I was thinking of getting a Hayabusa. Looking for some opinions. I am a big guy so I like a big bike. I also heard that its a comfortable ride for being such a powerhouse. It gets good gas mileage too. LMK if anyone has opinions or anything. I am not looking for a supersport bike. Thanks.
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Not looking for a supersport?? This thing is the fastest production bike in the world - deathtrap if you ask me. On a lighter note, the Hayabusa is pretty sweet looking and is probably a great ride. Personally, I'm looking to get a SV650S here shortly - an engine size that doesn't scream "death" yet has that "get up and go" that everyone prefers. Just my $.02
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technically
its not classified as a supersport. Although it is superfast. From what I read though its supposed to be comfortable enough to be ridden all day. I spoke with a guy today who has one and he said if it didn't have massive power it would be on the verge of being a sport tourer.Comment
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I see in your profile that you are over the age of 25, also known as the insurance price drop. That's a plus for the Hayabusa.
Me, I'm gonna be paying an arm and a leg in insurance for a couple more years. 
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way over 25
I'm 32. I have had the same bike for the last 17 years. 1982 honda cb900custom. I am ready to graduate to a sport bike. I just checked the insurance today. full comp and collision with a 250 ded. is 700 per year. compared to the 50 for liability i pay now....it's a lot.Comment
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Wow, that's higher than I'd expect. Maybe it's because of where you live, but I checked on insurance for the SV and it was $410 for comp and collision for the year and I'm 23. I also live in Nebraska if that has much to do with it - a clean driving record helps too.
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I have a spotless driving record for the last 7 years. I think its high because its a 1300 and I live in NY. My friend has a 98' yamaha v-star 650 and he pays 1300 in NJ. I guess i should be happy. and you should be more happy ..lol
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NJ sucks for Ins.
Be glad your not in NJ. I just found out my carrier is leaving Jersey, my agent transfered me to a new carrier. I just received the renewal notice. I went from $650 full coverage a year to $1600!!! Thats with a $650 good driver discount! WTF! Needless to say I'm searching for a new carrier.Comment
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Hmmm... SV650............I had one of the original SV's back in 99, the bike was much fun. This was before they released the "S" here, but that was Ok because I perfer the completely naked look anyway.Originally posted by ProjectMag
Personally, I'm looking to get a SV650S here shortly - an engine size that doesn't scream "death" yet has that "get up and go" that everyone prefers. Just my $.02
It will be atleast another year before I get another bike, I can't decide if I want to pick up a SV1000, VTX1300C, or start building my own Chopper. I'm leaning towards the last, but it will take me around 18 months or so, and I would have to rent a storage space to keep/build it( I hate living in an apartment)2003 SuperBowl Champions!, THE New England Patriots!
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chopper is of course way better. I want a sport bike now though. Chopper later. Maybe Orange county or West Coast....yeah right...i wish. Anyway. choppers are cool though don't compare to a vtx. I couldn't wait that long though either.Comment
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with that name, how could he not be?? awesome bikes though. That show about orange county choppers is hysterical though. Its like Osbornes on choppers.
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myself and sportbikes dont mix.... just too uncomfortable to ride.... and for me no fun after the first 10 min....
i perfer the cursier satlying myself.... i started on an '82 kawi 440ltd, more of a standered style but even that got to be uncomfortable to ride..... now i'm on a '99 maurader... got plenty of giddy-up, a nice set of not-to-loud cobra pipes but has a great low, bassy growl to it and a nice comfy seat.....
with my riding style it suits me fine and the comfort level is a big plus with me with my bad back and 2 pins in one side of my hip...
but in the end it dont matter what we ride, as long as we are all out there in the wind
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no doubt
I was also concerned about not being able to ride for long trips. I spoke to several guys who own Hayabusas and they say they are comfortable and can ride all day. My friend has a Ducati 996R. He can only ride about 45 minutes and he is wore out. He also rides all out though. (crazy) Wrecked his last one on a turn. Ouch
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