Rocketman
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I love motorcycles. I think that every sportbike I see, I want. I go down the road and I just stare at my friends sportbikes.
Yesterday, one of my riding buddies and I hit the twisties on the way home. Afterwards, we stopped by the house to chat.
Since wifey was out as were most of my kids, we had some time to really look at what is on our bikes and discuss differences between the Busa and just blah blah blah sportbike talk. Fun.
We decided it was time to experience each others bikes so off we went; he on my 04 limited busa and me on his 03 ZX6r.
I don't know how to describe his bike. It was like - where's the power. And it felt - like the bars and stuff were bent or something. I was on a really light bike and I felt like I was on a minibike. No - that's not it; It was just so different; not smooth, no linear power, very bitey to get going, nimble but sloppy... I was just surprised. I didn't feel any quality or something... I can't describe it. No comparison in stability, power, hanlding, comfort... felt slapped together. I know it's not and I know it's harsh - but I expected a lot more from a bike I admire so much. Maybe I need more time on it to really appreciate it.
He gets off his first busa ride - supersmiling and shaking his head. I felt like I was giving a kid his first piece of candy or something. (I'm sorry this is coming out so braggart-like.) He was in disbelief about the stability, power, and comfort of the busa. He kept saying over and over, "I had no idea how awesome this bike would be. It scared me to ride it - until I rode it. It's easier to ride than my bike and it weighs how much? OMG, OMG. I can't believe how stabile this thing is. I felt like I was locked into wherever I pointed the bike. I can't believe the response and the handling" Now - he's hooked!! He just kept going on and on about it.
I felt bad because in my heart, I was saying - OMG - this 6r feels so chinsey. It wasn't - really. But the difference is so undeniable that words just can't express. We're both about 5' 9" to 5' 10", 175-180lbs. We talk track at work a lot. He is not easily impressed. The Busa - won him over though.
Good on ya Suzuki. I can't believe what an incredible bike the Busa is - everytime I ride it. And I've had my baby since it was new in '04 and I love it.
Know what I mean? Any of you ever experience this? Just thought I'd share...
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Yesterday, one of my riding buddies and I hit the twisties on the way home. Afterwards, we stopped by the house to chat.
Since wifey was out as were most of my kids, we had some time to really look at what is on our bikes and discuss differences between the Busa and just blah blah blah sportbike talk. Fun.
We decided it was time to experience each others bikes so off we went; he on my 04 limited busa and me on his 03 ZX6r.
I don't know how to describe his bike. It was like - where's the power. And it felt - like the bars and stuff were bent or something. I was on a really light bike and I felt like I was on a minibike. No - that's not it; It was just so different; not smooth, no linear power, very bitey to get going, nimble but sloppy... I was just surprised. I didn't feel any quality or something... I can't describe it. No comparison in stability, power, hanlding, comfort... felt slapped together. I know it's not and I know it's harsh - but I expected a lot more from a bike I admire so much. Maybe I need more time on it to really appreciate it.
He gets off his first busa ride - supersmiling and shaking his head. I felt like I was giving a kid his first piece of candy or something. (I'm sorry this is coming out so braggart-like.) He was in disbelief about the stability, power, and comfort of the busa. He kept saying over and over, "I had no idea how awesome this bike would be. It scared me to ride it - until I rode it. It's easier to ride than my bike and it weighs how much? OMG, OMG. I can't believe how stabile this thing is. I felt like I was locked into wherever I pointed the bike. I can't believe the response and the handling" Now - he's hooked!! He just kept going on and on about it.
I felt bad because in my heart, I was saying - OMG - this 6r feels so chinsey. It wasn't - really. But the difference is so undeniable that words just can't express. We're both about 5' 9" to 5' 10", 175-180lbs. We talk track at work a lot. He is not easily impressed. The Busa - won him over though.
Good on ya Suzuki. I can't believe what an incredible bike the Busa is - everytime I ride it. And I've had my baby since it was new in '04 and I love it.
Know what I mean? Any of you ever experience this? Just thought I'd share...
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