After 20 years of riding Ducati I changed to one of these 15 months back. It’s a superb machine for any task including touring. A 250 mile day is no trouble.
I owned one for 2 years touring on it was not good ,the fuel tank was too small,if you pushed on it fuel consumption was heavy,I was constantly looking for fuel stations after 140 miles,it needs 20 litre fuel tank
@@donnawillson1516 I had the same problem with a Rivale that i owned. Damn fun bike (useless for touring though), but the fule-consumption combined with a small tank made me sell it after only 1 year. Such a hassle.
@@donnawillson1516 I ride a BMR1250R. Very comfortable and impeccable handling and relaxed ride, with superb low rev acceleration. It does over 60 mpg and 250 mile range on the bike is true, though don't go much more than 200 miles on a tank. Sometimes I think I want to change for a more fun bike, but which bike, I cannot make up my mind.
A great concept to give impressions of a bike simply by the seat-of-the-pants experience. As you said Andy, it is what it's all about! More pure feedback than going in with full specs, competitor data and unavoidable preconceptions.
I tested one of these on a dealership ride day a couple of years ago , and compared to my daily rider it was like a jet fighter. Very impressed with how solid it felt.
Switched to CB1000R+ from my first big bike, Suzuki SV650. I feel so much secure on this one (well no wonder since SV was a budget built bike). I love it! Goes well, handles well and looks gorgeous!
Got one last year and felt exactly as the review stated. Its like a perfect balance of everything. Absolutely nothing to complain about. Just love it. Thank you for the wonderful review. This bike definitely deserves this kind of appreciation. Cheers!
Just bought one last week. I had the intention of buying a CMX 1100 Rebel, but also testrode this one, and i've never ever abandoned a plan so quickly. This bike is just amazing. Easy handling, good power, very light indeed even though its 214kg. Great review!
I like these a lot. I’m a big fan of things like the R9T and Speed Twin but they are clearly retro and something of a design cul de sac. This updates the classic look nicely I think. It looks solid and purposeful but also elegant and balanced to my eyes.
Great review Andy. Pleased to see you appreciate the bike. Had mine nearly a year now and love it. No really issues as such, I’d do however find putting fuel in it a bit of a pain because of the bar across the filler. You can’t get the nozzle in the tank that far so you need to add fuel slower that usual otherwise it splashes all over the place. It does tend to get quite dirty as well, I get spray over the rear seat and up the back of my jacket. Apart from that it goes as fast or as slow as you want it to without complaint, it’s reasonably comfortable over longer distance and returns a healthy 52 mpg.
I've had one for a couple of years. It's my daily commuter. Only issues are the 4-6k rpm Euro 5 dead spot and the factory tires. Full exhaust and tune took care of most of the 4-6k dead spot and swapped to Mich 5's and it's been perfect.
I work for Vertu Honda in Nottingham, when I first went out on the black edition I loved it didn't think I would coming from fireblades etc! fantastic review 👍
Nice review….not surprised reference your observations and summary. A dealer tried to get me to test ride one back in 2014 saying it was one of the best 4 cylinder naked he had ever ridden. I passed and bought a Blade. Wish I had taken up his offer …….. new model looks lovely especially in the dark red / maroon finish.
As you would put it Andy specs wise it looks to be in the Goldilocks zone too. 213 kg 143 hp 830mm seat height, decently priced and being it's a Honda no Warranty anxiety to worry about so if you were after a long term keeper the red one would look great in anybody's garage. Lets hope a few people test ride this bike after seeing your review as I suspect for most of us that initial impression is very important.
Canadian owner here. Love the bike, but fully recognize the fueling is handicapped by euro 5. Bigger feet will rub the single sided swing arm with your left heel a bit. Stock exhaust sounds wonderful throughout the range. Happy to be the owner of such a beautiful looking bike.
No fueling problems on my 2014 with a Yoshimura 3/4 cat delete exhaust. My only complaint is it's a bit cramped but that engine and the handling makes up for it.
My friend just bought one of these 2 days ago. We went for a ride and switched bikes for a bit. I loved it!!!! Fantastic machine! I now want one!!! So smooth, plenty of power, comfortable, perfect!!!! (My bike is a 2023 Harley Low Rider S. Love it too, but want the CB1000R as a second bike!)
I'm actually contemplating whether to buy one of these and now I've seen your review I'm going to get a test ride and if I like it I'll probably purchase. Cheers for the review
I absolutely love my 19. Basically anytime your hitting redline your breaking speed limits. The best mod I've done was a full Exhaust system with an ECU flash. It absolutely turns it into a hooligan bike with massive power gains in the midrange.
What brand is your full exhaust system? Baffle in or out? What gains did it achieve post flash ion the Dyno? As I’m looking at doing the same with mine. Cheers.
@@marcusgeorge1825 Black Widow Header pipes with the akrapovic homologated slip-on. I had the ECU bench flashed so I don't know what the actual dyno gains are.
Thanks, as usual for your review of what looks like a great 'all round' motorbike. Not one on my radar at the moment, but who knows now. Would be well worth a little look.
I was lent one of these when I took the 350 Forza in for a service, agree totally, a very refined, smooth motorcycle, which when you want it to go faster it does in a very unflappable way, a Honda. Was very impressed overall.
I had the cb650r and loved it. The tail tidy meant the back under seat got very wet. The radiator area held a lot of water in a storm hence I got rid eventually. The effect was I was doing an IAM test and both he and I thought the radiator had burst initially as steam was coming off. Anyway it was fine for a few month later but I upgraded to ninja 1000 sx which is leagues above
For lights, I’ve just picked up one of those flashing ST2 systems for engine braking. Great quick review, it answers that question when you check out another bike on the road and think ‘huh, wonder what that’s like to ride?’ Glad you decided to record!
Great bike, have owned one since 2020 & covered 11k miles with no real issues. if you're a spirited rider approaching 100kg in gear you'll pretty much certainly need a replacement shock as the STD one is far too soft in terms of spring rate & damping, i got the forks set up as best i can & they're ok but nothing to shout about. Replace the exhaust & do a Woolich flash & you'll gain 20bhp in the middle (about 6k rpm), really transforms the bike. Only other 'major' thing i've done is fit heated grips which are a godsend on a cooler day. Love the review, as you said the bike was completely off my radar too but a friend & i got a silly good deal on them - the bike has totally surprised me, even when i took it on track!
Looking to test ride one tomorrow. Need to upgrade my 2020 Speed Twin to something with a better suspension and can take on the track a few days of the year. Thanks for the review!
Always liked the look of these later CB1000R's. The comfort you found surprised me a little, i always assumed they would be scrunched up in the leg dep't. Nice review, thanks as ever.
I've had mine since 2021 when the black edition first came out and its great. Seems to be a bit underrated and don't see many on the road, but its a fantastic bike. I've put 20,000 km so far, and for me the weakest part of the bike was the rear shock, which I switched for an ohlins and it is now soooo much better, its been on track a few times so far too. I also don't like the neutering honda did down low in first and second gear, I've seen a tuner look into the ecu and honda has restricted the throttle bodies down to 30% to make it more tame and calm. It's taken a while for woolich to get their software compatible for this model but a couple months ago they cracked the code and now people can start tweaking. I find the CB looks better in person than in the pictures/videos too, its absolutely beautiful. I have a z900rs which does my daily work and the CB comes out on sunny weekend rides. Thanks TMF for the ride along!
@Crusader General I've seen a couple of dyno's after, there is a youtuber cycle vybz i think is his name and he posted a tuning video, and I talked with a guy who had moore mafia tune is a couple months ago. They both put full exhaust systems and only gained about 10 hp but the mid range was noticeably improved. For me the top end is good enough, especially since its a naked, but the down low and midrange is suffering a bit on these. I don't think anybody is offering a mail in flash service yet either.
I just had my ecu flashed on my 21 Blk edition and it's night and day. All that low end power is there now. As you mentioned before the rear shock is something I will have to look into Changing soon.
I am proud to own a cb1000r. It’s a great fun bike. Replacing the hugger with a tail tidy is a major task. It also makes the bike horrible in the we. In its stock form the hugger does make it very difficult to access the bolts to tension the chain. Other than these small gripes it’s a glorious fast bike that makes me smile
7:37 I am a tanker driver and I can tell you that I am loading the tanker from Shell and BP bases and delivering to all kind of supermarket stations ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, etc. But some stations as they are franchise operated would have their own bases where the fuel goes first and is treated with god knows what. Tip if the station you’re filling from looks dirty and miserable the owner is probably a low life that uses crappy fuel, otherwise all fuel comes from the same place. Just because you are filling from Shell or BP doesn’t mean the fuel is good.
Sounds like a very balanced design. Every time I watch one of your videos I get an urge to drive on the left side of the road. So far I have resisted the urge.
A friend recently had one as a courtesy bike. He rides a Hayabusa but, he spoke highly of the Honda. I tried it out for size, and at 5'6" tall, it's a good fit for me.
Beautiful bike. I don't understand why Honda insists on building generic, cheap looking bikes like the new Hornet when they have this design language to pull from. I haven't heard many that dislike the design of these neo-retros. It should be Honda's standard.
The unplanned review worked really well. Might be a great idea for all first rides and then give more specs in follow up. Great video 👍👍 very good looking bike !
Morning Andy, nice quick review. Looks a nice bike, nice smooth power from the four cylinder engine. Would be good if you could do a longer review on it at some future point.
Ive been looking forward to this review Andy since you dropped the Gold Wing off! 🙂 For a new bike with all the euro gubbins, i think it looks great, especially in black.
Nice one mate! I've had this since they came out march 2022, and been using it for commuting. Interesting about it is that it feels lighter and easier to handle than my 675 triple! I was well shocked. Would be happy to ride out with you on it :)
@The_Hippykiller 2012, dual exhaust under seat but the bug eye headlights, not the round ones. Loved it a lot, but then decided to get a cb1000r, due to its retro looks. Would have kept the triumph had I had the money
It's a beautiful machine, love it. I considered one when I bought my MT09sp as well as a GSXS 1000...a coin toss. More grown up than my MT...I want all 3!
Its one of those bikes when you see a picture off it you give it no further thought then you see it in the flesh/metal and you find it hard to tear your eyes off it:p
Another great video! I’m still not sure how much I like these new tft screens that are on newer bikes. I have enough screens in my life. An LCD dash is enough for me. In fact, best dash I’ve seen is the one on the Kawasaki z900rs. Edit: if they put wireless Apple car play/android auto on the screen that would be great for maps but they don’t.
I have one on hire at present while my blackbird gets repaired, it actually feels quicker than the bird, has a nice raspy exhaust note, loads of torque and very comfy, hhmmm, does the cbr1100xx have to go?
Welcome return of the UJM. Can cruise on it, give it the beans, ride all day and also put luggage on it and tour. And it looks like a motorbike and not a plastic kids toy.
Aah Tesco fuel station, I recognized that one just outside the Chalfonts. I put £50 in my S6 there which I had just purchased to see the mpg back to East Sussex, I was pleasantly suprised
Nice change of review - the 'quick and dirty'! Agree about the fuel guage - I have a Triumph and it takes a mile or so to register the change. However, if I've just filled up I know I have a full tank - the business end is when you're running low and Triumph handle that well.
Without being discourteous to you old mate, Andy Man Cam owned, toured, modded and rode the stuffing out of one of these. For anyone who wants to know just go to his channel. You're still the best reviewer though mate.
Really interesting review and quite eye-opening for me: here is a "modern" looking bike, almost all of which I think basically look like metal mosquitos....and yet here we have an example of a modern bike that looks classy, balanced and harmonious. It's not a boy racer but it's got plenty of muscle in a beautifully crafted and compact form. Looks to me like it could become a classic over time.
Naked Fireblade. What's not to like. It may not be the ultimate sports naked but it's a good looking Honda so would make a good choice in the category for most riders.
Ive been waiting for this review since i watched the service video. was beginning to wonder if something happened to the footage. i quite like this style of review.
I had a 2002 Honda 919 (Hornet 900 in UK) that I loved dearly for the three years I owned it (2002-2005) except the way the exhaust would swirl around my back and make me smell like exhaust all day long. I bought that 919 off the dealer showroom for just over $8k out the door. Those days are long gone. This bike is everything I wanted my 919 to be all those years ago. Alas, I need some longer legs for this bike and 20 years later, I'm looking more to a GW.
Nice review & a pretty bike. Looks very classy. I much prefer these super nakeds to the extreme hyper nakeds for the road as they still have way more than enough go & seem to be more sensible in every way. Also on the subject of helmets, Shark have just released the latest SKWAL which is apparently first helmet with an integrated brake light on the back, so they claim.
Nice quick review you can change the quick shifter there are 3 settings I just leave mine in medium by the way you did review the 2018 model which I also had it’s basically the same bike but now has euro 5 engine and new tft Regards David
You expressed it early in this review when you commented about not knowing the bike's specs...The specs really don't matter, as our enjoyment of riding comes from the ride itself. My first ever experience on a bike was at age 13 being taught how to ride on a Honda SuperCub - yes, all of 55cc, and it was the most exhilerating thing I had ever experienced in my young life. Over the years I've been in many a conversation with fellow motorcyclists, and specs and performance numbers get tossed around ad nausem. But riders seldom talk about how riding makes them feel. And to me, that's all that matters. For many years I chased the fastest, most highly regarded bikes, only to realize in my waning years that I rode because it was fun... and any ride beats walking! Nice review.
Thanks for the review Andy, I’ve had my 2019 CB1000R since January.I had a break of 23 years between owning a bike and getting the CB1000R, so i am taking it easy, getting used to biking again etc. I really can’t fault the bike, its easy to ride and really rewarding, it puts a massive grin on my face every time i take it out 😃. Keep up the great work, 🍻 cheers D 😃🙏
Not rode one, but every time i see one in the flesh it oozes quality to me. But it should do at over £13K for the black edition. Love everything about how the bike looks apart from the number plate appendage, which i would change for a conventional tail tidy. I really should get a test ride on one sometime.
I used to ride a Kawasaki kmx 125 back in the 80s. I Recently got back into bikes and passed full bike license a month ago. I bought a Honda Rebel 500 to basically cut my teeth for now. I will be buying My next bike in March and am undecided with my next purchase. I’m torn between an Indian Scout 101 and this Honda 1000r. Thoughts?
Hi Andy, just curious regarding your comment saying you have not ridden this bike before, Did You not ride & review this bike 4years ago ?? Although admittedly this review appears to be the Black Edition.
Got a CB650f 2018 at the moment, but would upgrade to one of these on the strength of your review and if i had the readies. The only thing i don't like is the number plate hanger. Great looking bike and cracking review.
Thanks for a fun review, and I like this “quick and dirty” concept: numbers are only 1/2 the story. More than once I’ve been convinced by the numbers but a test ride made me walk away. (I love the bike, too. I wish I needed a bike like it.)
Thank you Andy for yet another a great review! I have been looking at these for long time and was wondering , will be on the same fun factor level as my STriple 675 R?
As always, a great video and informative just a little point regarding supermarket fuel, the only real difference between any of the fuel you get is the amount of additive that goes in as a tanker driver I have delivered additives to various locations and you will invariably see all the different companies loading from the same terminal someone is bound to rubbish what I've just said but I'm talking from experience oh and I love the old fashioned word MACHINE LOL
my Nolan helmet has a removable bit at the back to attach a brake light, some bikes can link to it, read it in the Nolan helmet booklet but no idea if it's allowed or available in the UK
Like a lot of bikes these days, the secret about deploying the side stand is to push the footrest back with your heel, then straight down to shove the stand out.
A cracking 'off the cuff' review and maybe some more of this style in the future? As for the CB1000R, I love it and yes, it's one of those 'under the radar' bikes.
I do like this bike, and owned one. Confortable on longer rides, and fun and fast, even able to be taken to the track for some real fun. Suspension was soft to me, but I was a big guy (lost lots of weight since) and went from softish to hard for me. I did end up replacing with Ohlins adjustable type I like, which makes this bike perfect and gives it a nice look as well. Looks amazing! Normally I also change rims on my bikes, but on this one, the factory ones look so nice they're still there. I did change tires to the Michelin Road 6, though, which work great where I live in winter weather. Did I mention the bike looks amazing? ENgine is right for town riding, and exciting on the Canyons and the track! Good bike. Fuel gage is nice. I did end up buying a Speed Triple this year, thogh, and I do miss the fuel gate
Morning Andy, great review as always ,I’m not keen on mat finish wheels and those machined bits on the wheels will corrode in no time if they get any salt on them.
I road tested one of these two years ago, but ended up with a Yamaha XSR900. Very similar but I felt that the riding position was a bit too over the forks, on the Honda.
It is a great bike. I've had sports bike love them other bikes too, but the cb1000 is brilliant. i had the 2013 then weighed it in for the 2022 black edition. It's like riding a big bmx great fun more than enough power
Very interesting 1 liter naked. Honda always delivers. Have to agree on the looks, she means business. Professionals always think on the fly, ready for anything. Excellent review. 🎩-Tip.
After 20 years of riding Ducati I changed to one of these 15 months back. It’s a superb machine for any task including touring. A 250 mile day is no trouble.
Good to hear!
I owned one for 2 years touring on it was not good ,the fuel tank was too small,if you pushed on it fuel consumption was heavy,I was constantly looking for fuel stations after 140 miles,it needs 20 litre fuel tank
@@donnawillson1516 I had the same problem with a Rivale that i owned. Damn fun bike (useless for touring though), but the fule-consumption combined with a small tank made me sell it after only 1 year. Such a hassle.
@@donnawillson1516 I ride a BMR1250R. Very comfortable and impeccable handling and relaxed ride, with superb low rev acceleration. It does over 60 mpg and 250 mile range on the bike is true, though don't go much more than 200 miles on a tank. Sometimes I think I want to change for a more fun bike, but which bike, I cannot make up my mind.
You need to try the old 919 hornet 4sure.
Just bought one back in April. I don’t believe other motorcycles exist anymore. This bike is just all the way around an awesome bike.
A great concept to give impressions of a bike simply by the seat-of-the-pants experience. As you said Andy, it is what it's all about! More pure feedback than going in with full specs, competitor data and unavoidable preconceptions.
I tested one of these on a dealership ride day a couple of years ago , and compared to my daily rider it was like a jet fighter. Very impressed with how solid it felt.
Switched to CB1000R+ from my first big bike, Suzuki SV650. I feel so much secure on this one (well no wonder since SV was a budget built bike). I love it! Goes well, handles well and looks gorgeous!
Got one last year and felt exactly as the review stated. Its like a perfect balance of everything. Absolutely nothing to complain about. Just love it. Thank you for the wonderful review. This bike definitely deserves this kind of appreciation. Cheers!
Cheers - and glad we concur!
Just bought one last week. I had the intention of buying a CMX 1100 Rebel, but also testrode this one, and i've never ever abandoned a plan so quickly. This bike is just amazing. Easy handling, good power, very light indeed even though its 214kg. Great review!
Good swerve from the Rebel I say!
I like these a lot. I’m a big fan of things like the R9T and Speed Twin but they are clearly retro and something of a design cul de sac. This updates the classic look nicely I think. It looks solid and purposeful but also elegant and balanced to my eyes.
Totally agree
Great quick and dirty review Andy, very pleased it all finished off with a positive roundup as I pick my brand new one up on Saturday morning! 👍😁
Congratulations - nice machine, I'm sure you;'ll love it!
Great review Andy. Pleased to see you appreciate the bike. Had mine nearly a year now and love it. No really issues as such, I’d do however find putting fuel in it a bit of a pain because of the bar across the filler. You can’t get the nozzle in the tank that far so you need to add fuel slower that usual otherwise it splashes all over the place. It does tend to get quite dirty as well, I get spray over the rear seat and up the back of my jacket. Apart from that it goes as fast or as slow as you want it to without complaint, it’s reasonably comfortable over longer distance and returns a healthy 52 mpg.
Thanks for the real world info!
Thanks for another AWESOME review, it dose not have to be a 30 min review to be a good review! Blessing to you, and your family.
Thank you! Much appreciated and thanks for watching!
I've had one for a couple of years. It's my daily commuter. Only issues are the 4-6k rpm Euro 5 dead spot and the factory tires. Full exhaust and tune took care of most of the 4-6k dead spot and swapped to Mich 5's and it's been perfect.
I work for Vertu Honda in Nottingham, when I first went out on the black edition I loved it didn't think I would coming from fireblades etc!
fantastic review 👍
Thank you for watching
Thanks Andy, I was looking at these in a showroom earlier today. The burgundy/purple coloured ones look great.
My first Bike was a old CB 750. The CB has quite a history.
Stunning bike with looks that won’t date, plenty of grunt and comfortable to ride. Good natural review too, didn’t overanalyse the thing
Nearly bought one of these but opted for 1000sx. Only reason was for touring. Great fun bike and maybe my next purchase. Had loads of fun on it.
Same. Had 650 bought sx incase I go touring
The SX is leagues above the 650 but still fancy trying the 1000r 😂
Nice review….not surprised reference your observations and summary. A dealer tried to get me to test ride one back in 2014 saying it was one of the best 4 cylinder naked he had ever ridden. I passed and bought a Blade. Wish I had taken up his offer …….. new model looks lovely especially in the dark red / maroon finish.
As you would put it Andy specs wise it looks to be in the Goldilocks zone too. 213 kg 143 hp 830mm seat height, decently priced and being it's a Honda no Warranty anxiety to worry about so if you were after a long term keeper the red one would look great in anybody's garage. Lets hope a few people test ride this bike after seeing your review as I suspect for most of us that initial impression is very important.
Canadian owner here. Love the bike, but fully recognize the fueling is handicapped by euro 5. Bigger feet will rub the single sided swing arm with your left heel a bit. Stock exhaust sounds wonderful throughout the range. Happy to be the owner of such a beautiful looking bike.
No fueling problems on my 2014 with a Yoshimura 3/4 cat delete exhaust. My only complaint is it's a bit cramped but that engine and the handling makes up for it.
Great quick review. That bike is a little bit under the radar, but clearly deserves a wider audience. Sounds like a good bike. 👍
Yes it is a good bike, I guess that's the problem, it's a bit "meh" - nothing outstanding but a solid ride.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Doesn’t that also sum up the GS?
Not to me - to me the GS is good at everything not just average.
@@TheMissendenFlyer But considering the cheap price... For most outstanding characteristics you will have to pay a premium
My friend just bought one of these 2 days ago. We went for a ride and switched bikes for a bit. I loved it!!!! Fantastic machine! I now want one!!! So smooth, plenty of power, comfortable, perfect!!!! (My bike is a 2023 Harley Low Rider S. Love it too, but want the CB1000R as a second bike!)
I'm actually contemplating whether to buy one of these and now I've seen your review I'm going to get a test ride and if I like it I'll probably purchase. Cheers for the review
My pleasure!
I absolutely love my 19. Basically anytime your hitting redline your breaking speed limits. The best mod I've done was a full Exhaust system with an ECU flash. It absolutely turns it into a hooligan bike with massive power gains in the midrange.
Can I ask whose exhaust system you bought and what companies ECU?
What brand is your full exhaust system? Baffle in or out? What gains did it achieve post flash ion the Dyno? As I’m looking at doing the same with mine. Cheers.
@@marcusgeorge1825 Black Widow Header pipes with the akrapovic homologated slip-on. I had the ECU bench flashed so I don't know what the actual dyno gains are.
@@jobe20001 Thank you. Appreciate your response.
Thanks, as usual for your review of what looks like a great 'all round' motorbike. Not one on my radar at the moment, but who knows now. Would be well worth a little look.
I was lent one of these when I took the 350 Forza in for a service, agree totally, a very refined, smooth motorcycle, which when you want it to go faster it does in a very unflappable way, a Honda. Was very impressed overall.
What a lovely looking machine, really like it . Great video Andy
Many thanks!
I have the 650, but have always had my eye on the CB1000R. Ridden it a few times and loved it
I had the cb650r and loved it.
The tail tidy meant the back under seat got very wet.
The radiator area held a lot of water in a storm hence I got rid eventually. The effect was I was doing an IAM test and both he and I thought the radiator had burst initially as steam was coming off.
Anyway it was fine for a few month later but I upgraded to ninja 1000 sx which is leagues above
For lights, I’ve just picked up one of those flashing ST2 systems for engine braking. Great quick review, it answers that question when you check out another bike on the road and think ‘huh, wonder what that’s like to ride?’ Glad you decided to record!
Thanks!
Great bike, have owned one since 2020 & covered 11k miles with no real issues. if you're a spirited rider approaching 100kg in gear you'll pretty much certainly need a replacement shock as the STD one is far too soft in terms of spring rate & damping, i got the forks set up as best i can & they're ok but nothing to shout about. Replace the exhaust & do a Woolich flash & you'll gain 20bhp in the middle (about 6k rpm), really transforms the bike. Only other 'major' thing i've done is fit heated grips which are a godsend on a cooler day.
Love the review, as you said the bike was completely off my radar too but a friend & i got a silly good deal on them - the bike has totally surprised me, even when i took it on track!
Replying for reference when I get one
Woolwich flash is confusing me
@@majordelays4909 in what way is it confusing & I’ll try to explain. Do you know what it is?, it’s a custom ECU remap if that’s better terminology? 👍🏻
Looking to test ride one tomorrow. Need to upgrade my 2020 Speed Twin to something with a better suspension and can take on the track a few days of the year. Thanks for the review!
Always liked the look of these later CB1000R's. The comfort you found surprised me a little, i always assumed they would be scrunched up in the leg dep't. Nice review, thanks as ever.
Nice one Andy, definitely got a hint of Speed Triple about the styling which is no bad thing.
I've had mine since 2021 when the black edition first came out and its great. Seems to be a bit underrated and don't see many on the road, but its a fantastic bike. I've put 20,000 km so far, and for me the weakest part of the bike was the rear shock, which I switched for an ohlins and it is now soooo much better, its been on track a few times so far too. I also don't like the neutering honda did down low in first and second gear, I've seen a tuner look into the ecu and honda has restricted the throttle bodies down to 30% to make it more tame and calm. It's taken a while for woolich to get their software compatible for this model but a couple months ago they cracked the code and now people can start tweaking. I find the CB looks better in person than in the pictures/videos too, its absolutely beautiful. I have a z900rs which does my daily work and the CB comes out on sunny weekend rides. Thanks TMF for the ride along!
@Crusader General I've seen a couple of dyno's after, there is a youtuber cycle vybz i think is his name and he posted a tuning video, and I talked with a guy who had moore mafia tune is a couple months ago. They both put full exhaust systems and only gained about 10 hp but the mid range was noticeably improved. For me the top end is good enough, especially since its a naked, but the down low and midrange is suffering a bit on these. I don't think anybody is offering a mail in flash service yet either.
I just had my ecu flashed on my 21 Blk edition and it's night and day. All that low end power is there now. As you mentioned before the rear shock is something I will have to look into Changing soon.
@M FC did you do a full exhaust, and did you have it tuned in person or mail in the ecu?
@K B yea I did a fu black widow exhaust
I started a UA-cam channel MFCycle with everything I've done so far check it out.
I am proud to own a cb1000r. It’s a great fun bike. Replacing the hugger with a tail tidy is a major task. It also makes the bike horrible in the we.
In its stock form the hugger does make it very difficult to access the bolts to tension the chain.
Other than these small gripes it’s a glorious fast bike that makes me smile
Good one mr Flyer! And yes, numbers don't tell that much really. It's the feeling!
Thank you!
You got that right!
I like this review. I really do believe it is how a bike makes you feel that is the deciding factor (it certainly is for me).
I agree 100%
7:37 I am a tanker driver and I can tell you that I am loading the tanker from Shell and BP bases and delivering to all kind of supermarket stations ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, etc. But some stations as they are franchise operated would have their own bases where the fuel goes first and is treated with god knows what. Tip if the station you’re filling from looks dirty and miserable the owner is probably a low life that uses crappy fuel, otherwise all fuel comes from the same place. Just because you are filling from Shell or BP doesn’t mean the fuel is good.
Great comment - thanks for that! Very interesting reading....
I Just bought a 1000r+ no issues so far 👍🏻
As you say nothing not to like about CB1000R, solid bike and you get that well known Honda reliability for a pretty good price.
Sounds like a very balanced design.
Every time I watch one of your videos I get an urge to drive on the left side of the road. So far I have resisted the urge.
Good idea to resist assuming you're not in the UK.....
You've not seen my review?? Outrageous 😅
I watch all your videos John, you know that!
This is quite an enjoyable format! I'd love to see more of these flash reviews.
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching and for stopping by.
@@TheMissendenFlyer No, thank you for the content!
...my pleasure!
A friend recently had one as a courtesy bike. He rides a Hayabusa but, he spoke highly of the Honda. I tried it out for size, and at 5'6" tall, it's a good fit for me.
Beautiful bike. I don't understand why Honda insists on building generic, cheap looking bikes like the new Hornet when they have this design language to pull from. I haven't heard many that dislike the design of these neo-retros. It should be Honda's standard.
The unplanned review worked really well. Might be a great idea for all first rides and then give more specs in follow up. Great video 👍👍 very good looking bike !
There's a thought....
@@TheMissendenFlyer I second that, I too would like a 'How it feels' first ride review, followed up by a 'Tech Spec and Details' second ride review.
Morning Andy, nice quick review. Looks a nice bike, nice smooth power from the four cylinder engine. Would be good if you could do a longer review on it at some future point.
Thanks for the kind words....and maybe!
Superb camera view near to the centre line which makes you feel like you're actually riding the bike. Great job and a really good review..
Thanks a lot!
I have a 2019 and it's by far the best bike I've ever had. The only downside is the rearshock is a bit undersprung but, a new nitron sorted that issue
Ive been looking forward to this review Andy since you dropped the Gold Wing off! 🙂 For a new bike with all the euro gubbins, i think it looks great, especially in black.
Yes it's a nicemachine for sure - love that smoooooth engine....
Nice one mate! I've had this since they came out march 2022, and been using it for commuting. Interesting about it is that it feels lighter and easier to handle than my 675 triple! I was well shocked. Would be happy to ride out with you on it :)
what year was the 675? I own one and it feels very light already so this is surprising
@The_Hippykiller 2012, dual exhaust under seat but the bug eye headlights, not the round ones. Loved it a lot, but then decided to get a cb1000r, due to its retro looks. Would have kept the triumph had I had the money
Love the look of this bike. One in my list to certainly try. Great review as always.
I love the swing arm mounted license plate
Love this bike. Big brother to my CB650R.
It's a beautiful machine, love it. I considered one when I bought my MT09sp as well as a GSXS 1000...a coin toss. More grown up than my MT...I want all 3!
Great off the cuff review TMF . Nice looking bike and being a Honda well made and reliable.👍
Its one of those bikes when you see a picture off it you give it no further thought then you see it in the flesh/metal and you find it hard to tear your eyes off it:p
Another great video! I’m still not sure how much I like these new tft screens that are on newer bikes. I have enough screens in my life. An LCD dash is enough for me. In fact, best dash I’ve seen is the one on the Kawasaki z900rs.
Edit: if they put wireless Apple car play/android auto on the screen that would be great for maps but they don’t.
Totally agree!
I have one on hire at present while my blackbird gets repaired, it actually feels quicker than the bird, has a nice raspy exhaust note, loads of torque and very comfy, hhmmm, does the cbr1100xx have to go?
Welcome return of the UJM. Can cruise on it, give it the beans, ride all day and also put luggage on it and tour. And it looks like a motorbike and not a plastic kids toy.
Ive been riding one of these for 4yrs, amazing bike, love it, rear shock is very average though
Aah Tesco fuel station, I recognized that one just outside the Chalfonts. I put £50 in my S6 there which I had just purchased to see the mpg back to East Sussex, I was pleasantly suprised
Nice change of review - the 'quick and dirty'! Agree about the fuel guage - I have a Triumph and it takes a mile or so to register the change. However, if I've just filled up I know I have a full tank - the business end is when you're running low and Triumph handle that well.
Fair point!
Without being discourteous to you old mate, Andy Man Cam owned, toured, modded and rode the stuffing out of one of these. For anyone who wants to know just go to his channel. You're still the best reviewer though mate.
I'm a huge fan of Andy's - no discourtesy here!
Really interesting review and quite eye-opening for me: here is a "modern" looking bike, almost all of which I think basically look like metal mosquitos....and yet here we have an example of a modern bike that looks classy, balanced and harmonious. It's not a boy racer but it's got plenty of muscle in a beautifully crafted and compact form. Looks to me like it could become a classic over time.
Yes I think it has that potential
Naked Fireblade. What's not to like. It may not be the ultimate sports naked but it's a good looking Honda so would make a good choice in the category for most riders.
Ive been waiting for this review since i watched the service video. was beginning to wonder if something happened to the footage. i quite like this style of review.
Glad to hear that - thanks!
I had a 2002 Honda 919 (Hornet 900 in UK) that I loved dearly for the three years I owned it (2002-2005) except the way the exhaust would swirl around my back and make me smell like exhaust all day long. I bought that 919 off the dealer showroom for just over $8k out the door. Those days are long gone. This bike is everything I wanted my 919 to be all those years ago. Alas, I need some longer legs for this bike and 20 years later, I'm looking more to a GW.
Nice review & a pretty bike. Looks very classy. I much prefer these super nakeds to the extreme hyper nakeds for the road as they still have way more than enough go & seem to be more sensible in every way. Also on the subject of helmets, Shark have just released the latest SKWAL which is apparently first helmet with an integrated brake light on the back, so they claim.
Yes saw than in MCN....
I have a previous model SKWAL as a spare helmet and I wouldn't buy another unless they have massivly improved the visor mount clips and wind noise.
@@MadTPot Interesting & good to know. Putting a brake light on the back of it won't fix any of those issues either.
Nice quick review you can change the quick shifter there are 3 settings I just leave mine in medium by the way you did review the 2018 model which I also had it’s basically the same bike but now has euro 5 engine and new tft
Regards David
Aha - thanks for that David....
You expressed it early in this review when you commented about not knowing the bike's specs...The specs really don't matter, as our enjoyment of riding comes from the ride itself. My first ever experience on a bike was at age 13 being taught how to ride on a Honda SuperCub - yes, all of 55cc, and it was the most exhilerating thing I had ever experienced in my young life. Over the years I've been in many a conversation with fellow motorcyclists, and specs and performance numbers get tossed around ad nausem. But riders seldom talk about how riding makes them feel. And to me, that's all that matters. For many years I chased the fastest, most highly regarded bikes, only to realize in my waning years that I rode because it was fun... and any ride beats walking! Nice review.
Couldn’t agree more!
Thanks for the review Andy, I’ve had my 2019 CB1000R since January.I had a break of 23 years between owning a bike and getting the CB1000R, so i am taking it easy, getting used to biking again etc. I really can’t fault the bike, its easy to ride and really rewarding, it puts a massive grin on my face every time i take it out 😃. Keep up the great work, 🍻 cheers D 😃🙏
Sounds good - and thank you, will do!
whats the insurance like on one of these?
Great vid and review. I like this machine though I'd probably lose the license plate holder and mount the plate up under the rear upper fender.
Not rode one, but every time i see one in the flesh it oozes quality to me. But it should do at over £13K for the black edition. Love everything about how the bike looks apart from the number plate appendage, which i would change for a conventional tail tidy.
I really should get a test ride on one sometime.
I used to ride a Kawasaki kmx 125 back in the 80s. I Recently got back into bikes and passed full bike license a month ago. I bought a Honda Rebel 500 to basically cut my teeth for now. I will be buying My next bike in March and am undecided with my next purchase. I’m torn between an Indian Scout 101 and this Honda 1000r. Thoughts?
Rear grab handle it’s moulded into the subframe under the rear seat. It’s actually really good. Very Honda.
Hi Andy, just curious regarding your comment saying you have not ridden this bike before,
Did You not ride & review this bike 4years ago ??
Although admittedly this review appears to be the Black Edition.
Correct - my memory letting me down again!!
I thought you had already done a review on this bike a few years ago.
Yes I did - well remembered (my memory is clearly failing me!)
Got a CB650f 2018 at the moment, but would upgrade to one of these on the strength of your review and if i had the readies. The only thing i don't like is the number plate hanger. Great looking bike and cracking review.
Thank you....
So funny you mentioned about fuel and triumph. I never knew about it until I got my trident 660. Filled a full tank the bike was registering empty. 😂
I'd definitely consider one of those. Quality Honda goodness. I'd want a tail tidy to move the plate up though.
Thanks for a fun review, and I like this “quick and dirty” concept: numbers are only 1/2 the story. More than once I’ve been convinced by the numbers but a test ride made me walk away. (I love the bike, too. I wish I needed a bike like it.)
Yes you are so right….perhaps I should prepare less and do more of these type of reviews!
Thank you Andy for yet another a great review! I have been looking at these for long time and was wondering , will be on the same fun factor level as my STriple 675 R?
Nah, it's won't be I'm afraid.....or indeed the CB650R....
Refreshing not to have to endure the all the specs, well done.
….if I don’t do them I get complaints for that!
As always, a great video and informative just a little point regarding supermarket fuel, the only real difference between any of the fuel you get is the amount of additive that goes in as a tanker driver I have delivered additives to various locations and you will invariably see all the different companies loading from the same terminal someone is bound to rubbish what I've just said but I'm talking from experience oh and I love the old fashioned word MACHINE LOL
So basically nothing to choose between them - is that what you'ree saying?
my Nolan helmet has a removable bit at the back to attach a brake light, some bikes can link to it, read it in the Nolan helmet booklet but no idea if it's allowed or available in the UK
Just look how neat and compact that front brake master cylinder is making the whole eyeline really clean. No urine bottles here lol.
Indeed....
Like a lot of bikes these days, the secret about deploying the side stand is to push the footrest back with your heel, then straight down to shove the stand out.
Indeed - good trick!
I know it's not the latest or greatest but this bike looks so good, the best looking standard for sure. Seems very refined and does everything well
Couldn't agree more!
A cracking 'off the cuff' review and maybe some more of this style in the future? As for the CB1000R, I love it and yes, it's one of those 'under the radar' bikes.
It really is and exceptionally pretty machine. I've wanted to ride one for years.
Great off the cuff review Andy the bike looks really nice keep up the great vids 👍
Thanks, will do!
Great bike tmf, really really really think you will end up with one of these after you ride 🙂🙂🙂 top bike
I do like this bike, and owned one. Confortable on longer rides, and fun and fast, even able to be taken to the track for some real fun. Suspension was soft to me, but I was a big guy (lost lots of weight since) and went from softish to hard for me. I did end up replacing with Ohlins adjustable type I like, which makes this bike perfect and gives it a nice look as well. Looks amazing! Normally I also change rims on my bikes, but on this one, the factory ones look so nice they're still there. I did change tires to the Michelin Road 6, though, which work great where I live in winter weather. Did I mention the bike looks amazing? ENgine is right for town riding, and exciting on the Canyons and the track! Good bike. Fuel gage is nice. I did end up buying a Speed Triple this year, thogh, and I do miss the fuel gate
Sounds good to me - thanks for stopping by!
Morning Andy, great review as always ,I’m not keen on mat finish wheels and those machined bits on the wheels will corrode in no time if they get any salt on them.
I hadn’t thought of that! I assume they’re lacquered, and therefore protected?
I road tested one of these two years ago, but ended up with a Yamaha XSR900. Very similar but I felt that the riding position was a bit too over the forks, on the Honda.
Test riding one tomorrow, thought id see what others thought of the bike.
Enjoy!
It is a great bike. I've had sports bike love them other bikes too, but the cb1000 is brilliant. i had the 2013 then weighed it in for the 2022 black edition. It's like riding a big bmx great fun more than enough power
its a brilliant bike love it
Very interesting 1 liter naked. Honda always delivers. Have to agree on the looks, she means business. Professionals always think on the fly, ready for anything. Excellent review. 🎩-Tip.