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Offline PanteraHeart

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All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« on: May 14, 2009, 07:58:23 PM »
I have the option to buy either a 2008 or 2009 new Busa from a dealer.
Retail advertised price by SuzukiCycles.com shows an increase of $1,200 between 2008 and 2009.
We know the color schemes changed.

DID ANYTHING ELSE CHANGE ON THE 2009?

I thought I saw a different Tach/Speedo gauge setup for one.

I don't have either bike so I  can't compare too easily
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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2009, 10:00:00 AM »
Everything I've seen and compared shows no difference.  You are essentially paying for the color if you like the 09 better...
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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2009, 11:25:36 AM »
thanks!!!
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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2009, 02:24:50 PM »
Quote from: Got-Busa? on May 15, 2009, 10:00:00 AM
Everything I've seen and compared shows no difference.  You are essentially paying for the color if you like the 09 better...

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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2009, 06:53:44 PM »
08's are faster!  :wink:
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Offline miketurf

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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2009, 12:17:40 PM »
They went up in price because of the change in yen to dollar value and also they claim to have cut production because it cost more to produce the bikes because of the oil prices...
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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2009, 01:10:46 PM »
the only difference is the colors. And yep the 08's are faster.
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Offline PanteraHeart

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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2009, 08:59:34 PM »
The 08's are faster...Is this busa pride, or is there a technical reason you gents make this claim?
Thanks for your input by the way. This has helped me with my decision.
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Offline 1340x

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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2009, 10:26:23 PM »
Quote from: PanteraHeart on June 23, 2009, 08:59:34 PM
The 08's are faster...Is this busa pride, or is there a technical reason you gents make this claim?
Thanks for your input by the way. This has helped me with my decision.
I just went through this a few weeks ago and asked the same question. I purchased an '09. Buy whatever color scheme you like in '08 or '09.
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Offline dkirk

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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2009, 11:04:37 PM »
 :thumb: For those of you new to the busa community, the year, and color of bike you own is always the fastest. Its just something we say.  :wink:


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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2009, 10:26:34 AM »
Quote from: dkirk on June 23, 2009, 11:04:37 PM
:thumb: For those of you new to the busa community, the year, and color of bike you own is always the fastest. Its just something we say.  :wink:



+1 What he said :thumb:
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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2009, 05:59:11 PM »
Orange and black always the fastest. :D
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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2009, 10:24:46 PM »
Quote from: valkyriemc on June 26, 2009, 05:59:11 PM
Orange and black always the fastest. :D

Unless there's a blue with gold rims around. :lol:
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Re: All Differences between 2008 and 2009 Busa?
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2009, 10:33:37 PM »
See sig, Blue/Gold rocks! ;)
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