My first time I felt some fear but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel excitement and a rush as well. But my very first time banging through the gears and getting up to speed I did say….. “Oh God this thing is fast……woooooh sweet Jesus.”
i stepped up from my 125 to a new cb750 hornet, it'll do 0-60 in something like 3.5 seconds. The accelleration gives me a real kick in the ass and i still get the 'jeezus' moment when i hit the throttle hard, i think it will always be enough fun for me, & can't really imagine more on a litre sports bike, and i'm not sure i want to play around on something looking to 'get me' anyway lol, but im still a youngster at only 62, maybe when i'm older i'll grow a bigger pair of cahoonas & try one. GL
Currently riding a GSXR 1000 K1,with some mods and it's just incredible and, thankfully,isn't spoiled by the electronics that infest current litre bikes.Prior to the GSXR,I had a Honda VTR 1000F,and the difference between the two is just incredible,the VTR wasn't exactly slow,but the GSXR is just at another level.
Nice one !! Brings back good memories of the first time riding my colleagues' CBR 954rr Fireblade. No ABS, no fancy riding modes or electronic assistants whatsoever. Just you and the bike. Almost pulled a wheelie at every stopping light accidentally ha ha If you ever have the chance go ride one. The power to weight ratio is mental and holds up well, even today In the meantime I am more than happy with my VFR 800 fi. Ride free ✌️
I love the 954s, I saw one in white and purple a few months back, stunning. My step dad had a VFR 800 and loved it. I sat on it and it felt really light. ✌️
I remember when I went from my 600 motard to the Honda CB1000, man the smile on my face felling and hearing those inline 4s screaming and pumping. But yeah, I never push beyond 130\140 because after that you just become a bullet and you don't have control anymore. Now just got an S1000r and I love it, you just have to ride with head knowing that the bike will constantly try to kill you if you allow it to scream and be free
In 2008 all the superbikes was tested by mcn and the ZX10r came out on top with 170bhp at the rear 184 mph in the wet at cadwell tested by mcn. The 2008 R1 had 161bhp at the rear and did 179mph in the wet. Mcn said in the wet the r1 was better but in dry conditions the zx10r was just quicker and more powerful. Ive owned all the 2008 models and the zx10r definitely the quickest on acceleration. But all very good bikes.
I remember when the 08 zx10r came out, read about it in all the publications / magazines. Loved the bike, hated how it looked. I always called it the bug eyed Kawi LOL.
@@JD-fd6gt I'm other way round I love the looks it's wide at the front short wheelbase in lime green absolutely love it....the R1 looks very long and slim I suppose the underseat exhausts make it longer
@@CJRSBK I like the way the 08 Kawasaki looks on the side, but looking at the headlights... yuck... Any R1 from 1998 - 2008 looks good imo. The current gen ZX10 looks sick.
@JD-fd6gt again chief I can't stand look of the 2024 zx10r at the front lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅 but love the 2008 allover. The new zx10r with the sunken headlights naaaaaah not for me now the gen 5 looks amazing 👌
I had a '06 R1. After having six 1000cc bikes - a 1988 Kawasaki ZX10, a 1993 Yamaha FZR 1000, a 1996 Yamaha YZF 1000R Thunderace, a 1998 Yamaha R1, a 2000 Yamaha R1 and a 2003 Yamaha R1 - you'd think that I'd be used to them but riding the '06 R1 felt like going back to a 600cc: lighter and more agile than the previous ones but deceivingly powerful and quick. Just a little below 6000 rpm and it was already doing 160km/h (~99mph), and it still had another 8000 rpm left until the redline! Not to mention being capable of doing 165km/h (~103mph) in 1st gear! Out of the six, it was the best litre bike I've ever owned, closely followed by the Thunderace. 🙂
Right...thinking back to 1986...I borrowed a Yamaha 1000 for a couple of hours...I'd never ridden a Litre bike...didn't frighten me at all...not that I had half the power available than this R1...the Vtwin I rode probably would've topped out a little over 120MPH...but I didn't go near 100...a sports bike of the era...I've never tried a Superbike with 180MPH and probably just as well...a 36 yr old died in our high street on his R1 in a crash 6 years ago...speeding of course...he flew over the car and broke his ribs and punctured his lungs and asphyxiated...Police shut the busy high street down rest of the day...I'm old now...but still run around locally on my 125 Innova...just a few more years left till I quit permanently and retire from riding for good...let me freedom pass get me around...
It really doesn't..... maybe if it's your first bike, but I owned an 08 R1 (funnily enough) back in 2008, my second bike (after a Ninja 636) with only a single years riding experience. The only thing that surprised me, not scared, was the torque - it was noticeable as soon as you pulled away! The R1 was great fun, a missile that saw an indicated 185, did an indicated 110 in first gear (until I dropped a tooth and fitted a speedo healer) and chewed up long trips with ease. But it was never scary - you treat it with respect, same as any bike, and you'll be fine
I think for me, it was because my first bike before the R1 was a Hornet 600. The Ninja 636 is an incredible bike. But yes, I agree with treating it with respect.
The title is funny to me because the first time I took my bike to the race track back in '87 I got scared when I hit turn 8 at Willow Springs wide open on my 600. The first time you truly open up any bike can scare you.
My first litre bike experience was underwhelming however it was an early 2000s zx10 I was used to riding a 13 636. Since then I sold the 636 and bought a 2020 MT-10 and I absofuckinglutely LOVE it. The torque is equal if not a touch higher than the R1 but it's not stretched across the power band as far as the R1 so its very light on the front end. I have not had the chance to ride a proper litre bike like an R1 or s1000rr. So I have yet to feel that insane top end pull.
Totally agree m8 having just got my 1st 1000cc bike its bloody mental !!! Brilliant fun.. but gotta be sensible ish.... recognise those roads well, am in the same neck of the woods so may well see you about 👍👍
Had a bunch of Superbikes over the last 36 years, starting in 87 on an FZR1000 - that was my awakening… My standouts were the FZR, a Busa gen 1 and of the 4 R1’s I’ve been lucky enough to have the Big Bang R1 was a peach of a motor. Nice vid 😎
I love the 80's sports bike. I had a look around at my local dealership and they had an FZR1000, might have been an 86 model, looks incredible. The Big Bang motor sounds special.
I got a triumph speed triple 955i. Thing scares the fuck outta me at times. Has enough torque that if you hit the throttle too hard it'll pop a wheelie. 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. I always say its like riding a while stallion, once you learn to control her shes a beauty to ride but everyone i know whos ridden it has told me how its hard to control etc.
You get a 1000cc bike for the first time and you get an R1! give me a break! It's one of the most aggressive ones of them all, and that one, 08 oh man! I have an R6 from 2013 and pulls like a f*** beast. I'cant even imagen what that R1 pulls
@SuperMegaWoofer3000 2008 R1 161bhp at the rear wheel standard tested by mcn.....2008 zx10r 170bhp at the rear tested by mcn.....in the wet the r1 did 179mph at Cadwell Park the zx10r 184mph I've owned all the 2008 1000cc Japanese superbikes and the zx10r is quicker,faster,more exciting than them all.
I was a novice 600 racer and jumped on a GSXR 1000 RACE BIKE! It was a bit of insanity. Just trying to keep that front wheel down was mind blowing.😵💫 (and yeah, about 5 races later it savaged me good)😵 The liter bike just waits to catch you napping. She has no tolerance for the disrespectful and she demands 100% attention.😈
I used to race an '86 FZ600 and my buddy had an FZ750. I actually had faster lap times on my 600 than he did because I was not afraid of going fast in the fast corners. That was the only way I could make up for lack of top speed in the straights and anyone can go fast in slow corners. However, when I got on his 750 not even on the track I thought the bike was going to rip my arms off trying to stay on it.
@@RedBud315 truth told, I learned so much more about racing when I transitioned into lightweight bikes. (500 twin, 250 GP 2 stroke) When I didn’t have the crutch of point and shoot, I had to learn the mystical arts of the corner. Once I had unlocked the secrets of corners, my skill level in general increased exponentially! Cornering really does separate the men from the boys.
@@Daddy53751 You have to commit to using the entire road from entrance to exit to get the best exit drive. I rode Willow long before they had curbing and one time exiting turn 2 at full tilt I knew I was late on apex and at the last few inches of road I had to decide to pick it up and ride it off and back on the track and a wake up moment for sure. The first few laps at Riverside I was a good 5-10 feet away from the wall exiting the banked turn 9 but, by end of 1st day I could touch the wall with my fingers if I wanted to. I owed all that to Kenny Roberts interviews back then, lol.
I cut my teeth with IL4 sportsbikes back in 2005 when I had that 18500Rpm screamer of a ZXR250. It taught you to expect the top end rush of an IL4 powerband. Going onto a 1997 ZX6R 2 years after that, it felt like there was more of everything. You had the quick acceleration, the powerband, the first time the clocks saw 150mph. Following that, I had a 929 FireBlade which just felt like a torquier 600. The step change came when I went onto my 4C8 R1, as per your vid. It was like an R6 with more meatier power delivery, power band included. Despite the fact that you can use it as a 6th gear twist and go or launch it in first everywhere until the shift light comes on past 80mph, it just felt at home on track. The point is, if you know how to react to the power delivery and respect that the laws of physics and energy conservation are still applicable and are more consequential on something that capable, then you'll enjoy it. Sadly, UK track days are getting more expensive with more prohibitive noise restrictions, and the roads are full of self entitled non-attentive road users, it's not worth the risk to go out for a moment of frenzy. Still have the R1 and still have my Gen 1 Fazer Thou. Would rather ride the Fazer on the road since the chassis is more suited to poor surfaces compared to my R1, with suspension set up for track. Still somewhat prefer the riding position and mad power delivery of the R1, only if it wasn't illegal to do the latter.
Yamaha didn't make a V4 R1 - they changed the crank configuration and firing order in 2010 (I think) which makes the engine sound like a V4. It's called the 'Crossplane' or 'Big Bang' engine 😊
They will soon get you in trouble you must respect them I now ride a triumph rocket 3gt and you have to respect that and that is fk quick mate hope you enjoy it and ride safe mate I’ve had the sports bikes adv bikes 3 ktm’s 1290’s a 1400 Kawasaki and hayabusa but at 64 yrs old I’ve had to go for more comfort now take care
I rode multiple 1000cc supersports belonging to my friends after being on my big adventure bike for a while, and they are all so underwhelming, no matter if it was a Suzuki, BMW or a Yamaha. You can enjoy a bigger bike in so many other ways, while still being a hooligan if you want to. I would advise anyone to jump on an Adventure 1290 or a multistrada V4, which have a similar amount of power but close to double the torque while weighing 30kg extra.
@@CJRSBK it’s the looks for me, Jesus, they’re horrible. They are the Hummers of the bike world. Seriously though, you should try an RSV4, these are on a completely different level to anything I’ve ever experienced! The torque on those things is jaw dropping!
I bought an R1, brand new one, was going to pick it up in a week or two but I decided I didn’t think I’d like how much power it would have and how bad these bikes are at low speed. Got a 2019 R6 instead (coming from a 2003). Feel like a 600 is the sweet spot for shitty English roads lol
The r1 would have been mental but you will have more fun on the R6 being able to get to the redline and still have a license. Not like that 19 R6 is slow by any means, it'll still rip your arms off.
Hell yeah man. Never had a boring ride on my R6 so I’m very much looking forward to the new model, looks so much prettier and very excited to have a quickshifter 😂
Ridden many bikes only 1 1000cc an 05 cbr1000rr redlined 1st to 5th didn’t feel that fast rid an 03 r6 with a very sensitive throttle felt so much faster redlined 1st to 4th could feel the difference in torque though
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 R6 felt faster than a cbr1000rr 😂😂😂 the fireblade must of been knackered or clutch was slipping first time in 40 years I've heard a r6 felt so much faster FFS
@@CJRSBK the sensation of speed was different its like 140 in a porsche 911 turbo vs 85 in a 1.0l clio the speed was up there on the cbr more so than the r6 but the r6 felt savage and unrefined the throttle was like a button off or 100%. ive been riding road bikes since 15 im 36 it was my older brothers bike we both said the same thing throttle was too sensitive. last thing i dont feel speed except when as a passenger could be a car van bus or plane dont like being a passenger but that r6 was the last time i thought this vehicle feels fast
@@adivarso8175 a rr5 1000 is faster but there’s no drama I was doing 160 ish on a 30 it’s a refined super bike it’s like alien technology vs mankind’s finest in I’ve ridden a lot of bikes they make me know they’re doing something hornets bandits triumphs etc I’m not saying the r6 has a better acceleration time or higher top speed only felt faster. What I’m trying to get across is like the to 500cc 2t era vs 1000cc 4t era
You are riding the 4C8 that was great bike bit to top end really why they went cross plane Had yamahas for 30 years I've ridden most of them unfortunately they became weak low down and to rev related for racing.. my last R1 was the cross plane 14B very fast however on the road gearing wasn't great ran hot loved it I now have an MT10 much better in the real world for road riding Sport bikes are now not so popular and hyper naked make a lot more sense in many respects
I ride zzr1400 is no problem it's self control or its lose your licence or your life . To many happy speed bikers out there thinking there rossi and no where near that level .
I ride a 1300 Hyabusa, I wonder if a liter sports bikes weight and ergonomics makes it more scarier than a Busa. I only ever rode 600 super sports. (R6 currently)
been on a 125 for 6 years, just done my direct access and bought a brand new mt09, not sure if its too much of a jump but it hasnt scared me too much yet which probably not a good thing. no funny business for me just yet
I have to agree 🤣 I traded my second trusty VFR800 for a 1k cc - in fact it was also supercharged too and wtf happened in the blink of an eye was brain shattering- into warp drive mr spock omg . Welcome to the world of the H2. The scene from James Bind in Moonraker where he’s on that simulator is what I experienced and this is coming from a very seasoned biker. Freighting at first then hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣
WilI really though? A long time rider of 500 2-stroke dirtbikes and a few high-strung 2 stroke drag bikes? It will have to be really damn impressive o surprise me.
Sorry but I’m not sure I can trust the word or opinion of anyone who has those awful Chineseium blade mirrors on their bike 🤦♂️😂 I’m assuming that’s a 4c8 ? It looks and sounds like one and tbf they are probably one of the worst 1000cc bikes for a newbie , I had a ex iom TT trackbike one and they are like a 2 stroke flat as a fart like a 600 until they get to 8-9k then they try to murder u to death 😂 amazing chassis tho , probably one of the best handling bikes I’ve ridden . Most modern 1000cc bikes are pussy cats in comparison, just turn all the electronics on and put it in a soft map and they are easy to ride . Old school stuff is far more challenging
They are terrible and the originals are going on at the weekend. I really didn't know what I was expecting when I got it. I didn't think it could be that different from my GSXR 600. I would have got one with the electronics if I could afford it. I couldn't imagine what an ex TT bike would be like, must have been an experience.
I've been riding bikes for over 30years,I have several machines,speed triples,a fireblade,Daytona 955i,great what you're saying but it looks like from your video you're encouraging new rider's to ride like tool's like yourself...I'm not impressed...
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Riding any motorcycle is a thrilling experience, what are you currently riding?
Z1000sx and that scares the pants off me sometimes, let alone a supersports :)
Just sold my gixxer 1000 k8,ordered a s1000rr m sport.
Can’t say yet as I’m going to be uploading a vid this weekend 🫣
@@rcfrenzy6477 That might be my next bike, only heard good things about the S1000RR.
@@pinnacle_moto That has a lot of mid range torque though.
I only had a 650 v twin and I grinned from ear to ear 😊
Lovely bikes, and the V-Twin sounds great.
My legs were shaking in fear after I successfully drove my 600cc for the first time, can't imagine what 1000cc feels like.
I felt the same after I got off my Hornet, crazy speeds!
My first time I felt some fear but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel excitement and a rush as well.
But my very first time banging through the gears and getting up to speed I did say…..
“Oh God this thing is fast……woooooh sweet Jesus.”
They are such a rush. You gotta try one.
@@revvyishonisd5027 yeah, speed is like money, hard to give up once you have it.
I do not understand why people say 600s are terrifying. It has never made sense to me
i stepped up from my 125 to a new cb750 hornet, it'll do 0-60 in something like 3.5 seconds. The accelleration gives me a real kick in the ass and i still get the 'jeezus' moment when i hit the throttle hard, i think it will always be enough fun for me, & can't really imagine more on a litre sports bike, and i'm not sure i want to play around on something looking to 'get me' anyway lol, but im still a youngster at only 62, maybe when i'm older i'll grow a bigger pair of cahoonas & try one. GL
Purchased a Ducati panigale v2 straight from a 125 worst and best decision ever. Remember after my first ride my legs and arms felt like jelly
125cc to a Panigale V2 is crazy haha but awesome.
I’ve got a Tuono 1100 V4. Love it.. the sound, the torque at any revs.. its way too fast for public road basically but just so much fun to ride ☺️
Someone rode past me last year on one, and the sound was incredible. They look stunning too.
Currently riding a GSXR 1000 K1,with some mods and it's just incredible and, thankfully,isn't spoiled by the electronics that infest current litre bikes.Prior to the GSXR,I had a Honda VTR 1000F,and the difference between the two is just incredible,the VTR wasn't exactly slow,but the GSXR is just at another level.
Nice one !!
Brings back good memories of the first time riding my colleagues' CBR 954rr Fireblade. No ABS, no fancy riding modes or electronic assistants whatsoever. Just you and the bike. Almost pulled a wheelie at every stopping light accidentally ha ha
If you ever have the chance go ride one. The power to weight ratio is mental and holds up well, even today
In the meantime I am more than happy with my VFR 800 fi.
Ride free ✌️
I love the 954s, I saw one in white and purple a few months back, stunning. My step dad had a VFR 800 and loved it. I sat on it and it felt really light.
✌️
I remember when I went from my 600 motard to the Honda CB1000, man the smile on my face felling and hearing those inline 4s screaming and pumping.
But yeah, I never push beyond 130\140 because after that you just become a bullet and you don't have control anymore.
Now just got an S1000r and I love it, you just have to ride with head knowing that the bike will constantly try to kill you if you allow it to scream and be free
I have ducati 748 and love it no electronics .. you just to take it easy not go mad ...
My all time favourite bike.
Stunning bikes.
In 2008 all the superbikes was tested by mcn and the ZX10r came out on top with 170bhp at the rear 184 mph in the wet at cadwell tested by mcn.
The 2008 R1 had 161bhp at the rear and did 179mph in the wet.
Mcn said in the wet the r1 was better but in dry conditions the zx10r was just quicker and more powerful. Ive owned all the 2008 models and the zx10r definitely the quickest on acceleration. But all very good bikes.
I remember when the 08 zx10r came out, read about it in all the publications / magazines. Loved the bike, hated how it looked. I always called it the bug eyed Kawi LOL.
@@JD-fd6gt I'm other way round I love the looks it's wide at the front short wheelbase in lime green absolutely love it....the R1 looks very long and slim I suppose the underseat exhausts make it longer
@@CJRSBK I like the way the 08 Kawasaki looks on the side, but looking at the headlights... yuck... Any R1 from 1998 - 2008 looks good imo. The current gen ZX10 looks sick.
@JD-fd6gt again chief I can't stand look of the 2024 zx10r at the front lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅 but love the 2008 allover. The new zx10r with the sunken headlights naaaaaah not for me now the gen 5 looks amazing 👌
@@CJRSBK Well at least we proved we both like sportbikes and have different tastes in styling ; )
I'm on a Ninja 300 currently and I don't think upgrading to something bigger will do well for my life expectancy lol.
same
Sick video bro 😎 she sounds angry 😡 2:51 giving me a TT vibe watching you ❤.
That is one place I need to go and experience.
I had a '06 R1. After having six 1000cc bikes - a 1988 Kawasaki ZX10, a 1993 Yamaha FZR 1000, a 1996 Yamaha YZF 1000R Thunderace, a 1998 Yamaha R1, a 2000 Yamaha R1 and a 2003 Yamaha R1 - you'd think that I'd be used to them but riding the '06 R1 felt like going back to a 600cc: lighter and more agile than the previous ones but deceivingly powerful and quick. Just a little below 6000 rpm and it was already doing 160km/h (~99mph), and it still had another 8000 rpm left until the redline! Not to mention being capable of doing 165km/h (~103mph) in 1st gear!
Out of the six, it was the best litre bike I've ever owned, closely followed by the Thunderace. 🙂
Started on a R3, now on a gsxr600 definitely want to experience riding a 1000cc but wouldn’t own one tbh
You may change your mind after you ride one, especially if you keep the Gixxer or have a second vehicle.
It won't scare you at all,it's I only as fast as you make it go
That is very true.
Right...thinking back to 1986...I borrowed a Yamaha 1000 for a couple of hours...I'd never ridden a Litre bike...didn't frighten me at all...not that I had half the power available than this R1...the Vtwin I rode probably would've topped out a little over 120MPH...but I didn't go near 100...a sports bike of the era...I've never tried a Superbike with 180MPH and probably just as well...a 36 yr old died in our high street on his R1 in a crash 6 years ago...speeding of course...he flew over the car and broke his ribs and punctured his lungs and asphyxiated...Police shut the busy high street down rest of the day...I'm old now...but still run around locally on my 125 Innova...just a few more years left till I quit permanently and retire from riding for good...let me freedom pass get me around...
It really doesn't..... maybe if it's your first bike, but I owned an 08 R1 (funnily enough) back in 2008, my second bike (after a Ninja 636) with only a single years riding experience.
The only thing that surprised me, not scared, was the torque - it was noticeable as soon as you pulled away! The R1 was great fun, a missile that saw an indicated 185, did an indicated 110 in first gear (until I dropped a tooth and fitted a speedo healer) and chewed up long trips with ease.
But it was never scary - you treat it with respect, same as any bike, and you'll be fine
I think for me, it was because my first bike before the R1 was a Hornet 600. The Ninja 636 is an incredible bike. But yes, I agree with treating it with respect.
I've got yam xjr13 and it is brutal and after a ride out I say to myself well I'm still alive so R1 or GSXR or blade I'd be in a pine box
Even the police haha
The title is funny to me because the first time I took my bike to the race track back in '87 I got scared when I hit turn 8 at Willow Springs wide open on my 600. The first time you truly open up any bike can scare you.
My first litre bike experience was underwhelming however it was an early 2000s zx10 I was used to riding a 13 636. Since then I sold the 636 and bought a 2020 MT-10 and I absofuckinglutely LOVE it. The torque is equal if not a touch higher than the R1 but it's not stretched across the power band as far as the R1 so its very light on the front end. I have not had the chance to ride a proper litre bike like an R1 or s1000rr. So I have yet to feel that insane top end pull.
You’d be surprised at mid range the MT-10 will pull harder than the R1 but after that the R1 will run away.
Some guy near me has an MT-10 and it is such a nice bike!
Great fun until you end up in traction 😂😂 but seriously the sense of power is amazing
Totally agree m8 having just got my 1st 1000cc bike its bloody mental !!! Brilliant fun.. but gotta be sensible ish.... recognise those roads well, am in the same neck of the woods so may well see you about 👍👍
What litre bike did you go with? I think the main thing is knowing the roads and knowing your own limits.
I jumped on a 1000cc GSXR after passing my test. Just gotta respect what you ride.
Im now on a ZX-10R with is just completely fucking insane
Had a bunch of Superbikes over the last 36 years, starting in 87 on an FZR1000 - that was my awakening…
My standouts were the FZR, a Busa gen 1 and of the 4 R1’s I’ve been lucky enough to have the Big Bang R1 was a peach of a motor.
Nice vid 😎
I love the 80's sports bike. I had a look around at my local dealership and they had an FZR1000, might have been an 86 model, looks incredible. The Big Bang motor sounds special.
I got a triumph speed triple 955i. Thing scares the fuck outta me at times. Has enough torque that if you hit the throttle too hard it'll pop a wheelie. 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. I always say its like riding a while stallion, once you learn to control her shes a beauty to ride but everyone i know whos ridden it has told me how its hard to control etc.
I would love to have a 955i, i was looking at them last year. They sound incredible. 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds is crazy. I bet it's amazing to ride!
You get a 1000cc bike for the first time and you get an R1! give me a break! It's one of the most aggressive ones of them all, and that one, 08 oh man! I have an R6 from 2013 and pulls like a f*** beast. I'cant even imagen what that R1 pulls
I have had a couple 600cc bikes but older ones around 2003. I didn't know what I was getting myself into at first 😂
@@JamieThomas1000 😂👍
180hp and 118nm on the 08. With no electronics I’m guessing? That’s nuts!
@SuperMegaWoofer3000 2008 R1 161bhp at the rear wheel standard tested by mcn.....2008 zx10r 170bhp at the rear tested by mcn.....in the wet the r1 did 179mph at Cadwell Park the zx10r 184mph I've owned all the 2008 1000cc Japanese superbikes and the zx10r is quicker,faster,more exciting than them all.
I was a novice 600 racer and jumped on a GSXR 1000 RACE BIKE!
It was a bit of insanity. Just trying to keep that front wheel down was mind blowing.😵💫
(and yeah, about 5 races later it savaged me good)😵
The liter bike just waits to catch you napping. She has no tolerance for the disrespectful and she demands 100% attention.😈
I used to race an '86 FZ600 and my buddy had an FZ750. I actually had faster lap times on my 600 than he did because I was not afraid of going fast in the fast corners. That was the only way I could make up for lack of top speed in the straights and anyone can go fast in slow corners. However, when I got on his 750 not even on the track I thought the bike was going to rip my arms off trying to stay on it.
@@RedBud315 truth told,
I learned so much more about racing when I transitioned into lightweight bikes.
(500 twin, 250 GP 2 stroke)
When I didn’t have the crutch of point and shoot, I had to learn the mystical arts of the corner.
Once I had unlocked the secrets of corners, my skill level in general increased exponentially!
Cornering really does separate the men from the boys.
@@Daddy53751 You have to commit to using the entire road from entrance to exit to get the best exit drive. I rode Willow long before they had curbing and one time exiting turn 2 at full tilt I knew I was late on apex and at the last few inches of road I had to decide to pick it up and ride it off and back on the track and a wake up moment for sure. The first few laps at Riverside I was a good 5-10 feet away from the wall exiting the banked turn 9 but, by end of 1st day I could touch the wall with my fingers if I wanted to. I owed all that to Kenny Roberts interviews back then, lol.
@@RedBud315 hey small world! I rode the big track a Willow Springs a bunch.
@@RedBud315 it took me forever to master that turn 9 at big willow. Always turned in way too early for the longest time.
I cut my teeth with IL4 sportsbikes back in 2005 when I had that 18500Rpm screamer of a ZXR250. It taught you to expect the top end rush of an IL4 powerband. Going onto a 1997 ZX6R 2 years after that, it felt like there was more of everything. You had the quick acceleration, the powerband, the first time the clocks saw 150mph. Following that, I had a 929 FireBlade which just felt like a torquier 600.
The step change came when I went onto my 4C8 R1, as per your vid. It was like an R6 with more meatier power delivery, power band included. Despite the fact that you can use it as a 6th gear twist and go or launch it in first everywhere until the shift light comes on past 80mph, it just felt at home on track. The point is, if you know how to react to the power delivery and respect that the laws of physics and energy conservation are still applicable and are more consequential on something that capable, then you'll enjoy it. Sadly, UK track days are getting more expensive with more prohibitive noise restrictions, and the roads are full of self entitled non-attentive road users, it's not worth the risk to go out for a moment of frenzy.
Still have the R1 and still have my Gen 1 Fazer Thou. Would rather ride the Fazer on the road since the chassis is more suited to poor surfaces compared to my R1, with suspension set up for track. Still somewhat prefer the riding position and mad power delivery of the R1, only if it wasn't illegal to do the latter.
great vid man!
Been on my r1 for 6 months and I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the speed 😂
Same 🤣
Yamaha didn't make a V4 R1 - they changed the crank configuration and firing order in 2010 (I think) which makes the engine sound like a V4. It's called the 'Crossplane' or 'Big Bang' engine 😊
After the breakin miles on my H2' SE-SX I discovered time travel' - I'll never go back to a normal ride
Time travel must be the right words for that crazy machine.
They will soon get you in trouble you must respect them I now ride a triumph rocket 3gt and you have to respect that and that is fk quick mate hope you enjoy it and ride safe mate I’ve had the sports bikes adv bikes 3 ktm’s 1290’s a 1400 Kawasaki and hayabusa but at 64 yrs old I’ve had to go for more comfort now take care
The wide angle lense makes it look quicker than it is, but yes, I agree with you 100%. Would love a go on a 1290 :D.
Started 2 years ago
2001 Yamaha r6
Speed triple 1050r sold both now ride a Kawasaki zh2 which is remapped and putting down 210whp
I love the Triple, the engine sounds nuts. Not sure I am ready for a ZH2. 210whp, I can't even imagine what that must be like flat out.
@@JamieThomas1000 it’s a life changing experience. I thought my 1050 was fast and it is but this is different league
When I first rode a 1000cc bike I thought how can this be legal to operate on public roads? Insanity. But it gets quite manageable after a while.
Comes to mind those crazy skylines that destroys liter bikes on the highway 😮💨
1320video is a good channel for those 👌
I rode multiple 1000cc supersports belonging to my friends after being on my big adventure bike for a while, and they are all so underwhelming, no matter if it was a Suzuki, BMW or a Yamaha. You can enjoy a bigger bike in so many other ways, while still being a hooligan if you want to. I would advise anyone to jump on an Adventure 1290 or a multistrada V4, which have a similar amount of power but close to double the torque while weighing 30kg extra.
You never ridden a zx10r then 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
There are a lot more ways to experience low down torque than a bloody adventure bike! 😂🤮
@Pommo70 I know lol 😆 😂 🤣 it's to make these guys think they have superbike performance without owning a superbike. Lol 😆 😂
@Pommo70 Adventure bikes look shit don't have the desirability or looks or outright performance of a superbike let's be honest
@@CJRSBK it’s the looks for me, Jesus, they’re horrible. They are the Hummers of the bike world. Seriously though, you should try an RSV4, these are on a completely different level to anything I’ve ever experienced! The torque on those things is jaw dropping!
Danke dass ich mit fahren durfte!🤣🤣🤣
At slow speeds these bikes feel like a boat
They really do.
Got a bandit 1250 as my first bike .. 😎
I bought an R1, brand new one, was going to pick it up in a week or two but I decided I didn’t think I’d like how much power it would have and how bad these bikes are at low speed. Got a 2019 R6 instead (coming from a 2003). Feel like a 600 is the sweet spot for shitty English roads lol
The r1 would have been mental but you will have more fun on the R6 being able to get to the redline and still have a license. Not like that 19 R6 is slow by any means, it'll still rip your arms off.
Hell yeah man. Never had a boring ride on my R6 so I’m very much looking forward to the new model, looks so much prettier and very excited to have a quickshifter 😂
Ridden many bikes only 1 1000cc an 05 cbr1000rr redlined 1st to 5th didn’t feel that fast rid an 03 r6 with a very sensitive throttle felt so much faster redlined 1st to 4th could feel the difference in torque though
The torque is very noticeable.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 R6 felt faster than a cbr1000rr 😂😂😂 the fireblade must of been knackered or clutch was slipping first time in 40 years I've heard a r6 felt so much faster FFS
@@CJRSBK the sensation of speed was different its like 140 in a porsche 911 turbo vs 85 in a 1.0l clio the speed was up there on the cbr more so than the r6 but the r6 felt savage and unrefined the throttle was like a button off or 100%. ive been riding road bikes since 15 im 36 it was my older brothers bike we both said the same thing throttle was too sensitive. last thing i dont feel speed except when as a passenger could be a car van bus or plane dont like being a passenger but that r6 was the last time i thought this vehicle feels fast
@@sciencefact I've got a 05 blade rr4 no abs etc, it's a missile , I'll never sell it. An R6 would be swatted away like a minor annoyance.
@@adivarso8175 a rr5 1000 is faster but there’s no drama I was doing 160 ish on a 30 it’s a refined super bike it’s like alien technology vs mankind’s finest in I’ve ridden a lot of bikes they make me know they’re doing something hornets bandits triumphs etc I’m not saying the r6 has a better acceleration time or higher top speed only felt faster. What I’m trying to get across is like the to 500cc 2t era vs 1000cc 4t era
BRUTAL
😂
You are riding the 4C8
that was great bike bit to top end really why they went cross plane
Had yamahas for 30 years I've ridden most of them unfortunately they became weak low down and to rev related for racing.. my last R1 was the cross plane 14B very fast however on the road gearing wasn't great ran hot loved it
I now have an MT10 much better in the real world for road riding
Sport bikes are now not so popular and hyper naked make a lot more sense in many respects
I’ve had 2 mt10 mega bikes , stunning engines 😎👌
A comparable car must be in the hypercar class!
Carwow has done some cars Vs bikes videos, worth a watch.
I ride zzr1400 is no problem it's self control or its lose your licence or your life . To many happy speed bikers out there thinking there rossi and no where near that level .
It's so easy to run out of talent on powerful bikes.
I ride a 1300 Hyabusa, I wonder if a liter sports bikes weight and ergonomics makes it more scarier than a Busa. I only ever rode 600 super sports. (R6 currently)
Hmmmmm, im not sure, the raw power and torque of that busa probably makes up for the weight, probably easier to put it down as well.
Try a newish Aprilia RSV4. That will REALLY scare you 😂
Haha, one day hopefully I will.
been on a 125 for 6 years, just done my direct access and bought a brand new mt09, not sure if its too much of a jump but it hasnt scared me too much yet which probably not a good thing. no funny business for me just yet
As long as you know your own limits I think it is okay. The MT09 sounds amazing, what exhaust is on it?
I know that area!
A nice place to ride a bike.
"You will fucking shit your pants" yep I did the first time I took a 1000cc sports bike out. 😂😂😂😂👍🏻💩💩💩
😂 what did you take out?
@@JamieThomas1000 R1!
I have to agree 🤣 I traded my second trusty VFR800 for a 1k cc - in fact it was also supercharged too and wtf happened in the blink of an eye was brain shattering- into warp drive mr spock omg . Welcome to the world of the H2. The scene from James Bind in Moonraker where he’s on that simulator is what I experienced and this is coming from a very seasoned biker. Freighting at first then hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Warp drive is the right fit 🤣 those H2's are ridiculous. Must be an amazing feeling on one of those, ride safe.
Scares me just watching this
in EU you start with a 125 :DD
Ah yes, you are correct :)
WilI really though? A long time rider of 500 2-stroke dirtbikes and a few high-strung 2 stroke drag bikes? It will have to be really damn impressive o surprise me.
Maybe not yourself having experience on a 500cc 2-stroke, those are crazy. I'm sure the modern 1000cc will get close.
feel 4k revs in your gooch hahahaha
🤣
Liter bikes are like legalized drugs
100%
Bro it sounds like someting fing wrong with your engine, or its just yama engine sound, rattles like a 90y old going down stairs
Sorry but I’m not sure I can trust the word or opinion of anyone who has those awful Chineseium blade mirrors on their bike 🤦♂️😂 I’m assuming that’s a 4c8 ? It looks and sounds like one and tbf they are probably one of the worst 1000cc bikes for a newbie , I had a ex iom TT trackbike one and they are like a 2 stroke flat as a fart like a 600 until they get to 8-9k then they try to murder u to death 😂 amazing chassis tho , probably one of the best handling bikes I’ve ridden . Most modern 1000cc bikes are pussy cats in comparison, just turn all the electronics on and put it in a soft map and they are easy to ride . Old school stuff is far more challenging
They are terrible and the originals are going on at the weekend. I really didn't know what I was expecting when I got it. I didn't think it could be that different from my GSXR 600. I would have got one with the electronics if I could afford it. I couldn't imagine what an ex TT bike would be like, must have been an experience.
Wait till you ride a powerful 1000cc bike. There’s a reason the 4c8 was only made for 2 years cause they’re crap. It’s only got about 175 bhp
What would you recommend as a good 1000cc for under 8k? I've read a lot of good things about the BMW S1000rr.
@@JamieThomas1000 yes a BMW S1000rr 2nd generation.
I’ve raced R1’s and BMW’s for years and the BMW is miles faster
I've been riding bikes for over 30years,I have several machines,speed triples,a fireblade,Daytona 955i,great what you're saying but it looks like from your video you're encouraging new rider's to ride like tool's like yourself...I'm not impressed...
Got the same bike. 08 yzf r1. Very nasty bike
I love it, what colour is yours?
Effortless
Jamie we never got a picture once of the bike bruv !GATE13SW6CREW cfc
I know, silly me, should of started with that. I will make sure the next one shows the bike.