New Bodywork for 2012?

[guideman62]

First of all, forgive me if this thread has already been posted, but since I have not the time nor desire to check each and every one... I would like to hear if any other members or potential Hayabusa owners, are anticipating a major, or, at least minor change in styling to the Hayabusa in 2012. Perhaps a redesign of a phenominal and one of the most influential motorcyles of all time might be too much. Nevertheless, I am anxiously awaiting a change in the styling. I don't know, something a little more modern. I realize this query will stike a cord with some and totally turn off others. The Hayabusa styling is practically iconic. Any thoughts?

 

[Flicka]

Nobody but Suzuki knows what they're planning, but I don't think we'll see any changes other than new colors for a few more years. Perhaps some more BNG (bold new graphics)

Of course if the ZX14 got a major redesign, then maybe.

I'd guess they're putting a lot more focus on keeping up in the liter bike world than they are building a new Busa.


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[frisbee]

and the rumors start already ! There was a new one every year with the gen 1 .

 

[RussellJ]

The Gen1 had a run of 8 years before it was redesigned... With the "recession" and all of the economical problems, the Gen2 will stick around for at least that long or more... Could be wrong but I am not getting my hopes up for another generation that will be even uglier than the Gen2's

 

[icemansid]

First of all, forgive me if this thread has already been posted, but since I have not the time nor desire to check each and every one... I would like to hear if any other members or potential Hayabusa owners, are anticipating a major, or, at least minor change in styling to the Hayabusa in 2012. Perhaps a redesign of a phenominal and one of the most influential motorcyles of all time might be too much. Nevertheless, I am anxiously awaiting a change in the styling. I don't know, something a little more modern. I realize this query will stike a cord with some and totally turn off others. The Hayabusa styling is practically iconic. Any thoughts?

Forgive me but it seems a little demanding and/or arrogant for a first post.....

 

[dadofthree]

Color

 

[cqt1414]

guideman,
that's not arrogant at all, in fact it’s a good question. However for many of the reasons russel said, it is likely Suzuki will only update colors/graphics for the next several production year models.
Personally I think two yrs ago they should have made a sport touring model instead of the naked version. Mechanically speaking, the bking is a great bike, but didn’t seem to take off in the US market. Why not make the busa more comfortable and add some storage and give the Kawasaki concours some competition.

 

[JGGUNS]

I hope they dont bring a lighter, faster, more stable, better braking model anytime soon. I am a long way from 100K miles and I wont to wear this one out before I'm forced to upgrade to newer/better version.

 

[Fastfrog007]

They gonna paint the leftover 2011 a new color and sell em next year, or give us what other countries already got and "New for 2012"

 

[Wayneovich]

Considering what has happenned this past month I doubt it. Besides Its pretty much at its pinnacle the only thing they could ass is traction control and ABS.

 

[Strife]

They really need to build a gen 3 from the ground up and no just a rehashed version like the gen 2 was. Yes the gen 2 had some changes,but nothing that is ground breaking in aspects to what other companies have done. Well that's my perspective. Gen 2 does have some nice features.

 

[Two]

There was not much changes from 99-07 soo i don't think there will be any changes from 08 to .......2016?

 

[aLLsTaR617]

The Gen1 had a run of 8 years before it was redesigned... With the "recession" and all of the economical problems, the Gen2 will stick around for at least that long or more... Could be wrong but I am not getting my hopes up for another generation that will be even uglier than the Gen2's

agreed


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[coreywiley]

to the org!

 

[dragonbusa]

Have you not seen whats going on in japan? If they dont get some help well be lucky to get parts, let alone a new bike!

 

[NINJA KILLER]

BNG

 

[JGGUNS]

Have you not seen whats going on in japan? If they dont get some help well be lucky to get parts, let alone a new bike!

Yep, and the new Eric Buell Project and S1000R will be super hot sellers.

 

[guideman62]

Not really icemansid. Know why? Because 2012 is when I'll have all my debts paid off and I'll have a blank check to write a 5 figure number on it payable to my local Suzuki motorcycle dealer. Its a purchase I really want to enjoy and I want to look at the bike and say: "Yeah, thats THE bike." Honestly, I've got nothing against the Haya's styling as it is right now but I would like to see a change in the not too distant future. I might even be willing to buy a left over current Busa if the new model style (whenever Suzuki decides to restyle it) isn't more aesthetically pleasing. I just don't want to buy the current style, say now, only to have Suzuki produce a more killer style, next year. I want to compare what's on the market now with a "next gen" Hayabusa. Get me?

 

[guideman62]

I hope they dont bring a lighter, faster, more stable, better braking model anytime soon. I am a long way from 100K miles and I wont to wear this one out before I'm forced to upgrade to newer/better version.

Thats exactly what I was thinking about when I wrote the post JGGUNS. I want to be sure I like the bike's styling when I purchase it. I'm already pleased with the performance. I want to be able to compare the 2nd gen's styling to the new bike, even if I have to wait one or two years more. And for all you bros that feel that there will be no styling change for at least a few more years...What if the competition produces a bike that absolutely trounces the Busa on styling and performance. It COULD happen (hope not though).

 

[E Zurcher]

When they do I'm sure it will be great. Would like to see easy oil changes like on the ZX-14. I get pissed everytime I change mine cause it just shouldn't take that much effor to change the oil and filter.