2003 vs. 2004 Hayabusa

[The Hitman]

I have to make a difficult decision in the next week or so - 2003 vs. 2004 Hayabusa.  I can save $1300 if I go with a 2003, however I like the Black/Blue (Canada) 2004 color better.  From the reading I have been doing, I can see that the 2004 has not really changed that much (appearance, performance, features, etc..) so I am thinking that I will get the 2003 and spend that extra cash on some sweet new gear.  What do you guys think???

 

[ks-waterbug]

03 cost less to insure, tag, & buy.
03/04 virtually the same bike.........
Satisfaction of having a motorcycle in the colors you like "Priceless"

 

[MET]

Get what you like best in colors. You don't need to make too many changes for a while. Shop around to get what you want.

 

[Rich]

I would get a leftover 03 personally and put the 1300 that I just saved in buying mods (exhaust, PCIII, airbox mod, pair mod, oh ya and custom fender chop and reflector removal).  But if you like a 04 color more and can afford it get that.



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[Bence's Busa]

The only thing i saw different was that the 04 had the yellow turn signal release button. the paint pattern is actally alike (03 and 04), just different color. im thinking u will probably save a few hundred at the most if u get an 03, maybe enough for a good helmet and pair of glove.

 

[Tiresmoke]

Hmmm... mine has a black button. Are you talking about the "Pass" button to blink the high-beam?

I don't use it since I ride with my high-beam on most of the time during the day.

 

[Bence's Busa]

no there is a new yellow button on the 04.... i remember it was the turn signal cancelling button.

 

[Bence's Busa]

Hmmm... mine has a black button.  Are you talking about the "Pass" button to blink the high-beam?  

I don't use it since I ride with my high-beam on most of the time during the day.

i cant remember exactly what the button was for, but i dont have 1 on my 03. maybe u are correct and it could be a different color on different bikes.

 

[ROCKBUSA]

THE YELLOW BUTTON IS A HIGH BEAM FLASH BUTTON TO GET THE SLOW YOU KNOW WHAT OUT OF THE FAST LANE

 

[Got-Busa?]

The cost between the 03 & 04 to insure will be pennies difference.

Get the color you want unless you want to mod right away? I would say get an 03 and use the money you save if you want to mod it.

The YELLOW button is a *FLASH TO PASS* button mainly used outside the US!

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

tough call, but I would go the 03 and mods route.

Remember: you can always paint it to match whichever color you want it to be.

 

[major]

go with the color that fits you. the yellow button is there for you to turn your lights on high for a second. i have the blue 04 model. do with you gut.

 

[busa1300nut]

I say get the color you want. Here in the US, black n blue is the fastest color.

 

[STUNNAH]

Get what you really want...Even if you save money you want be happy because you made a sacrifice...

 

[dezzy7]

BUY THE O3 AND THEN TAKE THE $1300 AND BUY A SET OF BLACK/BLUE FAIRING AND A GAS TANK.

That way you have the bike of your dream with two different color schemes for the same price! You can't beat that

 

[The Hitman]

Thanks for all of the great information guys. I have decided to go for the '04 model. I got the dealer to throw in a zero-gravity shield and a center stand for no extra cost. The only thing I need to get now is the awesome sounding akro. exhaust I heard a while back - that should be cheap.....

 

[rybraun]

Is the 03 new or used if new I'd get the 03 and use the saved $$ on Busa toys.

 

[The Hitman]

Both bikes are brand new - Zero k's.

 

[pure_ego]

tsk tsk tsk.. haha you could have bought the akro full system if you'd went with the 03!!.. haha..

glad your happy though.. welcome! show pics

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

yup..pics please!