Rc51 or 'busa - Page 4

Dave · 08-24-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

They seem to be cheap too! I've seen them for sale locally for around $4,000 no bs.

bout the same around here and that composite frame is tits

zer0t · 08-22-2009, 07:05 PM

Go Busa for comfort.

101lifts2 · 08-22-2009, 07:31 PM

Face it...you're getting old and ur a tad on the chunky side. Chunk monk.

Get the Busa.

pauldun170 · 08-24-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Face it...you're getting old and ur a tad on the chunky side. Chunk monk.

Get the Busa.

Trip · 08-24-2009, 04:14 PM

Busa

quackPOT · 08-24-2009, 04:27 PM

I've owned an 02 RC51 since March of 2002 and have almost 40,000 miles on it. If I was choosing a bike, with commuting as top factor in deciding, I'd go for the 'Busa. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY RC51, it is bad ass.

However, in slow, rush hour traffic, the RC will bake your legs and nuts, on BROIL, anytime you are going less than 40MPH. The RC is well known for its lackluster cooling performance. Even in good health, my bike nearly overheats during the summer, anytime there is serious congestion on my commutes.

But, if you do get an RC51, it will be bad ass for all other tasks. I even do some 1k mile + sport touring on it with much success. Track days are bad ass too! Make sure you become an RC51.org member if you do get the bike. There is a wealth of information over there and some jaded 51 monkeys who know everything there is to know about the bike.

Good luck with your choice.

the chi · 08-24-2009, 07:00 PM

Im with the rest. The RC's are superb bikes, but for comfort and commuting, go with Busa. Its like riding on air, with great handling for such a beast of a bike, and if you can toss it around, it really isnt a bad track bike either (so long as the track is bigger bike friendly). Nor will it fry your nuts and other nether regions when ya get stuck in traffic.

marko138 · 08-24-2009, 08:39 PM

If the RC dumped boiling coolant on my exposed skin at every stop I'd still vote RC.

dReWpY · 08-24-2009, 09:33 PM

if your not in shorts its not that bad, its hot, dont get me wrong, but its nothing that is worth not buying the bike

Mr Lefty · 08-26-2009, 04:49 PM

BUSA. unless you have another bike also or plan on only keeping it for a short while.

RC's are sexy as hell... but not what I'd do for every day riding... but drewpy would argue with me.

08-22-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Face it...you're getting old and ur a tad on the chunky side. Chunk monk. Get the Busa. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

08-22-2009, 07:05 PM	#2
zer0t Kneedragger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morris County, NJ Moto: 2003 FLSTCI 2008 KTM RC8 Posts: 179	Go Busa for comfort.

08-24-2009, 04:27 PM	#6
quackPOT Grand Master Fu Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Treasure Valley, ID USA Moto: Ducati Multistrada GT Posts: 90	I've owned an 02 RC51 since March of 2002 and have almost 40,000 miles on it. If I was choosing a bike, with commuting as top factor in deciding, I'd go for the 'Busa. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY RC51, it is bad ass. However, in slow, rush hour traffic, the RC will bake your legs and nuts, on BROIL, anytime you are going less than 40MPH. The RC is well known for its lackluster cooling performance. Even in good health, my bike nearly overheats during the summer, anytime there is serious congestion on my commutes. But, if you do get an RC51, it will be bad ass for all other tasks. I even do some 1k mile + sport touring on it with much success. Track days are bad ass too! Make sure you become an RC51.org member if you do get the bike. There is a wealth of information over there and some jaded 51 monkeys who know everything there is to know about the bike. Good luck with your choice.

08-26-2009, 04:49 PM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	BUSA. unless you have another bike also or plan on only keeping it for a short while. RC's are sexy as hell... but not what I'd do for every day riding... but drewpy would argue with me.