I have the 2017 Blade in the Black. I once bought a brand new blade in 2000 when they went fuel injected. The Blade I have now is in a different league as you would expect. 196kg and 189bhp... Goes mental at 10000 rpm bit like the old Blackbird did at 6000rpm...
I personally think the RR6 was a gem !
Oh they're lovely, especially with the underseat exhaust like the new CBR600rr has.
I bought a new one in 06, superb machine to ride, and just a pleasure to own !
@mickclarke4579 What did you swap it for?
Sold it, put the money into classic British bikes.
@mickclarke4579 ooh whatve you got?
I have the 2017 Blade in the Black. I once bought a brand new blade in 2000 when they went fuel injected. The Blade I have now is in a different league as you would expect. 196kg and 189bhp... Goes mental at 10000 rpm bit like the old Blackbird did at 6000rpm...
They are quick, people always think they're the "sensible" alternative
@@RetroSuperbikes 😂😂 Those "people" need to have a go on full power with all the assists switched off !
@jm252 That's it 👍 I recently reviewed the '24 S1000rr on here and found it quite bland
@@RetroSuperbikes I will subscribe and have a look at your reviews!
@jm252 thanks bud 👍
I have the gsxr1000k6 166kg dry, mad how much heavier the new bikes have become , don't think I'd get rid off mine either far too much fun 👍🏻
Definitely don't. The 06 Gixer has the fastest 0-60 of any bike if I remember correctly. It was on the cusp of all the big EU changes.
@@RetroSuperbikes l might catch you on it at rykas next year , I'll buy you a coffee ☕️
@gsxr1000k6 ooh sounds good mate give us a shout 👍