Thinking about getting back on a busa... its been 6 years

[camaroguy72]

Greetings all. I haven't been around since I destroyed my bike and myself back on 5/5/07. ~6 years later after riding my trusty 01 zx6r and healing up for the most part, i had a realization last week that it's time for a big boy bike again (i'm 6'2" 300 lbs).

Debating gen 1 vs gen 2 busa. I briefly looked at the zx14 but not into the looks, at all. Also debating a liter bike (gsxr 1000 or cbr1000). Literbikes are on the back burner, they are smaller than my zx6r... but still in the running.

My previous bike was an 05 hayabusa. I wrecked it in a corner. Any comparison on dragging hard parts and twisty riding between the gen 1 and gen 2? Is the ride position on either one more sporty than the other? I'm going to get out and try and ride the gen 2 since I havent touched one of those yet... my 05 had raising links in the rear and hmf high mounts. had stock rearsets and handlebars... which i wouldn't plan to change.

Looking for some feedback on the cornering abilities here. Thanks!

-Rob

[GIXERHP]

Wow a blast from the past!

[camaroguy72]

Wow a blast from the past!

haha... i see the site has a redesign too... so I know it's been a while.

[mestona]

The gen 2 has better brakes and suspension, more power and looks could go either way depending on your preferences. Riding position seems identical to me.

[mestona]

Ohh, and with an aftermarket exhaust it is a lot lighter so all around the gen 2 corners better.

[pashnit]

feedback on the cornering abilities here. Thanks!

-Rob

Same frame, ergos, body position, but just all around better & smoother. Get the Gen-II.

[twotonevert]

I have owned both an 05 and now an 09. The Gen II does have more power and is smoother, but I dont notice a difference in corning ability, the 05 was just as nimble as my 09 in my opinion.

[Rocketmn]

GEN II.........

[mestona]

I have owned both an 05 and now an 09. The Gen II does have more power and is smoother, but I dont notice a difference in corning ability, the 05 was just as nimble as my 09 in my opinion.

It could just be that I have the suspension on my gen 2 set up better but I respectfully disagree sir (although my gen1 was no slouch in the corners either)...

[camaroguy72]

peeking around at gen 2's. thanks for the feedback guys.

[1busa]

I thought the Gen1 has a shorter wheelbase and is lighter than a Gen2? Wouldn't that play a factor in handling and turning capabilities? As far as scraping hard parts goes a pair of aftermarket rear sets might help

[dadofthree]

Maybe 5 pounds and I dropped 37 pounds adding a 4 into 1. Those exhaust cans and cats are heavy. The suspension was changed, the front end is much healthier.