lol, yes! My thoughts exactly. Not ridden in a few years now but I had 4 of these. So much fun, so insane. Had an absolute love affair with them! Videos like this make me miss them! Long live the Fireblade!
The 1992 version was so ridiculous. In 92. I had just bought an 89 FZR-600. it was a retired race bike from Sonoma Raceway, honed out to something like 622 with a stage 4 carb kit. It was a beast. I was on the freeway heading home doing about 90 cruising. 2 guys rolled up on me: a Ninja 600 and a CBR 900, which I had never seen before. Absolutely gorgeous. The guy on the 900 threw 2 finger ahead to open up. He just hung with me for a maybe a half mile as I was going through gears then he saluted me and was gone like I was standing still. I'll never forget it. Poor guy on the Ninja never had a chance.
I love this video. I actually started on a CBR919RR. It’s a dangerous bike for sure, but it’s taken care of me and has been a patient beast. This video actually marked the beginning of my journey into motorcycles. Thank you.
I got a 2007 CBR1000RR Fireblade and it says Fireblade on the fairings. I have to replace the Stator or Rectifier. Not sure which but over this winter it will have everything done and be prepared for warmer days.
Traded my 600f2 in for a redwhiteblue 1993 900rr. I was in a test group for the new Fireblade. After seeing the prototypes and offering opinions, half the guys in the focus group put down deposits. It was incredible. Light and instantaneous. You were sitting over the front wheel, lol. Long live the legend of the Fireblade...
Wow you were in a test group?, sounds awesome. My cousin went from 89 FZR600 to a used CBR900. I still have my F2 bought in 91 -parked at my parent's house haha
I have an old 1988 CBR600F that I ride. It suits me as I am a 1942 model myself. The old girl's engine has had only light maintenance (plugs, manual CCT) and runs like a Swiss watch. She will still do 140mph+ and handles very well. Only frame parts changed since I got her 5 years ago has been tyres, pads and brake lines (the original OEM ones were still kinda functional but past their best), a new fuel pump, head bearings and late last year new chain and sprockets. I do all maintenance myself, so I know it's done right. Honda build quality is about the best on the planet, regardless of price. Not bad for a 31 year old sport bike....
@@SamB-fv6sumakes no sense lmfao he literally showed the bikes throughout the entire video and talked about them in detail. Showing them back to back at the end with no delay to compare the visual differences is a good thing
Did u know there was a smaller version of the fireblade which was 250cc but had a 20k revving engine and was super fun. The 4cyl version was only built from 1989 to 1999 only :( and I happen to own one 🙂
The japanese sub 250cc category was insane, there's a guy where i live riding around on one of the later models of the zxr250, the thing screams down the street like he's flying at mach 2
use to have a 1993 cbr900rr tricolor and loved it such an amazing bike for its time, 2012 was probably last nice looking tricolor they made, being the 20th anniversary they wanted to give the bikes looks a hint of its 1992 predecessor which ithink they done nicely
@@dirtydsquared7495 98/99 is the last, lightest and most powerful of the carburetor bikes 👍 I have a 99 with 954 revalved forks, 2014 Repsol wheels, Nitron shock, Akrapovic system and it's still more than quick enough for the road.
The 1992 still looks amazing. I remember seeing one of these at a bike shop when I was a kid in 1992. It felt like looking at something from the future. Turns out it kinda was! :)
I had one pull up on me on the freeway doing 90mph. Yes, I was on a suped up FZR-600 track bike but wow. After looking at me, he pulled away from me like I was standing still. It was amazing. Never got to ride one though. I see a possible purchase in my future.
The under-tail exhaust was one of the best things about the bike: no worrying about your passenger burning heir legs. Also, sleek, discreet, and beautiful.
Honda dedicated here, been waiting patiently for a video like this to pop up somewhere!! very nice work brother information is spot on. Keep doing what your doing ... Hit the spot ❤️
What a great bike,,,i had a 350ypvs,,left bikes for a few years & later jumped on a fireblade as a test drive, the fox eyes edition when released,,,,woooo i had to have it,,,best ive ever had,,proud to be part of its history.....cannot say enough of the bike just pure fun.
You did miss one fireblade , the baby blade.. made in the late 80s-90s to the early 2000s and looks just like the 1992 cbr with its sexy twin headlights😍 its a 249cc in-line 4 cbr250rr mc22 fireblade, they sound absolutely insane and rev out to 21k! Yes that’s not a typo... 21 thousand rpm!! Mine is a 1991 imported from Japan, people constantly get her Mixed up with the 900rr
Great video. I've owned every generation CBR 900/1000 RR to date. Have a 2017 SP and love it. My favorite was the 2008 as it would wheelie at the drop of the had. I remember my first ride on a 1993 CBR900RR. It was crazy fast compared to my '88 600 Hurricane.
The double round headlights, perforated holed fairing and styled "fireblade" logo made the first gen 900RR one of the most recognizable sportbikes ever. What a shame Honda didn't keep it's legacy and the modern Fireblade has very little in common with the first one.
Oh man, what an awesome video! I own a '98 Fireblade and I'm loving it! It is all stock, just like the gray/black one on the video. 74 thousand original kilometers and running strong! 💪🏻 Got to give credit where it is due, Honda knows how to make a bike 😎
That 1000 hurricane was seriously badass for it's day, my friend had one I remember going down the freeway at 130 while sitting on the back seat, then I got to take another friends Fireblade 900rr out for a few hours, It was the first month the Fireblade had been released and at the time I never experienced anything so fast 0-60 except for a Suzuki Skoal bandit (rg500). Hyperbikes were getting serious in those days.
I lusted after the Blade when it first came out. It was a beast with the steep rake, short wheelbase, and non-linear power. With its 16” front wheels, it was a notorious head shaker. To this day, that original design is timeless. The round headlights were very cool. Great vid. Subscribed.
Yamaha is king in terms of high hp with low displacement. Their y15 v3 produces a whopping near 20 hp at around 150 cc while most brands have to be 200 cc to even touch 20 hp. But Honda really wins in terms of features their 150 cc segment have like bank angle sensors and keyless ignition which some yamaha bikes dont have.
Great video!!! I love the old 900RR's they will always have a special place in my heart. I had a 929 for a short time and I loved it, but I traded it for an RC51. I have always wanted to buy another 929, it was a great bike.
People laugh at me for saying the facts about the Fireblade. Little do they know that the blade was much more pure in terms of it's riding dynamics. A Motorcycle with this kind of legacy is worth way more than a flashy designed Motorcycle which unfortunately appeals to the current Motorcycle Fanboys. Long live the Fireblade. There is nothing like it. #HondaisHonda #FirebladeisFireblade Thank you for the video mate.
Rahul Allan fun fact: the fireblade sucks dick in the superbike championship, it’s like in 12th position. Long live the Ducati panigale, I’m so proud to be an Italian
@@youtubemoderator4071 lol buddy...if you're judging a bike based on ONE CHAMPIONSHIP I'm so sorry for you. Every bike has its ups and downs nobody is denying that. But did you build the Panigale to be so proud? Much respect to the Italians no doubt..but HONDAISHONDA
Dave Moynihan yeah Ducati’s are nice if you race for them but if youre a normal rider and want a bike you can depend on ducati ain’t for you lol Japanese bikes all the way. Better yet u can still buy most Japanese bikes even early models 2000- present and you’re gonna get pretty similar power and a bike you can rely on. Japanese bike are bulletproof
dude your voice is awesome and the way of hosting the video. Nice slides show and video compilation as well. Also informative info on the channel. keep it up, Love from INDIA !
I have fond memories of the Fireblade. I bought one of the first models back in 1992 (black & bronze) and had it for three years. The things that I remember most about this bike were: 1 - The (lack of) power. I had mine on a dyno at 'Specials' and expected 122 bhp, but all I got was 112 bhp. I had the lads at Specials fit new jets to the carbs and also a D&D full race exhaust. This filled in the power dip (around the revs where the emissions test took place) and increased the power to 120 bhp. Weird though it might sound, the bike felt slower as it no longer took off like a stroker at 7,000 rpm. Instead it just accelerated smoothly through its rev range. Incidentally I didn't fit a K&N air filter as Specials reckoned it didn't give any more air flow than the original paper filter. 2 - No steering damper. I really don't think it needed one. Not long after I'd got the bike, I was in 2nd gear and accelerating hard away from a 30mph zone, I hit a 'cats-eye' (google it!) and immediately the front forks went into a fairly high speed oscillation. It only lasted half a second or so and was over before I realised what was happening. I doubt if the arc of movement was much more than ten-fifteen degrees. After that, if didn't have this shimmy occur when I was out riding, I reckoned I wasn't trying hard enough. Never once did I feel it would develop into a full blown tank-slapper. Whatever, I loved the way '92 Fireblades steered. I now ride a GSXR1000 K6 (bought new and which I'll never sell) and while it's in a different league as regards power etc, compared to the old 'Blade it feels like a barge in the twisty stuff. 3 - The gear-box. Lousy and probably the worst thing about the bike. Especially the change from first to second. The number of times I only hit neutral and not second... All in all, I think that '92 Fireblade was the most exciting and fun bike to ride, that I've ever owned.
Yeah but the fireblade has more confortable position to ride especially if using to commute the gsxr1000 it's good for the track.......to uncomfortable after 30 minutes
I've owned 6 Fireblades, my favourite being the 1999 900RR in that gorgeous dark blue, put a full Hindle race system on it and gold wheels. It was the last Blade that I actually felt like I was sitting into it and not on top, I think it was about 125 bhp at the back wheel which today seems pathetic but for me it was just right, you could use it all! I loved that bike, have even started hunting round for one. It was also the earliest Blade I ever had, so newer isn't always better
Superb! Please consider coming up with such 'history' videos for other legendary bikes (if not already made) such as litre class bikes from other Japanese manufacturers or even European ones
954 Repsol Airbrush minutes 6.18 was mine back in 2012. Lighter and powerfull beast.. Just need to add steering damper to be completed machine. -Alex- Penang Malaysia-
I just bought the 2017 model last month! Could not be more proud. I just can't wait to get winter over with so I can start putting some serious miles to get to the breaking point.
I ride a 1991Yamaha FZR 250 EXUP in black / blue & while it is a bit dated I love it for what it is as it was a project restoration done with a friend who is a mechanic & hobbyist . As I am 5ft 6 in tall & 75 kg , it is a good performer for it's size & I did a surprise quarter mile attempt on it last month . I tuck in on it better than the other motorcycle that I use that is a MC22 Tyga custom . It is hard to obtain certain parts for it but I love it very much & the reupholstered saddle makes it better for longer riding sessions . The chain driven cam on this model is easy to service when shown how . Honda's gear driven cam system blew out manufacturing costs on the 14e engine platform which was dropped on later models in the larger sizes .
When my 91 VFR started to have strange stalling problems in traffic after 42k miles I bought a 2001 CBR929RR. I still have both even though I've not ridden either in a long while.
After a 30 year absence (yes 30) from motorcycling I have recently bought a 2006 1000 RR (I wanted the under tail exhaust) Cost me £3000 and I have already spent another £5000 on it as it's my winter project. Looking forward to hitting the roads again in the spring! My last bike was a CBX 1000 (not pro-link) wish I still had it!
@clout demon and adding the standard global measurements would be such a hard task that no American would ever want to do it for their minority viewers? Well its up to him its his channel, but honestly there are still many of us non-American viewers who'd greatly appreciate it. None of us are gonna pause a video every damn time an imperial unit is presented, just to look it up on google. I'd just recommend doing it, if he cares about his viewers. I see many other "American" channels who do it, and people always praise them and appreciate that they take the extra 5 minutes to add the conversions into their vids. I don't get why some Americans are so defensive about this just because you are the majority of the audience. What would it hurt you? Why do you feel the need to defend this on his behalf?.. It is just a request, not a bloody order.
Went from 1987 VF1000R to a '95 Fireblade. Damn, huge difference in weight, performance etc. Fireblade was hands-down the most fun I ever owned. Had owned a CB900 Bol D'Or prior to the VF1000R, & that wasn't too shabby either, although a tad dated.
Awesome video. Had a 96 Fireblade some 10 years ago. Love those 90`s superbikes. I have a 2000 Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 (RC51) now, but looking for another Fireblade to have along with it, but it has to be gen 1 in white with blue and red graphics. Also love the look of the Kawasaki ZX7R, would love to complete the collection with that bike.
@@youtubemoderator4071 that was my first motorcycle, I started on a old 67 Yamaha 80gt 2 stroke(very young) , upgraded to a 70's Suzuki 125 2t enduro, then a few 125 2t in my teens and got the cbr1000f, it's kind of a long story, but I guess I can type it up after work if there's any interest
Crazy dude ^^ a firebalde would be nice but with 48hp? And a maximum of 96? Ehm nop Error no connection Cbr250rr sexy thing and insane engine xD put a supercharger on it ;p
Hey, Hero, really enjoy your videos. I have a small deposit on a 2008 CBR 1000RR. The dealer is asking $7500 with 671 miles. It's essentially a new 2008 in 2020. It has largely been due to your videos that lit my desire to buy this bike otherwise I wouldn't have given it much more than a second thought.
I prefer my Viffer... But then I commute on it everyday. However, if I went to the racetrack everyday... Actually probably still prefer the VFR. I can be honest and say I probably wouldn't be able to squeeze all the power and potential out of the Fireblade on the track... Loved the video. Awesome stuff.
jameshisself everyone might desire a ducati but not that many are wanting to pay to maintain one. The Italians have a “Mediterranean approach to quality control” that’s a quote from a ducati service manual. When a timing belt requires 16 new rocker arms and lash adjustments every 25k it can get pricey in a hurry not to mention the difficulty working on it without specialist tools and training. Honda is a better choice for a DIY rider and the reliability Honda is known for far outweighs the “desirability” of the Italians.
jameshisself when you can afford 13 bikes you can probably afford newer ducs that didn’t have the rocker problems. My 748 and my 996 both needed to have the rockers replated or replaced at 25k. There’s an entire company dedicated to ducati part failures. My 954rr is more exciting than either of my Ducati’s it’s fast it’s light and it it won’t leave me stranded or broke. Dollar for dollar the best thing you could buy right now. Not to mention now I don’t have Harley riders telling me there’s something wrong with my bike at every stop light. From the open clutch cover. Everyone wants that Italian until they own one
@jameshisself yes great point.👍👊😊ride what ypu want and only Dicks talk crap of others rides...yes Dicks...and they need to own that they are immature dicks..😄👍💪💀💀💀💀
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The coolest name of all time, "Fireblade"..
never heard of hayabusa and vmax?
Idk man, Honda 'Blackbird' also sounds quite good.
Idk interceptor sounds awesome
Looking at the rear mudguard they should be known as the FIRESPADE!
not forgetting Gixer Hyabusa and NinJa and R1 and...
Long live the Fireblade❤️🔥
lol, yes! My thoughts exactly. Not ridden in a few years now but I had 4 of these. So much fun, so insane. Had an absolute love affair with them! Videos like this make me miss them! Long live the Fireblade!
The 1992 version was so ridiculous. In 92. I had just bought an 89 FZR-600. it was a retired race bike from Sonoma Raceway, honed out to something like 622 with a stage 4 carb kit. It was a beast. I was on the freeway heading home doing about 90 cruising. 2 guys rolled up on me: a Ninja 600 and a CBR 900, which I had never seen before. Absolutely gorgeous. The guy on the 900 threw 2 finger ahead to open up. He just hung with me for a maybe a half mile as I was going through gears then he saluted me and was gone like I was standing still. I'll never forget it. Poor guy on the Ninja never had a chance.
There the best bike there’s ever been. The aprillia Mille comes close but no cigar.
That 954 looks really slick to me, I may have to try to get one...someday.
I've had mine for like 8 yrs and let me tell you in love it... Alotta raw power... Amazing light bike...
I love this video. I actually started on a CBR919RR. It’s a dangerous bike for sure, but it’s taken care of me and has been a patient beast. This video actually marked the beginning of my journey into motorcycles. Thank you.
Damn, I ride motorbikes since 2011 and the biggest I have its a 400cc. Hope some day have a 900cc.
Betcha you regret like hell selling it huh?
need a good steering stab lol...great bike though
I recently bought a 919 CB900F
I got a 2007 CBR1000RR Fireblade and it says Fireblade on the fairings. I have to replace the Stator or Rectifier. Not sure which but over this winter it will have everything done and be prepared for warmer days.
Traded my 600f2 in for a redwhiteblue 1993 900rr. I was in a test group for the new Fireblade. After seeing the prototypes and offering opinions, half the guys in the focus group put down deposits. It was incredible. Light and instantaneous. You were sitting over the front wheel, lol. Long live the legend of the Fireblade...
Wow you were in a test group?, sounds awesome. My cousin went from 89 FZR600 to a used CBR900. I still have my F2 bought in 91 -parked at my parent's house haha
I have an old 1988 CBR600F that I ride. It suits me as I am a 1942 model myself. The old girl's engine has had only light maintenance (plugs, manual CCT) and runs like a Swiss watch. She will still do 140mph+ and handles very well. Only frame parts changed since I got her 5 years ago has been tyres, pads and brake lines (the original OEM ones were still kinda functional but past their best), a new fuel pump, head bearings and late last year new chain and sprockets. I do all maintenance myself, so I know it's done right. Honda build quality is about the best on the planet, regardless of price.
Not bad for a 31 year old sport bike....
loved how you showed the pictures of the generations changing in the end!!! what an overall awesome video!!
He posted at the end so most of us would sit through this gunk and his video would have maximum watch time. It’s a RUclips thing
@@SamB-fv6su he did that because he’s good, that’s how a video is supposed to be done
@@SamB-fv6sumakes no sense lmfao he literally showed the bikes throughout the entire video and talked about them in detail. Showing them back to back at the end with no delay to compare the visual differences is a good thing
Did u know there was a smaller version of the fireblade which was 250cc but had a 20k revving engine and was super fun. The 4cyl version was only built from 1989 to 1999 only :( and I happen to own one 🙂
The japanese sub 250cc category was insane, there's a guy where i live riding around on one of the later models of the zxr250, the thing screams down the street like he's flying at mach 2
As a past owner of 3 Fireblades, each better than the last, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Many thanks for producing this - now subscribed !
I really hope we'd get those 90's fireblade graphics on the new one.
Urban tiger cbr 2015
The 98 is the best
use to have a 1993 cbr900rr tricolor and loved it such an amazing bike for its time, 2012 was probably last nice looking tricolor they made, being the 20th anniversary they wanted to give the bikes looks a hint of its 1992 predecessor which ithink they done nicely
@@dirtydsquared7495 98/99 is the last, lightest and most powerful of the carburetor bikes 👍 I have a 99 with 954 revalved forks, 2014 Repsol wheels, Nitron shock, Akrapovic system and it's still more than quick enough for the road.
Yea man some of those are sick
The Honda cbr 900rr is still a beautiful bike
i'll take the RR over any ducati
@@gilbertsanchez2568 I agree. Had an 01 929 and it was the best bike I've ever had
@@stonedfacekilla the 929 is a beauty
@@gilbertsanchez2568 I may be wrong but it was listed as the fastest production bike in its class all 3yrs it was produced
Happy days ,,,,,,,, Urban Tiger Foxeye & 918 RRT !
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Man I almost started crying watching this vid. Amazing job bro kept it up
You should keep this going as a series; this and the history of the VFR are great productions. Looking forward to the Super Blackbird one!
The 1992 still looks amazing. I remember seeing one of these at a bike shop when I was a kid in 1992. It felt like looking at something from the future. Turns out it kinda was! :)
I had one pull up on me on the freeway doing 90mph. Yes, I was on a suped up FZR-600 track bike but wow. After looking at me, he pulled away from me like I was standing still. It was amazing. Never got to ride one though. I see a possible purchase in my future.
@@pringlized The perfect 'blade for you should be standing in somebody's garage right now.
@@gilbertolopez8604 You speak the gospel. Or did you mean, riding out from someone's garage? 🤪
@@pringlized Like a mint one waiting for you, and for a fair price, right?
classic
I'm liking all of your videos man, amazing content! And thanks for the VFR video you did, I love that engine!
An inspirational effort by a group of enthusiasts and not just money making.
those pictures of various generations, melted my heart. This is an amazing video with beautifully communicated details. absolutely loved it.
The under-tail exhaust was one of the best things about the bike: no worrying about your passenger burning heir legs. Also, sleek, discreet, and beautiful.
THATS THE ONE I AM GONNA BUYYY
Honda dedicated here, been waiting patiently for a video like this to pop up somewhere!! very nice work brother information is spot on. Keep doing what your doing ... Hit the spot ❤️
I still like my '92 Fireblade very much! I've bought it in '00, now 20 years ago!
That is proof of how good it is..
What a great bike,,,i had a 350ypvs,,left bikes for a few years & later jumped on a fireblade as a test drive, the fox eyes edition when released,,,,woooo i had to have it,,,best ive ever had,,proud to be part of its history.....cannot say enough of the bike just pure fun.
You did miss one fireblade , the baby blade.. made in the late 80s-90s to the early 2000s and looks just like the 1992 cbr with its sexy twin headlights😍 its a 249cc in-line 4 cbr250rr mc22 fireblade, they sound absolutely insane and rev out to 21k! Yes that’s not a typo... 21 thousand rpm!! Mine is a 1991 imported from Japan, people constantly get her Mixed up with the 900rr
Great video. I've owned every generation CBR 900/1000 RR to date. Have a 2017 SP and love it. My favorite was the 2008 as it would wheelie at the drop of the had.
I remember my first ride on a 1993 CBR900RR. It was crazy fast compared to my '88 600 Hurricane.
Great video! now it's time to put my 1998 900RR back on the road after sitting in my garage for the last 2 years! thanks for the inspiration!
The double round headlights, perforated holed fairing and styled "fireblade" logo made the first gen 900RR one of the most recognizable sportbikes ever. What a shame Honda didn't keep it's legacy and the modern Fireblade has very little in common with the first one.
FINALLY!!!! I own a ‘97 CBR900RR and have been waiting for this forever
Oh man, what an awesome video! I own a '98 Fireblade and I'm loving it! It is all stock, just like the gray/black one on the video. 74 thousand original kilometers and running strong! 💪🏻 Got to give credit where it is due, Honda knows how to make a bike 😎
That 1000 hurricane was seriously badass for it's day, my friend had one I remember going down the freeway at 130 while sitting on the back seat, then I got to take another friends Fireblade 900rr out for a few hours, It was the first month the Fireblade had been released and at the time I never experienced anything so fast 0-60 except for a Suzuki Skoal bandit (rg500).
Hyperbikes were getting serious in those days.
2004 to 2007 its the best Model in my mind 💗💗💗💗 i like undertail exhaust and that model
I lusted after the Blade when it first came out. It was a beast with the steep rake, short wheelbase, and non-linear power. With its 16” front wheels, it was a notorious head shaker. To this day, that original design is timeless. The round headlights were very cool.
Great vid. Subscribed.
I just love hearing about the 954. Can’t believe I have one and even more that it’s my first bike.
Please can u send pics
Gopal Joshi - IG @redbull_954rr - documenting the build!
@@kmassey sir if anyone selling cbr 1992-1995 I love to purchase or tell me any Site where I can purchase your thankful
Just got my 2002 954 and I am IN LOVE.
Great job Hero RR, keep up the good work buddy!
Great watch! My first bike was a 2001 929RR and I still miss how light it was. Such a fun bike to ride
I may own a Yamaha, but damn, this Japanese brands are all so awesome! Great video man!!
Yamaha is happening
Yamaha = King of two cylinder torque
Yamaha is king in terms of high hp with low displacement. Their y15 v3 produces a whopping near 20 hp at around 150 cc while most brands have to be 200 cc to even touch 20 hp. But Honda really wins in terms of features their 150 cc segment have like bank angle sensors and keyless ignition which some yamaha bikes dont have.
@@PRINCE__2.0__ hayabusa was the blackbird killer, look at the stats
Ivan Alcibar uhh Yamaha is from japan 🇯🇵...
Love that you went over the Fireblade, I love them so much. I love how you’re covering bike models more often
I have watched this video like 20 times. I love it.
there also was a 99 evo fireblade! with a single sided swingarm, increased hp... very rare bike!! great review!!!
+ inverted front fork and fuel injection,never seend one!!! Awesome looking !!!
Never owned any Honda bikes but thanks to HerRR I am in love with them
I love honda and kawasaki motorcycles neither has ever disappointed
Great video!!! I love the old 900RR's they will always have a special place in my heart. I had a 929 for a short time and I loved it, but I traded it for an RC51. I have always wanted to buy another 929, it was a great bike.
My first sport bike was a 87 600 hurricane and now I have a 98 fire blade!!
Love the 954, it was a beast back then and is still awesome today
Amazing bike, i loved my 1994 model....long live the Blade.
Wonderful video, as always! As a CBR600RR owner I cannot wait for your video about its history.
Really looking forward to that CBR1100XX video man, your content is tops
Just bought the brand new Fireblade RR-R. Fantastic video. Really enjoyed it.
People laugh at me for saying the facts about the Fireblade.
Little do they know that the blade was much more pure in terms of it's riding dynamics.
A Motorcycle with this kind of legacy is worth way more than a flashy designed Motorcycle which unfortunately appeals to the current Motorcycle Fanboys.
Long live the Fireblade.
There is nothing like it.
#HondaisHonda
#FirebladeisFireblade
Thank you for the video mate.
Rahul Allan fun fact: the fireblade sucks dick in the superbike championship, it’s like in 12th position. Long live the Ducati panigale, I’m so proud to be an Italian
Merlogamer2003 why are you proud? You didn’t do anything ?
Plus the panigale costs how much?
Fucken nazi-helping moron
Funny thing is every Ducati superbike except the 999 is a copy of Honda's 91 vfr and 94 nr750.
@@youtubemoderator4071 lol buddy...if you're judging a bike based on ONE CHAMPIONSHIP I'm so sorry for you.
Every bike has its ups and downs nobody is denying that.
But did you build the Panigale to be so proud?
Much respect to the Italians no doubt..but HONDAISHONDA
Dave Moynihan yeah Ducati’s are nice if you race for them but if youre a normal rider and want a bike you can depend on ducati ain’t for you lol Japanese bikes all the way. Better yet u can still buy most Japanese bikes even early models 2000- present and you’re gonna get pretty similar power and a bike you can rely on. Japanese bike are bulletproof
dude your voice is awesome and the way of hosting the video. Nice slides show and video compilation as well. Also informative info on the channel.
keep it up, Love from INDIA !
Damn i miss my 1994 and my 1995 Fireblade.. have such good memories of them, sadly my 1994 got stolen :(
I have fond memories of the Fireblade. I bought one of the first models back in 1992 (black & bronze) and had it for three years. The things that I remember most about this bike were:
1 - The (lack of) power. I had mine on a dyno at 'Specials' and expected 122 bhp, but all I got was 112 bhp. I had the lads at Specials fit new jets to the carbs and also a D&D full race exhaust. This filled in the power dip (around the revs where the emissions test took place) and increased the power to 120 bhp. Weird though it might sound, the bike felt slower as it no longer took off like a stroker at 7,000 rpm. Instead it just accelerated smoothly through its rev range. Incidentally I didn't fit a K&N air filter as Specials reckoned it didn't give any more air flow than the original paper filter.
2 - No steering damper. I really don't think it needed one. Not long after I'd got the bike, I was in 2nd gear and accelerating hard away from a 30mph zone, I hit a 'cats-eye' (google it!) and immediately the front forks went into a fairly high speed oscillation. It only lasted half a second or so and was over before I realised what was happening. I doubt if the arc of movement was much more than ten-fifteen degrees. After that, if didn't have this shimmy occur when I was out riding, I reckoned I wasn't trying hard enough. Never once did I feel it would develop into a full blown tank-slapper. Whatever, I loved the way '92 Fireblades steered.
I now ride a GSXR1000 K6 (bought new and which I'll never sell) and while it's in a different league as regards power etc, compared to the old 'Blade it feels like a barge in the twisty stuff.
3 - The gear-box. Lousy and probably the worst thing about the bike. Especially the change from first to second. The number of times I only hit neutral and not second...
All in all, I think that '92 Fireblade was the most exciting and fun bike to ride, that I've ever owned.
Yeah but the fireblade has more confortable position to ride especially if using to commute the gsxr1000 it's good for the track.......to uncomfortable after 30 minutes
@HeroRR kudos mate....awesome vid on the Fireblade, BTW still ride my aged '02 954RR Fireblade. Peace Yo! #LiveToRide
Love mine to
I remember going to the dealer in 2006 when my dad bought a fireblade brand new. Favorite bike of all time the black front end is just gorgeous.
I've owned 6 Fireblades, my favourite being the 1999 900RR in that gorgeous dark blue, put a full Hindle race system on it and gold wheels. It was the last Blade that I actually felt like I was sitting into it and not on top, I think it was about 125 bhp at the back wheel which today seems pathetic but for me it was just right, you could use it all!
I loved that bike, have even started hunting round for one. It was also the earliest Blade I ever had, so newer isn't always better
Just bought that one, I'm so excited
Honda's timeless in general, not just with these specific machines. Beasts. Great video.
Your videos are very well put together. Your information is spot-on. Unlike other RUclipsrs. Like cyclecruza with his false information...
@TheGhost cyclecruza fanboy!!!
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you
LET’S GO FO AH RIIIIIIIDE
Cycle Cruza is a fucking joke now.
Coming back here to watch this for like the 3rd time. Awesome video can’t thank you enough for summarizing all this linear information for us.
Great information and editing as always!!!
Superb! Please consider coming up with such 'history' videos for other legendary bikes (if not already made) such as litre class bikes from other Japanese manufacturers or even European ones
I picked up at 2017 CBR1000RR this spring. 100% do not regret.
Great video, thanks. I had a black/silver 4th gen. Indeed felt like you were flying. I've never forgiven myself for selling it.
The 954rr is the best Fire lade of all time, I've them all, I'll never trade my 954 for anything, my 954 is 148kgs now, it fucking rocks
954 Repsol Airbrush minutes 6.18 was mine back in 2012. Lighter and powerfull beast.. Just need to add steering damper to be completed machine.
-Alex- Penang Malaysia-
I am a current (2018) and past (2010) blade owner. it is fast AF. :) thanks for putting this together. well done. 🏍👍🏍
I just bought the 2017 model last month! Could not be more proud. I just can't wait to get winter over with so I can start putting some serious miles to get to the breaking point.
To me the best ones are the 954 RR and the 2017 Fireblade in black!!
Very nice video 👌
Nikos Erion 929rr and 06 1000rr...IMHO. :)
I ride a 1991Yamaha FZR 250 EXUP in black / blue & while it is a bit dated I love it for what it is as it was a project restoration done with a friend who is a mechanic & hobbyist . As I am 5ft 6 in tall & 75 kg , it is a good performer for it's size & I did a surprise quarter mile attempt on it last month . I tuck in on it better than the other motorcycle that I use that is a MC22 Tyga custom . It is hard to obtain certain parts for it but I love it very much & the reupholstered saddle makes it better for longer riding sessions . The chain driven cam on this model is easy to service when shown how . Honda's gear driven cam system blew out manufacturing costs on the 14e engine platform which was dropped on later models in the larger sizes .
1:14 There were 5 Hurricane models actually if you include the JDM CBR400R Hurricane (also known as the Aero)
When my 91 VFR started to have strange stalling problems in traffic after 42k miles I bought a 2001 CBR929RR. I still have both even though I've not ridden either in a long while.
Great. Now, all Honda needs to do is make a new 750cc Fireblade, the world needs it.
After a 30 year absence (yes 30) from motorcycling I have recently bought a 2006 1000 RR (I wanted the under tail exhaust) Cost me £3000 and I have already spent another £5000 on it as it's my winter project. Looking forward to hitting the roads again in the spring! My last bike was a CBX 1000 (not pro-link) wish I still had it!
Can you use kilos too because everyone else uses them?
+1
@clout demon and adding the standard global measurements would be such a hard task that no American would ever want to do it for their minority viewers? Well its up to him its his channel, but honestly there are still many of us non-American viewers who'd greatly appreciate it. None of us are gonna pause a video every damn time an imperial unit is presented, just to look it up on google.
I'd just recommend doing it, if he cares about his viewers. I see many other "American" channels who do it, and people always praise them and appreciate that they take the extra 5 minutes to add the conversions into their vids. I don't get why some Americans are so defensive about this just because you are the majority of the audience. What would it hurt you? Why do you feel the need to defend this on his behalf?.. It is just a request, not a bloody order.
@@Real_MisterSir well said!
@clout demon Makes so much sense cause im not american. He can says like "433 pound or 196 Kilo"
Not everyone.
Went from 1987 VF1000R to a '95 Fireblade. Damn, huge difference in weight, performance etc. Fireblade was hands-down the most fun I ever owned.
Had owned a CB900 Bol D'Or prior to the VF1000R, & that wasn't too shabby either, although a tad dated.
i had a first gen fireblade! and now over 10 years a 2004 1000RR repsol edition!! and i love them to bits !!!
3:36 that aint a zxr 750 but a zxr 250/400 hehe nice video man love your content
Awesome video. Had a 96 Fireblade some 10 years ago. Love those 90`s superbikes. I have a 2000 Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 (RC51) now, but looking for another Fireblade to have along with it, but it has to be gen 1 in white with blue and red graphics. Also love the look of the Kawasaki ZX7R, would love to complete the collection with that bike.
You forgot to mention the change from the 16" frontwheel to the 17" frontwheel for the 4th generation
Hero......your voice is extremely calming to listen to.
The most beautiful 954
LOVED my 954, great video as always
Awesome video, 1st bike was a cbr1000f fantastic machine, plz do a video on the old Cbr250rr vs new cbr250r and cbr300r
thomas williams how are you not dead?! Starting with a 1000 cc? Are you secretly Valentino Rossi?
@@youtubemoderator4071 that was my first motorcycle, I started on a old 67 Yamaha 80gt 2 stroke(very young) , upgraded to a 70's Suzuki 125 2t enduro, then a few 125 2t in my teens and got the cbr1000f, it's kind of a long story, but I guess I can type it up after work if there's any interest
Crazy dude ^^ a firebalde would be nice but with 48hp? And a maximum of 96? Ehm nop
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Cbr250rr sexy thing and insane engine xD put a supercharger on it ;p
I had a new '87 1000F and I kept it for about 18 years. It was the best bike I've ever owned. I wish I still had it.
@@TimCuthbertson Try looking the bike up and buy it back
Man, you really do a good job on these videos. Thanks
The Hurricanes were and are gorgeous bikes....and Im a Yamaha guy.
Hey, Hero, really enjoy your videos. I have a small deposit on a 2008 CBR 1000RR. The dealer is asking $7500 with 671 miles. It's essentially a new 2008 in 2020. It has largely been due to your videos that lit my desire to buy this bike otherwise I wouldn't have given it much more than a second thought.
5:00 it's my bike! Did anyone else spot their Blade in this video? 👌
Same gen, different colour
Still got my old Blade (1st gen SC 28) Never let me down, and still has enough grunt to Keep up with the fast guys!
Really good video mate, but would be nice to credit the videos you used. Especially as I saw a few clips from my personal film about my 900.
Great history recap 👌 pleasure to watch. Well done 👍
Not gonna lie, I *really* like Fireblades!
Hell yeah. Fireblade is the coolest name ever, just got myself a 2006 Repsol model. I love this bike
Mine is the 1997 one and still driving her... She's my baby
Brilliant video! I have an 07 in red and black, indeed best looking blade ever!
i own the last of the fireblade designed by Tadao Baba. Honda CBR 954
Going down memory lane! Thank you!
The last Real fireblade was the 954rr.
I prefer my Viffer... But then I commute on it everyday. However, if I went to the racetrack everyday...
Actually probably still prefer the VFR. I can be honest and say I probably wouldn't be able to squeeze all the power and potential out of the Fireblade on the track...
Loved the video. Awesome stuff.
*Aggressively drooling over CBR 250 RR MC22
I just bought one for my first bike with a yoshi cannon and it is amazing
Looking at a 929 today, as long as the bike is in good condition, I'm seriously picking it up at a steal :) Can't wait.
1.4k likes and only 14 dislikes(these would be Italian bike owners jealousy of Honda😂😂😂😂)
Kashaf Ahmed I ditched my Ducati for the 954 fireblade and I will never go back.
jameshisself everyone might desire a ducati but not that many are wanting to pay to maintain one. The Italians have a “Mediterranean approach to quality control” that’s a quote from a ducati service manual. When a timing belt requires 16 new rocker arms and lash adjustments every 25k it can get pricey in a hurry not to mention the difficulty working on it without specialist tools and training. Honda is a better choice for a DIY rider and the reliability Honda is known for far outweighs the “desirability” of the Italians.
jameshisself when you can afford 13 bikes you can probably afford newer ducs that didn’t have the rocker problems. My 748 and my 996 both needed to have the rockers replated or replaced at 25k. There’s an entire company dedicated to ducati part failures. My 954rr is more exciting than either of my Ducati’s it’s fast it’s light and it it won’t leave me stranded or broke. Dollar for dollar the best thing you could buy right now.
Not to mention now I don’t have Harley riders telling me there’s something wrong with my bike at every stop light. From the open clutch cover.
Everyone wants that Italian until they own one
@jameshisself yes great point.👍👊😊ride what ypu want and only Dicks talk crap of others rides...yes Dicks...and they need to own that they are immature dicks..😄👍💪💀💀💀💀
@@charlespoeling678 lol..good point but he can compare where you cant.. unless you owned all those and driven all those
Another informative vid dude. Love going back in time. Keep em coming!