirmed in an Article in Cycle World in either late '99 or Early '00 at 199.6mph.

Great bikes, i bought a 03 anniversary edition. Loved it!. Only 500 produced, so it had no limiter. Yes i would go 198mph, and over 180 with two people..

G3 Same frame and swingarm as the '99. Had a G1 with Yosh ST high lift cams and Ti system, current G2 bike is flashed w Brocks full system. The G1 w cams was stronger bike. Only problem is the '99-03 would crack the block due to tight clearances on the Starter/Idler gear. I didnt know a $30 shim from Brocks would have saved my block.

If you properly tune to add a air filter and then exhaust, you should be able to get 200 hp out of it may be a little more and by the way it has a slipper clutch. If you have your settings, correct I would bump it up to 10 grand and just dump. The clutch don’t slip it. The willie control l and traction control will help you out.👍

I'm not a sport bike guy but I'd love to ride the Hayabusa.

Many thanks for this reliable introduction. Necessary information on “Launch Control” is in the manual…

I listen to Sean all night at work on my security job even for bikes I don't care about. Dude's just chill and I love bike knowledge

I’ve had to pleasure of riding Hayabusas and the GSX R 1000 bikes on the actual Suzuki test track in Hamamatsu Japan by invitation sponsored by Suzuki world Japan. The video you see of the 1st gen busa is actually on that track.

Somewhere in there I heard the word of God…I stopped scrolling, and hit the like button…thank you

How’s the wind protection ? Do you have to tuck down at higher speeds ??

I owned am original Gen 1 when they first came out. In Australia they got the nickname Widow Maker, nothing could catch them on the road and they had not rider aids, then people started supercharging and turbo charging them. I now own a Gen 3, much more refined now.

I love how at 4:50 you initiate the launch control sequence...... at a T-intersection, classic!

The "Bird" you mentioned is the Peregrine Falcon, Hayabusa means Peregrine Falcon in Japanese, And It Is the fastest animal on Earth, In a dive it can hit 240 MPH, It kills It's prey with sheer kinetic force, I started riding in 68.

Hey dude been watching on and off for a few years and you've always offered great advice I think. I'm in the process of buying my first motorcycle, FINALLY. It's a little Suzuki 250, dealer is selling it used, as it is a 2019, it has about 3200 miles so I'm not to worried about the fact that it is used. The dealership ran my credit and it looks like they applied me for a Yamaha credit card, which would be used to buy the motorcycle. This seems very odd to me, as it is not what i would expect when financing with them, the apr is fairly high at 15.99%. As for now I applied to get a loan elsewhere and got a slightly better rate. Any insight you might have would be greatly appreciated.

I had the 2000 first gen new, I managed 195 mph, but the dealer said it was capable of 207 my gonads are not that big. Believe it or not it handled the twisties really well. That bike was just amazing and since I sold it I’ve never had the same buz from any other bike.

I rode this and I found it tame (a bit too tame). It's all new and definitely improved but I wish they'd given us more of a power bump.

Now anyone can handle these things. I miss the 70's when life began at 170 on a 2 stroke with bias ply tires and drum brakes!!!

I’m from Adam’s county and I love seeing some familiar spots that I’ve rode over in Lancaster! Great stuff guys! Maybe we’ll see ya out and about sometime! FTW!

What speed is redline in first gear? Was there a break in? I noticed 71 miles on the ODO. I wonder if that can beat a H2?. When you add a turbo.

bought a new Gen 3 Hayabusa in October 2022, & I love mine, ... what a bike, even though it's slower than MV Agusta F3 in every gear, till the F3 reaches its top speed of 240 Kmph, then Busa takes over till it reaches its locked top speed of 299 or 300 kmph otherwise its actual top speed is 317 Kmph approx.

words of wisdom 🔥 love srkcycles

Good to hear from you 👍 thanks for the video and work you do for us 🙏

What stand/mount are you using on the side mirror, I need it for my Hayabusa

I missed SRK cycles videos

Love the words of wisdom, brother.

So, it looks like the Hayabusa with launch control did the 0-60 slightly slower than your 0-60 test with the 2014 BMW R1200RT. Was it the bikes or the difference between the younger Sean and the older Sean?

I remember the UK based Fast Bikes guys on this.... epic. Imagine a bunch of racers on the R1, Blackbird and 'Busa howling around Southern France. I've loved it ever since. EDIT: This was the '90s, so its been a while.

Hell yea you are back!!!

The Honda Blackbird was a great looking bike.

I love your videos, and a huge busa fan, gonna have my own some day. Just want to say 6 axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) the 6 axis stand for the 6 degress of freedom an object can have in 3 dimensional space. the 6 axis are, linear motion about X,Y and Z axis and rotation about x,Y and Z axis, that's how you get 6 axis.

It is such a pretty bike, so aerodynamic, so comfortable, yet fast, and perfectly reliable. Its the perfect cross-country touring bike.

that 1-3 gen comparison does not show "sport touring" with the way they're hunched over hugging the tank. ouch.

Hayabusa literally translates to bird that preys on blackbirds but the bird they call that is a peregrine falcon not a special Japanese bird fwiw, they’re on all continents. Edit: they also dive well over 200mph

How does it perform against the rocket 3 you have there?

I have owned a 2001 K1 busa since new The bike has been fantastic to ride and maintain No complaints at all Outstanding motorcycles cheers

I'm not into sport bikes, but hot damn the Hayabusa just hits different

looks to me like you never actually dumped the clutch and let launch control handle it.

That colorway is insane. And I honestly thought it was the same bike since day one but it looks like the fairing has slowly evolved too, awesome bike.

Great review. Also, always cool seeing a KZfaqr that is local to me.

I had both the super blackbird and the Hayabusa at the same time. The blackbird felt like a fireblade. It was a far superior bike to ride. I turbocharged the busa. That made it worse and less rideable. I’d have a busa again but I’d probably street fighter it

why are you starting this channel up again bro? Is SRK Cycles making a comeback? Also can you please more frequently on bikes and beards. Can't wait a month between videos... surely a fortnightly upload

Stability control was mandated for cars starting 2012. Stability control with IMU slowly making its way into motorcycles. Many manufacturers like Ducati and KTM come standard with This life saving device that is always 100% focused. Just like cars helps prevent overcorrection by rider or driver preventing oversteer and understeer all seamlessly. You may not realize it just saved you. In cars it saves more lives than seatbelt’s especially preventing rollovers in suv/trucks

I’ve tried going to all the links to try an get to your srkcycles website to see your inventory for bike an I’ve had no luck with any of the links on your videos I’ve no idea what going on lol

I'd like to see this line up against the latest fjr1300, which nowadays sports a 6spd and serious potential for a turbo as well

The minute you said I don’t read manual I know I can trust your opinion 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

got to admit, the dude on the Valkyrie with shorts and gloves made me chuckle.. love my valkyrie!

I stalled it. And the one push start really messed me up. Took like a minute to start it. If you keep pressing the starter it just stalls or gets very confused. Not sure if that assistance impressed me. Sure made me feel loke a very old man.

Price. Top speed. Quarter mile time. All very important to consumers. Scripture most important..

Good starter bike.

The 1999 first gen Hayabusa was in production prior to "the gentleman's agreement" and was one of the main factors which facilitated the gentleman's agreement. It is a fact it lacked the top end limiter of later models because it reached a top speed of 194 mph. it was in 2000 that the agreement was made and some late 2000 models included the limiter, and 2001- present have the limiter. My Hayabusa being a 2005 model has the limiter. Interesting thing the 2023 Hayabusa claims 188 hp and aprox. weighs 585 lbs, but my 2023 GSXR1000R claims 199 hp aprox. weighs 435 lbs... and the Advanced electronics include an IMU, adjustable traction control, the Suzuki Bi-Directional Quick Shift System, and Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, plus the GSX-R1000R-specific Motion Track Anti-lock Brake** and Launch Control Systems to increase street and track-day performance.

Off topic, but do you have a link or manufacturer of your riding jacket?

This should be making way more power now. Mostly liter bikes smoke these now. Big fail

I never could get past the looks of a Hayabusa. They're too bulbous looking for my taste. Definitely looks more sport-touring than supersport but each his own. I'll take a ZX10 any day.

In land speed racing the Hyabusa has earned respect.

That detailing spray do you ship it to Australia

Lord Jesus Christ loves you!

Praise our Lord and Savior . I'm 57, I will not die in a nursing home. I will die on one of my bikes. Hopefully, deep in the mountains. My wife knows . I ajust don't know if she is happy for me, or the life insurance...God Bless

Another awesome video. Love that just like myself enjoy any kind of motorcycle not just a specific one. We just love motorcycles 😋

the guage cluster is the size of a cars dash!!! crazy machine

The Busa is a unique masterpiece of motorcycle design. Deceptively fast, comfortable and the result of years of evolution. Reliability has never been an issue, running costs are directly equal to the rapidity at which you twist the throttle. How rapidly you wish to stretch the chain or evaporate the rear tyre depends on your enthusiasm. But then again, if you wish, Vespa manufacturers two wheeled vehicles as well. It’s not a difficult choice in all reality.

Let's see that wheelie control feature! The best one of the bunch lol

I still have my 2000 model, blue and silver and unrestricted. It wasn't only the 1999 model that was unrestricted. The 2000 model was too.

I love my second Super Duke 1290r evo 180 horsepower/104 ft pounds 460 pounds wet single sided swing arm TFT dash Stability control with IMU, and electronic suspension. All that horsepower and torque below 9500 rpm. Very unique engine. Another reason for buying another one

Please do a long video of u riding it and the torque etc god bless

Also great mpg when you take it easy

good stuff i just got the 23 m pack bmw s1000rr and stock is insane fort his year i feel like this and that together best on year

Bought a 2022! Very comfortable rocket ship…. Ran like a monster once i did the full exhaust, intake and tune from moore mafia !

The only 3 things I did on my bike were Brocks full exhaust, BT V-Stacks & BT Flash & Tune.

I had a stock 06 that was lowered a little bit and did 200. I tried it once then tunnel vision set in and I backed off. I really didn't want to hit a wild donkey. It was smooth and when tucked it sucked you into the tank.

There is a 1981 Honda Motocompo in mint condition on marketplace in Renton Washington right now.

Had several gen 1’s and they are indeed guided missiles!

Hope you guys buy one of the new Buell's to do a video on, I wanna see what that 187hp supercruiser can do!

I wanna see a tour of that garage !!!.

rode my Gen 2 for 10 years. If you want to see a monster, do this: Go to carbon fiber wheels, single sided full titanium race pipe, report and respring the front end to you weight, and put in a full race shock on the tail. You will drop over a 100 lbs. I can not explain how much better the Busa is once you put go c/f wheels. It feels like a gxr on steroids. God, I loved that bike. Nothing could touch it up to a 100mph....nothing. then the supercars would pull you. I learned not to race the porsches, ferraris, and lambos on twisty roads. It's all about tire patch on the asphalt. Thanks for your article. I really enjoyed seeing the new gen

I’ve been riding for over 2 years and the more I look and sit on these at shops, the more I want to test drive one! Just gotta convince the wife of why I need one…lol!