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Originally Posted by Cyborg Yet there is talk or a general view of keeping the generation 2 and yet buying the generation 3. I would like to understand this better hence putting across my thoughts and questions.
Why not switch over to the generation 3 (selling the generation 2) which seems to be the logical choice to keep enjoying the new and improved Busa. The new one seems to be wearing a tuxedo over the jeans/t-shirt version of the previous one. |
Your answer to this has already been well explained in Powerdift's video posted by member Vasuki on post #79.
However, I will try to explain it in points for our readers and for it to be documented on this thread.
a) The Busa was launched in 1999 and for a layman busa form that time onwards it just means speed/top speed.
b) However, there is more to a busa then just top speed as how it gets there and in what form is what makes the whole experience special. Todays bikes can achieve a similar or higher top speed then the Busa and have the same level of electronic gizmos, but still the Busa makes it presence felt and stands out among the crowd.
c) Suzuki just didn't make a brilliant engine but also backed it up with a frame and suspension setup which it rivals just couldn't match up.
d) Kawasaki had to increase the engine capacity by a whole 100 cc on the 14R to compete with the Gen 2 Busa and to win the speed war. The other brilliant engine from Suzuki is the K5 which came in 2005 GSXR and can still keep up with the current liter bikes on a race track with their fancy electronic aids.
e) Coming to the frame and suspension setup all I can say is what Shumi said that it just defies Physics. The 260 kgs will make it presence felt only while being moved in the parking space however, it just disappears as speed builds up and at top whack is when you realize its good kgs as the bike just remains rock steady. The guys at Suzuki were not joking when they said they designed it in a wind tunnel in the late 90's as when you get into crouch position and your head goes below the windscreen it just becomes so quitter as there is minimal wind buffeting and the wind just moves over the motorcycle and your body like a hot knife over butter.
f) In my ownership thread I had said I was looking forward to the Gen 3 as I knew I would be buying a piece of History and not a motorcycle. While the initial information figures made me loose interest as I thought this was just a cosmetic and electronic upgrade but I was wrong and it has definitely more to it then just the lower power figures thanks to Euro 5.
The Busa be it any generation is a legend and Suzuki have taken their sweet time to just up its game over every new generation upgrade. For me the Busa and the RX are like household gold, which no matter how much they appreciate in value one will never sell.
Also, the Gen 2 has no electronic aids when in 'A' mode except for ABS (2013 model onwards) and its your right wrist which decides what the engine does and when. The current lot of superbikes have become so powerful and lighter that they need electronic aids to put the power down and to keep both wheels on the ground but still struggle to beat a Busa in a straight line.
Now, after reading Bigron's views on the Gen 3 it has reignited my interest in adding another busa especially for the changes they have made to the chassis and suspension as I always thought this combination on the Gen 2 is as best as it can get but unlike the engine Suzuki could work their magic in just taking the overall riding experience on the busa to a whole different level.
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Originally Posted by Cyborg It would seem to rectify what SnS_12 says to you Bigron about the generation 2 getting to be a bit too extreme and move to a platform which would be relatively easier to live with. |
His Gen 2 has a lot of upgrades and especially the brakes. Plus he wants to move to a adventure tourer next. So, I wanted to know whether he would consider buying one now after riding it as he too was eagerly waiting for the launch of the Gen 3.