buying a busa - 2003 vs 2006

[hubris]

I have a choice between a 2003 Hayabusa or a 2006

The 2003 I can pick up for $5500 while the 2006 is $7500

Any real advantages to picking up the 2006??

[proud dad]

06 is newer

[theemrrdkill]

Besides the fact the 06' ..is newer, and the 03' is cheaper ..is there a milage difference ?

[hubris]

Besides the fact the 06' ..is newer, and the 03' is cheaper ..is there a milage difference ?

the 06 has about a 1000 more
neither of the owner rode a lot

[pashnit]

It's the same bike. What color do you like better?

This seems moreso a question of your budget. If you can afford the newer, get it.

If you are on a budget & money is tight- get the 03.

Lastly, get the '03. You now have $2000 in your pocket to do mods with. Imagine that.

[hubris]

It's the same bike. What color do you like better?

This seems moreso a question of your budget. If you can afford the newer, get it.

If you are on a budget & money is tight- get the 03.

Lastly, get the '03. You now have $2000 in your pocket to do mods with. Imagine that.

don't worry I already have a part list from your site

[zukracer]

06 vs 03 == same bike different colors. go with the best cared for one if $ is not an issue...though with 2k, you could buy a LOT from our sponsors

[S-R Racing]

In '05 the ECM had a slightly faster processor otherwise same bike-more mod$

[berryman]

I'd go with the 06' but thats just me maybe I'm biased

[dragonbusa]

03 for sure? 1000mls diff, you'll put that on it in a week If you need some help spending that $2 g's I coud use an nx dry kit and a set of seven inch swing arm exten's

[JusPlaynBob]

Here in Canada there were a few differences.
In 04 we got the "Flash to Pass" switch.
Four way emergency flashers. And the, Parking lights (Turn key all the way backwards)

Other than that, they are same.

I have the 06 Dallas Cowboys Limited Edition.

[MST1TED]

get what makes you happy, if they are in about the seems condition I would go with the 03.
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[Wallie]

Get the fatest color

[CCbusa05]

Mechanical/cosmetic condition should be first priority in making your choice. The busa engine over the years has proven to be pretty much bullet proof, so buying either one, it's gonna be a win-win proposition!

[DR1300R]

In 04 we got the "Flash to Pass" switch.
Four way emergency flashers. And the, Parking lights (Turn key all the way backwards) Other than that, they are same.

Same here in the US.. I would go with the '06 unless the '03 is the Anniversary Edition..
Man I miss my old '03 AE gotta love the orange..

[JGoodson]

I would go 03 looks the same performs the same and has less miles i would def go 03

[Commuta_Busa]

wouldn't the insurance also be less on the older bike? seems like everything points to the older one if everything else (mechanical/cosmetic/maintenance) is close to the same.

[NCpanther01]

03 orange is SWEETTTTT!!!

[TonyMastodon]

Get the fatest color

in case you didnt know...its black and gray... so pick up an 05

[BA BUSA]

Go with the one in the best shape