08 Hayabusa World Press Introduction

[abusa]

The 08 Busa is Introduced to the World over the next 3 days

Brock Davidson will punting the new Bus down the Quarter as well as a few laps around a circuit. Will be interesting to hear the results!

08 Hayabusa World Press Introduction

Wednesday covered the Technical aspect of the bike with actual testing on Thursday.

Of interest is the Crank will be interchangeable for the older model and the Cylinders have been modified to reduce pumping losses which may hinder those wanting to Stroke the Motor further.

Wednesday Coverage

[Macbusa]

i can't wait to see them in the dealerships... it feels like 1999 again when they first released the busa.. i'm in heaven.

[Dan85]

im excited!!!!!any news on a planned release date here in aus?

[BUSGO]

Jeff Ware from Rapid is over there as well. He is really stoked at the opportunity.
Straight after the release, he is off to do some laps at Nurburgring...
Yee Haa.

[Gnarbunkle99]

Unrestricted, I wonder if it also wears a 340k speedo?
Interchangeable crank, Ron Ayres has old crank for US$720, I think I may have to get me a new crank, my old one doesn't feel too good. (insert excuse here)- mines gone flat.

[Pug]

3. Suzuki engineers claim that the S-DMS Suzuki Drive Mode Selector is the ONLY restriction placed on the performance of the bike besides the internal (186MPH) top speed limiter.

Read the article. Note "besides the internal 186mph top speed limiter" - therefore it's not UNRESTRICTED.

[Ward P]

3. Suzuki engineers claim that the S-DMS Suzuki Drive Mode Selector is the ONLY restriction placed on the performance of the bike besides the internal (186MPH) top speed limiter.

Read the article. Note "besides the internal 186mph top speed limiter" - therefore it's not UNRESTRICTED.

Thank GOD for that, I was starting to think it may be time to trade the Copper '99.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME for thinking such heathonistic thoughts.

[abusa]

oops thanks for the correction Pug, wishful thinking!
Wont make much difference it will still be more powerful than those released before it.

[Gnarbunkle99]

I'll hang onto the old fast one for now, still like to get a new crank though.

[simmo]

I'll hang onto the old fast one for now, still like to get a new crank though.

Group Buy

[abusa]

Thursday Coverage

Brock runs a 9.98 @ 144.09MPH, bog stock, ET not so flash but MPH something to crow about! Aaron Yates does that bit better with a 9.95.

[Gnarbunkle99]

Hmmmnnn 9.9's, sounds slower than the old model, get rid of that heavy cat exhaust and it might show some potential.
Dunno if Suzuki will do a group discount on spares Rob, worth a try though. I'm in, even if I use the crank as a door stopper or paper weight for a while.

[kawasuki]

08 crank and 1363 pistons.
cheers spaman

[REVIT13]

08 crank and 1363 pistons.
cheers spaman

Just visited local suzuki shop which is No1 dealer in WA. Expect the busa's here at the end of October. Finally we get to see and ride then. Q. Why only 1363 when for not much more you go 1398?

[Pug]

Thank GOD for that, I was starting to think it may be time to trade the Copper '99.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME for thinking such heathonistic thoughts.

So... TRE anyone? Then we'll see what this puppy will do...

*drool* - just saw the pics of the Thursday coverage... Sooo many 'busas....