22 August 1999

Latest update 22 / 8 / 1999 : YES ! I did do the Hayabusa banner you see, took me hours but I did it! (Update:2011 Banner not not transferred to this site yet.)

The Suzuki Hayabusa is smooth however typical of any motorcycle, the Hayabusa does have some vibration.  The most noticeable are on the right footpeg in the afternoons, strangely the morning rides are fine.  Handlebar vibes could be described as lumpy rather than vibes, certainly not hand numbing though.  Chassis wise there is little vibration to complain about.  The mirrors do shake a bit though, but not noticeable as on other bikes and the view from them is stable once on the move.   Considering that the engine is solidly mounted, the result is exceptional.

Speaking of the engine, it has certainly freed up quite a bit.  Take-offs are exceptionally freed of the initially restricted feeling when new.  Gearbox wise the 5-6 shift occasional finds a false neutral but you can almost predict when it’ll miss…strange.  Clutch-less changes are prefect though.

Next week I’ve prepared more handling observations note I do not have the standard J spec rear tyre.