The Special Ones: 200mph Suzuki Hayabusa track weapon

[@anthonycooper6612]

Absolute privilege to be on here with Michael, what an amazing guy he is and his knowledge and riding skills are incredible. I wouldn't trust anyone else to ride my bike on track like I do him. And loved his honesty and appreciation of the bike. Thank u so much for the opportunity, love your channel keep up the good work. And thank u for a great day 👍👍👍

[@ducedevlstear2471]

I subscribed to you yessir 🎩👌🏻

[@neevesybikes]

Thank you, mate. I'm still shaking!

[@ducedevlstear2471]

@@anthonycooper6612 fella bellow mentioned Ghostrider the real one, Would be cool if you would meet with him for an assessment of your bike. He's heading to Nürburgring soon, how about making a meeting down there ?

[@HelloJamesBond]

The bike is absolutely stunning, so unique. Cheers to both of you!

[@LeakyWadersAdventureClub]

Dude beautiful beautiful bike. Glad Neevs got a chance to show it to us. Thanks, man.

[@IanGrant-y2p]

It's really nice to see a bike that isn't the normal track day weapon. Hats off to that man!!😁

[@joshuaanothereraseddad]

That Busa is so dreamy and Anthony's vids are tremendous! It'll take some time, but my first gen Busa is definitely gonna be built for cornering. The handling characteristics of the first gen reminds me quite a bit of the 04 Daytona 955i I had. Not ultra nimble by a long shot, but still fun to lean. And it has a couple more ponies. Great vid gents!

[@169dunc]

Two amazing blokes chatting about bikes!!!!! Fantastic channel.

[@FRJMJ]

Awesome.

[@peterherrington3300]

I've had a supercharged busa , turbo busa & currently race a 1476 stroker , superb bikes for easy silly power . Nothing else comes close

[@marcjorgensen]

I have been wanting to build a track style modified busa for years now. This is an epic build.

[@davidbarton7463]

Indeed this is a credit to Anthony in the way it is presented and tastefully modified, wow this just reels other bikes in on the straight, amazing to see.Thanks Neevesy this is on another level.

[@toogolfful]

Magnifique Hayabusa dans cette configuration racing. J'attendais depuis longtemps le descriptif complet de ce faucon tellement limpressionnant dans les vidéos embarquées. C'est chose faite et très bien faite. Merci à tous les deux. On ressens la passion qui vous anime et c'est beau à voir👍✌️😀

[@hookmaster1109]

At one point I had an 07 1098s Ducati, 08 Honda Fireblade and a 2010 Hayabusa. The Ducati broke a shift spring in the transmission at 1500km which was repaired under warranty finally… then spun the main bearings at 13500km causing a 9k bill. The Honda had a crank issue (primary drive hardness) and grenaded the trans at 24500k resulting in a 5k bill which Honda refused to acknowledge and the Busa did 89,000k before I sold it without fault even though it had a full Akra and power commander quickshifter from day one.😅

[@Super-Bike-Joe]

So the Busa lasted longer?? I had one myself. Rode it to 87,000 miles.

[@folerx]

suzi allways work. the best for money. parts is cheapest.

[@atillaadn]

which quickshifter?

[@shanemartinson5006]

Years ago I had a 2002 busa that I set up for track days. It was one of the most fun bikes I've ever rode of the track, it fit how I rode back then, really miss that bike. I worked almost everything on that bike. engine had a +4mm piston kit, cams, billet bits throughout, suspension was done, geometry was changed to make it corner better. It was tuned, and had a quick shifter... used to get a lot of question when pulling up to the track from people that never seen it before. it was also my street bike so I had to do all the changes with a purpose and forethought. Still deeply thinking about getting a Gen 3 and setting it up like that bike was.... loved the video, thank you.... really brought the memories of that bike back in my head.

[@TwinPotMan]

I can really see the temptation in doing these mods. Years back I moved from a GSXR1000 K7 to a ZZR1400, which I modified with different dog bones to increase ride height after my first track day with it. I also used a high profile rear tyre to increase the turn-in and improve the handling massively. Sadly, after about 18 months I let it go because it was just too quick for road use.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Yeah good mods. I still have my zzr1400. I find it a better bike to ride than the hayabusa which I used to have. Not so uncomfortable for me at 6ft 3

[@gsxrkz]

You should have kept that 07 gsxr1000 one of the best GSXR ever made.

[@nickrider5220]

So pleased you chose to look at Anthony's bike, I signed up to his KZbin channel after being amazed how damn fast he is on his Busa. It looks prestine and gorgeous too 👍🏻😎

[@kennethwolfe3726]

That power is mental. He’s riding the wheels off that bike. Bravo

[@matteobagni8072]

This channel is really a gem ! Thank you.

[@neevesybikes]

Wow, thank you!🙏

[@colinm1325]

​@@neevesybikes It is Michael. It's really is Fantastic 👏👍🍻☕️🍪

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Well done, Mr. Cooper! 👍👏 Not only how immaculate the bike is but also how clean your leathers are speaks volumes! MASSIVE love and respect!!! Continue to enjoy your exceptional beauty for years to come. You've definitely earned it. 🤘❤

[@scottmcpeek4132]

A track-prepped 'busa sounds like a nightmare, but the type of nightmare you don't want to wake up from because you're genuinely intrigued on how it's going to play out. Fantastic to watch you guys hustle it around Donington!

[@MetallicHallucinations]

Jesus Christ! That thing harpoons the horizon and reels it in like the Millenium Falcon! Awesome 👍

[@deanodrives4966]

I was on this track day and noticed this bike there, Anthony is seriously quick on it and it was great to see and hear it in person

[@KJmotoplus]

Absolutely inspirational work from Anthony, that Gen2 is fantastic. I've got a Gen1 that I use for track days in Perth, Western Australia and a friend in Queensland runs his Gen2 on the track.....Everything you guys said I absolutely agree with, thanks mate for showing us the busa's potential!

[@ther1kid]

Very much enjoyed this video format. It's like a video version of the magazine bike builds I read when I was a kid. Keep it up!

[@MrSimonfoz]

Stunning machine ,I’ve had a few Busa’s and now have a ZZR1400. Both awesome machines and a bit underrated now everyone rides adventure bikes .

[@The_David_the_13th]

I’ve watched a couple of Mr. Cooper’s Busa track day videos. I just love how he dog walks those liter bikes on track.

[@thecornishbiker9323]

Ahhh we finally find the real ghost rider.

[@ducedevlstear2471]

@@thecornishbiker9323 when you mentioned it, it would be really cool to give Patrik von Fürstenhof a go on it ! Best on the Nürburgring nonetheless. He's heading there soon btw.

[@DangerMouseFN]

Nope, that'll be Mr Patrik Von Fürstenhoff 😉

[@brdllc]

Ghost rider is back making videos again with his son, it’s awesome if you haven’t seen it yet

[@pietervanbreda4360]

I have seen a few videos of him on track, nice to meet the bike as well, what a weapon .

[@steorris]

Seen it in the flesh, it is incredibly clean, puts my road bike to shame. Watched Anthonys videos for a few years now, absolutely incredible.

[@firebladeguy1956]

Great review, fantastic bike. Please let's have more videos like this one. 👍

[@stephenclarke6114]

Wow that Speedo 😮

[@vishnucar]

What a pleasure this one was to watch! Thank you Anthony for building such a thing and thank you Neevsy for showcasing such a thing. Has brought me a lot of joy watching this one!

[@johnnyblue4799]

What an amazing bike and what a good rider! The Busa is one of those bikes I always thought of buying, but I never did. Maybe a subconscious self preservation instinct... :)

[@mmazz30]

Props to Anthony Cooper on such a beautifully prepped Busa. Great episode again Neevesy. I still have my K2 GSXR1000 with 28k kms and find it hard to depart with it.

[@HelloJamesBond]

What a brilliant bike & an equally brilliant video. Absolutely love the bike its so unique. I can't believe how fast it is watching that speedo - F-ME!

[@Jrstrdr]

I love seeing these types of videos where owners can share how they're leveraged the "platform" manufacturers sell to make the bike fit for purpose for them. Off the showroom floor these bikes really are starting points so if we really like something, it's great to know some (not all) of the bits we may not love can be addressed via modification.

[@mcsando1154]

I dont really lke Busa` but..... this ones different! Top job Anthony!

[@2458849]

I’m inspired! My Busa is a daily rider to work and back. Great track day training for me.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

Amazing video, stunning bike and owner seems a top bloke. I absolutely love my Gen 1, i got in 2021 only 18 months after passing my test, at 53 i cant see me ever wanting to part with it.

[@mickbeckett5136]

Proper down to earth account on your experience, fantastic bike and the owner doesn’t half beast it, wow 👍🏻 ps the speedo is off the CLOCK!!!!

[@chadgruver4423]

Wow, what an amazing bike! This was a fun video!

[@xcelmaster4779]

Thanks for these great videos. Nice to see something a bit different. There are a lot of new bike ride reviews on other channels. You are carving out an interesting niche. Great to watch.

[@01menyou]

That's your best vid so far, absolutely great. And what a really nice honest guy that Anthony is.

[@wakajawaka44]

That is one gorgeous looking bike plus matching Dainese race suit! Nice vid.

[@evanjohn503]

what a bike, hold on baby. And cheers for giving it the attention it deserves

[@deon1978]

Amazing bike. He did what I wish I could do to every bike I own. Putting the best brakes and suspension on the rest he did. The speed at which that speedo moves though blew my mind. 🤯

[@jpmotorsport4728]

Hi Mate, what a bike 🙏🏽, such a refreshing change to see such an iconic bike get the bling it deserves, taking it to another level, looks stunning and seem to go like a rocket ship 👍🏽😎🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michelboots7133]

amazing bike, owner, story, video, just everything. love it!

[@BatFastard01]

Love it! I follow Anthony on his youtube channel, good on him, bloody good rider. The Busa is an awesome bike, much more than just a straight line machine. I have modded mine in a similar way, ohlins forks ear shock. Brembo brakes etc. Makes for an awesome bike with an engine that is SUPERB and bullet proof. Tbh, I don't get what the fuss is all about with a busa on track, you see plenty of different types of machines out on a track days and at the end of the day, it's track day not racing where the Times would really matter and the current machines are needed. Think too many people get hung up with gotta have the latest greatest superbike\sportsbike for a track day. 👍

[@cecilwilson5442]

Lithium battery on my K6GSXR last week onoco good quality,, nearly 2kg ,, love the bike great video ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland

[@timdavie158]

Great clip and great bike good job guys. I had a gen 2 for 8 years. One of the best bikes I have ever owned, but loving my GSXR 750 L1 atm😃👍

[@deanmsimpson]

Great video! Great bike! And very good point re. the ironic track noise limit next to a noisy airport.

[@future62]

The way that speedo zinged, almost like the back was freewheeling lmao. I can't even imagine how this thing pulls, bikes with more than ~140RWHP scare the shit out of me.

[@hamidikhalid915]

This Busa looks sick

[@WEGGYZZR]

Fantastic bikes ..Fantastic improvements not just for racing but I guess road use if you have that sorta spare cash...Excellent vid

[@bloffs3352]

Great stuff Michael and well Anthony,what a lovely Busa. I have a 2019 Anniversary Edition with the same exhaust,power commander,quick shifter,Puig screen etc.Seems i need to spend a bit and mainly get some skills. On a little Brekky and Bikes at The Bend Motorsport Park here in South Australia a while ago I had to chuck out 2 anchors to make it stop when I went a bit hot at a corner so totally understand the brake upgrade.Jeeez, but as i say "There's Hayabusa ,and then there's everything else" Cheers and all the best.

[@bigal5895]

Great vlog, awesome bike!!

[@MrBrimsy]

Wow that was awesome, i am a huge fan of these BUSA even though I don't own one ( have 3 zx12r ) maybe a busa soon but what an epic job he has done to make it his own. Very cool rig and would have been a blast to ride around the track. Great Vid neevesy again keep it going and looking forward to future vids. AWESOME

[@MrJonnyp1]

Stunning build on that busa

[@deniscena8316]

fantastic motorcycle, a pity that we couldn't do a project like this here in Brazil, in addition to costing more than 50 thousand dollars, it would take years to find the parts. The speedometer seems to evolve in km/h....! congratulations

[@flanners41]

superb....the bike looks delicious!

[@Terraceview]

The way that thing comes off the line is something else.

[@RideSafeNSmart]

Fantastic machine! Special indeed, well done that man! Really hoping to see this bike in the flesh at some point - looks well worth a place at Motorcycle live with all the go for the track as well! Love it! 😎🙌👍

[@__Max-oe6zm]

16:10 that was a bit close for a track day

[@festol1]

60 to 250 she does is few seconds, hot impressive. The entry curve is fantastica, no wabble, grips. All arounders.

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! Beautiful bike for sure. Well thought out. What a beast. Great content. Best!

[@johnsteel4719]

Bike looks amazing and immaculate. That speedo flicking round to 170mph in no time is terrifying…

[@shaunwhitfield112]

What a classs vid 😁🙌 Love that busa never thought those words would come out of my mouth 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂😂😂😂😂👌👍 Well done Anthony very special bike there 😁🙌

[@_authentlc_]

yeah, this bike has a special place in my heart )

[@ptaraschi]

Amazing video. Watching that speedometer had me giggling

[@jesuschrististhetruth2762]

They need to make a new class for just the busa and zx14s. Would be cool to see.

[@NudaMan]

I’d definitely watch that live! Very different than 600 & 1000 classes

[@sergio_81]

He wants more power? Damn... That bike it´s insane already!

[@Love4boost]

I’m glad you said something about the plane. Your mic is fantastic. I was listening to this as background noise while I go to sleep. (You have a soothing voice.. a bike noises) I live less than 5 miles from a private airport, and it’s nice and cool so I got the windows open. That sound was identical to what I’d hear from a plane coming in for landing over my house. I was questioning if I was hearing your background noise or a plane was flying over my house

[@grahamheffer6535]

Took my 99 Busa on a few track days when new the Yoshimura X1 heavy Bus was a monster that won its class at Suzuka

[@paulbarker5915]

I ❤ people who choose the Rabbit Hole, whatever the discipline. Fun video! (if no one’s heard of him, consider Chris Moore’s channel here on YT. Hyperbusa’s, twin-turbo GSXR’s all the special parts drag freak. Certifiable at the krank).

[@jonasjohansson9060]

Front end is gorgeous!

[@Bugside]

Dang analog needles on the dash are amazing compared to digital screens

[@jimstartup2729]

Amen to that. Just nicer to look at.. makes you feel more like you are piloting a proper machine rather than playing a playstation

[@ianbriden7907]

Not often you could say Busa and good looking in the same sentence,but here I think we can

[@MattieXMoto]

Other bikes seem standing still. Crazy weapon. I noted the brake mods just in case I get a gen 3

[@NorthernGrim]

People always say the Busa doesn't handle well, I had a ride on my friends 03 Busa the other day, and was pretty blown away with how well they do corner!

[@brianrainey2739]

Thats usually said by people who have never even sat on one or green with envy Ninja riders. You have to have some perspective, its not a 250 2 stroke....

[@darylclifford]

@@brianrainey2739why poo poo the guys comment?

[@brianrainey2739]

@@darylclifford I am not being critical of his comment I am just adding to it. As a 13 year busa owner I have been listening to the uninformed critics bash the busas handling forever. They like to say how bad it is in relation to their litre bike or track ride. It isnt a track bike in the eyes of its designers. They built the Gixxers and RG bikes for that.

[@zardportugal]

Beautiful.

[@P.DuncanMonk]

Back in the the AMA days there was a racer named Rad Greaves. He raced a highly modified Hayabusa. It was known as the Radbusa. He achieved some decent results with the bike.

[@JDeezle21]

You'll should do a part two with a comparison to the standard bike and weight difference. This was great 👍 👌

[@370suzuki]

Bloody great video

[@branthurley2285]

Fabulous bike & video. Std MkII brakes were poor & long wheelbase means Busas need bullied round twisties. But the torque-laden turbine motor is addictive. Thanks!

[@tokyorick79]

Being here in Florida, we see a lot of roll racers. Tuners here are getting these Busas from 550lbs down to 400-420lbs, and still street legal. If you check out Evan with EJR his Busa is one of them. Down this way it’s either roll racing or drag racing. This is the first track Busa I’ve seen, very nicely done.

[@mortaljorma69]

I have exactly the same gen 2 and it's stupid fast. It's also super stable at higher speeds. I previously had s1000rr and comparing the stability at higher speeds, busa wins out every time. It feels like the faster you go, the better it behaves. Most dangerous feeling for me is that when going faster with busa, it does not really feel like going fast - not until i need to brake :D Also, doing 1300km day trips with busa is very comfy.

[@mark3evo]

@anthonycooper6612 lovely bike, i have taken my stock Gen2 around Cadwell back in 2012 still got the bike added Rotobox Boost carbon wheels, ohlins rear , MCT modified busa forks... this year at 109,000 miles bike had suspension over haul , engine bored out to 1441 with CP pistons , gas flowed head makes 211 hp with 122 lbft torque. way faster than 1340 with 4:1

[@mark3evo]

hope to get Ohlins front forks next year 😀

[@mark3evo]

mine weighed 232 kg with 1/4 tank of fuel , use bathroom scales weigh front and back and support - it was nor difficult

[@anthonycooper6612]

That sounds really impressive, be great to have that sort of power 👍

[@9.5to1]

Sloan frost from New Zealand has a killer hayabusa that he races. Got to see him push it around cemetery circuit whanganui, he was stupid fast on it. Not the fastest but easily the most badass on the field.

[@simonford6561]

16:14 😂 blimey What a bike though love that he’s done this

[@michaelgemiouk]

A bit made there 😝

[@stinkerdoodle1737]

I love these keep it up!

[@steveman1982]

You didn't lie about the speedo needle, man that's some accelleration!

[@shadowred1980]

Great stuff.

[@nightrider3067]

I bought my forks from him such a nice guy

[@Kassas768]

Excellent vid as always

[@dankorolyk5917]

What a monster of a machine mate

[@stephenchapman8344]

Awesome! 👍

[@petelyden8193]

Wow! What a gem, makes my GSX 1250 FA look like a moped...lol.

[@Gambo916]

Bloody thing makes Donny look like a soddin' kart track!! Aaaaand relax Mick!!!

[@jonathanhill8268]

Very Nice, I thought that speedo was kilometers!

[@andrewprice1189]

The speed the speedo dial moves!!! I had to zoom in to make sure it didnt have twin tachos!!!

[@OrangeGenerator]

SO CLEAN!

[@roelfkromhout]

Oh that is proper good work!

[@danielbrown6924]

I was there that day, on my GSXR. It was definitely impressive watching him backing into the Foggy Esses! It makes me feel better that he passed me, knowing he's an ex-BSB rider. 😂