So I saw a guy commuting on a 'Busa today and thought to myself "Why?" They are heavy, they have more power than you can use on the street, they get crappy gas mileage (relative to other bikes), they don't look comfortable, they look like ****, they aren't cheap (relative to other bikes)...

Someone help me out here...

 

Yes, but they're "cool."

Oh, and it's fun to tell the **** bags at the club that your bike goes TWO HUNDRED!!!!!

 

Why do people drive Vipers?

 

Apparently they are quite comfortable for long rides. You probably don't have to shift as much riding around town or on the highway with all of the power and torque. Plus beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

i've sat on my friend's in arlington and it's actually quite comfortable. I think they sound pretty good as well.

my guess is personal preference.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They are heavy</TD></TR></TABLE> good for commutes

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> they have more power than you can use on the street</TD></TR></TABLE> most liter bikes do

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they get crappy gas mileage (relative to other bikes)</TD></TR></TABLE> what about compared to harleys? (i really dont know)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they look like **** </TD></TR></TABLE> (lol) personal opinion

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they aren't cheap (relative to other bikes)</TD></TR></TABLE> used ones are believe it or not.

 

apparantly you have never been on a busa.

A. yes they are WAY more comfortable than your average sport bike. Remember it's a sport touring bike.

B. they get just as good of gas milage may be -3mpg differance.

As far as looks to each his own. I personally think VFR's are fugly as hell. And i'm not sticking up for busas, it's just the old mans sport bike. I like calling them big katanas and making the riders get all pissy.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So I saw a guy commuting on a 'Busa today and thought to myself "Why?" They are heavy, they have more power than you can use on the street, they get crappy gas mileage (relative to other bikes), they don't look comfortable, they look like ****, they aren't cheap (relative to other bikes)...

Someone help me out here... </TD></TR></TABLE>

One could say the same comparing your bike to a Honda CB350/360 - how would you defend yourself in that case?

 

i wouldn't defend myself... it is my first bike, not my ideal bike

i'll admit to having not done any research before posting; i was just in the heat of the moment after seeing a guy on one on my way in... DAMN they are ugly

 

lol. they arent the best looking, but they certainly have their strong points.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGlovr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol. they arent the best looking, but they certainly have their strong points.</TD></TR></TABLE>

So do fat chicks... but that doesn't mean you want to be seen in public with one.

 

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

So do fat chicks... but that doesn't mean you want to be seen in public with one.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I see people riding mopeds all the time.

 

They are pretty horrible looking...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Honda318dx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They are pretty horrible looking... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Form follows function with the 'Busa. They look that way for aerodynamic purposes. I love how they have not changed, appearance-wise, from the day they were released.

I love them and would own one in a heartbeat. They aren't that expensive, and they are comfortable as hell.

They have more power than one knows what to do with, sure. But so does a 600SS.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So do fat chicks... but that doesn't mean you want to be seen in public with one.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Zing!

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGlovr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they arent the best looking</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DAMN they are ugly </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they look like ****</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Form follows function with the 'Busa. They look that way for aerodynamic purposes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

So does a Ferrari 360 Modena and it's frickin' gorgeous. Aerodynamics and beauty are not mutually exclusive.

Proof you have no taste: https://honda-tech.com/zero...79670

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So does a Ferrari 360 Modena and it's frickin' gorgeous. Aerodynamics and beauty are not mutually exclusive.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nice analogy...except it's a car, you freaking jackass!

Find me a bike that has a lower Cd (or is it cD?) than the 'Busa.

I'd rather have a VFR myself...but I have a lot of love for the Suzuki and its singular place in two-wheeled history.

 

So because it has two more wheels it has the luxury of being pretty and fast?

The gain in coefficient of drag is only useful at ridiculous speeds. How many riders are really using that?

 

its a popular bike with a rep for being the speed king, people want to look cool. so what?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So because it has two more wheels it has the luxury of being pretty and fast?

The gain in coefficient of drag is only useful at ridiculous speeds. How many riders are really using that?</TD></TR></TABLE>

There's no such thing as too much aerodynamics or too much wind protection. Take it from the guy who rides a naked bike that weighs around 350 lbs.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There's no such thing as too much aerodynamics</TD></TR></TABLE>

There isn't?

 

I'd GT on a GSX1300R, CBR1100XX, ZX14, etc. they look awefully comfortable.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There isn't?
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You're a tard. Quit wasting bandwidth at work because you're bored.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The gain in coefficient of drag is only useful at ridiculous speeds. How many riders are really using that?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah but how many riders are actually using the incredible performance of just about any sport bike? Not many I'd wager.

The Busa to me is kind of like the Supra. Not really my thing but both are(or can be) massively fast in a straight line and are sort of cult icons in their own right.