What's your motorcycle geneology?

[warbrown]

I always find it interesting as I read the posts from various members how our different cycle experiences have led us to the Busa.  Some come from a long line of different makes and models.  Some have even tried the Busa as a first bike.  Some leave the Harley or cruiser set, while others expanded on their V-twin roots for a little diversity.  I thought it would be very interesting to trace your cycle lineage back to the beginning and list all of the bikes you have actually owned prior to purchasing the Hayabusa.  Here's My list of primary rides and the order in which they appeared:

1. 1981 Yamaha Exciter 250 (sold)
2. 1982 Yamaha Virago 920 (totaled)
3. 1981 Yamaha Midnight Special 850 Triple (sold)
4. 1985 Yamaha V-Max 1200 (sold)
5. 2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate 1500 (sold)
6. 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (current stablemate)
7. 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 (current obsession)

Stablemates have included a Suzuki Savage 600 (sold), Suzuki DR650 (sold), and a Kawasaki Ninja 250 (current stablemate)

For me, I went from motorcycle basics, to speed, to touring, to naked bike comfort and speed, and finally to the best of all worlds.

What's your story?



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[nitrousjunkie]

1976-Honda 125 Enduro
1981-Yamaha Maxim 750
1989-Suzuki Katana
2004-Hayabusa

 

[shenoyp]

Well, You guys would not know the models of bikes that we get here in India... Still i'll make an attempt View attachment 541289

- Kinetic Luna (Non Geared) 50CC
- Suzuki Samurai 100CC
- Suzuki Shogun 125CC
- Kawasaki RTZ 125CC
- CBR 600 F
- Hayabusa (On order and desperately waiting) View attachment 541290

 

[warbrown]

1976-Honda 125 Enduro
1981-Yamaha Maxim 750
1989-Suzuki Katana
2004-Hayabusa

My brother had the Maxim 750, and I logged a few hundred miles on it. It was a good looking, quick, and very fun bike to ride.

 

[Pipefighter248]

1997 Suzuki GSXR 600
1988 Suzuki Intruder 750
2004 Suzuki Hayabusa View attachment 541296
If you can't tell, I must like Suzuki.

 

[warbrown]

Well, You guys would not know the models of bikes that we get here in India... Still i'll make an attempt View attachment 541297

- Kinetic Luna (Non Geared) 50CC
- Suzuki Samurai 100CC
- Suzuki Shogun 125CC
- Kawasaki RTZ 125CC
- CBR 600 F
- Hayabusa (On order and desperately waiting) View attachment 541298

The Suzuki Samurai in the U.S. is a roll-over prone, poor excuse for a jeep. I think the engine is around 100cc's as well. View attachment 541299

 

[slowbusa]

I started riding in 1996;

1996 GSX-R 750 (Crashed and totaled)
1999 R1 (Sold to relocate)
2000 R1 (Stolen)
2000 GSX-R 750 (Crashed and totaled)
2000 GSX-R 1000 (Stolen)
2000 Busa

 

[wizeguy]

1982 Honda CM200T Twinstar
2002 Suzuki SV650S
1997 Honda CBR F3
2005 Suzuki Hayabusa

 

[WWJD]

I've probably got the least number of years riding here! View attachment 541305
Never touched motorized two wheel machine before 1999

1999: 1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 cruiser thingy, used
2000: 1986 Kawasaki Ninja 1000a, used and modded, KILLER bike!!!
2003: 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa ! ! ! Yeah, baby! It's ALLLLL downhill from here
2004: 2004 Polini 910 Carena 4.2HP Pocket Bikes



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[bdorf94]

1998 Honda Magna V-4 750cc
2004 Yamaha FZ6
2001 Suzuki Hayabusa

I finally found what I wanted.

 

[Lucky34]

really really old honda 50cc bike thingy (when I was like 5 years old
Honda XL 125
Honda XR 200
--- all the ones above are dirtbikes and from Colombia, so the models might be different ---
1999 Suzuki SV650
2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
2005 Suzuki GSX:1300R Hayabusa

You can tell I liked Honda dirtbikes and Suki street bikes View attachment 541315

 

[J C]

1980 Honda CM400T
1986 Honda 500 Interceptor
1985 Honda 500 Interceptor (race bike)
1984 Yamaha RZ350 (race bike)
1973 Kawasaki KH400 S3
1981 Yamaha RD250
2000 Suzuki Hayabusa (current)
1995 Ducati M900 Monster
1997 Moto Guzzi Centauro (current)



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[rob t]

1972 suzuki 185 enduro.1974 suzuki tm 250 dirt bike,1978 kawi kz750.1981 kawi kz1000, 1980something yamaha400 dirt bike,1990 something honda cb650, 2000 kawi zrx1100 ,2002 busa.

 

[busa1300nut]

1. 1976 Honda XL 100
2. 1973 Honda SL 350
3. 1976 Honda CB 750F super sport
4. 1982 Honda CB 900F super sport
5. 2002 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa

 

[scooterlord]

damn i am surprised about that guy that got his bikes totaled/stolen. very unlucky man, hope it doesnt happen to you again!

here goes...

1997 honda dio zx 50cc -> 72cc racing
1999 honda astrea supra 100cc
2001 suzuki bandit 400cc '91
2001 (6 months after the bandit) CBR 600F4 '99
2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (MY FAVORITE!!!)

ridden many many more though: Africa Twin, TDM, GSXR-1000, etc

 

[busa_boy_69]

Spent 5 hours riding my buddys zx7 and then went to buy my busa. Only bike I have ever owned.

 

[BigBSBusa]

1990 Suzuki GSX600F Katana (something to learn on) (Sold)
1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy (killer deal that I couldn't pass up) (Sold)
2001 Suzuki GSX750F Katana (a get reacquainted with riding bike) (Sold)
2003 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (and nothing else really matters)
2004 Suzuki Volusia 800 (stablemate)



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[scooterlord]

just noticed that most of you guys have owned bikes since before i was born!! View attachment 541329

 

[rob t]

Spent 5 hours riding my buddys zx7 and then went to buy my busa. Only bike I have ever owned.

be careful !!!!!

 

[busa_boy_69]

Don't worry rob I got the bike in March and have put 11,000 miles on it since with no probs. I am amazed by it, love it, and believe me I can stretch its legs with no problems. I took to riding very well.