Honda CBR1000RR R Fireblade SP Review | First Ride
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Honda CBR1000RR R Fireblade SP Review | First Ride: A few months back I was fortunate enough to be able to borrow the awesome Fireblade - my intention was to see if a normal numpty road rider, like me, could possibly enjoy this thoroughbred sportsbike on the road....here's how I got on. SPOILER ALERT! I really liked this one.....
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Great to see you enjoyed the Fireblade so much Andy.
Andy’s already bought the press bike Goldwing off you - he wouldn’t possibly do the double would he.... ?
I can't stand when manufacturers make supersport bikes keyless. If you're in your full lather suit on track, the last thing you want is a remote key in your pocket. It's uncomfortable and can do serious damage is you crash. When they put it on touring and ADV bikes it's annoying enough, but on sport and hyper naked's it's downright stupid.
@@Roy_Godiksen and adds unnecessary weight to the bike
Greratr torr serrre yrorru enjoyedrr trrhe Firrreblarrdrrre sorr mucrrh rrrrrrrrAndy. RR
Always worth getting up on a Monday morning for another video. This bike isn't really my sort of thing, but that doesn't stop me admiring it.
Couldn't agree more!
the CBRrr ARrrr ARrr Slash ARrrrr sounds like a pirates' bike
Third time lucky recording this one! Its a fantastic bike, loved it when I borrowed one
Yes great bit of kit - to be honest most of the current crop of big sports bikes are fantastic (as you know) - so much easier to ride than they used to be....
"This thing is a ballistic missile!" Classic TMF and why you are one of the best. This was definitely a bike I wanted to see you ride. Great stuff, mate.
#hondalove
The ol'geezer got his hands on a real powerhouse here.
Us old geezer's know what colour underwear to buy before trying modern rocketships 🤣🤣
@@stevied6286 Hahaha this had me howling.
What a treat that you've gotten to give it a flog! This is one of those toys that - only if you can really afford it - you'd have to have. Taking it out on public roads can only be a frustrating! It does look and sound the part, though. Could be a nice thing to even park in your living room. Fabulous piece of engineering and design. Thanks for taking us out on it!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and for stopping by!
What a beauty! Impossible to use all that bike on the road, it’s like it just sits there teasing you, “hey I am capable of muuuchhh faster speeds, you know you want to!”
It’s a Honda so everyone should be able to ride it…in rain mode at least.
More than twice the amount of power my bike has and I find that already more than enough for normal use.
You’re riding three years longer than me.
Always a good morning when there's a Missenden episode up :). *grabs a coffee and settles in*.
Late night early morning here, put a couple shots in mine.
You can pick up a decent 2nd hand Blade for peanuts and still scare yourself shitless. Absolutely amazing bikes
There's that old friend of mine. An utter petrolhead. Tuned his BMW M3 till the engine blew up. Tuned his Toyota Supra till it outdid most modern sportscars. He got into bikes. He still tunes and beefs them up. He got a Yamaha R1 some time ago. He sold it, it was too fast for his liking. That's supersports-fast.
What a monster! :oD
Brutal bike! Looks wonderful too. Fun to see this review after the recent CBR650R videos. In my view the 650R and the like are road sportsbikes, these track superbikes are a treat if you are fortunate enough to have deeper pockets and play on the track. But I might be just talking bollocks. Great video, as always!
I tend to agree...
Yes to this point! The 1000 is like a halo bike, but the 650 is for regular folk, like me! I could never use all that power offered by the 1000, there’s not even a track here without shipping the bike off!
I rode one last year, running in for local dealer. Once I got used to the riding position, I found the bike surprisingly comfortable. Totally agree with everything you said. I’m 58 and have only been riding for 5 years. Thoroughly enjoyed riding it.
‘It doesn’t have an accelerator, it has a detonator!”
Glad to hear you pronouncing “Akrapovic” right, Andy. A great review 👍
Andy 🏴
Just a general note... most of the time the comments do not appear under your videos, therefore I am not able to read or comment. I enjoy reading the statements and questions from others and your comments and answers to them. I am in the U.S. if that info will help, just in case there is nothing that can be done. This is also the same with other RUclips videos. This is kind of disheartening when the presenter asks for feedback and we can't comply. I really look forward to your reviews, very well done! especially like your MCM highlights!
Another great video Andy in terms of performance of this bike I think the word Awesome comes to mind. I may be wrong with this bikes capabilities only top riders would get anywhere near the limits of its capabilities.
I like those wings - much more subtle than the BMW S1000rr M.
Great review TMF. Just remember, you need your licence in your line of work....
Great review as always, i love the sound of the new fireblade. My new MT10 SP was delivered successfully on Thursday by the way, heated grips, radiator guard, comfort seat all added. Good to start the run in period.
Congratulations Tim - I love the MT10 - much underrated I reckon....
Great choice Tim. I've had mine for 3 1/2 years. In my view, better sound than the Blade, or any other bike.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Andy, I reckon the MT10 is only underrated by those who've not ridden one! Owners are usually besotted by them. Me, guilty!
Absolutely phenomenal machine and insanely capable but I've never felt a love towards it, a huge appreciation for it but never loved it. The fact it chucked Guy Martin & John McGuiness off also left a sour taste in my mouth but its good to see how much its improved since then. Fantastic review as always 😁
Yeah the Martin/McGuiness Dream Team didn't end well for Honda but bare in mind that the Machine which failed them was the previous 17-19 model,which was the first with a full Electronic Suite,and in the limited time they had to prep them for Racing some of the Bugs weren't ironed out.
Remember the days when bikes only had two modes, on and off.
and that awkward one where you realise you left the choke on
I like the transparent brake reservoirs. Nothing like knowing you have brake fluid. Well done for the close-up shots of the display and controls. That's the first one I've been able to read in, well, ever! And it's a beauty.
Nice review as always, many thanks. I started riding in the late 70's early 80's and if you told me back then that we would be able to ride 200HP bikes on normal roads I would have laughed at you and told you that you were mad. Back then the Norton Commando 850 was the king of the road, and it made a handsome 60 ish HP (on a good day).
Very true!
Far too scary for me ! Much respect for anyone who can keep their licence with any of the current breed of 200plus machines . I’ll stick with my 890R
RTFM, best the line of the review. Fantastic looking bike, look forward to the next instalment. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it Colin - stay tuned for more soon!
Nice little video Mr Flyer. I've heard high praise for your channel so, naturally, I chose your video for a little insight into the latest Fireblade.
Lovely, real-world approach to the review which made it even more enjoyable 👍
Thank you Damien!
What a beast, like you said it’s for racers on track days. No good on the road for the likes of me Andy. Thanks for another great video. I always look forward to them. I sat and watched the 1hr 33mins chat between to and Fortnine. You’re both brilliant. ✊
Thank you!
Hey kids!!!! Makes me feel part of the team again! 😇👍 Great bike, great review. Classics and retros my thing now at the tender age of 62!
Glad you enjoyed it.....not many of these "Hey Kids" videos left to go!
@@TheMissendenFlyer The moaners who don't like the hey kids greeting, need to grow up
I thought your pixillating machine had broken until I got to the after thoughts!! Another great summing up of a bike that really isn't for the road, just look at the tyres!! Keep 'em coming Andy!!!
I took half a day off yesterday to take the SP out for a test ride. My first litre bike experience and what a way to do it. It’s fairly plush, nice and comfortable, and it will do 30mph easy without being twitchy. Track mode is superb.
Hi Missenden flyer it may not be the ideal bike for you but you do look super cool on it 😎👍. I wouldn’t mind it in my garage to sit next to my new triumph T120 😁. Big like 👍
Fair enough!
I’ve been itching for you to do this particular bike. Excellent. Look forward to the updates.
As usual thumbs up for a straight up humble real world review. Keep up the good work!
I went from…..not really interested in one of these, to “oooh this would be nice”! Pricey, but a great looking bike. Love that Honda colour scheme.
Me too all other reviews put me off not this if won lottery I be right down to local dealer .that and Africa twin .
Honda have always made a nice bike and I had a blade back in the day (1993 and the best colour scheme ever). Too pricey these days for a “none exotic” machine in my opinion.
Back to the good old days. The old intro... Hey! kids.... Hello Ladies and RTFM. Had me laughing, well done! Life can be a tad too serious these days, and this was a tonic.
The bike? Must be damn good... as you seemed to be enjoying the ride it just flowed.
Yes really enjoyed this one.....filmed a while ago as you will see from the trees so still got the old opener......one of the last!
One of the best bikes I’ve ever ridden but am too scared to own lol... 100% prison and way beyond my skill level .. oh and I’m too tall , great stuff mate .. o
Nice one Andy. For anyone suggesting you wind it up in higher than 3rd gear, a quick look online has it doing more than 160mph in third.
Fast enough for me 👍🏻
with traffic the way it is around me..youd never see 4th gear in a 300cc bike lol. A lot riders in my area have been riding or buying smaller bikes because of the rise in traffic lights/traffic.. which isn't a bad idea really considering there are now so many great models under 800cc
Yes for real life use no need for this bike.
Many good bikes in smaller capacity now, more fun, better for your licence, and save tons of cash. 90mph on a big bike feels almost slow on an open road.
I never knew James May was into bikes till I saw your comment about Drivetribe
With out any don't this is best review I seen on the new fireblade .down to earth and excellent .all things I was curious to know .thanks .
Glad you think so Patrick, cheers!
Well done TMF. Fab video and review as always! Honda sure do know how to put a motorcycle together! Very nice!
TMF, you do feature the top machines in the industry. Great stuff as usual.
It’s a Honda. So Awesome. Easy to ride slow and fast. Loved my CBR600rr and miss it every sunny day. Great vid.
Your vidoe topics are perfect, better than most youtubers, you deserve more than 200k subs ...
Very kind of you to say!
That's a lovely looking bike Andy, thanks for the review and it's nice to see you out on a sports bike. Bikes are getting pretty expensive these days.
Love your honesty and content. Kind regards from Bonnie Scotland 🏴
You really are the Missenden flyer on that machine.
thank god for TheMissendenFlyer...great job as usual!
G'day TMF. Great video, all the info one could want. A beautiful machine indeed. Offer this bike up to
the Italian stallions and it's a no brainer price wise. What a bargain. Good one Mr Honda.
Excellent video! I always enjoy your honest mc reviews. Keep it up!
My 2010 Blade is only 175bhp
That's quite insane enough for British roads I reckon!
Makes my back hurt just watching you ride. But...it is a beautiful machine.
Gday mate im glad i am older now as if this had been around when i was younger i probably wouldnt be older ,that is an insane amount of horsepower to have at your disposal how as a younger man could you not pull a wheelie away from the lights .
A beast I would love to own but would only be able to ride on occasions when my back is cooperating. Be worth loosing the tele and putting this in its place to watch instead. Such a special ride ive always dreamed of owning one.
Good review of a lovely bit o' kit, too much for me these days being in my 60's. Interesting to see it though compared to my last fire blade back in the day a bit now. Very interesting TMF and good luck and hope you come back and say the latest fire blade is a really good machine, cheers.
Thanks for watching Paul!
Are you sure that thing can’t fly looks like a missile in disguise
What a bike cheers Andy 🏍👍
I’d lose my licence or my life I just wouldn’t have the self discipline.........but love these machines all the more for it 😈
That's a real shame, but I admire your honesty, if not your self discipline. Best stick to your NC750 then. I'll be the guy on the ZZR who leaves you wishing you learned how to NOT open a throttle up.....
@@BibtheBoulder I doubt it, but I’m quite happy to let you think that.....I don’t own an NC750 🤔?
I own an nc700 and love it. Don’t dish the nc’s.
@@jeffngill I'm not 'dishing' (or even dissing) the NC, indeed I owned a DCT one until recently. I am merely making the point that if someone seriously cannot control their right wrist there is something wrong.
@@BibtheBoulder ok I get ya. It’s all about enjoying yourself safely.
Beautiful looking bike, great in the red and sounds awesome at speed. Great Video!
Absolutely stunning looking bike that reminds me of my 2000 CBR929RR. I'd love a ride on one at a track but as with all the current crop of WSBK exiles, way too much on the road for me and my back/wrists would be in tatters after only a brief ride. Great video as always, who doesn't love a Honda in those colours😁👍👍
I love these bikes, however, the very reason I sold my Fireblade was the speed and risk factor on the road, I traded in and bought a Triumph T120, in the end.
Exactly right, "It's wasted on the road" that's how I felt and I live over 2h away from a track, my closest track has a stupid 80db sound limit.
There’s quite the gap between “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” and “it’s not hideously uncomfortable” . . .
At 23k you would definitely have regrets, you could have a brand new V2 panigale and new truimph steet thriple for 1k more, and have no regrets.
Finally, someone who can pronounce "Acrapovic" :-)
I saw one of these bikes not long ago out on the roads and blimey all eyes fixed onto it! 🤩
I can see the future .... Mr flyer has not only a Goldwing ... but a new Fireblade sitting in his garage lol !
RTFM... what a fantastic term! Great vid as always... what an awesome machine!
Standard vernacular in this household.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Excellent! I can't imagine you ever skipping over reading the FM! Who would dream of doing such a thing...
I went from zzr1400 to 1200rt... Then bored and bought a s1000rr on a whim... I know EXACTLY how you feel when on a proper sports bike they are MENTAL 😂
Great video mate, what a bike!! Yeah, no surprise it was an audi driver 🙄. "I never read the manual", top bloke 👍👍
Looks lovely but 23 big ones wow. I'd be scared to ride it
Indeed. I just pretend my used 2k gs500 is an inline four.
I enjoyed the blog.I I like the simplicity of the yoke and the black finish personally,but it would be idea,if on the cheaper one, you have the black finish and only more expensive model a different finish.😁🇬🇧
I love that if you turn on subtitles at the very beginning it refers to you as Mr. Fly, which I think is a good description 😂
I’m 56 yrs old, the same height as you and ride a CBR 125r for fun which easily throws me around on my local country lanes but the thought of owning that Fireblade scares the life out of me! ......I know I couldn’t stop myself from opening her up every chance I got but I plan to reach 76 yrs old so as beautiful as it looks and performs, definitely not for me 🤣
I agree when you have that much power you are surely going to use it
Very enjoyable video. That white Van 🤣.
I agree with the road/engine manners. My Griso did not appreciate low speeds higher gear. However; the CB1100 is simply a gentlemen about it and when allowed you just dial up the throttle and she moves out right smartly. Very easy. Which has gotten me in some trouble when I take out the big single. :)
Love to test ride one, but as in mid 50s stick with my more upright bikes, great review thanks Andy
I know everybody thinks having too much power is pointless. For me that simply creates more respect for the bike. You ride with more care if it's got a bit of extra power . When you buy second-hand it's useful to have a bike that can handle more than its user will have put on its engine. A bigger cc engine should last longer even if you buy one 10 years old
Andy - At last a bike worthy of your supreme riding talents. Yes I know I'm just jealous. :-D
Such a cool bike after you unlock its potential
It’s cool because it has such potential (unlocked or not!)
Brutal bike and excellent review, as always!
Glad you liked it!
Had a couple of bikes with 160 bhp they where brilliant but you need to respect the bike ! it would only do what the rider made it do , I really like my Honda’s that one I wouldn’t want to give back it’s superb 👍👍💕
If only more reviewers considered the real practicality of the bikes they were riding. This is truly a marvellous bit of kit. It looks great and goes and stops well. Mainly though it excels at what it was designed to do - thrash around the track with little compromise. It’s also pretty good at doing other things such as zooming around the roads complete and comes complete with a midget monkey perch on the back. But would other bikes be better (that doesn’t mean faster) on the road? I’m sure future owners will enjoy having such a beast and I hope they do, but could they have even more grin for £23,000?
Please forgive me for laughing at your comment: “...and does she fly.” Considering this Fireblade has more maybe 50 more horsepower than your bugsmasher I’m not surprised.
Indeed she does! ...and 30hp please (the Warrior is a 180)
Finally Honda understood that it’s necessary to put real suspensions and real breaks if they want to compete with the competition.
Looks awesome.. it's fast standing still!!
Beautiful machine.
Lovely review for a lovely bike Andy. In particular I love its styling although like yourself I’m not a big fan of the fancy TFT display and would prefer the old fashioned dials with rev counter etc.
Love the Fireblade. Problem with having one would be keeping my license. Lincolnshire Police use unmarked bikes in twos.
Yes extreme self control required…
Is Pops on his roller blades again🤣? Great review as usual and an incredible machine. Mirrors? Well, EVERYTHING is behind you..
What a ridiculous and gorgeous bike!
I was speaking to a bloke who swapped out his BMW S1000RR for a GSR750 as he said he just couldn't enjoy riding something that fast on modern rubbish roads.
Another brilliant video from TMF.
Thank you!
I've gone from Honda to suzuki, and actually prefer the Honda set up re horn and indicators.
Another great review Andy. But you could have been on any litre bike, they all look the same and sound pretty much the same. You cant use the power on the road as you say, and if you want a bike for the track, you'd be better off getting a well set up dedicated track bike and using the leftover cash to get something proper for the road - like an SV650. But if people want to spend their money on one of these, good on them. I think they're mad :)
Great video. What a machine! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Mr Flyer, a real dream bike there, one I'll certainly never be able to make a reality so living vicariously again lol. :>)
Enjoyed the review. If I win the lottery tonight I will get one.
Lean angle indicator!!! I like the sound of that!!
So how far did you get it over, and was it stable when flung onto it's ear'ole far enough for yer knee slider tuh be makin' love to the road?
21:07 Ah yes..one of the perks of motorcycling..
Looks like a blast! Just wondering... what does Mrs Flyer(aka Carol) think about you riding such a bike?
She hasn’t commented....
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Great vid, got a test ride booked but I already know how it will be as I would never track it, I assume it's not great bike for the normal road trips as it may be considered to quick? As in up the rev range I can imagine the speed is crazy fast
Nice review & a seemingly great bike but too much of everything for me I think TMF. Quite the machine nonetheless though.
Blade is the best;fantastice bike👏👏👏