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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:05 PM
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. . . in addition to your Harley? Coming from a 1999 Hayabusa and BMW RT1150 I am thinking of adding a sport bike to my stable, the2008 Hayabusa seems interesting. Anybody else owns a rocket and a Harley?
 
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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:24 PM
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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:25 PM
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Trading in my Ducati S4RS for a Fat Boy today.

If I had the money I would be keeping the Duc.....












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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:26 PM
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Kawasaki zx-10r
 
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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:29 PM
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Just got rid of my 'Busa. I don't really miss the extra 100hp that I had. It was nice riding around town but I couldn't really go more than about 100 miles both ways on it without killing my wrists. I certainly don't miss the excessive handlebar vibes, particularly from 4500 to about 5000 rpms. But 4500rpms = 90mph on mine so I always knew when I was speeding.

Haven't heard if the new Busa is counterbalanced or not to get rid of the vibes.

All in all I'm much happier w/the Heritage Classic. I can ride all day and am a lot more comfortable.
 
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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:30 PM
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Old 07-03-2007 | 05:18 PM
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if yamaha comes out with the new vmax. i might have to park itnext to the hd. rumor has it 180 hp 1800cc v-4
 
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Old 07-03-2007 | 05:41 PM
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I might ride a rocket
 
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Old 07-03-2007 | 08:16 PM
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Trust me...if you're a speed junkie...Suzuki GSX-1300R (Hayabusa). There is no substitute. 2008 supposedly has around 190-195hp.

Granted, you can put a LOT of money in another bike to beat the Busa, but this is a straight out of the box 9.5 second 1/4 mile beast...at $11,999 MSRP.
 
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Old 07-03-2007 | 08:39 PM
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I traded in a K3 GSXR1000 for my faty and don't even miss it but hmmm maybe someday.
 


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