Despite the economic struggles many of us face, our eyes still remain larger than our wallets sometimes. While most riders would love to own the bike of their dreams with no expense spared, reality and credit card limits usually step in and put a stop to that type of boundless spending. But what happens when we simply go too far and can't make good on a purchase? In this instance a predacious Suzuki was unleashed on the streets.
RCC Sportbike is a relatively new shop, but owner Jack McCoy has motorsports roots much deeper than his shop's born on date. "We are still small and have just a few employees. We opened in 2008 but I've been building custom bikes for myself since 1987."
The shop is split between go-fast and look-good builds, with this 'Busa serving as a testament to both. The Predator paint job is the first thing most people notice, and while this theme has been seen before, it ended up on McCoy's bike after a customer ordered it and then changed his mind.
Those two small pipes sticking...
Those two small pipes sticking out the right side are the innocent victims' only clue to the beast within.
"When we showed a customer this paintjob he didn't like it for his bike, so we transferred it to our shop bike. The paint scheme is hit or miss, but it does get a lot of attention. Even if the theme is not your thing, it's pretty hard to downplay the quality of the paintwork."
Falling in just behind the wild paint for most attention demand is the huge 360 tire sitting out back. With roots in racing, it seemed odd to have such a big meat because of the lack of performance tire options. When asked why he went with a set up more suited for cruising (or trailoring), McCoy explained: "My bike originally was a stretched drag bike. We put the 360 kit on because someone defaulted on a deposit. In fact, the majority of the parts on the bike were in some way or another leftovers from unpaid bills."
The only indication that there's something far more sinister to this Suzuki than the paint scheme are twin pipes sticking out of the lower front fairing. Lying beneath all that shine and shimmer is the heart of a true beast not commonly found on a fully customized sportbike. Alongside an A-Z of beefed up engine internals like JE turbo pistons and Carrillo rods, is a turbo that wicks it up to a whopping 415 horsepower at 26 pounds of boost. "The motor build cost about $13,000. It's a complete RCC water injected, turbo motor with a best pass of 7.93 on a stock sized tire. It hasn't been on track with the 360, but it'll spin the tire as long as I want. I roasted one until it popped in about two and half minutes at a show. It took five hours to get all the rubber off!"
If you ever wonder what happens to the parts that are ordered but never actually paid for, take a look at McCoy's mix n' match motorcycle madness. It might be easier to get a look while it's not moving, because spotting this beast when it's on the boost isn't easy. This is one custom that can go just as much as it can show.
2009 Suzuki Hayabusa
Front End: AirFX front air ride, RC Components "Royale" wheel, Yana Shiki rotor, Roaring Toyz axle and rotor block off spikes
Rear End: RCC Sportbike 10-over swingarm with spike ends, 360 RC Components "Royale" wheel
Motor: RCC Stage II Turbo kit with water injection, Power Commander V, 1340cc JE turbo pistons, Carrillo rods, 415 HP at 26 PSI
Paint: House of Kolors by RCC Sportbike, Xtrodinar airbrush
Accessories: Cycle Sounds 150 watt stereo system, RCC Sportbike billet clear LED covers, Pro1 mirrors, PSR levers, Kanji engraved bolt kit, Hayabusa engraved grips and triple tree, RIS clear fuel cap, Roaring Toyz kickstand, lowering kit, Ransom fork caps, custom seat by Lunas
Owner: Jack McCoy
Builder: Builder: RCC Sportbike (
m43powersports.com)