Very First Ride on a 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-R 1300. Don't Watch If You Want To Buy One!

[@iansians6703]

Helibar and bubble screen are musts on this bike. I owned one from 2001 until 2016, buying a 2013 Gen 2 as the replacement. Correct, extremely smooth bike - sensational power, still quite explosive even by today's standards. I recall riding mine before purchase thinking I was doing about 100kph, looking down at the speedo I was actually doing about 130k, that's the trap, especially when you come up to corners you have to be aware of the ease with which it does speed. It just keeps pulling, no matter what gear the pull is the same, you hit 200 and think it will slow a bit, but no, it just keeps pulling. Rode it on a track day and they said we couldn't use top gear - I got pinged for doing 300kph and had to explain that it does that in 5th gear - they made me use 4th - still passed people at 270k. It's definitely stable and planted, good description. Jekyll and Hyde definitely. Not sure if you had after market pipes but a simple set of RS3 pods adds to the sound experience. Once you have one, and if you respect it, you will want to keep it forever.

[@carsbikes3324]

Thanks for your comments ! Helibars are a matter of taste, I find the oems great with Grip Puppies slipped on (I have long fingers). I agree for the screen, the oem one is really made for the track. Mine has Devil aftermarket pipes, which are throaty but not too loud, suits me just fine. Would love to track it but I might start with a loaner first :) And yes, I already know this one's a keeper.

[@rovigs]

Hi, although I am too late for my answer, your video is six months old, YES, you should definitely BUY it/her. .. I just bought a gen 1 Busa and just using it for an extremely short journey to downtown for breakfast, it is an emotion! Best regards from Verona!

[@ianskeldon6032]

Fantastic, thank you for sharing with us.

[@carsbikes3324]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wildmanjeff42]

Did you buy it? It's a very nice bike ! nice sound and looks amazing for a 25 year old bike for sure. I have a new 2023 bought back in May 2024. Love it, but it is heavy. I think the gen 1 were about 120lbs lighter than gen 3. It does make for a very smooth ride though. Thanks for the video !

[@carsbikes3324]

@@wildmanjeff42 Thanks for sharing, the 2023 gixxer is a beauty! I ended up buying a 1999 copper gen 1, will share videos asap 😃

[@wildmanjeff42]

@@carsbikes3324 cool brother ! I am looking forward to videos ! I find myself wanting a Gen 1 for some odd reason. Love that new 2023 don't get me wrong, but the gen 1 shape and no electronics .... Curvy. Simple. Fast.

[@AlexAndreiZAR]

I think you should buy a Busa, but buy the 2nd gen... I was told they are better than the 1st gen. You can remove the top speed limiter.

[@carsbikes3324]

I've read the same about Gen 1 vs Gen 2. But since it would be a weekend bike only, it wouldn't drive much. I'm leaning towards buying a Gen 1 first :D

[@matts4025]

@@carsbikes3324 man so am I but on FB all of the busa boys are telling me a gen2 is better. I found a CLEAN single owner gen 1 with lots of nice upgrades and extras for 6.5k. I can't find a nice gen 2 for less than 9.5k. Are the brembo brakes really that much better? Or the 2nd gear slip? I feel like for 3k I could solve both of those problems...

[@carsbikes3324]

IMHO, if you drive the bike within legal limits it doesn't matter. If you track it then it's another story. Mine's previous owner swapped the front brakes for Kawasaki ones because "above 250 kmh, the OEM brakes were useless"... LOL

[@joshuaanothereraseddad]

Fyi, it's actually GSX1300R. They are an exceptional piece of equipment.

[@mindspinn311]

Correct! This is intentional as the GSX-R series is not fitting for the Hayabusa. It’s not a lightweight track bike that fits into a racing class. It’s a large displacement street bike with track capability, hence it’s part of the GSX series. The R at the end basically says it’s more hardcore than a touring bike.

[@joeljohnson3676]

That's absolutely correct! It is NOT a GSX-R(Gixxer)! If I remember right, it draws lineage from the old Katana 1100 series which also used the GSX badging. It was about aerodynamics.

[@cbjodd5878]

What does the red switch on the inner covling do?

[@Jandejongjong]

imagine giving it a full throttle at 7000rpm:)

[@carsbikes3324]

Yesss, it's quite a rush :) The issue being one doesn't want to stay at lower rpms after !

[@philcal2000]

Only fools buy hayabusas , I've have a 2006 model bought it in 2010 it has spoilt me is so many ways, I need to ride it more but keeping to the speed limit is challenging...

[@carsbikes3324]

So true! But it is so with all powerfull bikes. What I like with the Busa is that it's just as happy to cruise within the speed limit than to warp beyond :)

[@augustusmaximus891]

​@carsbikes3324 I am a fool then too! nearly 2 years in gen 2 😁 Love it ❤