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

pauldun170 · 08-21-2009, 10:18 AM

That is a tough one...

I'd lean toward...wait change that I would choose the...

fuck

Get the RC-51 while there are still running examples\ non basket cases available.
Busa is still a great bike...

marko138 · 08-21-2009, 10:23 AM

On a side note...I love the black RC's.

Such as:

HokieDNA01 · 08-21-2009, 10:24 AM

My boyfriend has had both an RC-51 and a VFR (your current bike) and I would think you VFR would be MUCH better commuter than the RC. He used to say the RC HATED to run slow like you would have to in traffic. And it was not the most comfortable bike even with his corbin. Definitely a cool guteral sounding ride but I would opt for the busa as it is more comfortable.

jtemple · 08-21-2009, 10:25 AM

The RC-51 is just a damn cool bike.

For my use, I'd get a Hayabusa. It's a better fit for the roads we have here.

smileyman · 08-21-2009, 10:27 AM

Practical do it all bike choice would be the Busa. Any significant annual mileage would be tons better.

For joy riding andtrack days the RC51 is dreamy!

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, 10:24 AM	#8
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	My boyfriend has had both an RC-51 and a VFR (your current bike) and I would think you VFR would be MUCH better commuter than the RC. He used to say the RC HATED to run slow like you would have to in traffic. And it was not the most comfortable bike even with his corbin. Definitely a cool guteral sounding ride but I would opt for the busa as it is more comfortable. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

08-21-2009, 10:27 AM	#10
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Practical do it all bike choice would be the Busa. Any significant annual mileage would be tons better. For joy riding andtrack days the RC51 is dreamy! __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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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, 10:25 AM	#9
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The RC-51 is just a damn cool bike. For my use, I'd get a Hayabusa. It's a better fit for the roads we have here.