dbvolfan
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Gunny that...I have to remind myself of that everytime my WRX hits the strip and crosses a C5.
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O.M.G., FJR is near match to Hayabusa performance?
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close from 0-60 but after that the 'Busa will eat an FJR for lunch.
Bob Hughes
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I had one ride on the Busa and that sucker is a rocket. The FJR is very nice and has plenty of power but no, it is no Busa.
FJR919
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Gunny on that one. My friend has a 'Busa and I have seen up close and personal, riding his bike and riding with him with my FJR, that the quote above is absolutely correct. My heavily modified '06 FZ1 can run with him, and they are pretty evenly matched up to about 160 mph, but that's only because my friend is about 100 pounds heavier than me and his 'Busa is about 50 pounds heavier than my FZ1.
painman
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And these are the old numbers for the Busa. The 2008 model is going to be an all new redesigned model with a "Bigger" engine around 1340cc to try and out-do the ZX-14 Kawi and reclaim the throne for power. Wasn't there an agreed cap by the manufacturer's on horsepower way back when at around 200hp.? Here we go again.....now where did I put that turbo-charger......PM. <>< 
Inlaw1
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As already stated, if you think 9 tenths of a second and 17 mph faster is close at the end of a quarter mile... you haven't been to a drag strip.
That point we can ALL agree on! :yahoo:
Kaelaria
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Re-title to 'I had no idea what I was actually talking about because I have never actually raced anything'
LOL
LOL
vectervp1
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They all agreed to limit the top speed at 200mph. I know the Busa and I think the ZX-14 both have rev limiters on the top gears that cut them off at that speed. Shortly after the Busa came out with this, someone smarter than me figured out how to overcome this, and little black boxes were created to get around this.And these are the old numbers for the Busa. The 2008 model is going to be an all new redesigned model with a "Bigger" engine around 1340cc to try and out-do the ZX-14 Kawi and reclaim the throne for power. Wasn't there an agreed cap by the manufacturer's on horsepower way back when at around 200hp.? Here we go again.....now where did I put that turbo-charger......PM. <><
Of course, who says you can't work on getting there faster....
Knifemaker
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The Bussa and the FJR perform the same?
Answer...yes they do...
I tried shaving with both of these and , although neither did a very good job, I would say that the results were the same for each.
I do think I will stick with the Norelco triple head shaver , as I always get good results with it.
KM
Answer...yes they do...
I tried shaving with both of these and , although neither did a very good job, I would say that the results were the same for each.
I do think I will stick with the Norelco triple head shaver , as I always get good results with it.
KM
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Knifemaker uses an electric? That's just wrong.
To keep on track, I kept up with a 'Busa once. It lasted for about three seconds, then he figured out that I was trying to keep up.
I've owned both. Down low they perform in a similar manner. Top end there's no contest. But honestly, how many of us live at the top end unless you take your Busa to the strip.
In the time I owned mine I don't think I ever truly topped it out. There are very few places to do so where I live, and my sense of self preservation is a bit higher than some Busa owners.
In the time I owned mine I don't think I ever truly topped it out. There are very few places to do so where I live, and my sense of self preservation is a bit higher than some Busa owners.
Deej
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I currently own a 05 Busa and a 05 FJR. While I am selling the Busa, there is no way the FJR can compare to the Busa's :dribble: shear power and acceleration. The reason I am going to the FJR is so the wifey can ride with me in a better comfort level. The FJR has very controllable power and will satisfy me for what I tend to do with it, yet if rocket speeds and acceleration while handling superbly was the ticket the Busa will win everytime :yahoo: . Both bikes do a wonderful job for what they are intended to do and it is my honest opinion that trying to compare the two is doing a dis-service to both bikes because they are not intended to do the other's job. If you really want to compare, then look at the Honda ST or many others that would be more of an apple to an apple comparison for the FJR.
BrunDog
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When outfitted correctly, the Busa is actually a very capable sport tourer. Doesn't Pashnit ride one?
If you brought the grips up and got some hard bags, it would be an almost perfect ST/GT bike. The chain drive is the only detractor, but many STs of done with it.
-BD
If you brought the grips up and got some hard bags, it would be an almost perfect ST/GT bike. The chain drive is the only detractor, but many STs of done with it.
-BD
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MartyO
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I call my Feejer a Busa with manners. Not as fast, but plenty fast enough and oh so smooth and comfortable.
Silver Penguin
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I guess we will always want something faster than the current fastest bike out there, but where does it stop? When do personal ane environmental limitations overcome technical ones?
Right now, I'm wading through the novel 'Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance' (very slowly). The writer enthuses about his new bike, and how the 35hp is such an improvement on his old, 7hp bike, for two up riding. What would he think to an R1? GSXR? FJR?
I wonder if I'll still be riding when a 200lb, 300mph bike comes on the market? What would I do with it on a public highway? What will the law do, to prevent inexperienced teenagers or indeed any rider without experience, taking off on one of these bikes? But then I guess that would invoke a discussion that involves politics.
Jill
daddysbike
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I rode a ZX14 (about the same as a 'Busa I would guess) for a day before buying the FJR and they are 2 totally different bikes. The ZX is a large,more comfortable, tuned for street sport bike where the FJR is a sporty touring bike. Also the ZX/'Busa have rip your arms off horsepower/acceleration that is unlike anything I have every experienced. I rode that ZX on 4 lane and mostly twisty/mtn roads and had an abosulte blast in fact I want one but won't allow myself(yet?) to have one. THe FJR has plenty (more than enough) power for street but its also heavy when ridden like a sportbike in the twistes which is why its more of a fun lightweight all day tourerd to me. The ZX/Busa are much more fun in the twisties and quite good for slabbing.
I still think about getting a ZX/Busa after that ride but don't think it the key to keeping my liscense or maybe even my life, it requires alot of control. It was amazingly smooth at 145mph in 3rd gear when I shifted into 4th and backed off. I found it hard to cruise on the 4 lane under 90mph you really don't feel like your going that fast!
Anyway just my take.
I did ride with a friend a couple weeks ago, he on his 'Busa and me on the FJR. THere were a couple spots when I knew he'd get on it so I stayed in a lower gear and whacked the throttle to keep up when he did and could'nt believe I was staying with him (maybe he wasn't full throttle).
Steve
I still think about getting a ZX/Busa after that ride but don't think it the key to keeping my liscense or maybe even my life, it requires alot of control. It was amazingly smooth at 145mph in 3rd gear when I shifted into 4th and backed off. I found it hard to cruise on the 4 lane under 90mph you really don't feel like your going that fast!
Anyway just my take.
I did ride with a friend a couple weeks ago, he on his 'Busa and me on the FJR. THere were a couple spots when I knew he'd get on it so I stayed in a lower gear and whacked the throttle to keep up when he did and could'nt believe I was staying with him (maybe he wasn't full throttle).
Steve
