Rc51 or 'busa

RACER X · 08-21-2009, 10:05 AM

so kinda in the market for a "new" bike

my riding has changed over the yrs and nowdays all i do is commute, 20mi R/T too and from work.

lookin at either spending $5-6k for an '02+ RC51, hopefully get it w/ some nice bits on it.

or spending $8-9k on a '08 busa (blue/gold)

Do i need either bikes potential, NAW

always loved the RC, that rumbles it makes...........BOING! like the looks and honda quality.

busa solid bike, nice and smooth like butta for my short commute, which is mostly an open frwy, at this time.

i might get in a few trackdays over the next yrs.......maybe
doubt i'll get to do any grand tours, like my trip to CA way back

opinions........

z06boy · 08-21-2009, 10:11 AM

Both are good...just different. Tough choice...well not for some I'm sure. The Busa would be better in the long run for the commute most likely BUT man...I really like the RC51.

tommymac · 08-21-2009, 10:13 AM

Depends on the ergos on the RC I have heard they can be kinda tough for some but eds on the shorter side so that may help. I am partial to the twins so I woudl say the RC. Plus it would be abtter track tool than a busa to muscle around a track.

Tom

marko138 · 08-21-2009, 10:15 AM

Strictly commuting the Busa is gonna be more comfortable....but oh the appeal of the RC51. What a machine. I'd scoop that up without question.

RACER X · 08-21-2009, 10:17 AM

if i got an RC i'd prolly end up putting Heli bars or some kinda risers if it was 20min. unbearable.......

mmmm

http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/hon...3-rc-sale.html

neebelung · 08-21-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z06boy

Both are good...just different. Tough choice...well not for some I'm sure. The Busa would be better in the long run for the commute most likely BUT man...I really like the RC51.

I agree 100%. Is comfort important to you? If so, go for the Busa. The RC51 is just a flippin fantastic bike, but it's NOT comfortable, and it runs wayyyy hot. The Busa is a Cadillac on 2 wheels.

RACER X · 08-21-2009, 01:02 PM

as long as it's not ducati incomfy, i can deal w/ it. + i can always add heli bars or similar risers.

main reason i want the RC is , to be diff. you don't see many RC or VFR's.........

MikeSP1 · 08-21-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

as long as it's not ducati incomfy, i can deal w/ it. + i can always add heli bars or similar risers.

main reason i want the RC is , to be diff. you don't see many RC or VFR's.........

Heli's are great, and should work decently. And you're right about not seeing many RCs. You'll usually see a 'busa at least once or twice a day, but you'll be lucky to see a RC once a week. The RC isn't as bad as duc's in the street ergo's dept. and they have a straight gutteral almost animalistic/predatory feel. Many a Harley guy has given me the weird look thinking " it sounds kinda like a Harley, but it looks like a crotch rocket". If you wanna be diff then the RC will do what you want.

Apoc · 08-21-2009, 01:52 PM

I miss my RC51 every time i walk into the garage.

Smittie61984 · 08-25-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

main reason i want the RC is , to be diff. you don't see many RC or VFR's.........

If you want to be different, get a Hayabusa and leave it stock.

If you are keeping the "viffer" then I'd get the RC51 since the VFR should be good for your commutes.

My buddy has a RC51 with FMF twins. Oh damn that shit makes me horny.

08-21-2009, 10:05 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	Rc51 or 'busa so kinda in the market for a "new" bike my riding has changed over the yrs and nowdays all i do is commute, 20mi R/T too and from work. lookin at either spending $5-6k for an '02+ RC51, hopefully get it w/ some nice bits on it. or spending $8-9k on a '08 busa (blue/gold) Do i need either bikes potential, NAW always loved the RC, that rumbles it makes...........BOING! like the looks and honda quality. busa solid bike, nice and smooth like butta for my short commute, which is mostly an open frwy, at this time. i might get in a few trackdays over the next yrs.......maybe doubt i'll get to do any grand tours, like my trip to CA way back opinions........ __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

08-21-2009, 10:17 AM	#5
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	if i got an RC i'd prolly end up putting Heli bars or some kinda risers if it was 20min. unbearable....... mmmm http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/hon...3-rc-sale.html __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

08-21-2009, 01:02 PM	#7
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	as long as it's not ducati incomfy, i can deal w/ it. + i can always add heli bars or similar risers. main reason i want the RC is , to be diff. you don't see many RC or VFR's......... __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

08-21-2009, 10:11 AM	#2
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Both are good...just different. Tough choice...well not for some I'm sure. The Busa would be better in the long run for the commute most likely BUT man...I really like the RC51.

08-21-2009, 10:13 AM	#3
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	Depends on the ergos on the RC I have heard they can be kinda tough for some but eds on the shorter side so that may help. I am partial to the twins so I woudl say the RC. Plus it would be abtter track tool than a busa to muscle around a track. Tom

08-21-2009, 01:52 PM	#9
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	I miss my RC51 every time i walk into the garage.