Busa Gen 1 vs Gen 2

[Pop]

This is purely an academic question...... for fun.

Performace wise what is the differene? IE quarter mile times etc. Both totally stock.???

 

[SCBQQSTN]

Gen 2 has quite a bit more horsepower from what I have read. That should = better track times than gen 1 busa

 

[kromdom]

this is a trick question, right? The SECOND generation improved upon the FIRST generation. In the hands of the same rider, that rider will do better on a GEN II.

 

[carlsbadbusa]

Depends on rider, but gen 2 built upon gen 1 platform....refined....same avid rider on both bikes will post significatly improved times on the gen 2

 

[Pop]

Anyone know the "official" 1/4 mile times on these. I know they vary a little from source to source.

 

[Dr E]

I have both and I love both equally. The Gen 1 seems to run the twisties far better, the Gen 2 can pick them up and put them down faster then you can say shizzle!

Both will run the rails of anything out there (with in reason). Either way both versions of the bike will leave you with a warm fuzzy!

 

[Pop]

I have a 2005 with a bunch of mods on it. Performance and aesthetics.
That said I love both. Than gen II rox.... minus the ugly azz with the tumors on each side.

 

[vacivus]

.... minus the ugly azz with the tumors on each side.

 

[Fastfrog007]

If the Gen2 isnt better than the Gen1 Suzuki need to close up shop

 

[kairles]

From SportRider Magazine

GSX1300R Hayabusa ('05) tested on 10/05 1/4 mile 10.02 @ 143.7 60mph-80mph 3.13 80mph-100mph 3.31

Hayabusa ('08) tested on 4/08 1/4 mile 9.68 @ 148.3 60mph-80mph 2.57 80mph-100mph 2.75

 

[Blue'87GT]

According to Superstreetbike this month;

1999-2000 1/4 mile 9.85 @ 145 mph Top speed 191 mph HP 160 weight 474 lbs
2001-2007 1/4 mile 9.95 @ 143 mph Top speed 186 mph (limited) HP 158 weight 474 lbs
2008-present 1/4 mile 9.68 @ 148 mph Top speed 186 mph (limited) HP 170 weight 485 lbs

 

[Pop]

That is what I had in mind also. Thank you!

 

[DaCol.]

To me ABSOLUTLY no difference, since I VALUE my skin and really haven't ever used my Gen 1 at 100% . Until then, the looks are the only thing for me and I like the Gen 1 better (maybe ??? because it's paid for and already fixed for my comfort (rear end friendly )

 

[PocketRocket]

Any Gearing difference between the 1st and 2nd?? HP difference changes? also if theres a difference in HP any guess what my big-bore with 201hp could run?

 

[Nicholas]

i only know gen 1 1299cc and gen 2 1340

 

[Justyntym]

To me ABSOLUTLY no difference, since I VALUE my skin and really haven't ever used my Gen 1 at 100% . Until then, the looks are the only thing for me and I like the Gen 1 better (maybe ??? because it's paid for and already fixed for my comfort (rear end friendly )

That's a very interesting point...

 

[Pop]

Makes sense to me actually!

 

[071300r]

all I will say is either one you have it's a very cool ride

 

[Bosshound]

My 06 with the suspension set up for my Weight handled better than my 08....................I Still Love the 08 better then the 06...........Its all about The Power Delivery