Worth the Change

Before I start, lets be clear, I have been riding bikes for thirty years and have tried most biking things, from touring,track days, enduro riding and a touch of low level racing.Like so many bikers I have had a whole range of bikes, CBRs, GSXRs, Blades...etc.

Of recent years I had been riding a beautiful ZZR 1100 with to many trick bits to list but after a number rides on a Hayabusa I bit the bullet and bought my own.A very clean low miles 2005 model with race end cans and a"TRE" fitted to loosen up a little more power that would have been lost by the timing restrictor.

I set the bike up as directed on a number of internet sites: with two rings showing on the top of the forks and both the comp and damping settting two click back from full.The back was set with standard spring and three quarters stiff for both comp and damping.

With these setting I have just come back from a touring trip to the Isle of man.A road which I use to test my new toy and wear out my knee slidders!

The engine is a real gem , revving easily and pushing the bike forward with ease.Faster on the power than the blade my friend rode and much better than my old zzr.The bike would pull effortlessly up to an indicated 165 on my clock, and still going;just no more road stopped my progress.

The handling is smooth and precise, not a very quick steering thing like a blade but still more than enough than I need for a road bike.The brakes do need a bit of a squeeze at speed to pull up all high speeds but never a problem and enough for my road riding style.The ride is comfortable and sure footed, very pleased with my ols school "rennsports" that suited the bike well.I am very happy with my purchase.

To sum up in the Busa I feel I have a comfortable, powerful, well balanced road missle that will be at home cruising on a tour or going for knee down action in the twisties....

If you are looking for a Sport/tourer with more sport bias than Touring then this could be the one....Love mine to bits...