2021 Hayabusa

[droog]

The appearance of an updated 2021 Hayabusa means that the world has not totally gone to sh*t and life still has meaning (well - for me anyway).

Got to get one of these Busa things before I die (the two aformentioned events could end up being closely connected )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwCZX6rWjSU

[droog]

I agree it hasn't been updated much but at least they are still building it - what with Euro 5 (or whatever it's called) killing off much loved machines.

[arry]

I always thought the Busa looked like a Walrus.

The end cans on the new one are not helping


But yeah, credit where it's due for building the thing.

[Polarbear]

Love it.

Except for the bit in the ad where it says electronic stuff makes it more predictable. Bollox to that. A busa should try to mess with you.
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[droog]

[droog]

[Monkeypony]

My Gen 2 Busa is the only bike I've regretted getting rid of. It was pretty much the perfect all round machine.

I definitely see my self shelling out for one of these!
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Current bike - 2018 H2-SX, 2004 SV1000s, 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF, 2017 Sherco SERF 300, 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 (stolen - AY53 JUU)

[Easy-X]

I'd never buy a 'Busa, I'd never ride a 'Busa but I 100% want to live in a world where such insanity exists
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[droog]

Full presentation video 22 mins:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJtT6FZA7hQ

[Monkeypony]

[Polarbear]

I loved my gen 1 version. If it had been the copper coloured version it would still be in my garage now. I so wanted that one.
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[ThatDippyTwat]

It's still ugly, but slightly less ugly. It's not ZZR1200 ugly.

That said, I love it that they're still making this.
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'98 VFR800 (touring) - '12 VFR800 Crosrunner (Commuting) - '01 KDX220 (Big Green Antisocial Machine)

[Easy-X]

[Pete.]

I don't see much at all different in the frame. They are making a big deal about the extrusions but they have been used since Gen 1. Headstock might be different but the frame spars, engine hanger, tubular cross brace, rear cross-member and swing-arm look nearly identical to the older frames.

I mean it's a bloody good frame, and doubtless the reason for the bike's incredible stability, but it's not really that much different at all.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Nobby the Bastard]

Jesus, thats fugly, but then they always were.

Crazy fast but too heavy for me.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[Easy-X]

So this or the Kawasaki Z H2 Yammie Noob's currently raving about?
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Kris]

[Weisse Schlange]

This has just overtaken a new BMW in my list of big fucking intercontinental missile wants.

2 up round Spain that would be the weapon of choice.

Much want.
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Hing Oan

[chickenstrip]

[redeem ouzzer]

Too many electronics.

Hill start assist? Reallly? It's a bike not a bastard Vauxhall Insignia.

Most of it's pointless and just added weight / complexity.
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Be a REAL MAN!

[kev2b4]

Still intend keeping my Gen1 Busa, nice and black, ( i've got the fingernails to match), fast enough for me without too much electrical gubbins on it, however am only 8 1/2 stone, 5ft 3", and getting more decrepit so is the last proper size bike will have. now its getting warmer is necessary to ride it to B&Q, toolstation etc. for essential items for the house.
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previous C50,CD175,GT500,GSX250,CB750KZ,GSX750E,GSX1300R