Hi there mate , great to see a mature veteren still enjoying life on the best motorcycle in the world . In regards to your brake comments , well for your application , they must be fine , just as Suzuki hoped / intended . But to some , their definitely is brake issues , which are well documented for pre ABS models . Mainly lack of feel , at the lever , which gave at least the impression of lack of initial braking effect . The calipers were more or less let down in this regard by the stock master cylinder . People at the time of the '08 introduction , found the brakes to be 'adequate' , but nothing to write home about , and not what you would expect to be fitted on the fastest production motorcycle of the day .
Most riders are happy with pads , lines and possibly master cylinder update , but there are some of us who use there Busa a little different from some owners ?? , such as myself , who is also of the larger size frame and doesn't fit comfortably on the 1k bikes , who wanted more intense brakes than standard .
Also there are others as example , who have updated to brake packages to match their updated BHP builds . Perhaps the very best example of this , the full house Turbo Monsta , until recently found featured in the old 'showcase ' media section .
I realize you are a veteran rider , who started riding from the days when Japanese motorcycles were basically rough diamonds , when spaghetti suspension and generally over powered bikes featured shite handling and brakes was the norm . So you have seen an evolution of design and capabillity which has ultimately produced such pollished performers such as the Hayabusa . I too have been riding motorcycles , only for over 40 years , 34 years on the road , so not as much as yourself , but long enough to know what I like and expect from my motorcycles , and confident in what my riding skill can utilize . Not everyone buys a Busa to fit up touring panniers and big screens etc , some use their bike as a sport bike , some a drag bike , some an all round do everything ride and even track day it on occasion .
That is the beauty of Hayabusa ownership .
Look forward to hopefully reading about your many riding adventures mate , cheers .