Honda Hornet 900 - Review - cb900 -Initial b
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2022
- This video is all about my Honda Hornet 900.
I talk through what i like about it, why i bought it, how it rides and what i'm thinking about doing to it as a side project.
The hornet 900 or 919 in America is the bigger version of the popular cb600 hornet. In my opinion it’s quite the bike.
Classic lines, beefy engine, super bike noises and a great usable bike
Mam ten motocykl, przejrchałem nim całą Polskę, jeździłem po polnych drogach, piachach, szutrze, wykorzystywałem go w sposób w którym Japońscy inżynierowie nie przeznaczyli jej do tego i powiem jedno... Motocykl jest genialny 👍😁
Yes, the 900 is a nice bike. After 55k you might want to change out the fork oil&seals. I advise use OEM seals as I have found that aftermarket might be very difficult to seat in. The rear shock might also need lookng at. The Hagon shock I once purchased, is about 1/2" higher than the OEM and that interfered with the center stand (another major plus for this bike - SWMotech have a nice one) so now I use Nitron. I think the CBR900RR has the low swept exhaust and are essentially plug&play, ya just gotta figure the silencer mounting bracket off the right footrest. Personally I like the twin upswept exhaust. I have removed the cat-conv section on the "Y" link pipe. The OEM silencers are heavy, so replacing with Scorpion/PipeWerx or smaller will save some weight. Also, if weight is a factor, you can get away with removing the P.A.I.R. system, but like the popping sound when rolling off. Might consider braided brake hoses too. A tail tidy is also a nice touch. Unfortunately, as this bike is going 20yrs old, some aftermarket parts (and some OEM parts) are becoming less abundant.
Mine has little over 75000 miles and still runs sharp. Only problem I see is very soft front springs...
I just picked one up for $700 with 22k on the clock. Love it!
Great video great bike I have 2007 900 hornet fantastic bike
I have the US spec 919, they said at the time, it was faster in 2nd gear to redline then a ZX14 from its super powerful midrange and short gearing, videos don't do justice to how hard and sudden it hits when you crack it open, I like the stock exhaust personally, it still makes a great noise when you get up in the revs and nobody is annoyed by you when your commuting (a lot less actual noise while riding too) nice review man!
Would love to see an update video with the custom exhaust too !
That’s a nice bike
great bike i have the same with scorpion cans on
Thank you for the Video
Should be able to do the 0-60 without changing gears. I think they hit 100 kph in first gear at full revs at your 2nd gear shift....hence the claimed 3.1 secs 0-100 kph. Nice bike, mines black but I love the blue.
What app did you use to track your zero to 60?
I'm thinking of buying one soon. I'll be going from a CBR 600F4 to it, so I hope it's as good as everyone says.
I have one of these, 2002, 13500 on the clock, Remus carbon cans
I have a 2007 919 and I really love it except for one thing - gearbox whine in every gear! Has anyone else experienced that? I find it so annoying that I won't ride it without ear plugs and it still annoys me. The bike only has 13,000 miles and has been very well maintained. The whining dose not seem to be getting any worse.
I went from the 600 to the 900 thinking it would be massively better and felt a bit let down. After the 6 it felt bland and lardy and living in a city the 600 was an excellent commuter with the 9 again feeling like a bit of a lump. Even with Microns it sounded quite bland while the smaller bike would howl when you were shifting. I've been riding for 40 years and had 30-odd bikes in my time and the 900 was one the few that I never really took to. The MK 1 Fazer I had before the 600 was better than both Hondas in a number of ways. 900 was "nice" but in my opinion at least very bland. I've got a mate with a bike shop who had a Fireblade that he'd turned into what the 900 Hornet should have been with very little effort , made a lot of money doing the same for other guys.
Your Honda is missing two wheels
HAHh yep the CAN is a lead weight for sure
Just checked your channel and you don't really seem to make that many videos. I'd like to see a follow up on this thou with all the extras you've done. Looks like a nice run around. Can't really fault honda engines.