Owner’s Review Summary | What do you think of HAYABUSA?

I fell in love with it at first sight and reserved it right away. The main purpose is pillion touring with my wife.

Full of the latest equipment, you can drive with confidence. Quick shifter and cruise control are the best.

Forms that can be viewed from any angle.

There are absolutely no custom parts. I want a top case as soon as possible since it is for touring purposes. Personally, I have no complaints about the appearance. I can't put anything under the seat.

I was riding an L4 V-strom1000 but the power feeling was not enough.

The power/torque feel in the normal range is refined and good, and the suspension is comfortable for driving on public roads and well made as a tourer.

Exhaust heat (hot frame or hot air coming up), which was a bottleneck in the previous model, has also been improved.

It is an all-around motorcycle except for off-road use, such as on the rough road, because it goes flatter than it looks and can be taken on winding roads with ease.

I use the cruise control quite a lot while various electronic controls are included, although it would have been better if it had been a front motorcycle tracking type.

The seat is low, so the suspension is tight, and the position of the Hayabusa feels quite cramped, partly because my previous VST1000 had a high seat.

I was thinking of adding about 3cm of anchoring on this at some point.

Also, the anti-lift control within the electronic control is not what I was expecting. It is not an electronic suspension control, but it works like the power is cut by the combination of each gear stage and ALF strength, so it is like the old type of function where you can choose the strength of power cut at low speed gear. It is like a function that allows you to choose the strength of the power cut in low gears of the old model.

As for fuel consumption, it is the actual fuel consumption that has worsened in the catalog value from the old model, about 14~16Km/L in the city, 18~20Km/L on the highway, and 18~22Km/L in the suburbs.

I've been interested in it for a while, but now that it's a newer model with all the electronic controls, I can't resist, no comparison models, use for touring and mountain passes, and I want to drive it on the track.

It is very easy to ride, very stable, and turns very well.
The previous CB1300 was also easy to ride, but I feel the Hayabusa is much better at turning. The ride quality is super good, and I don't feel any pain in my hips, neck, or back.
The quick shifter and control cruise make it super easy on both my left and right hand, and I love the way it looks.
I love the way it looks, and despite the full cowl, I hardly feel any hot air, but my right leg does get hot.
The OEM tires are with 3000km for the 5th mountain ride, so I think they will last 5000km.

There is a hot air blowout around the sole of the right foot and it gets hot, even with racing boots, you can feel the heat when you ride slowly.

It is very easy to ride, so the mileage may increase.
I've done 3000km in 2 months since I got it.
There are some reviews that the handlebars are too far away from the handlebars until the 2nd generation, but the new model seems to have the handlebars a little closer to the front from the beginning.
I switched from a CB1300, but I don't feel any discomfort at all, and I don't feel any pain anywhere because it is comfortable to ride.

I was considering switching from the ZX-14R, but the H2 and Ninja 1000 just didn't feel right for some reason, and the 14R didn't seem to be getting a model change.
Then the new Hayabusa was announced, and I fell in love with its beautiful design with chrome moldings and ordered it without seeing the actual motorcycle.

On the day of delivery, I met the new model for the first time. The first review upon sitting astride the new model was that, it was surprisingly compact, and although it leaned more forward than the 14R, the handlebars were closer together, making it easier to operate.

It also has good foot grounding, so even though it is a heavy vehicle, it feels secure.

Less steering wheel angle, but if you can poke around with the low RPM assist and good foot grounding, U-turns are not a problem.

With the side stand on, the angle of the motorcycle is rather steep, and until you get used to it, it takes a lot of energy to pull the motocycle up and down while straddling it, but pushing and pulling is not much different from the 14R.

The engine is very smooth. It starts up nicely even from 2000 RPM.
The exhaust sound becomes more powerful from 3000~4000 rpm and is very pleasant.

Handling was excellent. It banks and turns with ease. While the 14R was cornering while checking each maneuver one by one, the Hayabusa was able to easily corner just by shifting its weight a little in the direction it wanted to turn.

Perhaps thanks to the steering damper, the cut-off to self-steer is gentle.

The brakes are electronically controlled and seem to intervene with the rear wheel brake pressure, so even under hard braking, the vehicle can maintain a stable posture without falling forward.

The previous generation Hayabusa had a reputation for good fuel economy, and this was one of the expectations when switching to the new model, but expectations were disappointed. So far, it has achieved 17km/L.

The control is good, so it is easy to correct. However, while turning a corner, it sometimes falls down too much and leans too far to the inside, which can cause a slight hitch.

The screen is a sport size, so when riding at high speeds, the wind hits below the middle of the helmet and around the shoulders, making a lot of wind noise. If I get down and become one with the motorcycle, it is not a problem, but I can't hold my back all the time.

The 14R is better at escaping heat.

It is not cost-effective to remove the side or under cowl when changing the oil filter. I would like to see a little more work done.

There is no cigarette sockets or USB, probably due to the decision that the character of the vehicle is a sport rather than a tourer.
I wanted something extra for this vehicle, even though it is loaded with electronic controls.

Vibration is transmitted to the steering wheel from 5000 rpm and up.
Although this is not the RPM range that is normally used, it may cause fatigue depending on how it is used. 14R is also better in this area.

I was worried about whether I would be able to handle it because of the vehicle's volume, but it is surprisingly friendly, partly because it has good foot grounding. I would not call it a beginner's motorcycle, but I think that anyone can quickly master it in the normal use range. If you want to make full use of its power, you should drive it on a circuit.

Either way, you can be assured of excellent electronic assistance.

But I worry that if you rely too much on various assists, you'll become a bad driver.