I just recently learned about Suzuki's Drive Mode Selector and that there's a C mode that'll reduce horsepower in the entire powerband by 30% (50 hp on the dyno) and limit the top speed to 135 MPH. The C mode basically transforms the Hayabusa into a 600-750cc motorcycle and makes it more user-friendly for beginners. I was just wondering if there's anybody here with a 2008 Hayabusa that has actually experienced increase fuel economy from driving in C mode. Thanks in advance for the info.
What fuel economy are you getting in C mode?
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Warchild
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I suspect the majority of K8 owners think the Mode switch is not terribly useful. Aside from initially dinking with it shortly after I bought the bike, it never gets touched, never moves out of 'A' mode.
This Mode adjustment seems more like a marketing or legal ploy, vice something that is actually useful.
This Mode adjustment seems more like a marketing or legal ploy, vice something that is actually useful.
RustyMcTavish
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Forgot all about the modes, I have about 1200 miles and haven't tried them yet.
busaville
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Karl_1052
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I have found the same thing.
Today was my first ride since bringing the bike home, and I can tell you C mode sucks.
The throttle response is the worst part of it all. Instead of pulling timing, and fuel, suzuki should have just limited airflow. The power in B and C mode feel unnatural.
I have about 100 miles on my bike now(it started to rain again), and probably half of those are in C mode. I will never use C mode again.
bigdaddyks
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I thought B and C were a waste of engineering until I took some hard corners in them. I love the response of my 08 but coming out of a tight corner it is a little violent using the mode switch is not necessary but it does make it more controllable just give it a try. As far as fuel economy I do not have the self control to drive around in B or C to find out
I did the best I can to explain it in this thread's original post.
woodwheel
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Oh C mode=chicken mode... Now I remember... I only used it once when I got caught in the rain in Myrtle Beach...
I use C going out of my driveway which is 150 feet long and made of millings or ground up asphalt, then it dumps out onto lime rock and sand then on to a hard pack road 1 mile long. I switch to A on the hard pack and warm the tires. On the normal road its always in A mode and I have hit 49.5 mpg twice-in A. If its raining or I get hinkey in bad weather its in C.
Draco1340
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For those interested in better fuel economy, the power commander can pay for itself in gas savings alone if you lean out the A/F for cruising speeds. With a dyno or a datalogger, you can map WOT for around 13.3 A/F and your 2% to 5% throttle positions between 4krpm and 6krpm at around 14.8 A/F or even a bit higher. I just came back from a 500 mile trip through the mountains of NH and got around 56 mpg. The C mode only tempers the wrist; it doesn't change the air fuel ratio.
critterdoc
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Absolutely true.
C mode is great on a greasy street in the rain.
Otherwise it's a waste of space!
silverfreak
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rode in c mode for bout 1 minute.and have not ever gone back to it.i want power and i want it at the crack of my wrist.c mode is absolutely worthless to me here in west texas.but i can see using it in different weather conditions.best milage ina mode right at 51 mpg crusing 80-85 mph.
scotty - 12
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Absolutely true.
C mode is great on a greasy street in the rain.
Otherwise it's a waste of space![/quote]
Thats what I use mine for... peace of mind that the reduced power will help prevent wheel slip in wet and crossing painted lines, etc.
Absolutely true.
C mode is great on a greasy street in the rain.
Otherwise it's a waste of space![/quote]
Thats what I use mine for... peace of mind that the reduced power will help prevent wheel slip in wet and crossing painted lines, etc.
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