Daniel Sauls Jr From what I heard, the CBR600RR is being redesigned to comply with European environmental standards, and will have electronic controls similar to the CBR1000RR
I was a Honda mechanic back in the 70s and 80s. I rode all the other Japanese brands and always thought Honda was the best all round brand hands down. I own a 95 VFR 750 now and it's incredible. I lost my CBX in a divorce and ended with the VFR. I'm so proud to have owned such iconic bikes. Color me RED, I'm a Honda fanboy.
Yea if you go fairly easy, don’t break it and keep them greased good and the oil changed and fix things as they come up and they do they can go longer then you will want to ride them! Your kids kids can use them!
I’m working on making a salvage title 02 F4i road worthy again. Currently waiting on new fork springs and seals to fix the issue of front end dive while i’m letting off the throttle and the old oil blowing past the fork seals 😖
I totally agree. I used to be a "Suzuki fan boy" for decades, but ended up doing more mechanic work than I care to remember. I have an RC51 and it is practically indestructible.
No problem since you have all changing parts you need in your country . When you live in USA or Europe ils easy to keep them as long as you want because all mecanical parts you need are available in the market .
I have a 2017 CBR1000RR and it’s the best handling bike I’ve ever owned. Sure it’s down 10-15 HP to the other Japanese brands but I don’t care. That difference will only be slightly noticed once you are well into 100+ MPH speeds. It’s ridiculously fast and looks amazing. You can’t go wrong with any of the Japanese brands today and it comes down to a matter of personal preferences.
Honda is the most hated brand for everything they do not because are bad, not at all, but because people don’t get it. Sure they are not the fastest or the best looking but they do everything well. They are without doubt the most reliable, the best made and they seem to have character. There is just something about the way they do things. I love both my Honda motorbike and Honda Type R car.
@@mhordijk0871 this is exactly opposite....they are playing way too safe unlike other brands which try to experiment.... Similar to toyota in cars...simple,reliable and boring
@@yathishbl3757 They play safe in the street... Honda does all the experiments on the tracks. The product you get for the street is the moust reliable that you can get. That´s what BMW use to be till they change the brand politics. For people how likes motocycles. They want a good bike but they know they don´t have to race, just want to go fast play safe and come back home in one piece, honda is a good brand. We don´t get pay to risk are lives on the road scratching tens of seconds. We can go fast but we are not going to get a better sponsor for been the fastest. It is true that we have a boring philosophy but the street is not a safe place for riding a motorcycle and this machines are not all that safe by them selfs. For another time we should discuss Honda´s politics on the tracks and that is what I´m not so pleased with.
I'm french,,, i am a Honda guy toi, i Always own différents types, and i just bought à rc36 and i am so surprise ,30 years laters, very hight quality. This brand is very serious about conception, raw materials etc... good ride everybodies 🤗
My first motorcycle was a (very used) 1976 Honda Dax (or CT70 in USA). I changed the oil, and used it as is for about 3 years....then I restore it, and 15 years, 39k miles, a lot of oil changes, 2 set of tires and 1 chain later, is still good as day 1. This has been my commuter bike for the last 5 years, no problems so far. And I can say the same for the more recent 1984 Sabre 750 (bought and repaired it to road condition about 8 years ago), and 2001 Shadow (3 years now). Because of that, when I saw the 2019 CB650R, I fell in love....hope this bike keeps the Honda reliability in check!
I'd like to experience that dual crank balanced smoothness myself. In regards to this vid, that's a bike that seems to be somewhat appreciating in value.
The REAL REASON why Honda's are more "reliable" than all other brands is the holistic approach to their quality. While Yamaha might make a bulletproof reliable MOTOR, they can skimp out on other small bits and pieces which will be more likely to fail over time compared to a Honda. Think, water pump, switch gear, electrical wiring, etc. Everyone thinks about motor when it comes to reliability but there are dozens of other key components to making a motorcycle function properly!
@@Sudegink Ha! Been a motorcycle enthusiast for longer than I've been a dietary one ;) And yes, I did get bored of debating vegans. They're on their fkin own now!!!
@HeroRR Bro been watching your vids on the VFR. you sold me. Your videos and info is so good when I went to look at my 07 VFR it was like I already rode it. It was exsaclty what I thought it would be and I loved it! Going from a F2 to a VFR felt like getting on a old friend. Except the VFR has the boom boom sound iv always wanted. Happy to say you sold me on buying that VFR. Thanks!
Couldn’t agree more!! I have a 1998 CBR600F3 and it just clocked 49K miles, it still runs like a dream and I take it to short trips all the time. I also have a 125 Honda for commuting and it is bulletproof.
I was strictly Honda for many years, they really are the best bikes in my eyes. Then I bought a Buell. Quickly acquired 10 of those, still have 8. I'm a motorcycle enthusiast, the Buell's are just perfect for my riding style, area and the uniqueness of them. Some of them are Honda reliable, like the 1125's, but I choose to ride the XB series most. Great machines ! A few bikes I wish I never sold, my 95 VFR and a 99 900rr.
I hear you brother I own cbr600rr, cbr1000rr and a cb500x After listening to you talk about the 954 I feel like picking one up even though my fireblade is an '07 Not many for sale in Australia though Great channel mate
Great video and what I liked most about it was you addressing all the objections for your argument with respect to other brands. I have a CB1300 and after 110,000 miles over 10 years is still like a brand new bike - zero reliability issues over the years!
I just bought an F4i earlier in the year and I agree, the reliability is fantastic for an almost 20 year old bike (I have an 02 model). For my first bike, I have no complaints at all.
My dad was a total Honda man. The only bike he bought that wasn't a Honda was triumph trophy 1200. And it put a rod through the block. It wasn't that old and had lowish miles. It was replaced by a honda blackbird shortly after.
Honda head here too !! ;) I love Honda's and I buy cars as well as bikes from them. In MY experience... their stuff is bulletproof. Driven -really- hard but with frequent oil changes... NOTHING breaks hahaha
I've been a big Honda fan in the past, especially their bikes from the late 90's and early 2000's, and owned quite a few. There was a big period post 2000's where they lost their way of making exciting and cutting edge bikes, they became very vanilla in my opinion. I hope they make their way back though.
Got a2003 st1300 /1979 gl100 and a 1982 silverwing 500 ,rode my sisters honda 50 in 1970 when i was 8 and toured the United States on aCB750 in the late 70s as a teenager.Hondas my whole life !
Did you always make such world class content? Why haven't i been subscribed to you all along? I've been here for 12 years. Remember seeing you recommended multiple times.
On my 3rd CBR600F a 2011 model an often overlooked machine but a perfect road bike 100bhp, abs, sport touring riding position. My first was an ‘98 steely (steel framed) which I had for 8 years and the only thing that went wrong was the rectifier. After that I had a fuel injection one the F4i which was a great all rounder.
just bought a 2012 cbr600rr a few months ago less than 400 original miles on it for $4k only got a few chances to ride this summer but i love it!! had an 04rr before it and loved it too. owned many different hondas over the years mostly off road machines but theyve all been super reliable.also have a 1986 trx250r atv and its amazing
@@RioterRides not while the Yamaha R1s were plagued with crankshaft failures when they switched over to the crossplane crankshaft design on earlier models. first of all Honda is the biggest manufacturer of 4 cylinder engines in the world, infact they make more engines for vehicles of all kinds than any other motor company. Therefore it is no surprise that they know how to make engines than any other company. Since motorcycles are basically engines on two wheels. Their bikes arguably have the longest record in history of being more reliable. I'd like to note that I actually love Yamaha because they are friends to Toyota, builder of the most reliable cars. Yamaha having built several Toyota performance engines including the LFA.
@@Mohapi_Tau just wish their new cars were better they dropped in reliability according to CR reports that Hyundai/Kia passed them! The new CEO of Honda needs to be fired because that L15B7 motor in the CRV/Civic si is a joke... The new type R even has overheating transmission issues. I love Honda but with the direction they are going with their cars I'd pick up a Genesis/Hyundai over their cars and a Kawasaki over their bikes because they don't have anything that exciting like the H2SX
I'm a Honda person too dude, I ride at the moment a 2006 Honda CBX 250 Twister as they call here in Brazil, but if you go to Europe, they call them by CBF 250. For a bike with this cc and this year, it actually rides really amazing, you can go for a trip on the highway with zero worries. 6th gear on the Twister consequently increases the top speed, but it serves more as a rest for the engine. Most of the low cc Honda bikes here only have 5 gears, and at 80 mph (that's 130 kph) they're on their redline. Life goal: '08 600RR too, be safe, lov ur videos ;)
I have a ‘94 Magna 750 with 53,000 miles and only replaced the regulator/ rectifier five years ago. All of my Honda’s have been very reliable. I grew up on the 60s and wanted either a Triumph Bonniville or BSA but then the Honda CB750K came along and stole my heart. I ve rode many Honda’s over there years for the same reasons. I too only by used low mileage Bikes due to Honda’s very high new prices. I bought a two year old CTX1300 deluxe with all the options for $9,300.00 instead of the $19,000.00 price the previous owner paid. It had 2700 miles on it and no damage. Looked like new.
All these name calling comes from the people that know the least, Honda's have had a history of being the most reliable and it has something that not all bikes have,and that's character,looks being subjective,it does everything well,sure S1000rr may recalibrate your sense of speed, but a Honda speaks to your soul and has made some really charismatic bikes like the CB 1050,so screw what people say,love whatever makes you happy,in this case, Honda Fanboy FTW⚡
I have an -03 VFR 800. It's just amazing! Has ~49000km on the odometer, so it's brand new when looking around at others. Runs great, rides amazing. Just love it!
i been riding a decently kept cbr 600 f4 from 2000 for over a year now and it's a champion. last gen carb is so reliable and without any electronics it's such a pure motorcycle experience. only thing missing is abs..
I like your philosophy. I have. 30 year old VFR750 I put back on the road last year. It sat for 16 years. It’s not perfect but it is sure fun. Not a fan boy of any brand myself as I also have 14 year old Kawasaki. I have been riding since 1989 and have been around motorcycles my whole life. Honda always been known for their reliability and 100k is nothing for them.
Hey dude, great video again. Glad to hear you got your X-14 also!(I have the exact same color and model helmet lol). I have a question for you, would you consider doing a video ride/review on the 2008-2011 CBR1000RR? I'm wanting to get a liter bike in the near future, and I've heard those were one of the best 1000rr's ever made (I've never ridden one, so I can't comment on that yet). It would be nice to hear your opinion on that particular model. Cheers man!
5th gen vfr800fi after bulletproofing wiring and R/R, is one of the best all time long lasting Honda street bikes. V4 gear driven cams, fuel injection, comfortable, fast, handles very well
I love my 17 year old VFR and hope to have a RC51 one day. They really don’t make em like they used to. The early to mid 2000s Was def Honda’s golden age.
I had an 01 F4i for 5 years and it was pretty good. the only big issue was 2nd gear started popping out before i sold it. I also had a fuel pump ground issue and vacum port clog that threw off the map sensor reading and made it run really rich. i picked up a 2008 CBR 1000RR for $4,500 and it mainly jist had poorly installed fairings that were missing a few screws, brackets and clips.
the thumbnail was my desktop backround for a while hehe.. f4is are bulletproof im hoping i can get mine to high miles like the one fella with over 300k
I'm a late starter into bikes with just over a year on bikes and I ride my 2006 CBR600f4i everywhere. I'm almost certain that when Honda built it, they secretly inserted a beating human heart... because I'm totally in love with it. Lol 😍 Oh... and Mr Honda CEO .. now retired... incoporated the best working philosophy in his factories I've ever seen. Upon his retirement, he shook hands with every single one of his employees world wide. He really loved his staff!!
Totally agree on all points. I was called an Apple fanboy during the late ’90s and early 2000s, mostly by idiots that had got used to losing data all the time, restarting their computers several times a day, hard drives falling over, and replacing ugly towers and humongous nasty laptops every 18-24 months, and thought it was all normal! I restart once every 3 months. I replace hard drives after 5 years. I still have every computer I ever bought. They all still work. Most are compatible with up to date software and operating systems. The iMac i use every day is from 2008. My MacBook Pro is from 2006. My MacBook Air is from 2011. So yeah, I also buy Honda bikes. Though I’ve also got classic Bultaco Sherpa trials bikes, and Velocettes. But they both have their own stories. I particularly like some of the bikes Honda makes exclusively for its domestic market. ‘Fanboy’ is a compliment. 😎
Honda always has been and always will be my favorite glad someone feels the same honda doesn't seem to get the respect and recognition they deserve as often as they should
I have rode since the winter of 91/92 and since then have had countless kawasaki’s, not a single bad one! Thats why kawasaki is my favorite brand/mfg’r of sportbikes.
I completely agree.👍🏻 I do the same i only buy old bike have my fun😄 and then selling them for a profit💲. I currently have a two 30 year old bike vfr400, cbr400rr
All brands are great, my dad and I have owned or ridden almost all the brands. Honda have made some great bikes. 900rr and the 650 XRL are one of those greats. The torque from that single thumper and scream from that perfect four. I can vouch for them...
@Justin Voluck Statistics says your wrong, only in the past 5 ish years have the competetion caught up to the point where there is no real difference (in the 4-5 year period) no telling if a 2019 CBR650 holds better than a 2019 Z650, but my bet is still on honda.
I can attest here, my 7 year old Honda, gave me one problem in the period I have it, my dad had Honda when he was a young man and he says he didn't service the thing in 5 years and drove cross country with it after not servicing it for 5 years and he never touched the oil or water. Also, my Honda is now 7 years later the same market price then what I bought it for. Very reliable bikes.
I got a brand new 2018 CBR1000RR and so far after riding 7600 miles I have no issues. The bike is not only reliable but its mid range power band it is amazing. It is for me and most mortals the best litter bike
I agree bro! I have a 2005 Cbr600rr Honda’s are the most reliable by far even with their older cars. I’ve have 3 civics and they were all bullet proof as far as reliability.
I have always looked up to Honda, but the last few years they seem to have phoned it in. My last two bikes have been Suzuki's, never planned to buy them, but each time, the test ride has made me fall in love with them. I rode VFR800s and and a Triumph Sprint GTs before preferring the GSX1250FA
i agree with u w/ honda's in the 2000's..my father own a honda tmx 155,,i think its 2000 or 2001 model and still runs until now.it can even beat 2012 model that i own especially on long distance trip..😊
I just picked up a 2011 600RR. The guy, real nice guy btw, shout out to John in San Fran if you’re seeing this, sold it to me for $3,900. It’s almost completely stock and it rides smooooth. If this deal hadn’t come up, I probably would’ve gone for an R6 but I’m glad it did. It fits me perfectly and I’m happy with it so far
The biggest problem with owning older bikes (15+ years old) is that the tubing starts to go bad. As in the coolant and oil hoses. Swap those out and you’re in the clear for the most part.
Most reliable and best built bikes you can have.... My dad has a revere 600 on a J reg which hadn't been started for around 4 years.... Once the fuel was through to the carbs it started basically first time and that's with old fuel too... You can't go much wrong with a Honda... Superb bikes!
Agree with you 100%. Italian brands usually try to outcompete by stressing the mechanics to the extreme to sacrifice reliability and serviceability. Honda motorcycles usually are not the very most powerful models because they are tuned for reliability.
I have the same reasoning as yours. I've owned few bikes including a z1000 2003, and my current bike is a zx10r 2004. I check the price sometimes on 2nd hand sites and it's roughly the same price as when I bought it 7 years ago
Just the bikes are fragile like that (I mean accidents). Took my TRX down the middle of a pond and killed it before the water was sucked in. The air cleaner was destroyed, but after the water ran out, it fired and I did it again.
That cbr1000triple R is a beast. It only took honda 15 years and 8 consecutive motogp championships to finally put some R&D into their motorcycles again. But Honda is back and they are swinging hard.
I don’t consider myself a Honda fanboy, but I’ve still ended up on 3 Honda’s so far. An F4i, 600rr, and now a 1000rr. They seem to fit my size and style better when compared to an R6 or R1, which are what I considered and even test rode. If I were buying today, I’d get an S1000rr, hands down.
The turkey line really made me LOL. Are you ever going to own a Goldwing? A standard/Cafe GL1000/GL1100? An Interstate or Aspencade? The big 5th generation? The slimmer 6th generation? A Valkyrie?
Honda fanboy, here you got another Honda fanboy subscriber. Even if I started almost 3 years ago on a 2016 Street Triple 675, which I still own, I am really considering buying a 2003 Honda CBR 954 as a second bike. Old Hondas have their own magic, beside everything you mentioned.
My gf just said thank you listening to this I wanted a newer bike for her. She made me pass by newer and new CBRs and ninjas for a 2005 cbr600rr. Hard to find older clean ones we got lucky it's dope she was right and you are too.
What do you think about the new Fireblade. I am also a Honda fan boy as well. I have a 1996 xr400, 98 cr250, and 94 cbr600 F2 and I ride the hell out of these bikes at lease 3 times a week. Have had no issues and I have been doing it for years
Nothing wrong with that. I’m a Honda fan since the moment I got myself the 2-stroke Honda MB-50 which I drove for 63.000 km without the engine being opened once. I recently traded my ST1100 (after 20 years) for a VFR1200 and though I look at other brands, somehow I always come back to Honda. Somehow the picture is right when I look at Honda bikes and I miss that with other brands. I have to admit, I’m Henk, I’m a Honda fan😜
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Someone is gettin a new bike🥳🥳🥳
Next video “I’m switching to Yamaha”
You think that talk about a redesigned 2021 CBR600RR-R is true?
I love Honda Motorcycles Most since they are Most reliable.
Daniel Sauls Jr From what I heard, the CBR600RR is being redesigned to comply with European environmental standards, and will have electronic controls similar to the CBR1000RR
Hondas start when you push the button, and clean up like new every time. I'm a Honda guy too. Well screwed together high quality
I was a Honda mechanic back in the 70s and 80s. I rode all the other Japanese brands and always thought Honda was the best all round brand hands down. I own a 95 VFR 750 now and it's incredible. I lost my CBX in a divorce and ended with the VFR. I'm so proud to have owned such iconic bikes. Color me RED, I'm a Honda fanboy.
Last I saw the high mileage F4i out there has gone over 300,000 miles a while ago 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Saw that too
The owner doesn't baby it either
He actually rides across the country and has done multiple track days
Yea if you go fairly easy, don’t break it and keep them greased good and the oil changed and fix things as they come up and they do they can go longer then you will want to ride them! Your kids kids can use them!
I’m working on making a salvage title 02 F4i road worthy again. Currently waiting on new fork springs and seals to fix the issue of front end dive while i’m letting off the throttle and the old oil blowing past the fork seals 😖
hasn't he done rebuilds though?
thatallredheadude 1 He had a wreck and had to replace the motor case, but reused all the internal parts.
I totally agree. I used to be a "Suzuki fan boy" for decades, but ended up doing more mechanic work than I care to remember. I have an RC51 and it is practically indestructible.
I’ve always heard the rc51 is very reliable
I never liked hondas until i rode a first gen cbr900rr it became my fav bike of all time. Ill keep it forever
I will never forget my SC33.
I always wanted to ride a 900rr and a rc51
I sold my cbr600 to get a new 900rr. My favorite bike of all time...
No problem since you have all changing parts you need in your country .
When you live in USA or Europe ils easy to keep them as long as you want because all mecanical parts you need are available in the market .
i will always love my 2005 honda cbr.. took me thru a whole lot of experiences.. still rides like a champ and looks great as well..
I have a 2017 CBR1000RR and it’s the best handling bike I’ve ever owned. Sure it’s down 10-15 HP to the other Japanese brands but I don’t care. That difference will only be slightly noticed once you are well into 100+ MPH speeds. It’s ridiculously fast and looks amazing. You can’t go wrong with any of the Japanese brands today and it comes down to a matter of personal preferences.
Honda is the most hated brand for everything they do not because are bad, not at all, but because people don’t get it. Sure they are not the fastest or the best looking but they do everything well. They are without doubt the most reliable, the best made and they seem to have character. There is just something about the way they do things.
I love both my Honda motorbike and Honda Type R car.
There is heart behind their philosophy.
@@mhordijk0871 this is exactly opposite....they are playing way too safe unlike other brands which try to experiment....
Similar to toyota in cars...simple,reliable and boring
@@yathishbl3757 They play safe in the street... Honda does all the experiments on the tracks. The product you get for the street is the moust reliable that you can get.
That´s what BMW use to be till they change the brand politics. For people how likes motocycles. They want a good bike but they know they don´t have to race, just want to go fast play safe and come back home in one piece, honda is a good brand. We don´t get pay to risk are lives on the road scratching tens of seconds. We can go fast but we are not going to get a better sponsor for been the fastest.
It is true that we have a boring philosophy but the street is not a safe place for riding a motorcycle and this machines are not all that safe by them selfs.
For another time we should discuss Honda´s politics on the tracks and that is what I´m not so pleased with.
The latest CBR600RR is the sexiest bike ever.
Most hated by whom? Stupid people? I love my Accord and CBR!💯👍🏼
I'm french,,, i am a Honda guy toi, i Always own différents types, and i just bought à rc36 and i am so surprise ,30 years laters, very hight quality.
This brand is very serious about conception, raw materials etc... good ride everybodies 🤗
My first motorcycle was a (very used) 1976 Honda Dax (or CT70 in USA). I changed the oil, and used it as is for about 3 years....then I restore it, and 15 years, 39k miles, a lot of oil changes, 2 set of tires and 1 chain later, is still good as day 1. This has been my commuter bike for the last 5 years, no problems so far. And I can say the same for the more recent 1984 Sabre 750 (bought and repaired it to road condition about 8 years ago), and 2001 Shadow (3 years now). Because of that, when I saw the 2019 CB650R, I fell in love....hope this bike keeps the Honda reliability in check!
fastest answer: They don't end up being endless money pits after 8 to 12 years of continuous service.
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Love the philosophy! There's a Blackbird sized hole in your line up!
There's a Blackbird sized hole in *everybody's* lineup.
I'd like to experience that dual crank balanced smoothness myself. In regards to this vid, that's a bike that seems to be somewhat appreciating in value.
The Blackbird was ahead of its time. A turbine of an engine and a bargain today.
The REAL REASON why Honda's are more "reliable" than all other brands is the holistic approach to their quality. While Yamaha might make a bulletproof reliable MOTOR, they can skimp out on other small bits and pieces which will be more likely to fail over time compared to a Honda. Think, water pump, switch gear, electrical wiring, etc. Everyone thinks about motor when it comes to reliability but there are dozens of other key components to making a motorcycle function properly!
@@Sudegink Ha! Been a motorcycle enthusiast for longer than I've been a dietary one ;) And yes, I did get bored of debating vegans. They're on their fkin own now!!!
Agree .. My mt07 is from 2019 and the overall quality of the bike, it's so much worse than my 09 RR . But that cp2 makes for it 😂
@@Shevchenkocss Even on the brand new MT's, the wiring assemblies are all exposed near the headlights etc. It's just ugly.
From generators to civics can't beat that Honda reliability 💪🏾😂
You have a classic collection of great motorcycles over there, that'll prove timeless.
@HeroRR
Bro been watching your vids on the VFR. you sold me. Your videos and info is so good when I went to look at my 07 VFR it was like I already rode it. It was exsaclty what I thought it would be and I loved it!
Going from a F2 to a VFR felt like getting on a old friend. Except the VFR has the boom boom sound iv always wanted.
Happy to say you sold me on buying that VFR.
Thanks!
Couldn’t agree more!! I have a 1998 CBR600F3 and it just clocked 49K miles, it still runs like a dream and I take it to short trips all the time. I also have a 125 Honda for commuting and it is bulletproof.
I was strictly Honda for many years, they really are the best bikes in my eyes. Then I bought a Buell. Quickly acquired 10 of those, still have 8. I'm a motorcycle enthusiast, the Buell's are just perfect for my riding style, area and the uniqueness of them. Some of them are Honda reliable, like the 1125's, but I choose to ride the XB series most. Great machines ! A few bikes I wish I never sold, my 95 VFR and a 99 900rr.
I really like how Honda sticks with their racing heritage with their bikes which is why they're still the No. 1 Motorcycle manufacturer ever!
I hear you brother
I own cbr600rr, cbr1000rr and a cb500x
After listening to you talk about the 954 I feel like picking one up even though my fireblade is an '07
Not many for sale in Australia though
Great channel mate
I love my Honda 919 and my girl loves her CBR 500. We love Honda’s!
I have an 03 919! I will never get rid of it!
@@crankybear1236 I have an 07 919. I'm keeping it forever. Built to last and I enjoy wrenching on it.
Great video and what I liked most about it was you addressing all the objections for your argument with respect to other brands. I have a CB1300 and after 110,000 miles over 10 years is still like a brand new bike - zero reliability issues over the years!
I just bought an F4i earlier in the year and I agree, the reliability is fantastic for an almost 20 year old bike (I have an 02 model). For my first bike, I have no complaints at all.
My dad was a total Honda man. The only bike he bought that wasn't a Honda was triumph trophy 1200. And it put a rod through the block. It wasn't that old and had lowish miles. It was replaced by a honda blackbird shortly after.
Honda head here too !! ;)
I love Honda's and I buy cars as well as bikes from them.
In MY experience... their stuff is bulletproof. Driven -really- hard but with frequent oil changes... NOTHING breaks hahaha
I've been a big Honda fan in the past, especially their bikes from the late 90's and early 2000's, and owned quite a few. There was a big period post 2000's where they lost their way of making exciting and cutting edge bikes, they became very vanilla in my opinion. I hope they make their way back though.
Got a2003 st1300 /1979 gl100 and a 1982 silverwing 500 ,rode my sisters honda 50 in 1970 when i was 8 and toured the United States on aCB750 in the late 70s as a teenager.Hondas my whole life !
nice and best collection ever :D nice work on bikes and videos.. ur the best, keep up the good work :)
Did you always make such world class content?
Why haven't i been subscribed to you all along? I've been here for 12 years. Remember seeing you recommended multiple times.
On my 3rd CBR600F a 2011 model an often overlooked machine but a perfect road bike 100bhp, abs, sport touring riding position. My first was an ‘98 steely (steel framed) which I had for 8 years and the only thing that went wrong was the rectifier. After that I had a fuel injection one the F4i which was a great all rounder.
just bought a 2012 cbr600rr a few months ago less than 400 original miles on it for $4k only got a few chances to ride this summer but i love it!! had an 04rr before it and loved it too. owned many different hondas over the years mostly off road machines but theyve all been super reliable.also have a 1986 trx250r atv and its amazing
It's simple, Honda's are the most reliable motorcycles & hold their value well.
Don't know about holding value
Yamaha is the most reliable
@@RioterRides not while the Yamaha R1s were plagued with crankshaft failures when they switched over to the crossplane crankshaft design on earlier models.
first of all Honda is the biggest manufacturer of 4 cylinder engines in the world, infact they make more engines for vehicles of all kinds than any other motor company.
Therefore it is no surprise that they know how to make engines than any other company. Since motorcycles are basically engines on two wheels. Their bikes arguably have the longest record in history of being more reliable.
I'd like to note that I actually love Yamaha because they are friends to Toyota, builder of the most reliable cars. Yamaha having built several Toyota performance engines including the LFA.
@@rockyp3917 I'd suggest you go look up which bikes hold the best value.
@@Mohapi_Tau just wish their new cars were better they dropped in reliability according to CR reports that Hyundai/Kia passed them! The new CEO of Honda needs to be fired because that L15B7 motor in the CRV/Civic si is a joke... The new type R even has overheating transmission issues. I love Honda but with the direction they are going with their cars I'd pick up a Genesis/Hyundai over their cars and a Kawasaki over their bikes because they don't have anything that exciting like the H2SX
Honda all the way bro that’s why I love my 2002 fireblade 954rr so easy to work on it I’m still looking for someone to pass me in the twisties ✌️🤙
I'm a Honda person too dude, I ride at the moment a 2006 Honda CBX 250 Twister as they call here in Brazil, but if you go to Europe, they call them by CBF 250. For a bike with this cc and this year, it actually rides really amazing, you can go for a trip on the highway with zero worries. 6th gear on the Twister consequently increases the top speed, but it serves more as a rest for the engine. Most of the low cc Honda bikes here only have 5 gears, and at 80 mph (that's 130 kph) they're on their redline. Life goal: '08 600RR too, be safe, lov ur videos ;)
I have a ‘94 Magna 750 with 53,000 miles and only replaced the regulator/ rectifier five years ago. All of my Honda’s have been very reliable. I grew up on the 60s and wanted either a Triumph Bonniville or BSA but then the Honda CB750K came along and stole my heart. I ve rode many Honda’s over there years for the same reasons. I too only by used low mileage Bikes due to Honda’s very high new prices. I bought a two year old CTX1300 deluxe with all the options for $9,300.00 instead of the $19,000.00 price the previous owner paid. It had 2700 miles on it and no damage. Looked like new.
All these name calling comes from the people that know the least, Honda's have had a history of being the most reliable and it has something that not all bikes have,and that's character,looks being subjective,it does everything well,sure S1000rr may recalibrate your sense of speed, but a Honda speaks to your soul and has made some really charismatic bikes like the CB 1050,so screw what people say,love whatever makes you happy,in this case, Honda Fanboy FTW⚡
Last year I had a cbr2008rr worst deal ever. But for me there's no explanation for how good crf line up is, best tech, best reliability.
I have an -03 VFR 800. It's just amazing! Has ~49000km on the odometer, so it's brand new when looking around at others. Runs great, rides amazing. Just love it!
Honda Dominates Moto-GP!! Enough said
Honda Change oil, top off coolant, check chain.....GO. EVERYDAY, ALL DAY.
And forget to fill the gas
Seam Bunthayarat Yep the most important 😊
I’ve owned Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and BMW in addition to Honda. The Honda rc51 is my top bike of all time. 😁
Yes it's right, I have 2009 fz. It's rides like a charm
Can’t put a price on a hobby. Life is meant to be enjoyed.
Well said
i been riding a decently kept cbr 600 f4 from 2000 for over a year now and it's a champion. last gen carb is so reliable and without any electronics it's such a pure motorcycle experience. only thing missing is abs..
I like your philosophy. I have. 30 year old VFR750 I put back on the road last year. It sat for 16 years. It’s not perfect but it is sure fun. Not a fan boy of any brand myself as I also have 14 year old Kawasaki. I have been riding since 1989 and have been around motorcycles my whole life. Honda always been known for their reliability and 100k is nothing for them.
In my many years riding and all the different brands, my go to is ALWAYS Honda! Yup I'm a fan boy too
Hey dude, great video again. Glad to hear you got your X-14 also!(I have the exact same color and model helmet lol).
I have a question for you, would you consider doing a video ride/review on the 2008-2011 CBR1000RR?
I'm wanting to get a liter bike in the near future, and I've heard those were one of the best 1000rr's ever made (I've never ridden one, so I can't comment on that yet).
It would be nice to hear your opinion on that particular model.
Cheers man!
5th gen vfr800fi after bulletproofing wiring and R/R, is one of the best all time long lasting Honda street bikes. V4 gear driven cams, fuel injection, comfortable, fast, handles very well
I love my 17 year old VFR and hope to have a RC51 one day. They really don’t make em like they used to. The early to mid 2000s Was def Honda’s golden age.
I had an 01 F4i for 5 years and it was pretty good. the only big issue was 2nd gear started popping out before i sold it. I also had a fuel pump ground issue and vacum port clog that threw off the map sensor reading and made it run really rich. i picked up a 2008 CBR 1000RR for $4,500 and it mainly jist had poorly installed fairings that were missing a few screws, brackets and clips.
im a honda fanboy...2nd generation my dad teaching me what i know
the thumbnail was my desktop backround for a while hehe..
f4is are bulletproof im hoping i can get mine to high miles like the one fella with over 300k
I'm a late starter into bikes with just over a year on bikes and I ride my 2006 CBR600f4i everywhere. I'm almost certain that when Honda built it, they secretly inserted a beating human heart... because I'm totally in love with it. Lol 😍
Oh... and Mr Honda CEO .. now retired... incoporated the best working philosophy in his factories I've ever seen. Upon his retirement, he shook hands with every single one of his employees world wide. He really loved his staff!!
My grandpa who got me into motorcycles was all about that Honda life too.
I have a 2001 CBR 929 that just turned 10k miles. Mint condition and fun to ride. Think I’ll hold on to this one forever.
Totally agree on all points.
I was called an Apple fanboy during the late ’90s and early 2000s, mostly by idiots that had got used to losing data all the time, restarting their computers several times a day, hard drives falling over, and replacing ugly towers and humongous nasty laptops every 18-24 months, and thought it was all normal!
I restart once every 3 months. I replace hard drives after 5 years.
I still have every computer I ever bought. They all still work. Most are compatible with up to date software and operating systems.
The iMac i use every day is from 2008. My MacBook Pro is from 2006. My MacBook Air is from 2011.
So yeah, I also buy Honda bikes. Though I’ve also got classic Bultaco Sherpa trials bikes, and Velocettes. But they both have their own stories.
I particularly like some of the bikes Honda makes exclusively for its domestic market.
‘Fanboy’ is a compliment. 😎
Hilarious you use the Honda dealership from my hometown in your video. 3:24
lol
Hallo Big greetings from a small country with a big heart for all fans of motorcycles of any brand ... SERBIA
You make great videos
3.00-3.15 is a great way of looking at it
I had recently brought a 05 Cbr1000rr. Love it so much, the power is so smooth. I fully agree what you said about finance responsible.
How’s it running
@@ABC-48483 check it out channel. It is running well.. after servicing my throttle body.
Honda always has been and always will be my favorite glad someone feels the same honda doesn't seem to get the respect and recognition they deserve as often as they should
I have rode since the winter of 91/92 and since then have had countless kawasaki’s, not a single bad one! Thats why kawasaki is my favorite brand/mfg’r of sportbikes.
My Japanese Bike Rankig:
Honda
Yamaha
Kawasaki
Suzuki
Mine:
Honda
Yamaha
Suzuki
Kawasaki....
Mine:
Honda
Kawasaki
Suzuki
Yamaha
I completely agree.👍🏻 I do the same i only buy old bike have my fun😄 and then selling them for a profit💲. I currently have a two 30 year old bike vfr400, cbr400rr
All brands are great, my dad and I have owned or ridden almost all the brands. Honda have made some great bikes. 900rr and the 650 XRL are one of those greats. The torque from that single thumper and scream from that perfect four. I can vouch for them...
I have been riding for 30 years and have owned around 20 bikes, no question that Honda is absolutely the most reliable brand by far
@Justin Voluck Statistics says your wrong, only in the past 5 ish years have the competetion caught up to the point where there is no real difference (in the 4-5 year period) no telling if a 2019 CBR650 holds better than a 2019 Z650, but my bet is still on honda.
Great collection. Love the 954
I can attest here, my 7 year old Honda, gave me one problem in the period I have it, my dad had Honda when he was a young man and he says he didn't service the thing in 5 years and drove cross country with it after not servicing it for 5 years and he never touched the oil or water. Also, my Honda is now 7 years later the same market price then what I bought it for. Very reliable bikes.
you're the best at Honda reviews. love it
Great video and love the edits
I got a brand new 2018 CBR1000RR and so far after riding 7600 miles I have no issues. The bike is not only reliable but its mid range power band it is amazing. It is for me and most mortals the best litter bike
Honda FanBoy here, from cars, to quadracer to sports bike (own the of them btw), so i really understand your choice. Keep it up
I agree bro! I have a 2005 Cbr600rr Honda’s are the most reliable by far even with their older cars. I’ve have 3 civics and they were all bullet proof as far as reliability.
I have always looked up to Honda, but the last few years they seem to have phoned it in. My last two bikes have been Suzuki's, never planned to buy them, but each time, the test ride has made me fall in love with them. I rode VFR800s and and a Triumph Sprint GTs before preferring the GSX1250FA
my 1998 RVF400 with 22,000miles on clock is still running strong!
Saw the title clicked the video instantly liked it 👍
Your 954rr apriciation video tipped the scale for me actually buying one myself. Aaand what a piece of kit it is
i agree with u w/ honda's in the 2000's..my father own a honda tmx 155,,i think its 2000 or 2001 model and still runs until now.it can even beat 2012 model that i own especially on long distance trip..😊
My 1st bike was CB1100X11 (X-eleven) which is absolutely a love of my life, you should ride it if you have a chance.
I just picked up a 2011 600RR. The guy, real nice guy btw, shout out to John in San Fran if you’re seeing this, sold it to me for $3,900. It’s almost completely stock and it rides smooooth. If this deal hadn’t come up, I probably would’ve gone for an R6 but I’m glad it did. It fits me perfectly and I’m happy with it so far
Also, it took me like 10 hrs to get it and bring it home. Feels bad
The biggest problem with owning older bikes (15+ years old) is that the tubing starts to go bad. As in the coolant and oil hoses. Swap those out and you’re in the clear for the most part.
Most reliable and best built bikes you can have.... My dad has a revere 600 on a J reg which hadn't been started for around 4 years.... Once the fuel was through to the carbs it started basically first time and that's with old fuel too... You can't go much wrong with a Honda... Superb bikes!
Agree with you 100%. Italian brands usually try to outcompete by stressing the mechanics to the extreme to sacrifice reliability and serviceability. Honda motorcycles usually are not the very most powerful models because they are tuned for reliability.
I have the same reasoning as yours. I've owned few bikes including a z1000 2003, and my current bike is a zx10r 2004. I check the price sometimes on 2nd hand sites and it's roughly the same price as when I bought it 7 years ago
Ngl Honda's are nearly indestructible unless you crash. They're powerful
Just the bikes are fragile like that (I mean accidents). Took my TRX down the middle of a pond and killed it before the water was sucked in. The air cleaner was destroyed, but after the water ran out, it fired and I did it again.
That cbr1000triple R is a beast. It only took honda 15 years and 8 consecutive motogp championships to finally put some R&D into their motorcycles again. But Honda is back and they are swinging hard.
Man that rc51 is beautiful!
I don’t consider myself a Honda fanboy, but I’ve still ended up on 3 Honda’s so far. An F4i, 600rr, and now a 1000rr. They seem to fit my size and style better when compared to an R6 or R1, which are what I considered and even test rode. If I were buying today, I’d get an S1000rr, hands down.
I think i love Honda because my first motorized vehicle was a Honda 3 wheeler. Little 70cc that "Santa" brought me.
HeroRR you should make a video about how motorcycles are the future and better for the environment and cheaper to maintain and insure than a car.
The turkey line really made me LOL.
Are you ever going to own a Goldwing?
A standard/Cafe GL1000/GL1100?
An Interstate or Aspencade?
The big 5th generation?
The slimmer 6th generation?
A Valkyrie?
I Love my F4i . And i'd love to get a 954 RR in a couple of years :)
Honda fanboy, here you got another Honda fanboy subscriber. Even if I started almost 3 years ago on a 2016 Street Triple 675, which I still own, I am really considering buying a 2003 Honda CBR 954 as a second bike. Old Hondas have their own magic, beside everything you mentioned.
last year i bought a 97 vfr750f with 14500 miles, now i'm at 21000. with delkevic pipe it sounds otherworldly, cheers
about looks and performance of 600rr u are 100% right!
My gf just said thank you listening to this I wanted a newer bike for her. She made me pass by newer and new CBRs and ninjas for a 2005 cbr600rr. Hard to find older clean ones we got lucky it's dope she was right and you are too.
I have my CBR600 F4 1999 and I just reach 96K km and still runs perfect, reliability matters and thousands of people couldn't be wrong.
What do you think about the new Fireblade. I am also a Honda fan boy as well. I have a 1996 xr400, 98 cr250, and 94 cbr600 F2 and I ride the hell out of these bikes at lease 3 times a week. Have had no issues and I have been doing it for years
Nothing wrong with that. I’m a Honda fan since the moment I got myself the 2-stroke Honda MB-50 which I drove for 63.000 km without the engine being opened once. I recently traded my ST1100 (after 20 years) for a VFR1200 and though I look at other brands, somehow I always come back to Honda. Somehow the picture is right when I look at Honda bikes and I miss that with other brands. I have to admit, I’m Henk, I’m a Honda fan😜