2016 Suzuki Hayabusa - Test Ride Review

POV test ride and review of the 2016 Suzuki Hayabusa, also known as the GSX-R1300. I ride the bike through the city and on the highway to see how it performs. I give my impressions on how the sportbike rides. 100% unbiased reviews.
Filmed with the GoPro Hero 3+ Black in 1080p 30fps Superview.
Demo Ride - First Ride - Motorcycle - First Impressions

[@Mr123slayer123]

The transmission is clunky because you are not able to shift properly sir.

[@ckim6400]

Transmission is perfect you just need to learn how to shift.

[@johnharris7353]

Absolutely luv this bike, and the big Z, 'cause I'm a big fat dude, plus they have a comfy passenger seat, unlike all these cruisers you've been riding. It's a big ,comfy, stupid-fast sport-tourer, and that's for me!

[@mrdarryk1]

I ride the 2015. To be honest you need to take that out on the freeway away from traffic , and you should be up front so you can open that up to feel the real Power of the bike.....Breaking 160 in 4th gear is amazing.....you gotta run it.

[@Wheeliann]

I think the hayabusas are cool looking.

[@Mister_NO.]

I see all 12 customers chimed in.

[@agohelliwell6755]

COOL LOOKING! You need 2 go 2 specsavers

[@ryanenstad8928]

Way back in 2000, my brother bought a Hayabusa. It was a long, low, stretched-out GT bike. A great grand-tourer. Never forget the insane power of that thing.

[@Loger01]

+Ryan Enstad Man I'd love to cruise on one of them. Did you ever try it? Wondering how comfortable they are over long distances

[@fosho5.079]

got a 2012 candy sanoma red busa,i dont think suzuki needs to change a thing with this bike its just stupid awesome at everything and rock solid reliable.

[@moralrevulsionLive]

I have a 10 metallic midnight blue no matter how many bikes i might change for track or twisties busa will always be my primary daily ride. Bulletproof suzuki

[@llerradish]

It' s a GSX1300R not a GSX-R1300 and it needs a up dated gage clusteer in my opinion.

[@busaridingtb.8320]

dude judging by the way you shift gears you shouldnt be testing or giving anyone advice

[@kevinjohnson8792]

yep what a clunker he is i had a 07 , but she left me .. ;

[@life_with_benz5068]

When I was watching the video I was like damn are you gonna shift

[@ericelliott2623]

He dont know shit about driving a bike.He dont know how to use that power.Terrible driver!!

[@jaybusa3302]

people that never owned a busa would never know what that bike is really capable of..in the right hands that bike is a rocket ship. there are very few bikes and even fewer riders that can keep up on the street turns and all..on the other hand not my first choice for a track bike..lol

[@shortybigfella]

Completely agree! For me a GSXR1000 for the track... And my Busa for terrorising the streets. I don't want to scratch my Busa. Haha

[@rockthesix7393]

Controlled insanity is the 'Busa'. Like any other bike, whether its a dirt bike or a cruiser....Just because it can go that fast...doesn't mean that you should. The rider controls what is going on. Dont ride one without serious respect for it.

[@sethadam4266]

+RockTheSix 73 Well said

[@shortybigfella]

Completely agree! I had a Vmax before my Busa. The Busa Makes you learn good throttle control! On one of these things, if you don't have good throttle control...... I hope you have good funeral insurance!

[@stadtbewohner]

Absolutely great review for someone who already knows that this bike is insanely fast, but wonders how suitable it might be for daily driving. Thanks!

[@The-Randomest-Guy]

omg this whole time, I'm waiting for him to open it up! argh

[@davejones7368]

what's the point of the review? some inexpericed rider that rides a 200 mph bike slowly around the block... i didn't learn anything

[@muspridahanum4714]

Make it changes with the new models especially with the engine and the instrumenst. Hopely hayabusa give the best presents for fans. Bravo

[@ericterry4890]

Thank you for the review. Historically, braking was a concern on the Hayabusas. What are your thoughts on the braking for the 2016? Thank you and stay safe.

[@chrismueller4899]

nice review on the bike I finally got mine last year it was the 2014 model all black and I gotta say I'm loving it so far big bike.it was built for only one thing and it's speed no doubt about it.I'm still breaking it in it only has a little over 1300 miles too it.

[@jhkleinberg2]

It's not a sport bike it's a sport tour. It's not a gsxr 1300 it's a gsx 1300r.

[@shortybigfella]

Ok???? 🤔 So how is it that I eat R1s and spit out the bones?

[@jhkleinberg2]

+Stuart Short Simple it's power to weigh and you will only beat in in a straight line. On a track or twisty roads you have no chance vs a 1000. Hell the right rider on a 600 in that matter may even kick it's ass. Depending on skill levels. Don't get me wrong I'm a huge busa guy and have owned one myself. But it's not a Supersport.

[@colejizzen1977]

+Joe Kleinberg I have a 1000 and hayabusa's are not that far off in the corners at all and anyone who says twisties has a pussy in between their legs

[@dmmusicmusic]

Suzuki calls it a supersport but I guess you know better than those who designed it.

[@13bigginge]

i wouldnt say it is a sport tourer it is too sporty for that, i would class it as a hypersport like a blackbird xx or the H2

[@Strykerchan]

busa for life

[@reconnaisancesapper]

The amazing thing about this bike is the power range in the gears. I reckon that if you behave yourself, you could lower to the fuel consumption from the claimed 6.5L/100km to around 5.5L/100km. I am seriously thinking about getting one.

[@sulemanhill5520]

The bike is a great size to a larger man in these day and age comfort is what's in plus it would easy on my lady Hayabusa awesome B.I.K.E!!!

[@balsara675]

lovely

[@ahmed_almansoori]

Very good Review

[@venicechief9487]

I enjoy my 2000 Hayabusa second gear getting on the freeway 110 mph. I like my speedo meter 220 mhp. not the new one 180 mph.

[@agentinsidious2090]

Excellent review. I have a 2020 Hayabusa (nothing has changed since 2016) and I agree on all facets that you mentioned. It's comfortable, it's fast, it's responsive, the throttle is amazing and it's heavy. I happen to absolutely love my Busa. No buyer's remorse on my end at a little over $16,000 out the door with taxes and title. I fucking love every single inch of my Busa for everything it's worth.. But again, great review. I think you were spot on. I'll be doing a review on mine soon!

[@austinholman20]

Dude this is at west gate. I live no joke 5 minutes from there. I recognize that whole ride where you were at.

[@talltexan4710]

Suzuki is behind the power curve w keeping up w everyone else!!

[@lastmanstanding7348]

lol whatever. each class is near identical in power.

[@Restayvien]

Are you countersteering at all? When you turn it just looks wrong, like you're turning in the direction you're going. It could just be the way it looks, or the way the bike handles I guess. If not, steering like that could give you serious issues at some point.

[@TranslateToEnglish]

Hope you didn't burn the transmission up.

[@mebeasensei]

But will it beat my K1 SL70? This is the question, because you seem to be unable to change gears. I suspect the honda dax will also test you, especially in its 'SuperDax' twin carb, 1070cc configuration

[@user-cp3hq7tn2o]

japanese bike is the best.

[@Darkstar_8473]

Cars as well. They know how to make these things.

[@budderswag]

bitch will probly fall apart as your going down th highway hell those chinesse scooters be doing it already XD

[@AgentMCCityDE]

Darkstar8473 cars are totally in italian hands

[@Jules-og4vk]

AgentMCCityDE or german

[@Jules-og4vk]

siemenssx1 the chinese will make volvo engines bad

[@jonpettet7085]

you need to over 7tho to get this great bike moving quick!

[@Dracati]

Flashwing really seemed to enjoy his Demo Ride, too. Nice Ride / Review & good points on the comfort and abilities...just that those mirrors look like they came off an '84 Honda Accord & that gauge cluster is from the same era airplane, lol !!! & think the guy at the end like you...or the Bike, haha !!! jjokes ;)

[@arch417powersports]

Flashwing did enjoy this alot! I did too but it is just a little big for me. And yeah that old guy was looking to trade in his cruiser and maybe pick this bike up.

[@Islandsoundzz]

If ever you have the opportunity, can you test ride the 2013+ Suzuki Boulevard M50 or M90?

[@mackhomie6]

next up: this guy reviews a Lamborghini and never even hits the gas or takes a turn...again. edit: damn near fifteen minutes and we never even saw how the bike performs. your commentary was just as bland. recap: so yeah, this bikes pretty cool I guess, it's OK at pretty much everything, but I'm not going to show you any of it.

[@raybuscombe7967]

Mate, you've got to learn to change gears. watching that review was painful. do you know that you can cruise around at 30mph in 6th gear on a Hayabusa? If you ride right you will increase your fuel range and have heaps of fun.

[@supertetramethylcyclohexan39]

thanks very much for your review, i'm so glad what i'm hearing. this really sounds like the GT version of bikes, yet an aggressive super one. yeah you said it, a powerful bike for roadtrip. i really want a fast and comfy one. how nimble it is ,is still ok for me.

[@woodsoncircle]

Love the "shift mode" on the fly. How long has Suzuki had that feature on the Hayabusa?

[@arch417powersports]

I think 2008 was the first year.

[@collinrg43]

Is there a reason KZbin will only let me watch this in 360p?

[@motomax13]

+Collin Graham still rendering..

[@collinrg43]

+motomax huh, interesting. How long does it usually take?

[@clanmac66]

It's not a Gixxer (Sports bike), but a GSX1300R.

[@tomaszniedzwiecki1308]

First learn to shift gears in right way,mate I would advise !

[@tristramgordon8252]

You don't seem to be able to ride properly? Have you never ridden a sports bike at 140+?

[@bilal3700]

haha, thinking the same thing.

[@tomaszniedzwiecki1308]

I would advise better keep it in garage the way he is shifting gears is awful !!!

[@Theorangecrushgamer]

well its a bike he doesn't normally ride, its different from his.

[@azazulsoulmeister7959]

tristram gordon How is riding it 140+ mph riding it properly?

[@tristramgordon8252]

Because that's what they're designed for

[@huechang7101]

Nice. But I like the Blackbird for its looks.

[@rameshjagaswaren8928]

Spot on review.... Appreciate it

[@shinakuma9]

I'm not into sport bikes but I REALLY want a Hayabusa

[@gianniskendristakis7016]

Hayabusa IS NOT A SPORT BIKE!! For seeing sport bikes click Ducati, Yamaha R1-R6, Bmw 1000rr.....

[@lastmanstanding7348]

+John Kendristakis busa is a monster sportbike with cruiser ride.

[@AgeraXXX]

great review :) what stadium did you drive by at 2:34? :)

[@Huna98]

University of Phoenix stadium, located in Glendale, Arizona.

[@AgeraXXX]

Davis Winn cool thanks

[@tylerrue3108]

The only reason I would ever buy this thing is if I were going to ride across country and I just had to have a super sport to do it. My GSXR600 is just fine.

[@lastmanstanding7348]

your lil 600 is just that lil

[@weljo2001]

What gloves are you wearing???

[@arch417powersports]

Some cheap Bilt gloves from cycle gear.

[@weljo2001]

archinuk417 Thanks.

[@milanpatels]

Hello sir, i have one question related to 2016 Suzuki Hayabusa, i am 5ft 3in height so with this height is it good enough for my feet to touch the ground?

[@azazulsoulmeister7959]

milanpatels Probably not, it's a really big bike. You'd either be tip toeing it, or not even able to touch the ground at all. Which would be bad because of how heavy it is, you'd probably drop it.

[@milanpatels]

Azazul Soulmeister ok thank you for replying me sir

[@teenagecarlover1567]

This is one hell of a bargain! Under $20,000, over 180 mph. Harleys are too damn overpriced! I’d pick this beast

[@firewolf9702]

Is this place from Arizona

[@The1stbornsonvirgo]

Great review. Well done.

[@sangery5697]

The only thing that bike needs to make it complete is a big chrome sissy bar on the back.

[@1-shotslinger108]

At 9:48 a Harley passes the whole group !

[@MotoVirus]

Great review man.

[@ehsan83]

Guys do you know that Suzuki actually removed the HP and Torque specs of it's bikes on all of its websites? I don't get why but anyways. Could somebody give them to me for Hayabusa and at which RPM? Thanks

[@ehsan83]

i don't find it. can you give me a link?

[@ehsan83]

Don't know what language is that but i got what i needed thanks :)

[@ehsan83]

where did you find this? in Suzuki web site? Can you also give me specs for the M1800R as well please? thanks

[@andyzman4387]

i have an 08 busa...yes they look different. ..either you love them of hate them..i never liked the look....until i knew why they look that way..hayabusa is a falcon bird and its designed to look like a falcon what its named after. the history is cool to know.. the falcon it was designed after preyes on black birds..hence the honda(blackbird) which WAS the fasted bike until the haybusa preyed on it and became the king.

[@haikalinzaghi4708]

damn that's so beautiful

[@Fir_Daus48]

nice bike

[@brandonmc7076]

thinking of buying these bike, I have only rode dirt bikes but don't want to waste money starting on a 600cc want to start on the beast, can it be done?

[@94SexyStang]

Bad idea, you're going to drop it...no offense, but EVERYONE drops their first bike. Also, 600cc is hardly a "waste"...they are 10-11 second bikes in the 1/4 mile...hell, you shouldn't even Start on a 600 either, they are very dangerous too.

[@lastmanstanding7348]

600 is a waste but a busa is not a beginners road bike. try one of the many 1000cc sportbikes and get a few years under your belt before a busa. 600cc bikes are a waste, the only reason to start on a 600 or small is if you are short.

[@lastmanstanding7348]

+Mike Fu no they dont i never did.

[@brianconroy7514]

i have a cbr 1000r

[@5150Rockstar]

How does this bike measure up to the new ZX14r? Thanks

[@poulhansen2415]

Try google.

[@K-carbon]

having owns both bikes the zx14r is head and shoulder above the busa saying that still a great bike did 27000 miles on my busa and loves it.super engine

[@dmmusicmusic]

Its more aerodynamic and the fairing is more stable/stronger

[@rajam.yassin5152]

why doesn't anyone on KZbin mention that it's hard to wheelie... in other words, it's kind of safe accelerating, unless your doing crazy stuff deliberately. In traffic brakes are good too with Pirelli Diablo. Common man, which 1000 super sport accelerates throw 1st and 2nd without that front coming up like a darn 🐴 horse!?

[@JudahTribe-lt3ur]

Lee V. TV What's your advice for a beginner starting on a Busa?

[@sashashpiruk4865]

Very easy bike to wheelie. No clutch needed

[@NicheRiding]

I think its long past time for the Busa to be updated, just looks so damn ugly and big. At least the zx14 has some racy looks to it.

[@NicheRiding]

***** power is not what I am talking about, looks is what I am talking about.

[@arch417powersports]

I agree. It is time for an update in the looks department. Something with sharper edges like the H2 and H2R have ;)

[@NicheRiding]

archinuk417 anything, I think it would sell much better. They say sales of these are really down.

[@NicheRiding]

MrSelfDef oh there is no denying the power, it's just the looks that need to be updated is all I am saying!

[@NicheRiding]

MrSelfDef sad!

[@dry509]

I want to get a bike..what would get out of the ones you've tried recently..what do you think would be the most fun?

[@arch417powersports]

What is your riding experience ?

[@dry509]

+archinuk417 I have test ridden a lot of different bikes for the last two years. From Harleys to Ninja 1000, Speed Triple, and Daytona 675, ST 1300, FJR1300, r1200rt..have found anything that rings my bell yet. Just wondering if you found some thing you like enough that you would go out and buy if you could..either sport bike or cruiser?

[@arch417powersports]

dry509 My two favorite bikes I've ridden are the BMW S1000R and the Victory Octane.

[@dry509]

+dry509 p.s. 6 feet, 205, 30 inch inseam.

[@dry509]

+archinuk417 Thank you.

[@Samsaraindo]

are you in phoenix?

[@Obsevant1]

What exactly is aggressive seating?

[@shortybigfella]

More of a race position than some other bikes. Higher pegs, lower bars etc

[@Woodsiey]

how big are you about?

[@austinholman20]

After watching that a second time you literally rode right by my dads place on 103rd

[@reef973]

y r u in 6th gear @70mph?

[@bnelski0257]

that would be a great touring bike!

[@MrStlover99]

i love busa but zx14 is so comfy

[@imrezll9071]

Honestly I think the older Hayabusa's look better they are not as long as the newer ones

[@onlythestrong8366]

Bro you live in AZ?

[@peanutlaborin13]

You literally passed right by my house!!

[@dude1234522]

My buddy got his license three days ago and just bought his uncles Busa lmao.

[@Loonboy123]

Shudder watching the guys with no kit on......madness

[@jesserodarte2140]

Was that in west gate? Are you a motorcycle salesman?

[@arch417powersports]

Yes that was Westgate and no I just do these for fun.

[@dannycraig6873]

archinuk417

[@tbursee]

I wish they would upgrade this bike.

[@lastmanstanding7348]

TWB upgrade it yourself. its the most modded bike in history. it needs nothing but lighter pipes.

[@GarronMiller]

it doesn't need pipes, it needs a new header, a turbo header, with a turbo hanging from it

[@13bigginge]

what is the point in bikes that go this fast? get caught once in the UK going as fast as these do and thats it you are in prison the bike is crushed and you have no money left because you get a huge fine oh and you get your licence taken away, there is so much fun to be had with less top speed aimed bikes such as the MT/FZ range from yamaha

[@Ishvires]

DREAM

[@reef973]

ur suppose to test the power out for us viewers

[@lucasgplays4916]

Thats really cool

[@OfwRider]

Beginners rider? You dont know the proper shifting of gears!

[@bnelski0257]

Where's the Ducati Diavel? Next....

[@shortybigfella]

Well behind the Busa....

[@TheToekutter]

Never liked the new design. The original is iconic.

[@R3RLEE]

This guy cant ride, ride the bloody bike ffs is he still in second??

[@dieholdendie]

your reviews would be ok if you rode on some winding roads. I cant see the point of riding a bike on roads like that

[@petegoldberg8392]

I could only watch for a few minutes. Waste of time, might as well be on a 50cc bike. These bikes are meant to be ridden very fast.

[@MartinMcMartin]

That poor bike ..

[@keloniomannamoinolk7153]

Why not accelerate the bike ?????

[@arch417powersports]

You didn't watch the whole video.

[@keloniomannamoinolk7153]

It is very boring to look at all the video, maybe you have all reason.

[@motomax13]

big bike..

[@arch417powersports]

yeah baby

[@harleyguy7]

I disagree this bike is very uncomfortable I had a 2015 BMW 1000RR and the riding position on it was much better than this

[@top-infinite7194]

super

[@JPhilipBeats]

ITS THE MOTOR FROM GTA MANNNNNN!

[@thaihammeren]

love the busa:_

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

ENGINE REVING AT 4000 rpm and u did not need to change up !

[@sethadam4266]

Super sport bike's are too small for big dude's, dont like looking like a silver back riding a foot ball. The Busa is a Ultra bike, not a super sport, MO F**k'in Busa for life.

[@shortybigfella]

Can I like this twice?

[@souravkar1371]

buddy ur bike was crying on 2nd gear.

[@LusterAK]

right ? the bike is screaming ! shift, son of your mom !!

[@vongdong10]

The Busa got kinda ugly over the years. I prefer the front on the later models but the sides and rear on the earlier models look a million times better...

[@johnjones3648]

A Hayabusa for road trips?? Very short ones, maybe, and only if you're under 30.

[@dmmusicmusic]

you mean only if you don't have a beer gut and are not out of shape?At 52 I used to ride mine on220 mi trips 2x in one day sometimes.

[@dmmusicmusic]

M2056 not sure I understand. I was at first responding to someone who said a busa was not for road trips unless they are very short ones and you're under 30.- I said basically its fine unless you are out of shape(and don't like laying on the tankwhich I always did on longer trips to kill the wind noise,but I rode pretty fast quite often,like-135-145or more.). ).

[@dmmusicmusic]

no problem at all cheers!

[@lastmanstanding7348]

are you high? im 40 something and ride my busa hundreds of miles a day when touring, one day i put on 706 miles. very comfortable bike for long hauls. maybe ride one once before commenting on how they ride.

[@johnjones3648]

lastman standing - Actually, I've not only ridden one I owned one for 3 years. I will never consider this bike to be a touring bike. Ever. There is a phenomenal video on KZbin of a guy taking a Yamaha FJR off-road. He tackles trails that are unbelievable. Does that make an FJR an enduro or even a dual sport? No! Not even close.