Hayabusa vs Carpenter Rocket III

2 drag races - 50mph & 80mph roll ons between Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa vs TUNED UP Triumph Rocket III Roadster.
Think the race is fixed? Watch this video;
• Hayabusa vs Rocket III...

[@tcclaviger]

For those that don't know what a 240hp Carpenter Rocket is: Big Custom Cams Ported/Polished Head Higher Comp Pistons (raised from 8.7 to 10.5 or more) Stronger Valve Springs Shim Under bucket conversion to safely rev to 9k instead of 6700ish Stronger Clutch Springs Custom Tune Using Hacked ECU + Power Commander 5 Bigger Fuel Pump Big Diameter Headers that F L O W like mad There is also a 270hp kit: Adds a few small bits to the above and costs a bit more, but its a legit 270whp.

[@johnnytopgun6414]

Costwise for all upgrades?

[@oscarmuffin4322]

@@johnnytopgun6414 A lot.

[@johnnytopgun6414]

@@oscarmuffin4322 oh bruv you've been such a big help, appreciate your comment

[@oscarmuffin4322]

@@johnnytopgun6414 If thas' gonna get cocky. 210 horsepower is $4100, 240 horsepower is $4600 and 265 horsepower is $10,400

[@rcgldr]

The Rocket III is 250 lbs heavier than the Busa. If you look at power to weight ratios, including rider weight, even a first gen Busa has a better power to weight ratio. The Busa would be like a Rocket III making 273 hp.

[@NikolajHansen]

why does this need that awfull music? the sound of the bikes is more than enough.

[@GhostHunterWV]

lol

[@SOCOAMERICANBULLYFARM]

I thought the music was cool

[@martind349]

The music is to encourage you to have gay sex whilst watching other people ride motorcycles, Nikolaj Hansen.

[@trondsagafos1329]

Would not call it music, but noise...........terrible noise, got nothing to do with music......

[@nOOBOFCONSOLe]

kind of ..classick videogame background music...

[@HighGear7445]

Owned a Rocket for about 11 yrs. Fun bike but it kept your attention. Just a stage 1 but always had the carpenter upgrade in mind and was close to doing it but my riding days were coming to an end. After almost 50 years of riding bikes it was a pretty good finaly I think. Fun to see videos like this. Stock they are ridiculously detuned but still respectable...still can spook you if your not paying attention. Carpenter makes them what they're capable of and you better know how to hang on.

[@2004lesk01]

wow what a great video! I own 2 Busa's.. I really didnt know how powerful a rocket it is.. I have to admire the sheer power and presence of the Rocket. I dont think people relise Triumphs back in the day 60's 70s were the most powerful bikes in the world as they certianly know how to build powerful bikes! any how I luv my Busa, but admire British perfromance, history and brand great vid guys!

[@whisperdancer]

No they weren't. In the end of the 60's a CB750 had around 10hp more than the rocket 3, and even the 2 stroke H1 500 had the same power as the rocket.

[@Bass.Player]

@@whisperdancer and they still are not!

[@Bass.Player]

@@johnspears6128 That's why they last so long!

[@Bass.Player]

@@whisperdancer A friend had an H1 that would blow the doors off of anything at the time even modified 750 Honda's. He could blow by my Harley like it was sitting still, him weighting 135 lbs did not hurt...

[@llewvirtue861]

That is far from a standard rocket3

[@shaneweightman]

And also goes to show how fast the big Triumph is without big aerodynamic fairings to cut through the air

[@RPM-xt8cg]

This video isn't meant to diss Hayabusa or piss fanboys off. The Hayabusa is THE benchmark for very fast bikes, that is the reason for comparison. The Rocket in this video has had its engine enhanced to be of a similar spec to the stock Busa engine, i.e. high compression pistons, aggressive cams, higher rev limit, etc. This video shows the difference between similar spec 1.3ltr engine bike and a 2.3ltr engine bike.

[@BrunoOliveira-dy7dj]

Was very good!!! Congratulations!!! i'm fanboy of Triumph Rocket III !!!

[@MrKdr500]

the Busa is only a benchmark for midlife crisis bikes, 1000cc sportbikes are faster!

[@ArtoDelFunko]

+MrKdr500 there is another vid of this rocket 3 vs a ZX10r

[@GhostHunterWV]

Watch what I did to a Hayabusa on my last video! Same shit! lol

[@ApostoleSemai]

true - so many 1000cc on drag races....

[@lkbiker6223]

What modifications have you made to this Triumph Rocket 3?

[@DreadlockedBusa]

Amazing video! I'm mind blown right now. Awesome!

[@GhostHunterWV]

Not surprising though! I just destroyed a Hayabusa on my last video! Overrated bike!

[@adrianoribeiro900]

DreadlockedBusa

[@tonypate9174]

Without "running" in to the back of it ?

[@dozervin1]

I still have my 06 Triumph Rocket 3 . I'm just running a k&N filter, a mapped D&D exhaust, and a 225/55/16 B F Goodrich car tire. This bike never gets boring. Even with my 300 lb butt on it. I'm now 62 years old and bold. But not crazy. That Carpenter bike is friggin insane. LOL.

[@URSoDead2Me]

So a baseline of 1300cc vs 2300cc and both bikes have been modded obviously. So what is the power to weight ratio of each one as they are now?

[@V8Villan]

Great vid guys, I have a rocket roadster with a super charger over here in the uk. Great fun. The Busa is a legend of a bike and always will be. Ride safe 😊

[@GhostHunterWV]

I agree!

[@joktm1652]

hi mate how much did the whole conversation cost with the super charger i’m in the uk to and i am interested in getting mine done

[@schkeeperglenn]

I owned a first gen Hayabusa for 6 years and now own a Rocket roadster. The Rocket has to have more than just exhaust done . What are the mods to this Rocket?

[@nicensleazy9085]

For those that don't know what a 240hp Carpenter Rocket is: Big Custom Cams Ported/Polished Head Higher Comp Pistons (raised from 8.7 to 10.5 or more) Stronger Valve Springs Shim Under bucket conversion to safely rev to 9k instead of 6700ish Stronger Clutch Springs Custom Tune Using Hacked ECU + Power Commander 5 Bigger Fuel Pump Big Diameter Headers that F L O W like mad

[@kevintaylor31]

I've owned a tuned Busa (178BHP at the rear wheel) Large airbox mods, K & N air filter, pair valve removed, Titanium competition pipe and lots of mods to make it lighter. I also own a Rocket 3 with a High flow air filter and straight through pipes. The Busa is quick but the Rocket will tear your fucking arms off. HOWEVER the Busa goes round corners and stops! Having said that the Rocket gives me far more smiles per mile and it turns more heads. The Busa is common as muck but the Rocket is not just holding it's value it's appreciating with every trike that's made out of these bikes. You can get a Busa for a £1000 now but you won't find a decent Rocket for less than £7500. Different strokes for different folks but the Rocket is a far more likeable animal.

[@rcgldr]

@Tony Coleman - and they're underestimating the weight of the Rocket III (800 lbs). The Busa has a better power to weigh ratio (including rider's weight).

[@bkj427dvl]

Agreed! Had an many supers but the rockets way more fun,,,unless your at a track😅

[@moviestudioland]

love it. perfect video. which one won?

[@paulgregroy1986]

Hi! I just can't believe it to start with! Im a Triumph Guy, and i just didnt see how a Stock Rocket could be Faster then a Hayabusa.but you said you tune the rocket.Cool, love the Video

[@Alexgomez411]

Paul Gregroy thank you for being the only cruiser guy on here that knows reality......no possible way that r3 going to pull on a busa especially 1s gen!!!!........

[@RPM-xt8cg]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKjOeHuid8qEbLc

[@mudcodpoacher6265]

@@Alexgomez411 first gens are less powerful then second gens haha

[@twisted.illusions]

Music flashback, lol. Great video!

[@user-qe9wo3mf1u]

What was tuned in rocket?

[@NZ2STROKE]

So how much hp is the rocket putting out? is it turbo?

[@paulbochian2364]

Both are brilliant bikes even as they come "off the shelf". Rode the Suzuki and it astonishing ! Sat on the Rocket but have yet to ride it. Top two cruisers in my book would be the rocket and the vmax. As for the busa, it is probably the most pleasant speed monster to ride: feels elegant and unjerky even with all that power and torque. Ride safe !

[@kodonsitumorang331]

great video 👍

[@ljgarrison6910]

You have a ridiculously fast cottage mate, awesome vid.

[@KarrsmyBoa]

I own a 2002 hayabusa and I think this video is awesome the rocket is a fast bike without any mods when the rocket first came out it could beat the R1 to a 100

[@rocketmanmike1813]

I love the Busa, it is a beautifully powerful bike.. But I am a Rocket Roadster rider. This Rocket has been modified with an aftermarket kit from Carpenter Racing. With that on the bike, it opens that massive engine up, allows it to breathe so the rider can take full advantage of it. With that it will blow away just about anything on the street, except maybe a ninja zx 14R, but it would be close. Stock Rockets are no where near that fast or powerful. Why triumph doesn't make a sport bike with that 2300CC engine or at least make a Rocket 3 Roadster RR version with an opened up engine is beyond me and they would sell like crazy....

[@martind349]

Perhaps mothers write letters

[@davidcunningham00]

You have predicted the future my friend as of now Triumph Rocket 3 is coming out in a year with a lighter body, more aerodynamic, a bigger motor producing / 185 horsepower stock

[@Steelpeachandtozer]

@@davidcunningham00 And 2500cc because 2300 isn't enough, apparently! LOL

[@moviestudioland]

ok this explains it well. thanks mate

[@abdulsalam338]

A built Busa motor would trash that built Rocket 3!!

[@Woodsiey]

I read that the Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster is 2,500 or 98.3 inches long which is huge. Is this true?

[@samthemultimediaman]

Nice video! The engine in that Triumph Rocket 3 is a monster! id love to see a full fairing version of that bike in action.

[@davesouthey2619]

I own both horse's for courses I love em both

[@RocketManRider]

Yep cool vid who did the mods to the rocket?

[@bigbryan166]

2:38 looks to left to see his friend. 2:39 throttles down. 2:40 Busa disappears into a spec in the rearview of the Triumph. Lol.... That Triumph is just evil!

[@ttrguy9952]

Yup! I own a 2016 and it EATS any bike on the planet on roll ons! I killed a Ducati Diavel and the owner couldn't believe it! LOL!!!

[@rob12449]

personally i believe it too because 2300 vrs 1300 is a lot of displacement, and it will favor torque over hp, we all know the 1300 rips but now we can imagine what the 2300 feels like.

[@brentmiller7901]

The Busa fan boys on here definitely don't know their motorcycles. You guys never heard of Carpenter Racing before and what they do to these bikes? No problem beating up a stock Busa.

[@Alexgomez411]

Brent Miller so let me get this straight ur saying that the bike on this video goes in the 8sec 1/4 mile?.....hahahahahaha yeah ok would be the fastes cruiser on earth 2things not possible and never happened dude.......i say 8sec becuase thats what it would take to beat a busa as bad as this video pretends it does.......rlmao

[@Alexgomez411]

Brent Miller so let me get this straight ur saying that the bike on this video goes in the 8sec 1/4 mile?.....hahahahahaha yeah ok would be the fastes cruiser on earth 2things not possible and never happened dude.......i say 8sec becuase thats what it would take to beat a busa as bad as this video pretends it does.......rlmao

[@brentmiller7901]

alexis, check this: www.carpenterracing.com/RIII_SB_899.htm Please provide documentation of any "stock" busa that runs high 8's or very low 9's in the 1/4 or eat dust dude.

[@Alexgomez411]

Brent Miller carpenter and you can blow me anyone can make anything run how about 7sec busas theres even 6sec busas in the 1/4....yes they have alot of money invested it all comes down to how deep ur pockets can go..

[@Alexgomez411]

Brent Miller why doesn't CARPENTER RACE a race busa or at least one with the same mods show me that and ill shut the fuck up otherwise bogus like i proved it on the very first comment....this same busa is shown in solo race passes going 11mph faster in each gear but when racing ur infamous r3 its shown going 11mph slower .........like really what cheat???

[@davidarnold9075]

I've raced a ZX14 from a dead stop and can stay ahead of it with my Rocket for the first 3 gears.. after that, the ZX14 is gone. I only have Jardine exhaust and a PCIII, but even with a Carpenter modded Rocket, I just don't see the Hayabusa being blown away like that..

[@tesmith47]

David Arnold p

[@rcgldr]

Depends on the rider and dealing with wheelies. Rickey Gadson is getting 1.4 seconds or less 60 foot times on a ZX-14R. 0 to 60 mph times have been around 2.6 seconds since the 1999 Hayabusa due to wheelie limitations.

[@whatsongisthis5691]

wtf is with "Don't stop the rock" at like 10% volume in the background?

[@NETexasDude40]

Not apples to apples. What's the cc difference? Are both modified? Bet if they were both bone stock it would be diffrent. Good video. Liked the diffrent angles.

[@Bass.Player]

Have you tried a ZX14R?

[@animalcrackersong]

In a straight line !! Lol ,, Great stuff Triumph ..

[@kennethwise7108]

I've watched this video 5 times already, SO BAD ASS!! Couldn't help but notice that the Rocket III speedometer tops out at 140. Does the needle stop there and anything afterwards is a guessing game? Lol

[@r-iii-rturbo9157]

On the 04-09 standard and Classic/Tourer models, I believe the needle will go past the 140mph stop. However on the Roadsters the needle hits the stop. Don't know about the Touring

[@moviestudioland]

haha yeah. so unsafe.

[@moviestudioland]

and mack in my day it was the kz900

[@robwells5753]

whats that red shite on the tach at 4:50

[@tcclaviger]

5252, is this the 210, 240, or 265 kit?

[@RPM-xt8cg]

240whp

[@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154]

my old gang was, me on my stage II softail, my buddy on his Rocket, another buddy on his Busa, and a dude on a 1800 VTX. The Rocket would leave the Busa like it was tied to a tree. But supposedly the Busa had higher top end. I guess we should have found longer roads. I drove the Rocket about 200 miles one day. Incredible torque.

[@dozervin]

What pipes are you running on your Rocket?Don't think I've seen those before.

[@RPM-xt8cg]

Full custom system - unique

[@adamkuczewski9513]

dozervin

[@RPM-xt8cg]

They don't look anything like D&Ds.. question answered previously

[@0leitejesse]

And it's beautiful!

[@dixienormous3262]

Rocket 3 all the way no if's and's or but's.

[@mathwa12062]

Boi, someone tell me this song name

[@ArtoDelFunko]

Freestyle - Don't stop the rock - Friday night posse remix (clubland)

[@OneWheelMan]

What kind of power is that thing putting out? I think the rocket is only 140hp or so stock, that thing is a beast! I love my Hayabusa, but am not butthurt by the existence of other fast vehicles.

[@gionicodella]

yes, but busa has 165nm torque, and the STOCK Triumph near 225 (and this is a tuned one, 250-270 may be?)

[@RPM-xt8cg]

Well done dude

[@andrewmccarthy4144]

This is not an 'apples to apples' comparison and is certainly not dissing the Suzuki, just demonstrating the old axiom: "There is no replacement for displacement". 1000cc means a lot.

[@Thenookachamp]

even as aformer busa owner i will say thats pretty cool,id roll a rocket 3 before any harley,v-max might be cool too

[@GhostHunterWV]

I agree!

[@nicensleazy9085]

I've had a V-Max, amongst many mussel bikes. Now own two bikes. GSX1400 and a Rocket. I can tell you I would not trade my Rocket for a V-Max. Harleys are a wast of time! Never owned a bike with a fairing but if I ever change my mind the Busa would be one I would like to try:)

[@tommyb6422]

never under estimate a 240 hp rocket

[@harryviking6347]

the triumph has an enormous torque!

[@davewilkirson2320]

I began to think I was at a 1980's Disco Club.

[@786philb]

Ironic. Im a great fan of the Busa, Yet i own a Rocket. Both my choice of engines.

[@rcgldr]

Why no video of the Rocket III gauges? Despite the Busa in the video being strangely slow in the video, if this is the 260 rwhp version of the Carpenter Rocket III, it may have a 0 to 60 advantage if the weight is forward and low to prevent wheelies, which is the limiting factor for the Busa (it's best time listed at Wiki is 2.47 seconds, probably ideal conditions, 2.6 is more realistic, even with a good and light rider). Busa's better aerodynamics should make it faster for a 80 to 150 pull (assuming Busa starts in 2nd gear), but for 0 to 120 mph or so, the performance would be close.

[@ronald8008]

can someone tell me the song playing

[@cleetusvandamme1167]

Don't stop the Rock , by freestyle. clubland remix

[@illsuspect]

Perkelelele Darude - Sandstorm

[@davewilkirson2320]

Crappola by Dick Berman.

[@indrajitdutta8412]

plz tell the Music name

[@ArtoDelFunko]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@indrajitdutta8412]

not coming that same music .. please i request you .. give that link of the music

[@ArtoDelFunko]

@@indrajitdutta8412 1st music is Freestyle - Don't Stop The Rock (it's in the description), and I found the remix of it which is the 2nd music; Freestyle - Don't Stop The Rock (Friday Night Posse Remix)

[@russellcupples2170]

I can't believe that Rocket done that to a Busa

[@Interdiction]

It didnt it was a set up

[@russellcupples2170]

Had to be

[@davvesto6757]

+Michael Wall how do you know?

[@Interdiction]

Having had a busa I can tell you that the rider did not try at all

[@russellcupples2170]

That's what I figured .I knew that couldn't be right

[@lvcsslacker]

holy crap... I do wonder though.. What if the busa was down a gear? I wonder how much difference that would have made

[@dexter131]

lvcsslacker it would have made it a race.. no doubt that rocket is fast but that busa was making it look good starting in to high of a gear

[@lvcsslacker]

enemy4 2day that was my thought. Lets let them both get near their power band, then gun it. Not to take away from the rocket, mind you... It's impressive too!

[@ArtoDelFunko]

lvcsslacker there is a busa acceleration vid on this channel and it goes from 50 to 100 in 3.1 secs starting in 1st gear, but does it in 2.9 secs starting in 2nd gear.

[@RPM-xt8cg]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKjOeHuid8qEbLc

[@Israhellnya_kunyit]

great videoo... music plz

[@FlushYouBastard]

+Ariff Abu Sayyaf Don't Stop The Rock Freestyle original and clubland remix its in the description

[@SLAYER-nm5zw]

no way!

[@benedictroberts678]

I dont know why but the extremely 90's/00's dance music is making me smile, just fun.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

I'd love to see a police escape on this big warthog.

[@deeremeyer1753]

A great video. If you like video of keys being turned and lights coming on.

[@joxerveliky]

Unbelievable! Your engine modifications are without a turbocharger or a supercharger, wow! How it is possible?

[@JK-qn9cr]

Hotrodding 101. There's no replacement for displacement!

[@ttrguy9952]

No replacement for TORQUE!!! That's what makes it drivable.

[@markettradinggenius]

bye-bye busa...lol...🤣..I have the new 2022 Triumph Rocket 3R here in Hawaii and it's just a beautiful thing to behold because while all the military guys have suzuki's(and I'm NOT in the military or ever was), I have something so different that I literally, 9 out of 10 times, will get the attention while at a stop light while riding down Kalakau Ave in Waikiki Beach !!!

[@bigboom4684]

Whats done to the triumph? The check engine light is on lol

[@macclark4112]

Run the Montana Mile on a Rocket III. I love mine smooth ass acceleration

[@bigdaddy1400]

This is all about torque!

[@GychuPL]

Na starcie to się zgodzę że Rocket jest lepszy, ale później wącha dym. Gość co jedzie tą Hayabusą albo jakiś przyjeb albo Hayabusa jest zblokowana.

[@johnyblaszka4988]

w pierwszym komentarzu od góry, facet pisze (między innymi)że rocket ma silnik zrobiony tak jak hayabusa(nie zamulony fabrycznie), czyli kanały wyższe wałki kompresja zwiększona itd. Nie pisze jaką mocą dysponuje ale przypuszczam że od 240hp w góre, może nawet ponad 300

[@GychuPL]

No że rocket ma tam coś potetrane to się zgodzę. Szkoda że nie ściga się z taką Hayabusą co też by była po różnych przeróbkach z turbiną, kute tłoki itd.

[@johnyblaszka4988]

nie rozumiesz, test miał na celu pokazać różnice/ wyższość większego silnika. konstruktorzy triumpha jak go zrobili (wcale nie chcieli wyciskać siódmych potów z silnika) ktoś pojechał nim ponad 270 ale takie prawdziwe, hajka pokazywała by z 290 na budziku(japońce bardzo oszukują na licznikach) no i stwierdzili że to i tak za szybko dla takiego motocykla wiec jeszcze go zdusili na mocy i przełożeniu, hayabusa zaś jest wyciśnięta do granic bezpieczeństwa żeby sie silnik nie rozleciał, więc ten triumph tylko dobił do haji. Jak byś chciał wyścig z turbo to jemu też by trzeba założyć i wynik dalej buł by podobny

[@GychuPL]

Ok. dzięki za info.

[@harryviking6347]

you tune up a 2.3 ltr engine and you have a sick torque!

[@lucyferina]

I had a 650 lbs cruiser, not too fast but it got up to 150 very quickly, I didn't like the turn angle, I kept dragging foot boards, I traded for a naked bike, 400 lbs, much more power, easier to handle, much more fun to ride. And before someone comments, yes I can easily handle any bike, at 6'5" 210 lbs, reasonably fit the only bikes that I would find very heavy are the new Yamaha tourer and some of the old Hondas, Hayley's are just not that great on reliability and if you are going to pay that much might as well get something that works. So I don't care what anyone rides as long as they ride. Instead of acting like high schoolers and diss each other's bikes enjoy the fact that bikes are becoming more popular and hopefully that will make for better laws for riders and cheaper gear.

[@BobLinuxVlog]

I'm a truck driver and the engine on the Rocket3 reminds me of a truck engine. I love the look of the beefy motor.

[@cmdrtianyilin8107]

Specially 16.5 litres Scania V8

[@thesage1621]

that is raw power...

[@ksdad2two]

2300cc against 1300cc is anyone suprized?

[@raviroy3656]

we want more fast

[@abhaypatil8210]

I honestly love the Rocket III but the busa is just 🛐

[@prakashawatare8675]

I like it

[@baltin44]

thats a 1st generation busa which has only 1300cc...2nd generation came out with 1340cc how about that...would it make a difference...

[@joktm1652]

nope

[@peterherrington3300]

Highly modified triumph with an extra litre against a stock busa ? What did you think was gonna happen ? Not complaining (as busa owner) but if your gonna compare , keep it real . . . . .

[@juliandavies1413]

yeah it is ,but it still beat the busa

[@garycopeland1798]

Don’t forget about the weight advantage the busa has compared to the Rocket.

[@rcgldr]

Video of a Carpenter Rocket III with 240 rwhp kit, doing a series of runs against bikes and cars. Best run was 10.36, around 134 mph, versus a Hellcat running a 9.85, so the Rocket may have been getting a bit of a side draft. This is close, but not quite Busa speed, with a good rider, about 10 seconds at around 143 mph. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH2zapmKj5eFjJY

[@mociczyczki]

egzacly this busa acceelration like shit i measured tacho 107 -135 what is real 100-124 mph in 3,3 sec on video while stcok 1 busa should do this in 2,5 sec =1,32x Times less power =175:1,32=132 hp ., well it not necessery was fixed assuming 3 factor rider weoght 250 kg , they go at 3 km above sea level or rocket and rocket have 300 hp because how he go away from this hb ,or hb has something damage in engine so it generate only around 140 hp gretings .

[@mociczyczki]

stock rocket do 100-124 mph in 5 sek :D hb do this in 2,5 sec stock with speed diffrenc is bigger for hb thanks better hb aero .

[@SDSWrath004]

choosing the gear puts the rocket at an advantage, I believe that puts the busa close to the bottom of its powerband for each race.

[@RPM-xt8cg]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKjOeHuid8qEbLc

[@fknbastages]

I'm not sure who thought anything could beat the rocket III?

[@oscarmuffin4322]

Japanese steel vs British iron, pretty cool.

[@HeyDude93gt]

All I know is a friend of mine has the Triumph and that Fucking thing a torque monster! And it definitely sounds different under hard acceleration

[@brentmiller7901]

Nice vid (other than the lame music). That Rocket is faster than my turbo Rocket. It's definitely had some engine work done for it to breath better up in the higher rpm's.

[@gie19801]

Piękne

[@jimtilton7971]

This comparison in interesting but also not valid in that a stock bussa against an amped up rocket 3 is like comparing apples to oranges. I would like to see that rocket 3 on a 1/4 mile drag strip with a bussa ridden by some one like Johnny Turbo with similar mods and then see which bike wins.

[@msteel2021]

I know this video hasn't seen a post in three years now, but I have both the Busa and the Rocket 3. I'm trying to decide which to put the money into. I love them both, but I think dollar per dollar, the same amount of money into the Busa will produce a far faster bike. The rocket is a bit more comfortable to ride every day, but the Busa is a bit more thrilling to ride.

[@r-iii-rturbo9157]

Tough choice, but there is nothing like surprising and embarrassing cocky sportbikes with a fast Rocket

[@msteel2021]

@@r-iii-rturbo9157 You're right there! The R3's are a beast, but the fact they have such massive torque still catches me by surprise at times. A little bit of dampness and it squirrels out from under me a bit. I'd be further along if I hadn't of had to spend a fortune on my teeth recently. Thanks for replying.

[@demonriders6667]

that looks like 1 bad ass chopper

[@sheikhyaboooty]

In 2003 or so I was riding my VFR along the Fosse Way towards Moreton . I pulled in at a Little Chef and saw a strange cruiser bike in the carpark. It was in primer grey and had no markings or clues to its maker. As I was parking my Honda a guy came out in leathers, took a glance at me and headed to this odd bike. He seemed in a hurry and was soon indicating to rejoin the Fosse. Even more puzzled I decided to follow him, after all I had a 750 V4 engine in a brilliant bike and all he had was a big silly cruiser. I realised my error as he became a dot in the distance in no time at all. It was about 6 months later when I discovered what the bike was....and why I had zero chance of catching it.

[@ArtoDelFunko]

So what bike was it??? Oh please tell us :)

[@sheikhyaboooty]

One of the first Rockets, the Triumph factory was about 30 miles away and they used the Fosse for test rides.

[@ArtoDelFunko]

@@sheikhyaboooty I see.. they must have had it unlimited speed wise then before issuing the production road bike

[@sheikhyaboooty]

No idea but even stock it would have churned out close to 150bhp and the rider knew exactly how to handle it.

[@lucasd1646]

How can someone make such a good vid and slap on it the worst and most inappropriate music...the wonder of youtube. Better without any music than this horrible choice just to be safe from the music rights youtube police, the sound of those engines is music enough.

[@annhoang54]

Wow

[@unkameat74]

you jamming freestyle...don't stop the rock.

[@Onlineghost2ohm]

This is my final “retirement ride” after I hang up the “crotch rockets”… 🚀 Carpenter Racing 🙌

[@mwalker63]

I think this all needs to be put into perspective.... I didn't mean to diss anyone, including alexis gomez.... I was just trying to point out that with the rocket and all that weight, when the engine is opened up, it is the most powerful thing on the road. Remember the bike weighs over 900 pounds... If that doesn't say anything, I don't know what will. I love the busa ( even though I am a ZX-14R kind of guy) but now that I am older, riding a cruiser, there are very few bikes that can even compare to the power this bike puts out. In this video example, the race is from a rolling start at 50mph. That removes weight from the equation and the outcome is based on what power is left in the bike. After initial take off the busa loses its weight advantage in this type of race and easily loses to the rocket. Stock the rocket has all kinds of limiting shit with emissions controls and what not that suffocates the engine. Once you let it breathe you have all kinds of power just waiting for you. Hell, I replace my tires every 6000 miles just commuting on the damn thing. What's important is that you love the bike you have and that your comfortable on it ( damn I am so freaking PC now ). Got to admit, I rode a turbo charged ninja 14R the other day that damn straight scared the shit out of me. doing 200mph before I knew what the hell was going on. So smooth though. Ran out of expressway and had to pull back at about 245mph when I was hitting some light traffic. I love to ride, always have. Hey, don't get pissed off man... Too many people hate us bike riders anyway than for us to be turning on one another... Got to admit, if Triumph made a tricked out rocket R type bike, it would be unstoppable on a light frame and more aerodynamic.... It would be unbeatable then...

[@Steelpeachandtozer]

That bike comes out 1st May 2019!

[@nOOBOFCONSOLe]

2:16 oh nooooooo..........

[@Clearanceman2]

Guy I knew had a Hayabusa and he said he had to get rid of it before he got killed. I'd get killed too, I couldn't own one. You gotta know your temptations.

[@seasidebob1]

Muppet u in uk then.?

[@keytopic4578]

baby Torque is where it's at ! The roll on is more real life as to what we encounter down the road.. BUT - where is that lead in nice ass ??

[@johnharris7353]

I was gonna say "no way" but I see the rocket has been built

[@GhostHunterWV]

cool though!

[@moviestudioland]

wow so the Rocket beat the 'Busa ?

[@hoganlongfellow]

the guy i got my hayabusa from sold it to buy a rocket haha, he musta seen this video!

[@luckylanno]

Not surprising really, a larger displacement engine should have more torque if it's properly designed and doesn't have massive inefficiencies. But the Busa better be quicker in corners, otherwise it'd be kind of embarrassing.