Buy a used Hayabusa

The second-generation Busa from 2008-on is essentially the current bike with fewer gizmos. From £4500? Wow. » 180bhp inline four is everything-proof. Make sure it’s had valve checks every 14,000 miles. » Look for worn paint on the tank and inspect the lacquer on the heel plates. » Heated grips and taller screens are welcome mods, reflashed ECUS and plug-in ‘derestrictors’ rather less so.