UK question.

[cuthbert]

Why are some Hayabusas over here referred to as a "beak"? Something about the fairing?

 

[rubbersidedown]

Why are some Hayabusas over here referred to as a "beak"? Something about the fairing?

Take a close look at the front of a busa,it looks like a beak.(as viewed from the side). I was told the main engineer behind the Busa saw a Peregrine Falcon hunting.Wondered how it could achieve a speed of 200MPH and figured out it was areodynamics not power. So he shaped the front of the Busa to resemble this birds characteristics....so I was told.

Rubb.

 

[rubbersidedown]

to the site BTW. We have a few UK members here.I am also from the Common Wealth...Canada,but don't hold that against me.
Rubb.

 

[cuthbert]

Take a close look at the front of a busa,it looks like a beak.(as viewed from the side). I was told the main engineer behind the Busa saw a Peregrine Falcon hunting.Wondered how it could achieve a speed of 200MPH and figured out it was areodynamics not power. So he shaped the front of the Busa to resemble this birds characteristics....so I was told. View attachment 1620256
Rubb.

Thanks for that, Rubb. I can see why that name would suit, so WHY only some of 'em are called beaks

 

[rubbersidedown]

Thanks for that, Rubb. I can see why that name would suit, so WHY only some of 'em are called beaks

That would be unknown to me.Perhaps a UK only thing. Which "some of them" are you referencing? Certain years? Gen I's,Gen II's ?
Rubb.

 

[Bumblebee]

Thanks for that, Rubb. I can see why that name would suit, so WHY only some of 'em are called beaks

I've never heard of a Hayabusa being called a "beak" must be a European slang term....

 

[bigdr]

Some bloke 'down the pub' must have said it .. They're not called beaks in Europe either ..

 

[rubbersidedown]

Some bloke 'down the pub' must have said it .. They're not called beaks in Europe either ..

...and a "Nick name" is born.
Rubb.

 

[Mr Brown]

Some bloke 'down the pub' must have said it .. They're not called beaks in Europe either ..

The blokes down the pub know everything, just ask em...

 

[Sandow]

Isn't used in Germany either!