hey man, I dont have the regular CBR1000RR I bought the SP Repsol 2015. Its a very good bike but you need tire size 190/60 rear w matching front profile to really corner it. The power is unreal and very smooth, im very happy. mind you the regular cbr is very different seating and position wise. The bike feels a little "top heavy" but it is really a dreamy smooth bike, the dash is nice too. Go for it! I came from riding a Triumph daytona for 4-5 years, before that, gixxers, 400s, etc
I attended a Honda testride event yesterday and got to drive a CBR1000RR. I've owned a Ninja 650 and a R6. This video is almost exactly the same way I felt while driving the bike. Unreal experience. I'll likely be getting a literbike as my next bike. So much fun to ride. And not as annoying of a powerband as my r6 was.
This video make me want a Fireblade so baddd. I have a Honda CG 150cc, and i love to ride, now imagining myself with a sweet motorcycle like the Fireblade give me goosebumps.
kenzo miyamoto Yeah your right but he's only using the frame that we can legally ride or buy in the streets . Everything else is worth 5+ fireblades bro lol
haha i know. i ride a ninja 250 as my daily driver, and when i hop on my dads old heavy gs1100(gsxr1000's grandpa) that thing goes so darn fast, i can't imagine how a new light cbr1000 feels
stupidvids0 Hey could you tell me if the Ninja 250R can it do 140 km/h without problems? whats the fastest you ever went? Plz b honest I dont trust websites ( Ninja 250R going 190 sound BS) Wanna know coz Im getting one once I upgrade to my A2 license. thx!
Daniel Bocotan my cbr does 128kph but it takes awhile to get it past 112kph. From what I've seen, the Ninja 250 has better higher end speed so I'd say it'd get up there, but wouldn't take hills well and would take awhile. Dunno why you'd be going that fast on a little 250 to begin with.
Daniel Bocotan I would say it would, but probably not as safe to use for those speeds. Wind gusts and acceleration speeds will make you the grandpa of the highway.
This is the fist clip I have watched that you uploaded. Watched it three times now. And I have to say, this is on the my top 5 list of bike-clips so far. Seeing you on that bike, talking us through it AS YOU GO is just amazing. For me, a really new dude on two wheels, this is something that gave me respect for too much power. Not that you can have too much, but, you know. I love it, not more to say. I wouldnt mind cruising with 60kmph there. Thank you for sharing!!! - Greatings from Denmark
I went from a ninja 250r in my motorcycle safety class to a CBR 1000 RR too, so I can relate. I was hanging on for dear life for the first few rides. lol. Still do sometimes...
no joke, went from a 2008 GSXR600 to a 2017 Honda CBR1000RR in 1 year. i just got her at the begenning of this past winter.. now its nice enough outside i can enjoy her!!! agh!! so excited for summer
My first bike was a Yamaha DT80 (74cc) for two years, when I was 17. Twenty two years after I passed my bike full licence and straight away I bought my new Fireblade. It is such an easy bike to ride. The power is there for any crazy stuff you want to do, but you have to take it easy. You will learn, that the faster you go the less time for correct any mistakes made and the easier to crash, big time. I have done some track days for the last two years. It does help you very much to know your bike.
I went from a 250 to a 750 and for the first few weeks I couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably in my helmet every time I gave it the beans. Running first gear to redline gives you that feeling of your stomach being left behind as you accelerate forward. This is the first video of yours Ive watched. Subbed.
I can relate to the feeling of trying to deploy all the power you've got in your vehicle and then having the amount of power scare you into letting go of the throttle long before you've let the vehicle give you everything it's got. My first time was in my Celica when flooring the throttle in a tunnel. The combination of that mind blowing sound amplified by the tunnel and the kind of speed and acceleration I've never experienced before made for one the best feelings I can imagine. But it must be a whole new ball game to do it on a full on sports bike than an entry level sports car. I'm planning to find out if that suspicion is correct after a couple of years when I'll hopefully acquire one of these.
The feeling of your stomach dropping on a sports bike when you hit the power band and all the power is going to the rear wheel is nuts. I just got a Honda CBR1000RR ('06) recently. Had a GSX-R750 before that, which I hit a deer with.. totaled it.
Austin Marti haha I know that feeling too. It's scary at first but then you keep going back to it. It's kind of like getting a fix of speed and testosterone ;)
I get my 13 CBR1000RR delivered tomorrow from Queensland im in TAS thinking about recording its arrival and doing a few videos of my firs time riding it. My experience is NSR150Sp then CBR500Ra I do believe I may just shit my pants!
DGRWPF I started on an SV650, which I found to be perfect for me. But I can totally understand why people would want to start on a 125 or 250 or whatever. In the end, even small bikes are really fun when you start out, I had as much fun on my mates' 125 as I did on my SV650 in many ways. There's no need to start on anything bigger, no need at all.
Wow, starting on a litre bike, I've got one of these in a 2016 and it's bike number 31 after more than 30 years of riding, still has the ability to catch you out if you're tired, inattentive for any reason etc, please don't buy one as a first bike, just asking for a steep learning curve. And no, 8k is nowhere near full noise.
i´d say that someone who starts on a liter bike could not enjoy it in any way (except maybe in the straight but riding isnt about straights), Startet on a honda nc700 years ago and rode over 50.000km on it, and last week i bought a 2010 firbalde. It rides like a dream but man that power...
I just watched this vid for the first time now. I wasn't sure what 1000cc bike to get and when I watched one of your recent vids about the fireblade, that you are talking about getting married, the same week I went and got a 2008 one. It's not the same as the 2012 one but loving it the same. So thank you very much. :)
People saying 250-1000 is a bad idea should keep in mind this bike is probably smoother and easier to ride than a 600 in some respects. Especially if you consider that buying a 600 used you will most likely buy a really bad bike, whereas litre bikes are much more respected. I have ridden a 600 and a litre bike and I consider the litre bike easier. Smoother, less spiky, more predictable (power everywhere, way easier to get the handle for it because it gives as much power as you tell it to, no less, no more). Might be just me.
One thing I can say from your vids Tom, Aussie drivers are better than Americans. Lane split like that in the US and someone is gonna decide to make an unannounced lane change. How many close calls did you have on the US tour?
This is kind of making me want to get a CBR1000RR, especially an '08 or newer. They're so hot to look at, and I can imagine how mind-blowing the speed is the first time.
Tom, don't know if you read the comments often, but I gotta tell you, I feel the same way, with your experience in the video, now that I own one. It's docile if you want it to be, but can turn into beast mode when you start giving it gas. Coming from a 10' zx6r, it's a very welcoming change, and a lot more comfortable too. Also agree, that for a complete newbie, this bike would be a very very bad choice, while cruising is fine, like you said, getting off the line is a bit tricky. Cheers
I just got my new 2012 Fireblade! I love it. So awesome. This video helped convince me to check it out. Glad I did! The new 1kRR is a keeper! I highly recommend this bike. It rocks!
I like your honesty Tom , I'm getting back to bikes after a 20 odd years gap and would like something thats quick but comfy (my old bones) this looks really nice and sounds wonderful even with stock exhaust! Good on you mate!
I own an 08 after originally riding dirt bikes then a 350 street bike then a 600f4. Now this 1000rr. This thing is manic. Even after riding for 15 years on and off this thing will peel your skin off at speed. It's a thrill ride every time.
A good important video for newbies, ye the guys was shaking and nervous for good reasons, you did well Tom and you showed the world that its not for learners, but its a nice thing to have when you grow up with bikes I guess.Im a 125 rider, and its fun and I think 600 will be my limit when i upgrade soon for a CBR 600 F2/3. Thanks for making a video and risking your health to bring others fun and advice.
Started on a Ninja 250, had it for 6 months. Then got a Ninja ZX6R Had it for 18 months, getting my first 1000cc tomorrow and its a CBR I hope to have this much fun. All these bikes and no accidents :)
Just passed in crappy icey and wet weather, got a zxr 636 for my first ever bike , love her…… ride it like 10 times , 5 hours a day some times…. And now Reserved this bike for Thursday hrc model… excited and scared.
I just traded my 08 on a new 12 that has been sitting in the showroom of my local dealer for the past year.I got a great deal.The CBR 1000 from 08 till the current model is one hell of a compact nimble machine.
I rode a 125 Kymco scooter for a year before buying my '08 CBR1000RR big boy bike 8 months ago. Definitely not a great idea to learn on this thing, but a little restraint with your throttle wrist will keep you alive. I love the part about the Need For Speed 'blur' that happens when you accelerate hard. Totally true!
I just watched this video for the first time for whatever reason, and to quote Tom, "OH my GOD, THIS is Amazing.". I loved how you stated it so matter-of-factly around the 2:30 mark! :D
Burwood Hwy. Through Ferntree Gully, Up to Olinda, sweet ride! Past the 1000 steps, where the hotties live! The devils elbow, two lanes of greatness in summer! Then flat out up the hill to Olinda. So good!
+Big Boys Toys By Gusto Yup! I'm lucky to be in wantirna south, this is 5 mins from me, do it 2-3 times a week. Also mototecnic isn't far from there, and i always test ride new bikes there. Such a perfect spot, plus they let you take your time. I returned a dragster 800 rr almost 2 hours later haha
Yep. Just got an 06 CBR1000RR after having an RVF400. What an experience! Goes like hell. Definitely need to be restrained... so so easy to speed, even by accident... awesome stuff :-)
Reminded me of my first bike, a 919 Fireblade ... damn, I want one again so bad :( My palms were sweating at the start of this video, brought back a lot of memories :D
possibly the best review of a liter bike ive ever seen. very honest and very fun. up in the hills where we ride too! makes me excited to get off restrictions this feb =) you should go for a spin up in warrandyte/healsville too, i think it would be more manageable, the corners are much longer sweeping ones. great vid!
I learned how to ride on a 93 CBR 600F2 and it was a decently forgiving bike to learn on. The first couple of weeks were interesting but I never binned it and learned a lot on that bike. I remember at the time (remember this was 1997) when I was deciding what to try out I had the same thoughts as you and was considering buying an EX 250 (similar to your Ninja 250 back then) but decided, wisely, that I'd quickly get the hang of the 250 and then be miserably bored with it. So I decided to start with a 600 and even though the learning curve was steeper, I ended up having that bike for 6 years before moving on to a 2005 CBR 600RR. It wasn't until I had mastered two 600's that I finally tried out my 2006 ZX-10R which was silly fast. In fact, I sold that bike about 5 years ago and am about to get back into riding again and have decided to go with another 600 as the liter bike was simply too much. The 600's are still plenty fast enough to have good fun on but remain manageable enough to not be so worried about all the time...
The most exciting test ride vid I've seen yet man. When u first started giving it revs n u hit 100mpr, honestly i literally said "ooooOOOOH, he's gonna DIE. OMG!!!" Kept me on my toes man. "She's got big boy breaks" ctfu. Great vid, love the bike, be safe out there from one rider to another.
Nice video...I picked up the 2012 zx10r in November coming from my ninja 250r....I'm with you...need for speed graphics in first gear!!! Crazy...but I love every second of it!!
I did the same exact thing. I bought a ninja 250, got tired of it after a year & a half, went to the dealership to buy a used CBR600RR that I had seen advertised there only to learn it had just been sold. Long story short a salesmen talked me into the CBR1000RR. I was nervous & in love the entire ride home but it didn't take as much getting used to as I though it would. These are tremendously forgiving & easy to ride bikes, as long as you have a responsible right wrist and some common sense.
Nice one mate. I think I reconise some of those streets from when I used to live in Melbs. Mate, if you are ever up on the far north coast of NSW with your bike, let me know. I have created a circuit that lasts a whole day, and could even add a second day, and it is just a never ending ride of twisties, straights, high speed turns, mountains and everything which starts from Lismore and heads North West to Rathdowney, Baudesert, Gold Coast Hinterland and much more. Keep up the good work.;)
Cool you're new to the litre class. Hold with it m8. I upgraded from the 600/750 class to the litre a few years back & I'll never go back to the smaller bikes. The torque on the lites can be quite off putting at first (it was for me a little bit anyway) but once my 5 foot 7 140 lbs frame got used to the power....I was in love again. It's good to be abit 'scared' of the bike because this promotes respectwhich in turn promoting safety. You'll always have something o learn with 1000's & that's fun
lol reminds me of when I rode my 929rr home for the first time. twice the power of my old bike and I was afraid to get on it hard below 4th gear. Friken amazing riding a literbike for the first time especially since I never owned a supersport befre it. i learned on a 600 Katana which is only about 64hp so the upgrade to a literbike really was a huge step up. Never regret going to a big bike.
@ 9:43 - yup ... especially in the damp/wet :( The reason it's a bit sluggish off the line is because 1st gear is so tall. Around 95mph (150kmh) at the redline. A common mod is to swap the 42 tooth rear sprocket with a 40 to make it more rideable, but it makes it a wheelie monster as a result too :)
lol... I went from a drz400sm to a z1000. wasn't too hard, but his first 'lets give it some revs' reminded me of the first time i laid into the z on my maiden voyage. brings back memories of fearful joy.
"She's got Big-Boy brakes!!!!" Hahahaha, nice video man! I gotta say this video makes me feel a whole lot better about the jump from a lower class to the fabled liter bike. Keep on rockin', bro! Be safe!
im 16 and i ride 600s on the track and i had a chance to take the r1 for a spin and my god was it fast. you should definitely test ride that one. the r1 is a beast in the litre category
I felt the same way going from 04 Suzuki GS500 to 11 Kawasaki ZX10R - 5x more power is incredible! The power from 10k to redline is ridiculous... especially on the street. Ride safe on your 636!
My first bike was a 2000 R1, sold that after a year and now got a 2006 R6 : P I know how you feel! Open the throttle up on the 1000ccs always a good feeling.
Haha, fun to see someone being impressed and scared of such a big bike. Kind of refreshing when you only see crash or show offs' videos on youtube. Thanks dude.
Pretty funny coming across this. I was the salesman at Jefferies that gave you the keys. That Blade was my demo. Good on you. Your channel is great.
"Here we go. Some revs. Just a little bit. HOOooolllyy Shit!" AHAHAHAH...fell off my couch.
I watch this vid like 3 times a year
haha nice. I am waiting on my 2013 HRC end of month... been watching a few of these. Good stuff!
it is a great video
future62 I watch it like 3 times a week
+FRFM00 Hi,
Do you still have your Fireblade? How do you like it?
I'm thinking about upgrading from my Daytona 675 R to the fireblade.
Thank you
hey man, I dont have the regular CBR1000RR I bought the SP Repsol 2015. Its a very good bike but you need tire size 190/60 rear w matching front profile to really corner it. The power is unreal and very smooth, im very happy. mind you the regular cbr is very different seating and position wise. The bike feels a little "top heavy" but it is really a dreamy smooth bike, the dash is nice too. Go for it! I came from riding a Triumph daytona for 4-5 years, before that, gixxers, 400s, etc
I attended a Honda testride event yesterday and got to drive a CBR1000RR. I've owned a Ninja 650 and a R6. This video is almost exactly the same way I felt while driving the bike. Unreal experience. I'll likely be getting a literbike as my next bike. So much fun to ride. And not as annoying of a powerband as my r6 was.
The best video ever made in the history of motovlogging.
Titan From Hell thats a bit much
This video make me want a Fireblade so baddd. I have a Honda CG 150cc, and i love to ride, now imagining myself with a sweet motorcycle like the Fireblade give me goosebumps.
Honda CBR1000RR fireblade has been chosen by the 19 times TT Isle of Man champion "Uncle" John McGuinness!
kenzo miyamoto Yeah your right but he's only using the frame that we can legally ride or buy in the streets . Everything else is worth 5+ fireblades bro lol
Love how he goes from 0 to 45 in like a second like it aint no thang. (cbr 250 rider here...)
haha i know. i ride a ninja 250 as my daily driver, and when i hop on my dads old heavy gs1100(gsxr1000's grandpa) that thing goes so darn fast, i can't imagine how a new light cbr1000 feels
stupidvids0 Hey could you tell me if the Ninja 250R can it do 140 km/h without problems? whats the fastest you ever went? Plz b honest I dont trust websites ( Ninja 250R going 190 sound BS) Wanna know coz Im getting one once I upgrade to my A2 license. thx!
Daniel Bocotan my cbr does 128kph but it takes awhile to get it past 112kph. From what I've seen, the Ninja 250 has better higher end speed so I'd say it'd get up there, but wouldn't take hills well and would take awhile. Dunno why you'd be going that fast on a little 250 to begin with.
Hi, I just want to go 130 at the most (highway speed in Austria) , asked 140 because if it can reach 140 then it can consistently do 130
Daniel Bocotan I would say it would, but probably not as safe to use for those speeds. Wind gusts and acceleration speeds will make you the grandpa of the highway.
This is the fist clip I have watched that you uploaded. Watched it three times now. And I have to say, this is on the my top 5 list of bike-clips so far. Seeing you on that bike, talking us through it AS YOU GO is just amazing. For me, a really new dude on two wheels, this is something that gave me respect for too much power. Not that you can have too much, but, you know. I love it, not more to say. I wouldnt mind cruising with 60kmph there.
Thank you for sharing!!! - Greatings from Denmark
I went from a ninja 250r in my motorcycle safety class to a CBR 1000 RR too, so I can relate. I was hanging on for dear life for the first few rides. lol. Still do sometimes...
no joke, went from a 2008 GSXR600 to a 2017 Honda CBR1000RR in 1 year. i just got her at the begenning of this past winter.. now its nice enough outside i can enjoy her!!! agh!! so excited for summer
@@HK45C you americans are lucky, we're stuck on a slow as bike for 4 years before getting anything quick
This is the best demo I have ever seen
I have never rode a bike but this makes me want one so much.
Randothol H
Oh yeah you definitely need one
My first bike was a Yamaha DT80 (74cc) for two years, when I was 17. Twenty two years after I passed my bike full licence and straight away I bought my new Fireblade. It is such an easy bike to ride. The power is there for any crazy stuff you want to do, but you have to take it easy. You will learn, that the faster you go the less time for correct any mistakes made and the easier to crash, big time. I have done some track days for the last two years. It does help you very much to know your bike.
Tom in 2012: "I don't want to get the front wheel in the air."
Tom now, everywhere he goes: "DO YOU LIKE MAH WHEELI!"
I had the biggest smile on my face watching this man. I felt all giddy seeing you respond to this bike. Too good!
These bikes are not toys.Got to respect the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblades power and quick acceleration.
I went from a 250 to a 750 and for the first few weeks I couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably in my helmet every time I gave it the beans. Running first gear to redline gives you that feeling of your stomach being left behind as you accelerate forward. This is the first video of yours Ive watched. Subbed.
Salivating over here, sweet Fireblade!
Great video. It's good to hear the first impression of a liter from someone who is used to a 250.
I can relate to the feeling of trying to deploy all the power you've got in your vehicle and then having the amount of power scare you into letting go of the throttle long before you've let the vehicle give you everything it's got. My first time was in my Celica when flooring the throttle in a tunnel. The combination of that mind blowing sound amplified by the tunnel and the kind of speed and acceleration I've never experienced before made for one the best feelings I can imagine. But it must be a whole new ball game to do it on a full on sports bike than an entry level sports car. I'm planning to find out if that suspicion is correct after a couple of years when I'll hopefully acquire one of these.
A celica..... zzzzzzz
***** Yeah I know, but the most powerful thing I drove before my Celica was a 125cc bike.
The feeling of your stomach dropping on a sports bike when you hit the power band and all the power is going to the rear wheel is nuts. I just got a Honda CBR1000RR ('06) recently. Had a GSX-R750 before that, which I hit a deer with.. totaled it.
Austin Marti haha I know that feeling too. It's scary at first but then you keep going back to it. It's kind of like getting a fix of speed and testosterone ;)
Austin Marti That's too bad man :/ , did you sustain any serious injuries?
This review made me buy my first 1000 6 years ago. Thanks tom.
I get my 13 CBR1000RR delivered tomorrow from Queensland im in TAS thinking about recording its arrival and doing a few videos of my firs time riding it. My experience is NSR150Sp then CBR500Ra I do believe I may just shit my pants!
this video literally is a perfect example why your channel deserves the name "ridingwithtom"
To anyone silly enough to ask:
This is NOT a beginner bike!
although i started on R1, i would NEVER recommend starting on a litre bike (heck even a 600 is overkill).
DGRWPF I started on an SV650, which I found to be perfect for me. But I can totally understand why people would want to start on a 125 or 250 or whatever.
In the end, even small bikes are really fun when you start out, I had as much fun on my mates' 125 as I did on my SV650 in many ways. There's no need to start on anything bigger, no need at all.
But if you really want to start on a litre bike, Cbr1000rr is the smoothest out of all litre bikes
Wow, starting on a litre bike, I've got one of these in a 2016 and it's bike number 31 after more than 30 years of riding, still has the ability to catch you out if you're tired, inattentive for any reason etc, please don't buy one as a first bike, just asking for a steep learning curve. And no, 8k is nowhere near full noise.
i´d say that someone who starts on a liter bike could not enjoy it in any way (except maybe in the straight but riding isnt about straights), Startet on a honda nc700 years ago and rode over 50.000km on it, and last week i bought a 2010 firbalde. It rides like a dream but man that power...
I just watched this vid for the first time now. I wasn't sure what 1000cc bike to get and when I watched one of your recent vids about the fireblade, that you are talking about getting married, the same week I went and got a 2008 one. It's not the same as the 2012 one but loving it the same. So thank you very much. :)
And now you own one! :D
your reviews are some of the most entertaining on youtube
People saying 250-1000 is a bad idea should keep in mind this bike is probably smoother and easier to ride than a 600 in some respects. Especially if you consider that buying a 600 used you will most likely buy a really bad bike, whereas litre bikes are much more respected. I have ridden a 600 and a litre bike and I consider the litre bike easier. Smoother, less spiky, more predictable (power everywhere, way easier to get the handle for it because it gives as much power as you tell it to, no less, no more). Might be just me.
vintage ridingwithtom. I miss these older videos of his.
One thing I can say from your vids Tom, Aussie drivers are better than Americans. Lane split like that in the US and someone is gonna decide to make an unannounced lane change. How many close calls did you have on the US tour?
It was at this moment, Tom's addiction began.
"woooow she's got brakes!" LOL
Big boy brakes!
Absolutely the best advice. I changed from 125cc to 500cc after a year, and honestly, I am glad I didn't get any bigger as a first big one :)
i watched your walmart video on your channel, it was not funny
Best review so far. I am About to start with lessons and am sure now first to go for a 600 ;) Thanks.
It's funny because 3 years from now You'll own one of the fastest litre bike the s1krr
he owns a cbr1000rr now
s1000rr has a couple less nm on the wheel and is 5 kilo heavier ... facts say fireblade is still faster
lol. honda is about 160 hp. BMW is about 200
+Samuel Kelly 180 to be accurate
hp doenst mean anything. torque at the wheel is what its about.
I can hear your intoxication with the speed setting in from the first time you roll on the throttle. Awesome stuff.
i got scared watching this
This is kind of making me want to get a CBR1000RR, especially an '08 or newer. They're so hot to look at, and I can imagine how mind-blowing the speed is the first time.
Tom, don't know if you read the comments often, but I gotta tell you, I feel the same way, with your experience in the video, now that I own one. It's docile if you want it to be, but can turn into beast mode when you start giving it gas. Coming from a 10' zx6r, it's a very welcoming change, and a lot more comfortable too. Also agree, that for a complete newbie, this bike would be a very very bad choice, while cruising is fine, like you said, getting off the line is a bit tricky. Cheers
I just got my new 2012 Fireblade! I love it. So awesome. This video helped convince me to check it out. Glad I did! The new 1kRR is a keeper! I highly recommend this bike. It rocks!
I like your honesty Tom , I'm getting back to bikes after a 20 odd years gap and would like something thats quick but comfy (my old bones) this looks really nice and sounds wonderful even with stock exhaust! Good on you mate!
i loved at the beginning how he gave it a little throttle, and then like squeeled and giggled at the power....tom is awesome!!!!
It is a good feeling indeed, once you ride a cbr you do not want to look back.!!!
Orgasmic feeling. You and your CBR1000RR
i bought a 2008 blade mate, absolutely love it and thats only riding it on winter roads
I loved listening to your reactions to the bikes power. It's so honest and real.
I own an 08 after originally riding dirt bikes then a 350 street bike then a 600f4. Now this 1000rr. This thing is manic. Even after riding for 15 years on and off this thing will peel your skin off at speed. It's a thrill ride every time.
A good important video for newbies, ye the guys was shaking and nervous for good reasons, you did well Tom and you showed the world that its not for learners, but its a nice thing to have when you grow up with bikes I guess.Im a 125 rider, and its fun and I think 600 will be my limit when i upgrade soon for a CBR 600 F2/3. Thanks for making a video and risking your health to bring others fun and advice.
Loved the review Tom I'm up in QLD and just bought a 2012 CBR1000RR thanks to this review. Ride safe!
Started on a Ninja 250, had it for 6 months. Then got a Ninja ZX6R Had it for 18 months, getting my first 1000cc tomorrow and its a CBR I hope to have this much fun.
All these bikes and no accidents :)
I love your reaction. Won't ever get a litre bike but I can imagine how nuts it would be.
Please make more vid with litre bikes Tom! So freaking fun to watch
Just passed in crappy icey and wet weather, got a zxr 636 for my first ever bike , love her…… ride it like 10 times , 5 hours a day some times…. And now Reserved this bike for Thursday hrc model… excited and scared.
I just traded my 08 on a new 12 that has been sitting in the showroom of my local dealer for the past year.I got a great deal.The CBR 1000 from 08 till the current model is one hell of a compact nimble machine.
This vid cracks me up, mate. I just bought a 2014 yesterday. I better get out there and make a vlog.
I rode a 125 Kymco scooter for a year before buying my '08 CBR1000RR big boy bike 8 months ago. Definitely not a great idea to learn on this thing, but a little restraint with your throttle wrist will keep you alive. I love the part about the Need For Speed 'blur' that happens when you accelerate hard. Totally true!
About to pull the trigger tomorrow Tom! Love the seating position on the 1000rr, my knees and ass will appreciate the upgrade from my zx6r.
I just watched this video for the first time for whatever reason, and to quote Tom, "OH my GOD, THIS is Amazing.". I loved how you stated it so matter-of-factly around the 2:30 mark! :D
Burwood Hwy. Through Ferntree Gully, Up to Olinda, sweet ride! Past the 1000 steps, where the hotties live! The devils elbow, two lanes of greatness in summer! Then flat out up the hill to Olinda. So good!
+Big Boys Toys By Gusto Yup! I'm lucky to be in wantirna south, this is 5 mins from me, do it 2-3 times a week.
Also mototecnic isn't far from there, and i always test ride new bikes there. Such a perfect spot, plus they let you take your time.
I returned a dragster 800 rr almost 2 hours later haha
Yep. Just got an 06 CBR1000RR after having an RVF400. What an experience! Goes like hell. Definitely need to be restrained... so so easy to speed, even by accident... awesome stuff :-)
hahahaha this is the best first ride video ever, the addiction of a motorbike, i love it, tom my man you are bonkers
Reminded me of my first bike, a 919 Fireblade ... damn, I want one again so bad :( My palms were sweating at the start of this video, brought back a lot of memories :D
That was my first bike too! memories mann... i flipped myne on the 4th day of buying haha whoopss
Yasar Sert I crashed mine after about one year while on a run through the mountains. Short story is: the round turned left ... I didn't.
Just how I felt on my test drive...I now own the same bike...What a machine...
possibly the best review of a liter bike ive ever seen. very honest and very fun. up in the hills where we ride too! makes me excited to get off restrictions this feb =) you should go for a spin up in warrandyte/healsville too, i think it would be more manageable, the corners are much longer sweeping ones. great vid!
I learned how to ride on a 93 CBR 600F2 and it was a decently forgiving bike to learn on. The first couple of weeks were interesting but I never binned it and learned a lot on that bike. I remember at the time (remember this was 1997) when I was deciding what to try out I had the same thoughts as you and was considering buying an EX 250 (similar to your Ninja 250 back then) but decided, wisely, that I'd quickly get the hang of the 250 and then be miserably bored with it. So I decided to start with a 600 and even though the learning curve was steeper, I ended up having that bike for 6 years before moving on to a 2005 CBR 600RR. It wasn't until I had mastered two 600's that I finally tried out my 2006 ZX-10R which was silly fast. In fact, I sold that bike about 5 years ago and am about to get back into riding again and have decided to go with another 600 as the liter bike was simply too much. The 600's are still plenty fast enough to have good fun on but remain manageable enough to not be so worried about all the time...
The most exciting test ride vid I've seen yet man. When u first started giving it revs n u hit 100mpr, honestly i literally said "ooooOOOOH, he's gonna DIE. OMG!!!" Kept me on my toes man. "She's got big boy breaks" ctfu. Great vid, love the bike, be safe out there from one rider to another.
They are perfect for each other! The revs of the Honda match his intonation :D
Nice video...I picked up the 2012 zx10r in November coming from my ninja 250r....I'm with you...need for speed graphics in first gear!!! Crazy...but I love every second of it!!
Awesome review.. Loved hearing your reactions.. Mine were pretty much the same and I ride a cbr600rr..
Awesome video Tom! Even better than your R6 test video. haha Very intense! love how candid you are.
Easily the most entertaining first person bike video I've seen on youtube. Haha A+ mate
this is really making you feel the real deal
I did the same exact thing. I bought a ninja 250, got tired of it after a year & a half, went to the dealership to buy a used CBR600RR that I had seen advertised there only to learn it had just been sold. Long story short a salesmen talked me into the CBR1000RR. I was nervous & in love the entire ride home but it didn't take as much getting used to as I though it would. These are tremendously forgiving & easy to ride bikes, as long as you have a responsible right wrist and some common sense.
I'm thinking of going from my cbr 250 to a 1000 in the next few months? So it was pretty easy to adjust to?
xjado321 Yes but I wouldn't recommend it. Insurance & overall costs for a literbike compared to a 600 are a bitch. You're better off getting a 600.
ohh man liked ur vid , nice to see the 1st reaction to a 1000cc , cant wait to get 1 someday
That feel when I rode in that area for the first time and recognised everything from yours and Ariderslife's videos.
Tom: "All right let's party. HOLY SHIT!!!" Never get tired hearing Tom's reaction haha
This video makes me look forward to spring 2013 when i'll hop on my busa again
Nice one mate. I think I reconise some of those streets from when I used to live in Melbs. Mate, if you are ever up on the far north coast of NSW with your bike, let me know. I have created a circuit that lasts a whole day, and could even add a second day, and it is just a never ending ride of twisties, straights, high speed turns, mountains and everything which starts from Lismore and heads North West to Rathdowney, Baudesert, Gold Coast Hinterland and much more. Keep up the good work.;)
Cool you're new to the litre class. Hold with it m8. I upgraded from the 600/750 class to the litre a few years back & I'll never go back to the smaller bikes. The torque on the lites can be quite off putting at first (it was for me a little bit anyway) but once my 5 foot 7 140 lbs frame got used to the power....I was in love again. It's good to be abit 'scared' of the bike because this promotes respectwhich in turn promoting safety. You'll always have something o learn with 1000's & that's fun
DUDE you had an amazing time!!!
Someday I'll make this transition too...cheers!
Wicked video!! I own the exact same bike and was thinking all the way through thats how I felt the 1st time....Bloody awesome machine :)
i like showing people that are learning to ride your vdo ur pretty good
I can't wait until I developed the skills to ride the 600 and then 1000! I'm on 250 right now! From your reactions, it must have been a BLAST.
lol reminds me of when I rode my 929rr home for the first time. twice the power of my old bike and I was afraid to get on it hard below 4th gear. Friken amazing riding a literbike for the first time especially since I never owned a supersport befre it. i learned on a 600 Katana which is only about 64hp so the upgrade to a literbike really was a huge step up. Never regret going to a big bike.
@ 9:43 - yup ... especially in the damp/wet :(
The reason it's a bit sluggish off the line is because 1st gear is so tall. Around 95mph (150kmh) at the redline.
A common mod is to swap the 42 tooth rear sprocket with a 40 to make it more rideable, but it makes it a wheelie monster as a result too :)
it just amases me how much power that thing has :) dream bike!
lol... I went from a drz400sm to a z1000. wasn't too hard, but his first 'lets give it some revs' reminded me of the first time i laid into the z on my maiden voyage. brings back memories of fearful joy.
Just upgraded from a dr350 dual sport to a 2008 r6 literally two hours ago. My exact same reaction hahah!
It scares the shit out of me but it's so fun
real smart putting up video evidence of yourself doing over double the speed limit
Delivery is this Friday! Can't wait!
This makes me excited to get my 954rr this weekend! Going from an F4i so we'll see :)
Great vid! I'm thinking of upgrading from my 500r to one of these, so this was very helpful.
iv never watched any of your videos befor but im subscribing after this :)
"She's got Big-Boy brakes!!!!" Hahahaha, nice video man! I gotta say this video makes me feel a whole lot better about the jump from a lower class to the fabled liter bike.
Keep on rockin', bro! Be safe!
Nice bloody review. I will not be rushing out the buy a Blade but if someone offered me a go on one? Hell yes!
Tom you crack me up. The need for speed was class. And "I can't even do this shit, I'm just hanging on".
Legend!
im 16 and i ride 600s on the track and i had a chance to take the r1 for a spin and my god was it fast. you should definitely test ride that one. the r1 is a beast in the litre category
I felt the same way going from 04 Suzuki GS500 to 11 Kawasaki ZX10R - 5x more power is incredible! The power from 10k to redline is ridiculous... especially on the street. Ride safe on your 636!
My first bike was a 2000 R1, sold that after a year and now got a 2006 R6 : P
I know how you feel! Open the throttle up on the 1000ccs always a good feeling.
Dude my hands were sweating, I was more nervous than you were!
Haha, fun to see someone being impressed and scared of such a big bike. Kind of refreshing when you only see crash or show offs' videos on youtube. Thanks dude.