Yamaha R1 Vs Honda CBR 1000 RR VS Hayabusa- Need suggestions

maxj2005 · 29th July 2009, 21:31

Guys,

I need your help to decide getting me a new R1 or CBR 1000 RR or Hayabusa.
I am moving back to India in october and have decided to go for either one .I will be moving to Delhi but will keep my bike in Dehradun.

I understand either one would cost me around 12.5 Lacs other than that I am now confused after googling up the specs and feedbacks of the owners.

So guys what do you say?

Mods: If there is another thread like this please close this one and let me know where to look at.

straight6 · 29th July 2009, 22:31

If you're planning to buy from here I would suggest the Busa or the Fireblade.

veyron1 · 29th July 2009, 22:57

Busa. Hands down. Why? Ok. Here goes.

A) It's the fastest bike for the money on the planet.
B) Seats are far more comfortable than the 'Blade. Get raised handles and voila. A propah tourer.
C) In India, a tourer seems more practical than an out'n'out sportster.
D) Better resale value.

Okay, I'm a bit biased here. But then again, one ride aboard the Busa, & you'd be too....! That bike is simply magnificent...the engine is nothing short of delectable.

BlackPearl · 29th July 2009, 23:19

IMO Busa wins hands down except for the looks. In the looks department IMO R1 is the best.

maxj2005 · 29th July 2009, 23:24

I am a little inclined towards R1 since my friend has one.

What about the service/spares etc. which one is more reliable?

sammyboy · 29th July 2009, 23:48

Oh man, Maxj i envy you. Awesome choices

In case you plan to ride alone all the time I would suggest the R1 or the CBR. The CBR is also supposed to be a wonderful bike, a little more forgiving than the R1 as it has ABS too. The Busa is an awesome bike in its own right.

Tough choice man

aruncheloor · 30th July 2009, 00:23

If you could get your hands on a cross-plane crankshaft 2009 R1, well, thats it!

But i suspect Yamaha India is still clearing up the old stocks. 07-08 models.

TheARUN · 30th July 2009, 00:50

If you're thinking from your head, its the R1, if you're thinking from your heart, then its the HAYABUSA

prasadee · 30th July 2009, 01:29

August's Cycle World has a litre class shootout, check it out. You are doling out 12.5 lakhs so assuming its new. Dealers dont usually allow test rides, but people selling used bikes always do. Try out a few used bikes on sale, you will get an idea of what it would be after a year or so. You can use your head and heart, there is no one size fits all. While you are at it, why leave out the Kwakker ZX14, and the BMW GS800 (not a good option for India, with the parts situation). For $10 to $15K there are lots of popular bikes, dont be misled by the specs/reviews on the net. For your height, weight, and riding style there may be something that is just built for you (that others may not recommend)

Nitin · 30th July 2009, 03:47

+1 to what Prasadee mentioned. Said like a true biker,indeed!
You have quite a few options, but the most important thing is to get a chance and hop on these bikes to see which one suits your riding style.Without that,you'd be shooting in the dark trying to pick a good bike.

the VTEC guy · 30th July 2009, 05:41

why don't you test drive all of these in US before you go back to India. That would help you in making your decission easier. I believe you can also rent out these bikes in US. That way you could experience them thoroughly. If you anyways plan to invest 12 lakhs plus INR I think it would be wise to spend the money to rent

insaneroller · 30th July 2009, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by veyron1

Busa. Hands down. Why? Ok. Here goes.

A) It's the fastest bike for the money on the planet.

It aint the fastest.

straight6 · 30th July 2009, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by veyron1

Busa. Hands down. Why? Ok. Here goes.

A) It's the fastest bike for the money on the planet.
B) Seats are far more comfortable than the 'Blade. Get raised handles and voila. A propah tourer.
C) In India, a tourer seems more practical than an out'n'out sportster.
D) Better resale value.

Okay, I'm a bit biased here. But then again, one ride aboard the Busa, & you'd be too....! That bike is simply magnificent...the engine is nothing short of delectable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by insaneroller

It aint the fastest.

In this country, it doesn't have to be the "fastest". I'd like to see either of those bikes keep up with me on a 600 to Lonavla.

Besides, its not about being the fastest these days since the bikes are restricted. Its about being the quickest and the Busa is the quickest now. I'm talking about stock trim. You can do endless after-market modifications to both bikes.

extreme_torque · 30th July 2009, 11:06

R111111111111111111111111.... trust me you aint gonna go touring on a busa!

straight6 · 30th July 2009, 11:17

The '09 R1 guzzles fuel even by SBK standards.

29th July 2009, 21:31	#1
maxj2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 112 Thanked: 9 Times	Yamaha R1 Vs Honda CBR 1000 RR VS Hayabusa- Need suggestions Guys, I need your help to decide getting me a new R1 or CBR 1000 RR or Hayabusa. I am moving back to India in october and have decided to go for either one .I will be moving to Delhi but will keep my bike in Dehradun. I understand either one would cost me around 12.5 Lacs other than that I am now confused after googling up the specs and feedbacks of the owners. So guys what do you say? Mods: If there is another thread like this please close this one and let me know where to look at.
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29th July 2009, 22:31	#2
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,553 Thanked: 300 Times	If you're planning to buy from here I would suggest the Busa or the Fireblade.
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29th July 2009, 22:57	#3
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 54 Times View My Garage	Busa. Hands down. Why? Ok. Here goes. A) It's the fastest bike for the money on the planet. B) Seats are far more comfortable than the 'Blade. Get raised handles and voila. A propah tourer. C) In India, a tourer seems more practical than an out'n'out sportster. D) Better resale value. Okay, I'm a bit biased here. But then again, one ride aboard the Busa, & you'd be too....! That bike is simply magnificent...the engine is nothing short of delectable.
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29th July 2009, 23:19	#4
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,643 Thanked: 17,295 Times View My Garage	IMO Busa wins hands down except for the looks. In the looks department IMO R1 is the best.
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29th July 2009, 23:24	#5
maxj2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 112 Thanked: 9 Times	I am a little inclined towards R1 since my friend has one. What about the service/spares etc. which one is more reliable?
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29th July 2009, 23:48	#6
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 524 Times View My Garage	Oh man, Maxj i envy you. Awesome choices In case you plan to ride alone all the time I would suggest the R1 or the CBR. The CBR is also supposed to be a wonderful bike, a little more forgiving than the R1 as it has ABS too. The Busa is an awesome bike in its own right. Tough choice man
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30th July 2009, 00:23	#7
aruncheloor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 231 Thanked: 216 Times	If you could get your hands on a cross-plane crankshaft 2009 R1, well, thats it! But i suspect Yamaha India is still clearing up the old stocks. 07-08 models.
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30th July 2009, 00:50	#8
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,381 Thanked: 978 Times View My Garage	If you're thinking from your head, its the R1, if you're thinking from your heart, then its the HAYABUSA Attached Thumbnails
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30th July 2009, 01:29	#9
prasadee BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 569 Thanked: 266 Times View My Garage	August's Cycle World has a litre class shootout, check it out. You are doling out 12.5 lakhs so assuming its new. Dealers dont usually allow test rides, but people selling used bikes always do. Try out a few used bikes on sale, you will get an idea of what it would be after a year or so. You can use your head and heart, there is no one size fits all. While you are at it, why leave out the Kwakker ZX14, and the BMW GS800 (not a good option for India, with the parts situation). For $10 to $15K there are lots of popular bikes, dont be misled by the specs/reviews on the net. For your height, weight, and riding style there may be something that is just built for you (that others may not recommend)
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30th July 2009, 03:47	#10
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	+1 to what Prasadee mentioned. Said like a true biker,indeed! You have quite a few options, but the most important thing is to get a chance and hop on these bikes to see which one suits your riding style.Without that,you'd be shooting in the dark trying to pick a good bike.
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30th July 2009, 05:41	#11
the VTEC guy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 564 Thanked: 140 Times View My Garage	why don't you test drive all of these in US before you go back to India. That would help you in making your decission easier. I believe you can also rent out these bikes in US. That way you could experience them thoroughly. If you anyways plan to invest 12 lakhs plus INR I think it would be wise to spend the money to rent
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30th July 2009, 11:06	#14
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,459 Thanked: 5,511 Times	R111111111111111111111111.... trust me you aint gonna go touring on a busa!
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30th July 2009, 11:17	#15
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,553 Thanked: 300 Times	The '09 R1 guzzles fuel even by SBK standards.
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