There's something reassuring about these middle-aged British guys enthusiastically talking about sport bikes. It's a nice change of pace from the young Monster Energy guzzling, bong pulling, ripped-jean wearing American guys who seem to dominate RUclips. There's a time and a place for that, sure; it's part of the "living on the edge" appeal of motorcycles. But there's a professional side to the sport-bike world that's sometimes gets forgotten. Good stuff here....
I wish i could go back to 2001 as well. But i love FortNine and think people like him, Matt Farah & Jay Leno do a great job of speaking about bikes. I live in California and wouldn’t own a Royal Enfield Interceptor or even know what it was had it not been for them all raving about it. I just knew Enfield as a gun manufacturer… i am America after all 😂
I had a 98 blade until last year, traded it in for a new gsxs1000. As nice as it is I miss the old blade. You would never guess it was over 20 years old. It rode beautifully. Im on the look out to change to a 929.
@Stuart Murphy Im on a cbr 600fy and going to view a 2001 blade this week. Wasn't sure how good and reliable they are plus comfortable riding position. Im liking the reviews so far. I love my cbr 600 tho want to move up to 1000cc
Still got it, used every summer, MOT was yesterday. Had to order a new battery, the current one lasted 4 years. Went for a ride about after mot test, every time you ride it is something special. Will never sell it
I'd take the 954 any day over an r1, better looking and itl go forever iv got a 94 1000 f beautifully built and runs like it was born yesterday. Go Honda
Totally agree i dont like these new style sports bikes. Half fairings and strange back tails on them. Best sports bikes built was late 90s and up to 2010.
I bought my 'blade new thirteen years ago and I have never heard the audible indicator?? I too have a open Staintune exhaust. I even cut the little wire basket thing off on the end of the exhaust.
I like the 929 better than the 954. Maybe because I'm a little biased, as my dad owned one back in the day, except his was red (he wanted the yellow but couldn't find it for sale). He considered trading it for a 2001 model in dark blue, but ended up getting a 600F in 2003.
iv had mine 12 years and i noticed all the new stock are taking on the old style look , hey what goes around comes around , its a little dated on the speed , but as they say its not the bike but the rider !!!
Samuel Fitzsimmons - 96 models don't have upside down fitted from New, although I thought the same when I first viewed the 97 I was buying, they look like upside down forks. Just an immitation with the design...
These are one of the best "bang for the buck" bikes to get used in 2020. In some areas there are alot of them for sale. $3000 for a well maintained 20-30k plus. My only complained is the small performance gap between it and the 600f4, or any of the 99-2000 600s. On the track and back roads, a 600 will smash it. I think 2002-2010 is when the litre bikes started to find their place and offer what a 600 can't. Before 01 def 600f4 the best. Unless you pinging up the freeway at 150+mph doing speed runs. The day a 600 i4 isn't "fast enough for you" is when it's time to hang up the keys.
What? Two equal ability riders, same track, 900RR will put gap city on the 600. 600’s can’t match the extra 20-25 torque that the Blade has. These bikes top out near 170, not 140-145 like the 600’s of the old days did.
I almost bought a 929 in 2000, it was the one i wanted, until i test rode it. It felt too much like a 750, it felt no torquier than the GSX-R750 after jumping off the R1, in the end i went with the R1. Which i still have.
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There's something reassuring about these middle-aged British guys enthusiastically talking about sport bikes. It's a nice change of pace from the young Monster Energy guzzling, bong pulling, ripped-jean wearing American guys who seem to dominate RUclips. There's a time and a place for that, sure; it's part of the "living on the edge" appeal of motorcycles. But there's a professional side to the sport-bike world that's sometimes gets forgotten. Good stuff here....
I wish i could go back to 2001 as well. But i love FortNine and think people like him, Matt Farah & Jay Leno do a great job of speaking about bikes. I live in California and wouldn’t own a Royal Enfield Interceptor or even know what it was had it not been for them all raving about it. I just knew Enfield as a gun manufacturer… i am America after all 😂
My lad has just purchased an identical bike in 2024. He's very happy with it!
I now have like 69, 699 miles on my 929 and it's still running strong!
i'm now at 68,482 miles and going...
+Deilo Deviant mine has 44,000
I got 46k y’alls still running?
I've had my 929 over ten years now,that says a lot. Perfect for the commute to work and a good blast at the weekend.
I had a 98 blade until last year, traded it in for a new gsxs1000. As nice as it is I miss the old blade. You would never guess it was over 20 years old. It rode beautifully. Im on the look out to change to a 929.
How's the fuel economy? I'm thinking of getting one.
@@tsubarider13 with a careful right hand i managed 42 mpg with mine & a 140 miles before needing to fuel up 👍
I love this bike to pieces...so greatful to own one
hey . how faster than 919 is ?
@Stuart Murphy Im on a cbr 600fy and going to view a 2001 blade this week. Wasn't sure how good and reliable they are plus comfortable riding position.
Im liking the reviews so far. I love my cbr 600 tho want to move up to 1000cc
I got a 2001 red white blue one this year love it to bits. The boot under rear seat is great can get so much in it
Still got it, used every summer, MOT was yesterday. Had to order a new battery, the current one lasted 4 years. Went for a ride about after mot test, every time you ride it is something special. Will never sell it
I'd take the 954 any day over an r1, better looking and itl go forever iv got a 94 1000 f beautifully built and runs like it was born yesterday. Go Honda
954 is garbage
@@younlgolko263 I have one.. and its a fantastic bike.. I should know I have 22 bikes..
@@younlgolko263 you obviously know nothing about bikes then
@@kx250braap i know about many 954 broken engines. But 954 is a great bike.
And id prefer 2002 gsxr 1000 over the 2002 954 or the R1 smashed them both on brute power.
I had 929 13 years... 80 000 km. Great bike !
THAT BIKE IS A WORK OF ART NEW BIKES LOOK CRAP COMPARED TO THESE OLDER MODELS 🏍🏆💯
Totally agree i dont like these new style sports bikes. Half fairings and strange back tails on them. Best sports bikes built was late 90s and up to 2010.
My ZXRP1 does not click when you use the turn indicators. :(
I bought my 'blade new thirteen years ago and I have never heard the audible indicator?? I too have a open Staintune exhaust. I even cut the little wire basket thing off on the end of the exhaust.
I like the 929 better than the 954. Maybe because I'm a little biased, as my dad owned one back in the day, except his was red (he wanted the yellow but couldn't find it for sale).
He considered trading it for a 2001 model in dark blue, but ended up getting a 600F in 2003.
Terrific review - very encompassing
This is why I love Honda’s. Hands down best build quality.
They did have in the 80s and 90s, but by the time the 2000s have rolled around the others especially Yamaha had caught up.
iv had mine 12 years and i noticed all the new stock are taking on the old style look , hey what goes around comes around , its a little dated on the speed , but as they say its not the bike but the rider !!!
One of the best things about this bike is the trunk space, I can fit a 40oz of Mickey's back there no sweat.
Even a gyros dinner will fit in there!
I love my blade it's an 01
Really high quality review with detail!!!
"Having said that imma throw this blade of grass away"
okay.
Get it? Blade of grass. Blade of fire.
The 1998 RRW FireBlade has a hinged flip pillion seat cubby hole, The only difference is tthe key lock position
Can I go for one now ??
I had one. Light as fuck, scary in the wet.
"Audible repeater on the indicator, it's really good, especially around town so you can hear them!" ...err not if you're running an open remus! ;-)
Buena noche .tengo una igual. Exelente moto . Saludos Monterrey n.l. México.
My brothers 96 model 919 has upside down suspension, how come he mentioned the previous blades dont have upsidedown suspension.
Samuel Fitzsimmons - 96 models don't have upside down fitted from New, although I thought the same when I first viewed the 97 I was buying, they look like upside down forks. Just an immitation with the design...
Just got my first blade 99 absolutely love it so easy to ride and so f*****g fast
My dad this exact bike in the same colours I remember how this thing used to spit fire
I've got two 919's and I keep on blowing motors every year or so. I guess they can't handle the throttle twists.
youre just a squid
@@davidstancu2963 Maybe you're right, I should ease off on it. Getting close to 50 now.
@@bobbybooshay4956what actually went wrong with the motors and did you have them from new so you know they had oil and filter change?
really awesome video. 1 qt? does a 2001 929rr have ABS ?
You must be joking.
no
I have an '01 929...sorry no ABS...your braking hand Is the ABS :)
I had one 929 Honda 2001
92 urban tiger looked the best
i always fancied one , but the prise of peteriol ,, o dear
Very strong bike
Hear the indicators? lol.. behind a helmet and led zepplin playing inside the helmet..
Who is the world champion F1?
Me
Nice bike
I could buy the same bike with same colour for 2700€ i Like this Bike
These are one of the best "bang for the buck" bikes to get used in 2020. In some areas there are alot of them for sale. $3000 for a well maintained 20-30k plus. My only complained is the small performance gap between it and the 600f4, or any of the 99-2000 600s. On the track and back roads, a 600 will smash it.
I think 2002-2010 is when the litre bikes started to find their place and offer what a 600 can't. Before 01 def 600f4 the best. Unless you pinging up the freeway at 150+mph doing speed runs.
The day a 600 i4 isn't "fast enough for you" is when it's time to hang up the keys.
What? Two equal ability riders, same track, 900RR will put gap city on the 600. 600’s can’t match the extra 20-25 torque that the Blade has. These bikes top out near 170, not 140-145 like the 600’s of the old days did.
@A.Paul you don’t know what your talking about
I almost bought a 929 in 2000, it was the one i wanted, until i test rode it. It felt too much like a 750, it felt no torquier than the GSX-R750 after jumping off the R1, in the end i went with the R1. Which i still have.
The 600 isn't fast enough, maybe you don't like going faster lol