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Old 08-21-2009, 06:06 PM   #1
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RC51, just for the simple fact tat you wouldnt be just some tool on a busa. The RC51 is a much more special bike, one that you will enjoy more in the long term.
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Old 08-22-2009, 01:24 AM   #2
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RC51, just for the simple fact tat you wouldnt be just some tool on a busa. The RC51 is a much more special bike, one that you will enjoy more in the long term.
Hell, get a MV Agusta...
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Old 08-21-2009, 09:25 AM   #3
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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.
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Old 08-21-2009, 10:24 AM   #4
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Get the RC-51 while there are still running examples\ non basket cases available.
Busa is still a great bike...
I agree. Clean RC-51s will only become more difficult to find. Get the RC now while you still can. You can always get a Busa later and there are plenty of them.
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Old 08-22-2009, 07:51 AM   #5
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Use, abuse, and get an average 16 mpg.
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Old 08-22-2009, 04:55 PM   #6
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Buell...

For what you do, the lightning is THE perfect bike.
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Old 08-22-2009, 09:32 PM   #7
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Buell...

For what you do, the lightning is THE perfect bike.
Agreed. XBSs or XBSTT... Uly if you can stand the looks.
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Old 08-22-2009, 10:02 PM   #8
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Such polar opposites. I don't know how you could consider an RC51 and a Busa on the same shopping list. I guess you could split the difference and get a ZX12R, I've always liked those. Black and gold please.
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Such polar opposites. I don't know how you could consider an RC51 and a Busa on the same shopping list. I guess you could split the difference and get a ZX12R, I've always liked those. Black and gold please.
They seem to be cheap too! I've seen them for sale locally for around $4,000 no bs.
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Old 08-24-2009, 08:14 AM   #10
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'busa is easiest and most practical choice for "my" wants
rc is most visceral
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