Rc51 or 'busa

karl_1052 · 08-26-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy

the bike pulls, and i guess it could scare you when it shoots out of a corner trying to pull your arms out of the sockets

Or you could get the bus, and pull your arms out everywhere

Homeslice · 08-26-2009, 11:09 AM

I can't get into the silver & red color combo.......For me it'd have to be black

RACER X · 08-26-2009, 01:51 PM

'08 5000mi, no exhaust, powdercoated stuff

$8500

remainder of fact. warranty

RACER X · 08-26-2009, 02:04 PM

better pic of blacked out rearsets

HokieDNA01 · 08-26-2009, 02:30 PM

VERY sweet looking ride!!

tached1000rr · 08-26-2009, 02:40 PM

It's sweet, please stop I had temporarily gotten over my busa-situs but those pics are bringing it back, I was content to wait 1-2 more years....

nhgunnut · 08-26-2009, 02:43 PM

If you are going to commute get the Busa between the excellent chassis and the the depth of the Aftermarket Options you can not go wrong

Homeslice · 08-26-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

better pic of blacked out rearsets

That's the best Busa I've seen.........the pipe looks tight

karl_1052 · 08-26-2009, 06:18 PM

I let a buddy ride mine today.
He said it was surprisingly agile, smooth, easy to ride and comfortable.

I think he also mentioned it was fast. lol

Scot · 08-26-2009, 08:22 PM

RC51 is terrifically over rated. I've ridden 2 (an 02 and an 04 NH) I thought the bike was very solid and not easily upset in turns but with only a lackluster motor and terrible tach. I bet I hit the rev limiter a dozen times before I was able to feel where the bike was RPM wise. The look and sound sells that bike. Everything else is a liability IMO.

The Hayabusa is a great bike but terribly expensive as a commuter. I had an 02 Hayabusa as my car for a year. 25,000 miles, 6 full sets of tires and a chain and sprockets later.....and that was enough of that.

Loads of fun though!

08-26-2009, 02:30 PM	#5
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	VERY sweet looking ride!! __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

08-26-2009, 02:43 PM	#7
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	If you are going to commute get the Busa between the excellent chassis and the the depth of the Aftermarket Options you can not go wrong __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

08-26-2009, 06:18 PM	#9
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	I let a buddy ride mine today. He said it was surprisingly agile, smooth, easy to ride and comfortable. I think he also mentioned it was fast. lol __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

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08-26-2009, 11:09 AM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I can't get into the silver & red color combo.......For me it'd have to be black

08-26-2009, 02:40 PM	#6
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	It's sweet, please stop I had temporarily gotten over my busa-situs but those pics are bringing it back, I was content to wait 1-2 more years....

08-26-2009, 08:22 PM	#10
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	RC51 is terrifically over rated. I've ridden 2 (an 02 and an 04 NH) I thought the bike was very solid and not easily upset in turns but with only a lackluster motor and terrible tach. I bet I hit the rev limiter a dozen times before I was able to feel where the bike was RPM wise. The look and sound sells that bike. Everything else is a liability IMO. The Hayabusa is a great bike but terribly expensive as a commuter. I had an 02 Hayabusa as my car for a year. 25,000 miles, 6 full sets of tires and a chain and sprockets later.....and that was enough of that. Loads of fun though!