Hello,
I've been watching the classifieds and checking out bikes for the last few weeks, and I'm going to look at two bikes this weekend, a well-kept 2007 and a low-mileage 2008. From everything I've read on the matter, the GenII is a better bike stock for stock in terms of suspension, braking, power, engine management/economy, comfort and refinement. In my opinion the GenI wins out on looks, but that's a matter of intense debate and opinion .
I intend to enjoy this bike in mostly stock form as a high-speed sport touring rig for the first few years, but part of what draws me to the Hayabusa is the potential for crazy turbo power down the road. In the past I built and tuned an 11 second AWD Eclipse and I've always wanted to build another turbo vehicle.
I've been comparing the pros and cons of GenI vs GenII and so far this is what I've got as far as turbocharging is concerned. Please let me know if I'm on the right track.
The GenI seems like it is better suited to a lower budget DIY install. RCC or other stage one non-intercooled kit with a 6psi spring, 1:1 regulator, s2000 injectors and an ECU editor setup. Much more manageable on a stock wheelbase which appeals to me, probably 5-6K all said.
From what I've read the GenII really needs the engine gone through to coexist happily with a turbo setup. Stiffer springs and stainless valves, forged pistons and might as well do the rods at this point. Now, you can do a stage one non-intercooled setup, but having already gone through the trouble and expense of building the engine you might as well drop the extra coin for the ultra plenum and upgraded injectors. At this point you're pushing so much power that you're going to want to stretch it, and between building the engine and tuning this beast you're really going to want to have a reputable shop do the work. Now we're talking over 10k in parts plus labor which is a considerable sum.
I'm trying not to worry too much about what might happen in the future and focus on finding the overall best bike for me now, but any input to sway me one way or the other would be welcome. Regardless, hope to join the Busa ranks soon and greetings to everyone!
-Jordan
I've been watching the classifieds and checking out bikes for the last few weeks, and I'm going to look at two bikes this weekend, a well-kept 2007 and a low-mileage 2008. From everything I've read on the matter, the GenII is a better bike stock for stock in terms of suspension, braking, power, engine management/economy, comfort and refinement. In my opinion the GenI wins out on looks, but that's a matter of intense debate and opinion .
I intend to enjoy this bike in mostly stock form as a high-speed sport touring rig for the first few years, but part of what draws me to the Hayabusa is the potential for crazy turbo power down the road. In the past I built and tuned an 11 second AWD Eclipse and I've always wanted to build another turbo vehicle.
I've been comparing the pros and cons of GenI vs GenII and so far this is what I've got as far as turbocharging is concerned. Please let me know if I'm on the right track.
The GenI seems like it is better suited to a lower budget DIY install. RCC or other stage one non-intercooled kit with a 6psi spring, 1:1 regulator, s2000 injectors and an ECU editor setup. Much more manageable on a stock wheelbase which appeals to me, probably 5-6K all said.
From what I've read the GenII really needs the engine gone through to coexist happily with a turbo setup. Stiffer springs and stainless valves, forged pistons and might as well do the rods at this point. Now, you can do a stage one non-intercooled setup, but having already gone through the trouble and expense of building the engine you might as well drop the extra coin for the ultra plenum and upgraded injectors. At this point you're pushing so much power that you're going to want to stretch it, and between building the engine and tuning this beast you're really going to want to have a reputable shop do the work. Now we're talking over 10k in parts plus labor which is a considerable sum.
I'm trying not to worry too much about what might happen in the future and focus on finding the overall best bike for me now, but any input to sway me one way or the other would be welcome. Regardless, hope to join the Busa ranks soon and greetings to everyone!
-Jordan