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I've had three Cb 1300's the one I presently ride has 55000 on the clock, it's rode all the year round and is still like new. Brilliant machine :-).
You’re so lucky to have those imported into your country! Damn that’s a beautiful bike.
Its what a bike should look like, nothing there not doing a job! Elegance of function! Classic!
Those who have ridden one of these know what a truly majestic creature they are. Top marks.
Yeah. Long haul is not an issue with these.
Oh yeah ,a new bike that doesn't look like a transformer.
No shit they are ugly
@@homefront3162 dont say ur ugly love urself
Fairly close to the ideal motorcycle. Sadly it won't ever be sold in the US. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
Why !,?
@@oceanhome2023 regulation
I hope Honda never stop producing these legend CB1300s
So impressive bikes
Unfortunately I believe they are coming to an end.
I’ve had my 2014 Honda CB 1100 6-speed for 5 years and it’s been perfect. Not too heavy and has all the power I can use. No liquid cooling complexity or ABS, just a basic bike. I’m done chasing horsepower I can’t ever use.
I have a zrx with some bolt on mods mostly from a scrap zzr that delivers 20 hp more that I use at least once every time out. I have about 4 k into it after selling off the take offs and the rest of the zzr.
A proud owner here. Cb 1300 has been my 2nd brand new bike, back in 2006. Having owned some some 4 different bikes between then and 2012, I have once again purchased the cb1300.
The most reliable bike there is. Aside from awe it gives to some boy racers and observers.
Honda selling all these nice bike in Japan like putting a middle finger to the rest of the world.
@Mike X This country loves coal, how bad could the emissions be? ;)
99white It’s not an emission thing because it’s E6compliant already for Europe that’s why it’s only 109 hp.The CB1100f’s made more than that in 1984.
I prefer the CB 1100 ex.Hope they bring it back to the U.S.
I love the one with the fairing~ it's like a super interceptor!
I owned a blue CB900F and a red CB900F2 (Bol D’Or) in the early 1980’s- still my all time favourite bike. I view the 1000-1300 as descendants of the 900 as they were replacements in the model line-up.
CPU UK I agree ! These bikes descended from the 900 not the 750. The 900 was the fruit in Japanese sport bikes until the Suzuki GSX range took off. Always loved their no nonsense style and function and these look every bit as neat and imposing.
Honda should bring back the 6-cylinder CBX 1000 but this time with a liquid-cooled engine = perfect.
Yep. About 1300 or 1400 cc's, and about 180 horsepower. And no more than 525 pounds -- not one ounce.
Been wanting one of those for years.
Blue Steel might end up a bit wide with the water jacket, V6 maybe?
I was thinking about the cbx watching this video
Sounds like an F1 car
I love my 2007: red and white with the mini fairing. Pleased they’ve gone to a 6-speed box as I’m always hunting for another one - not that you really need it. 120,000km and rides like new.
The new iteration would be superb! Big , basic, easy UJM.
Dave Johnson. I too have the same bike as you same year too. Mine has done 105000 km and still rides like new. Scared the crap out of a lot of sport bike riders in the twisties as well. All that torque gets em every time.
The design ques go back to superbike range of CB750/900/1100 F/Bol d'Or / R in the 80's. Superb bikes, still miss my CB900F
Lovely piece of machinery my style of bike all day long ✌🏻
Any rational human being will love these machines, a testament to human ingenuity.....just like a great painting or poetry, a juxtaposition of form & function.
do you have a degree in pretentious, or are you just a natural ?? ;-)
Looks like a winner. I would be taking mine to the dyno to map out peak performance before believing anyone’s performance data.
There’s always a little special sauce left undetected in every bike.
Retro bikes should be sold at retro prices 😜
Sure, just pay what that money was worth back then.
@Rata 4U Exactly. Probably even less today in adjusted greens....
Great idea, Ivan. But you'd have to be willing to live with retro engineering to get that retro price. And I'm sure you wouldn't want to have to put up with those 1970's carburetors that are almost impossible to synchronize. Or the Flex-O-Matic frames that are just slightly more rigid than noodles. Or the swingarms that are attached to the frame in such a way the the dimensional relationship is completely negotiable.
@@jeffsmith4801 ah the good ole days of spirited engineering 😂
OMG. IT’S A CLASSIC BEAST! TAKE MY MONEY!!!!! 17 grand? BARGAIN! Cheaper than most big twin Harleys. Only a select few are qualified to ride something like this. There will be some sale prices to be found.
One Honda motorcycle I wouldn't mind owning. Beautiful in all "flavors".
I like them all.
But i would choose the ones with the fairings.
Anyone wonder why they don't show other (left) side of bike? That's right. No exhaust. The Retro Big Bikes had.. for those who remember, Four into Four chrome pipes! Even with today's catalytics, they could split off from there to each side. Honda charges more than enough for these bikes& the CB1100. Retros are supposed to have FOUR exhaust pipes to the rear. One singular is just whimping out!
Looks a lot like my 1983 CB 1100F GREAT BIKE, SUPER LOOKS
I also had one, amazing bike and sounded insane. I would have kept if it ever ran. Over one year it was in the shop around 10 times, had some electrical issue.
I also had a CB1100F (Canadian version which was a little different than the US) and you're right. This does look similar. For a motor this big it should have more HP than a '83 1100F though so it seem under-powered and wow is it expensive. No doubt it would be a great bike but for the price and power I'd probably be more tempted into a FJR1300 or 1400 Concours.
I like also very much this model which would be excellent choice for everyday riding. The price however appears a little bit expensive. A perfect model would be with a shaft drive given the fact that Honda has already several motorcycle models with shaft drive.
STohme you loose less power and feel with a chain and as big and high tech they make them they last a longggg time if cared for any at all.
I can't understand why Honda won't bring this bike to Canada, this would be the perfect beast for our open road, maybe someone want to sell me a used one.
I agree, I love it.
It’s not in the US either. I would love to have this bike.
I thought the Bol D'Or was held in Paul Ricard near Tulon (where I saw the race in 96, cancelled due to heavy rain). Turns out we are both correct, it has been at both circuits.
The 1983 CB1100F produced an air-cooled 108hp. So, in only 37 years, adding just 200cc and a little water cooling, they made an incredible progress of 1 (one) hp. Congrats.
I think you might be missing the point of this motorcycle Michael. If you're looking for examples of Honda technical innovation, you should be comparing an old Fireblade to today's model (900cc with 110HP - now 1000cc with 189HP). The CB1300 is not that type of motorcycle. It's for people seeking the complete nostalgic experience. I'd very much still enjoy owning and riding this motorcycle.
Since I have ridden that generation of bikes back in the days, I remember very well. Part of the experience was the fact that they were the meanest and fastest misfits on the streets. The bikes were roaring and tried to kill us in every curve, right? I don't see that wild attitude here.I like the lines and the technical perfection of this one, but I'd rather have a tricked out '83.
@@michaelwinter3132 That's fair enough Michael. I too am of that era my first big bike being the Yamaha XS1.1 (1100). Owned about 15 motorcycles since the 80's... including 2 CBR1000's and I do remember my 80's CBR1000 being a much more spirited ride than my 90's CBR1000. The quickest bike I've owned was the BMW K1300S (173HP, 0-100kph 2.9sec) But I feel the CBR1300 would be a more suitable ride for me these days, I also really like the current CBR1100 range, have a video coming on that bike soon.
@@PaulVanGaans my 2005 K1200S is a beast with bags. Good for at least 165 to 170 mph.
@@larrys.3992 I had the bags on mine too Larry! Handy being able to store mine and my wife's full face helmets when out and about touring was a real bonus. Re acceleration and top speeds, they certainly are potent.
I own a 2005 CB1300S and a 2024 CB1000R, and my brother owns a ‘95 « Big One ». We love those big Honda 4 pots 😍
Right on!
Up to this day i still remember that first time i saw one Big One... This bike is amazing
I really like what Honda did with this model. If was still street riding, it would be hard to not choose this one, but wow the prices!
I have cb400 sf... Vtec 2... Love it.very much.. And now looking for these cb1300...
They gotta do something about the Horsepower. 160hp would be a good atart.
Easily modded up to130rwhp. Remember they are traditional style UJM steel frame conventional forks and double shock rear end. 160rwhp is quite a lot in an older style frame
@@thejourneyman1087 Marketing also. 130 puts it closer to the CB1000R so they're not going to have one of their own models somewhat competing against another.
I'm sure it's tuned for cruising, sport touring, mid range power. It's about where the Bandit was in horsepower.
It would look better with a quarter fairing instead of a half fairing.
600 lbs!!!
My car doesn’t weigh that much.
No Thanks.
Tony Soprano pussy
@@Dano831 I didn't notice that. The ZRX used to be about 520, but sitting on it, it didn't feel anywhere close to that.
It's a UJM and i'm a rider! I would love one of these, but i live in the USA ☹
Damn not coming to the states?!
@@frankmalone8389 doesn't appear so (he said a he wept).
Can confirm. Talked to my local Honda dealer (happens to be the biggest in my state) and was told there is no plan to make the CB1300 available in the US.
@@ranchhandrandy3213 that really saddens me...a lot. I own a 2012 cbr600rr and luv it! Most dynamic engine I ever experienced in my 40 yrs of riding! Thanks for info.
@@ranchhandrandy3213 I had a Canadian model 1983 CB1100f imported from a collector in Ontario in early 2000's It was almost a nightmare with all the paperwork,inspections,fees, etc. Won't be doing that again!
Here in the UK I had the CB1300SA7. Red and white with a red frame, reminiscent of the 1980s CB1100R production racer from the early eighties. Lovely looking machine.
I absolutely loved that bike. Comfortable, roomy and a tremendous engine. Honda quality in every aspect, a real pleasure to own. Physically big, the seat height is relatively high suiting the taller rider, unfortunately for me.
The SA7 model is now a sought-after classic and fetch high prices. I went to a bike shop here in Norfolk last year that had one in, just to look at one for old-time’s sake. When I got there, a guy was in the process of buying it and according to the shop owner, two more potential customers were after it too.
I would love to see these bikes for sale outside the Japanese market again. Would I buy one? No, in truth. They would cost £13,000 in the UK if not more. Would I buy one if they did another SA7 red frame CB1100R replica? Oh yes.
Honda #1 motorcycle manufacturer in the world no one comes close to the quality that a Honda has I have a 04 Honda VTX 1800 C that's built with the strength of the incredible hulk
Most good looking naked roadster ever to build beautifully beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I've never seen one here in USA Missouri. But I still remember going to a dealership in 1971 and drooling over the Cb 750!
Its a shame this was never available here in Canada. The only bike I think I could compare it o would be the Bandit 1250 SA. Definitely like the Honda styling.
Ha...at least you got the Yamaha MT01...we(🇺🇸) got the shaft.😔
The Championship company !
Thanks for the video - a very nonsense, stupid-music free and informative. I have a 2010 model (latest model in UK) and the bike is amazing. A Honda salesman told me that there's not enough demand in UK and possibly it would slow down the sale of CBF1000 if Honda brought the latest model in UK. I'd be around £16000 ($20000) to import a UK sepc from Japan by Honda. I'd say it'd still better value for money that any comparable bike. This bike is so simple and reliable that many can't see its true beauty until the ride one.
I had a 750 CBK. Iy was bulletproof. Rough and tough..
Just found your channel through seeing your comment on Tim Finnings channel. looks Awesome I will be checking it all out!!
Thanks very much for checking out my channel Carl! 👍
Great bike ; do you know if it will be marketed in Europe ?
Bikes should have at least as much HP as NM. Ideally, the same KW as NM.
100nm is roughly 73 lb-ft. At 100hp, that's no bad for a low end biased or low strung bike.
100kw is roughly 134hp. Still great and not over-stressed for a 73 ft-lbs engine. Probably still a great powerband and low end, too. Imo, bikes that do this are ideal to me, no need to go higher like 600cc race replicas which are approaching a 3x power to torque ratio nowadays.
Unfortunately, as some have asked for, doing the nm to kw equivalency to the cb1300 WOULD put it around 158HP. Hence why I don't think it either needs to follow the golden rule, OR needs that much displacement and torque. The silver rule (nm to hp) is fine for retro type bikes and actually ideal for beginner bikes.
And, just for more exposition, in the car world the rules shift down one notch. Golden is nm to hp, and silver is lb-ft and hp being equal.
I rented the CB1300 several times in Thailand. One of the best bikes ever I drove. It is a pity that Honda does not sell it in Canada.
Thanks for that info! Based on the HP figures a few comments express concern about a lack of horsepower. What was the seat of the pants feel like? Did it feel like it had enough power?
I agree 💯✌
There just numbers , it had plenty of getty up n go !!
I had two 1983 CB1000 Customs. They only made them one year. Great bikes, but those Customs looked nothing like any of these other CBs. Even the 1983 CB 1000Fs looked different than these new ones. Maybe its the exhaust coming out one side. I like the symmetrical exhaust. There used to be a CB, I think it was 1979, that was six cylinders. Three chrome pipes per side. There was a photo down at my local shop at the time showing a guy doing a wheely at 75 mph on one of those. Really tried to get my hands on one in the mid-80s
1:34 not often you see this picture. It was on the original sales brochure for the K2 CB750 four in 1972.
I got the original the big one and i super happy about that!
I love my Big One and seeing these bikes and their price tags, weight, and horsepower make me appreciate it even more! I expected a much lower weight and more horsepower when i clicked on this video.. shame really as i was considering getting one. But i think i will just keep riding mine instead.
The "Big One" is probably a better deals these days.
hey mate, take a look at the Vfr1200f.... Way more power, bit lighter. I love mine. Just needs a Power Commander, Akrapovic and derestriction in 1st / 2nd .... and you're off in a very big way (167hp standard - I've reached 196). Firing order replicates an inline 4 more than traditional V4's (which you probably would like?), grunty as @#$% once you tune out a teeny weeny power dip at about 4000 from standard - nice
It’s greater than the sum of its parts , and the figures. Horsepower is modest for the capacity these days but they’re still PDQ . Check the video elsewhere here with the guy chasing superbikes , and passing many. And --with some add ons you’d have a monster.
Excellent video my friend. You have made me want to buy one of those Awesome Bikes! They look sharp, and have excellent performance quality.
God, what a difference in technology from my 23-year-old Honda Shadow VT1100.
That 1300 SP would look very nice in my garage. Come on Lottery!
Didn't I own one of these a while back, but a Kawasaki.
How much better is this than a good used Zrex for about $5k?
I had a cb1100f. Loved it. Chain stretcher.
1983, red/white, $2800 new....kick myself for selling it!!
@@throwingsparks mine was blue on top
Larry Norsworthy ...I would love to know the production #’s for the CB1100F...you just don’t see them, I’ve been looking for several years
One of the best fan video I ever seen , thank you for sharing it , great work mate .
Thank you!
I like the faired sp the best. Currently on a zrx1200. This is enticing.
Plastic lover! Ughh!
Reminds me of my '99 ZRX1100 more than a CB to be honest.
zrxgrim me too just without the hp. I was a bit disappointed when he stated it was just over a 100
Taylor Gaston yup agreed, the numbers don’t match the expectations lol
rode CB900f aka 919 aka Hornet 900 for last 3 years absolutely amazing machine !! so natural on the rode and friendly to the rider. with plenty of GO too.
now switched to 2013 CB1000r (which is also amazing but comfort was compromised in a favor of performance it seems) which im fine with. but i can see how this 1300 is so alike my 919 and i can see how one can b absolutely in love with it. if anyone here is considering this to purchase - DO IT its Amazing !
Love the cb1300. Good video
Only those who had one will have true appreciation of all cb super four models. I miss my old cb400sf pb1.
Why doesn’t Honda export these to the US?
@CIA Defector that's not true: no bikes sold well these days
Because only the 24 people watching this video would buy it 🤣🤣
And half of them will wait until first half sell them used 5 years later with 247 miles on the clock....
Yes you forgot the 1983 CB 1100F
It was the same RWB colors....
I had one Brand New. It was great!
Actually no. The CB 1100 line is air cooled and although the CB 1300 borrows the Super Four name, the CB 1100 is the true descendant of the Honda 750 four. The CB 1300 was born from the water cooled CBR1000F (of which I've owned two). I've got a separate video coming on the CB 1100 soon ;)
@@BikesILike oh I see. The horse power is the same and sure seems pricey with the fairing, don't you think?
@@BKMDano17 Oh for sure Dan they're not cheap, you'll get no argument there. For me the CB1300 is a true nostalgic replica and I don't mind the power figures, I'd be quite happy putting around on it. If outright performance was my priority though I'd be looking elsewhere.
Great bike the CB 1100F , I still have one .
@@tyrone5066 Thats interesting ..I was just thinking about that bike today! Really wish I still had it!!
Gread bike, i love it. Honda has to sell it in europe too...
Old school with new technology performance, pretty cool..
good looking, even the old 1000.
Had a new 83 1100f ,loved it seems like the original " big one" to me.
Up to this day i still remember that first time i saw one Big One...
I don’t like my CB1300S, I love it!
Now honda use this beast of an engine in a new pan European with shaft drive
Ps my Honda CB400 abs wet weight was 200kg my BMW R1200R wet weight is about 236 kg but the Indian is 400kg! So from my perspective this is relatively light! But it does depend on what you ride lol
I hope honda eventually notices the currently ongoing hyper-glorification of the CBX1050, and realizes the high demmand for an inline 6 retro bike.
Aside from engine smoothness, unique exhaust note and visual impact, there's little benefit to justify the extra weight, complexity (cost) and handling deficit an in-line six-cylinder engine has when compared to an inline or V-four engine. That's why current nostalgia motorcycles are based on existing models, they're far superior to old, discontinued designs.
@@USARAY1947 --
It's clear you've never owned an inline six-cylinder bike.
It's worth the weight.
It's worth the cost.
It's worth everything.
Besides, at 590 pounds, this lead sled weighs 50 pounds more than a six-cylinder of the same displacement should weigh.
WHAT IS HONDA THINKING ? ? ?
@@jeffsmith4801 Love is blind.
@@USARAY1947 --
Not sure what you mean by that, exactly.
I used to own a Kawasaki KZ1300. It came out in 1979 and was a water-cooled, shaft-drive touring bike. It was undersquare, with two valves -- so with water-cooling it was actually quite narrow.
But I am telling you -- the smoothness of that engine was worth a billion dollars. It was like a turbine: absolutely smooth. It was a whole different WORLD of internal combustion propulsion. There is NO four-cylinder engine that can duplicate that inline-six smoothness.
And I'm a big fan of Honda's V-4's, so don't think I'm some kind of 4-cylinder hater. Short of a new Six, my dream bike would be a VFR1400 -- a new version of Honda's VFR1000 Interceptor from 1984. What a great bike.
Don't be mistaken, though. A carefully designed Six can be very narrow AND light. As a matter of fact, Honda's new 2019 Leadwing weighs 100 pounds less than the previous generation of Leadwing. And it's had a horizontally-opposed six-cylinder for 30-some years.
Six-cylinder engines ARE worth it.
@@jeffsmith4801 I was selling those Kawasaki sixes back in the day. Yes they were smooth and one surprised me with a second gear wheelie. However, they were terribly heavy for the time. Remember, this conversation started about the CBX, not the Goldwing. It's apples to oranges. Any inline six is going to be wider than a inline or V four so will be at a disadvantage handling-wise. Of course, handling is secondary to smoothness in a touring bike, which the CBX was not.
Honda. Please sell this in the USA 🇺🇸
And the UK please! You can keep the ugly, boring CB1000R...
That is a great looking motorcycle!
It actually causes me emotional distress that I can't buy this bike because I live in the USA. I love my FJ1200 but would unload it today if I could buy this.
O absolutely am in love with this bike and grew up with the cb line up..❤❤❤
It's too bad Honda doesn't bring a bike like this to the US, especially in this retro era. Some of us more seasoned folks don't care for the current angular cuts so many manufacturers are inflicting upon their bikes nowadays & the more more familiar form of the UJM rings truer to function meeting form. And while power output from the 1300cc seems adequate, I'd have to ask why so low in HP/torque. Conversely, why is the price so high, especially on the Bols D'or model? As much I'd love to have this bike, that price would dissuade me from purchasing.
I was extremely interested in the cb400 super 4 but Honda didn't bring to the States 😕
Yes they did
they were for 2 years... back in 1989 and 90....the cb-1..
Not in Australia as well
I 👍 LIKE. You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie. Keep the Shiny Side Up.
My first street bike was a Honda CB1100F 1983 and blue instead of red., just like the one on the picture.
It is basicaly a XJR 1300 with watercooled engine. Power figures are almost identical. Even the rear shocks are the same as well on the Yamaha SP - models l as on the Honda SP - models. What is funny, Öhlins is owned by Yamaha.
The naked SP just needs a pair of clip on bars, rear set foot pegs and a single seat to become a monster cafe racer! Might test my short stature but I wouldn't be planning on being stationary for too long !!!
Great looking bike, never liked the new transformer tendency style.
Lovely looking bike maybe one day I'll stick to my xjr1300 for now. shame they stopped making the Suzuki gsx1400 model
Apparently no plans on it coming to the U.K. I hear 😠
Its linage can actually go back to the cb900f from 1982 there was also a cb1100f as well .
I do like it but love V4 even better st1300 and Interceptor are my fave
A shame how they didn't do anything else with such a modern and good looking engine(ST1300).😔👎
Wish Honda would bring these to the U.S. but I guess I can just wish in one hand and shit in the other an$ see which fills first...
Honda could bring the CB1300 Super Bol D'or to America any time now....!
This bike is love at first sight ❤️❤️
I was puzzled by the fact that Honda is not selling CB1100 or 1300 retro design products in the US and Canada market while Kawasaki is very successful in selling its very popular Z900RS similar retro design bike.
In 2005 talked a friend of mine into purchasing a used 90's "The Big One". It was in like new condition and he only paid 3K for it. I talked him into it knowing i would be able to take it for a ride. The power was pretty good but the handling was horrible in the Palomar mountain twisties. I was on an 05 T100 Bonnie and it handled loads better. It had a certain beauty though and we had a lot of fun joking about riding "The Big One"!
Hahaha 😄. Interesting on the handling side, I'm sure they'll be better nowadays.
I had a CB 1300 with the fairing (Bol D'Or), Loved it, very smooth and could rally fly and handle for a bike that size. I will say how ever that the screen was a disaster for me, it seemed to take all the air from the front of the bike and chick it at my helmet very noisy and fatiguing. The other big issue was that the tail piece negated the fitting of hard paniers.
Nice Video and amazing bike! It reminds me somehow of my 919 which is ine of the few supernakeds beought to the US. I ride it most days and I would consider the 13000SP as a replacemenr. If! They brought it to the Usa!
I'm going to try to be polite here... (Disclaimer: Just my opinion. Seriously not trying to hurt feelings here. I'm just frustrated with the state of motorcycling in general.)
This is foookin stooopid. Over weight (600lb. HOW?!?!), under powered (109hp?!?! I doubt that is even rwhp), over priced (starting at $13.5K is absurd...), unbelievable...
Why do we keep settling for this for this?
For reference, I really like this kind of bike. I bought the 1994 CB1000, without seeing it in person, as my first liter bike. I loved it until I just couldn't ignore a few really head scratching flaws that it had, 5-speed trans, less than 100hp, it was heavy, getting affordable replacement proper sized tires for the 18" rims was a big problem. This is especially hard to explain some of the issues when the same year CBR1000, which shared most of the engine with the CB1000, did have the 6-speed and way more power.
Do I need to say it? A 1300cc inline 4 should be making over 160hp, easily... Suzuki B-King or Hayabusa anyone?
To be fair Honda isn't the only motorcycle manufacturer out there being foookin stooopid. I'm looking at you Yamaha, that Niken thing wtf is that about and there's two versions of it... whaaa? There are many others that I can point to as well, some are even worse... I don't even know what to say about BMW, I mean really...
P. T. Anderson , Here in the States millenials aren't buying motorcycles. They rent electric bikes and scooters and throw them into the river because they're too lazy to return them. They're not hunting, fishing, boating, going to baseball games, NASCAR, or pretty much anything us Boomers enjoyed.
Honda is trying to rejuvenate the old "you meet the nicest people on a Honda" vibe from 50 years ago.
@@spaceflight1019 Yup, I'm here in the United States. A lot of my complaints about this bike also apply to way too many bikes sold here. Which might explain why millennials and other generations aren't buying bikes like they used to. The motorcycle industry has gone stagnant in many aspects except price, which is way too high for what we're being offered. Where are the 8-speed transmissions? Why are we still getting bikes with badly flawed EFI? Where are the carbon fiber frames (there should be at least a few)? I could go on and on and on... Case in point. I have a 2001 Yamaha FZ1. Someone I know has a 2016 Yamaha FZ10. Mine makes 125ish-rwhp and gets about 42mpg. Both bikes make almost exactly the same torque. His bike makes 130ish-rwhp and gets about 30mpg. When ridden together he's looking for gas at around 100 miles. When he's looking for the second tank of gas I'll fill up because it's convenient. If I'm on my own I usually start looking for gas around 225 miles. The FZ1 is running good ol' CV carbs that are super smooth from idle to redline. The FZ10 got fancy three mode EFI that's not as smooth and gets 12mpg less... WT*?!?! This is not what I would call progress. There is 15 years between these bikes...
(On a complete side note... I'm of the opinion that not nearly enough "Boomers" made the effort to pass on their love of hunting, fishing, boating, etc., etc., to their children in such a way that they would love it too. Then, when the second chance came around with their grandchildren/ millennials, the same thing happened... So, not just my experience either but I lived it and I'm observing/ hearing those that are younger than I. Sorry, just the way I see it. To be fair none of my grandparents, who would have been the parents of the boomer generation, taught me any of that good stuff either.)
Imagine that bike with modern power around 150 hp and 80+ torque. No wheelie control or rider modes. Just abs maybe . I don’t usually buy off the showroom floor but may for a bike like that. I’m sure it’s still quick but even the 1200 vfr has way more hp. What were the thinking. It’s name is the big one but don’t think they can keep that nickname for this version. Still nice bike though
Nice bike, but very expensive. I don't think they are sold here in Australia. Nice in depth Video Mate.
Cheers!
I think they are joking with the fuel consumption . It needs 3.73L/Km and it 's able to ride more than 500 kms with the full tank ?????
Hi, are any of these bikes going to be available in Australia anytime soon?
and on on of your videos you mentioned something about discussing how to import bikes. Have you done it yet?
Hi theafrican guru. Yes I'm still working on it. Getting accurate info is not straight forward but I am close to making a video. Stay tuned.
An MT10SP now looks cheap compared to this bike. Knock 25-35% off the price and I reckon people would buy it
Personally, I wouldn’t really care that much about the cost. If I can pay it, I’m buying that Super Bol D’or.
Fantastic review 👍
Might you like something as naked as the Yamaha mt07 ? ( mt 07 vid ) Great video new subscriber!