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Old 11-21-2008, 08:28 PM   #22 (permalink)
r64l
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Yea, I don't know what it is about it but I like it, (kinda like the way I think about Ellen Barkin and Renee Zellweger, there's just something about them that keep my eye). I didn't think it looked like such a "big" bike but by most replies it sounds as it is. It definately looks ergonomically friendly, and with it's shared power plant I'm sure it can kick some a$$. I am 6'2 and 235 and feel I dwarf my R6, but I never really cared much for the busa since to me it looks heavily plasticed, especially with the rear seat cowl. (Plasticed, is that really a word? I doubt it). I know the busa is a big machine and you need alot to wrap it in, maybe it's just the roundness as opposed to the "angular" edges of the B-King (and R6) that I like. Not that "whatever" anyone else thinks influences my buying decisions as far as visual, I like what I like, but I do take in consideration of it's "mechanical" abilities and others (experienced) opinions on that. I had seen a "demo" for sale on my local Craigslist that had the Yoshi carbon cans on it as well as some carbon fiber parts and that is really what drew me too it. I also don't understand why they are commanding 1K additional to the busa's price tag??? WTF? It's a little shy of the busa's H.P. but more potent in the torque department. I don't think I'm ready to give up the R6 yet but am thinking I'd like to have a #2 rider and this will be my choice. Thanks for everyone's imput! r64l

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