2018 Honda CB1000R Review | MC Commute
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- Keen to get a piece of the action in the always popular liter-sized naked bike scene, Honda debuted an all-new entry in the class with its 2018 CB1000R ($12,999). The CB slots in Big Red’s newly coined Neo Sports segments, which infuses classic styling elements with modern proportions-exuding a true sport appeal.
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You won’t hear us dispute the merits of this concept, as both the CB1000R and its affordable little brother, the CB300R are some of the most attractive streetbikes we’ve seen roll out from a Honda showroom. The CB1000R stands out with its liberal use of metal (as opposed to plastic with the 300R) and the exquisite level of fit and finish.
Loaded with all the bells and whistles, the ride-by-wire-equipped Honda employs traction control and adjustable engine power modes that are tweaked through a tasteful-looking digital display and logically designed switch gear. This allows riders to tune the 2006-2007-generation CBR1000RR inline-four engine making it more friendly to wield on the road.
In this week's MC Commute review, we dive into the positioning of this model and discuss the features and overall riding dynamic of the 2018 CB1000R as we commute to the Motorcyclist magazine office in Southern California. Click the "play" button and see for yourself what it's like to ride.
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No, it's Dave in Philadelphia
Can you ask him if he thinks the 2021 model is better.
@motorcyclist Magazine cb1000r or mt10? Which one would u pick?
@@CAPTAINPAUL01 i dont know dont ping me again.
Rides 400hp turbo busa. "Wish it had more power"
I have this bike and been riding it for about 6 weeks. I’m riding it in England but I expect the bike is the same. I disagree with some of things mentioned in this review by it comes down to personal taste. Firstly the ride by wire throttle is excellent, certainly not ‘snappy’ or jerky. Def get the quickshifter on it, works brilliantly with the ride by wire throttle. I’m not sure how you measured the BHP, but when I dyno tested mine it was developing over 140bhp! This bike is fast! And the performance low down the Rev range is awesome. This will do 0-100mph quicker than a Blade! I also have not been getting any vibration through the bars either. Granted, brakes could be better and the suspension does need dialing in a little but once you get the suspension set up right its a great bike through the corners. My only issue is that it may get a bit boring a bit quick if you are used to nakeds or super nakeds. For me it’s one of the best looking nakeds on the market right now. However, sometimes I really wish I had my KTM Duke back for just sheer hooliganism! This is no hooligan, but if you want to look cool as fuck wearing just your jeans and leather jacket then this is the bike for you. Oh, and the stock exhaust is louder in real life. It’s actually got a really nice growl to it for a 4 cylinder engine, and that engine is one of the smoothest I’ve ever ridden.....and I’ve ridden pretty much everything over the years!! Hope this helps.
Agree with a power readings. I own it too and nobody can beat me in accel ratio.But disagree with vibrations - it comes obvious after riding 110mph+ during a hour or more
@@realsnick Try that in engelond , replete with speed camera's as it is, and you'd be in jail realquick, realsnick. I use pedals on my bike as a result. Self propulsion is more spiritual in the long run. You might get away with a 125 over 'ere.
@@sandydennylives1392 try to realize what there are many countries in the World with different laws. Germany speedways with no limits for example
@@realsnick Well aware of that, I live in pigmy 4 m/bikes engelond. You might as well ride one in the heart of the sun over here.
He said wheel horsepower, thats to the ground, brake horse power is measured at the engine before drivetrain loss, usually 10-15% loss
Prepare yourself for wet mouth smacks every few sentences
Haha totally. Hate mouth sounds
🤣🤣😭☠️
Didn’t notice it till you said it. Thanks a lot, asshole 😂
Video it near unwatchable, i got volume on 1, just avoid hearing that 😑
You bastard! LOL. Scrolling through the comments, now I’m noticing it and having a very hard time watching.
Great review Adam. I own this bike. Here are my views... The bikes first 3 gears are neutered. Even with TC turned off the mapping for gear 1-3 are very soft until you reach the higher RPM then all hell breaks loose. Try this test. Put the bike in 3rd and roll the throttle wide open at 3-4k. Then try it at the same speed in 4th. You'll see 4th pull harder at the lower rev. This could be why the bikes fueling is so much better than the RR. They reduced it's power and softened the blow in lower gears/rev's for more control-ability. I took the bike to a track day yesterday. It was a blast on the local CT tight 1.7 mile race track. You briefly mention the handling. This bike has that typical Honda easy handling. Light, yet confidence inspiring. It delivers deep lean confidence while maintaining an easy feel for mid corner input. Often overlooked is the ease of this handling in reviews. I love the feel of this bikes ease of handling. Power is adequate for the street and for short tight race track, track days. It pulls in 6th like most sport bikes pull in 4th. That's more than likely due to the gearing being designed for street use. The bike rev's higher at 80mph than I'd like. But for its snappy acceleration I will put up with the rev at 80mph because this isn't my highway bike. Wheelies - You did better in the last video. I think having the speed up helps get the bike out of that fueling fluffery I mention earlier. I have no problem riding them (ya I'm the guy in the Motorcyclist March/April issue that got stopped wheelieing a Grom.) Lastly the fit and finish of this bike gets a lot of people asking what it is. I was at a bike show Saturday in Cambridge and most people stopped and looked at this bike thinking it was custom. Then on the track it was knee down confident in COLD and damp conditions with the B-Stones yesterday. I'd say its a great bike for those looking for exactly what it delivers. Typical Honda.
I had mine at a small track and was mostly in 2nd gear the whole time and noticed a flat spot coming out of the corners around 5k RPM. It seemed to only do that when I was holding my RPM around 4k during a corner and then got on it is when the flat spot was noticeable. If I just start out and rip through the gears I don't notice it. I think this bike needs a header/pipe/and tune.
Have you thought about putting a larger rear sprocket on it? Might help give it more bite
You smackin yo lips like you be eatin on some fried chicken.
I know, drink some damn water before you make a vid, that shits gross with ear buds on.
Right! Shit was annoying
Really enjoyable to watch, good job Adam. I can see you're getting comfortable making these videos.
Any plans to review the cb650r from the same line?
FINALLY!
Ive been waiting for this episode since before Zack left.
big ups adam!
Actually can’t watch this guy because he smacks his lips every 2 sentences
Now I can't unhear it
Yup. This is the bike I'm gonna buy one day. I'll edit this comment in a few years when I do.
you saving up?
@@STRUGGNUGGS still working on it but yes!
Same here.
Mr Waheed Pls set the camera a little higher for a better view. Tnx👍
... a little won't hurt to take away some bike view boredom😂
I think his camera view is okay! It's a bike review, it should show bike and how the bike looks and reacts to the road, not view the road ahead. It is a good angle.
haf piano he’s shorter man... cut him some slack
We're here looking at the bike, not the scenery.
haf piano I think it’s absolutely perfect. I think others should learn from it.
Not a bad suggestion, but I think it's because he's shorter.
Hopefully more detailed close ups on your next review.
I miss Zack and Ari, but you guys are doing a great job with the channel. Still enjoying your videos!
Longtime subscriber (to the magazine since the '90s), glad to see you guys have a presence on TH-cam! Great review!
I went to the dealer with a strong desire to purchase this bike. He told me I am not allowed to test ride it. So I told him he is not allowed to sell it to me. Then I left.
'Neo Sport Bike' ... pfffft
It's a supernaked/street fighter, with a round headlight ...
... Stop inventing categories, just to try to avoid competition/comparison, marketing peeps! ;P
I really hope he ends every single one of these with, "I just want a little more ... performance ..." no matter what the bike is
i cant listen to people who eat microphones with cotton mouth. good videos but bro move the mic a little
Kudos to always unpretentious Adam for "keeping it real" with a no-holds-barred critique and great Q&A feature. I had thought Honda, in their often sensible way, was going for a machine for real riding in the real world with this update of the CB1000R, but now I'm not so sure. If they justified being down on performance vs. the "supernakeds" (Aprilia Tuono, KTM 1290 Super Duke, BMW S1000R, etc.) by countering with superior comfort, smoothness, engine flexibility and so on, they'd have something. But the only area it really seems to distinguish itself is appearance and possibly build quality. While we all know it has more power than most of us could ever use on public roads, in the "liter/litre naked" category, I'm struggling to see why you'd choose this over, say, Yamaha's MT10 or even the MT09/XSR900 (if neo-retro is your thing).
Simplicity is beauty. Truly a magnificent bike.
There is nothing simple about this bike.........
If this bike and an Mt10 spent a drunken night together I'd be interested in the offspring. The looks of the CB with Yamahas crossplane... yes please
Check out the XSR900 it's a "Cafè Racer" based on the same engine of the MT-09.
@@salvatoreferro1797 I have an fz 09 and I would also dig the Honda with the cross plane engine. Sigh !!
I realize I'm late to this party, but while were on the subject. . . Can yamaha please put the cp3 engine in the r6 chassis to create an r9?
That is a beautiful machine. Much style and class. I love the 650 also.
Musician Warrior my brother was torn between the CB650 and the CBR650. Both are incredibly comfortable for taller riders like myself and my brother.
I'll agree with Murgatroyd - I studied this bike for a year and just had to have one. Found a leftover 2018 in black - which is what I wanted anyway. Still too much silver on it for my taste, so I blacked it all out - a real head turner. No, it's not the baddest bike on the block, but it's certainly the best looking. Besides, in normal use, who needs more than 145 HP? I traded in a VFR1200F for this bike and I'm happy as hell with it. It'll keep up with the VFR up to 80 MPH, and believe me, 467 pounds is a lot more fun than 600 pounds. Smoothest engine in the world, and, yes, the muffler sounds just fine. Plenty of torque in any gear - even in 6th at 25 MPH it's got smooth strong acceleration. I've never ever been burned by a Honda, from my Super-90's in the '60's, my first true love CB750 in 1970, a CL450, V45 750, V65 Sabre, V65 Magna, VFR1200F, and now this beauty. I love this bike. Call it Naked, call it NeoSports Café, call it whatever you want - it's a great bike.
Call me an old fogey, but I still think the older CB900F 919/Hornet looks way sexier. Granted, this second gen CB1000R looks way better since they ditched the bird beak look of the first gen, but it lacks the simplicity and old-school cool of the 919. Plus, I appreciate a pair of analog gauges over an all digital instrument cluster.
I just got my CB1000R and have been riding in rain mode for now because it has been raining , great is the word that describes the pick up around town where I have been mainly using it and in part on main roads. Pick up is very satisfying being able to leave traffic without any fuss or drama. It is very well balanced at low speeds providing confidence in U-turns and filtering. The steering is direct giving very good feedback which inspires you to change direction with ease. The exhaust note is a low satisfying hum accompanied with burbles and pops when you release the throttle and change gear, A great bike that looks, sounds and runs, and will keep you thinking you are lucky to be able to ride it.
Perfect bike for me. I almost got the 650 but my dealer said a shipment was enroute w a 1000r so I put a deposit on it 😁
Hello I have bought a cb1000r 2019 but I have noticed vibrations at 6000 rpms, what can you tell me about them, do you feel the same ?
Intrinsic to inline 4s, very weird but you should Google it. Lots of i4s have it.
Looks great. Seems like Honda’s take on the r Nine t. Like it.
Sold my 1999VFR800,to cushion my purchase,of my new cb 1000,,250-,,350 miles aday"no problem,,,,,,weight is good on windy days& ,I find the long stroke is great ,,low end torq,,that's very manageable in Rainy conditions. Once you adj. .suspension it's a dream !,,and faster than this great video can show ,""lol,,in the 2nd attempt for a wheely,,,I heard your voice go up 5 otives,,,,lol,",not for a beginner "mate."between 5200&7000,,u need to hang on tight,,tee!☆Honda Man fer Life☆
STOP SMACKING YOUR DAMN LIPS
I feel like part of the reason this is priced so competitively is because they reused the "old" engine.
an old Suzuki Bandit would be a better bike for way less cash and did not vibrate
Stephen Bogert or a Hornet 919, which this is basically a modern attempt of!
No it wouldn’t - I’ve had two Bandits and I’ve got one of these. No comparison. That’s like saying a horse and cart is a better car than a Porsche
It would have been nice to actually see the bike up close all round..
Honda.com.
@@Sacapuntas69 so stop wasting your time with videos..just post links.
Go to a dealer, I'm sure they will let you in!
True
@@davidcreighton8369 Aged like milk
I don't know man, a buddy of mine has a 14' cb1000r and it is by no means what you say "can't get out of it's own way" thing fucking rips and is insanely fun to ride. It kept up with my fz-09 very well, and has a crazy first two gears. I understand you've ridden bikes wayyy more powerful so your opinion MAY be kinda diluted. However, someone who hasn't had the privilege that you've had with crazy powerful bikes. To us normies any year cb1000r is amazing, comfortable, and leaves nothing to be desired.
No walk around? I wanted to see that front headlight.
yea wtf... praises whole bike through ride even says LED is amazing etc and then just parks it lmfao fucken shit ass review...
@@Rhyme905 These are intended as a companion piece to the full article in the magazine/website. There are always tons of beauty shots and detail pics there, that isn't the point of these videos and it wouldn't do any of the bikes justice to be skewed through a warped fisheye lens making the bike look wonky...
If you want to look at the bike in detail, google it or watch the video on the website with the full article.
It's called MC *Commute* and it's just meant to give you first impressions and information on actual real world experiences on the motorcycles during an average *commute* which he did perfectly fine. This isn't meant to be an "in-depth review" or a motorcycle version of Top Gear, or a motorcycle showcase video series... it's a *commute* review video. That's what you clicked on, that's what you were promised, and that's exactly what he delivered. If you misunderstood, or can't read... that's on you.
@@DanteYewToob even in porn video they show all angles, its not just this is a bike i ride it thats it, they should go above and beyond to show all angles of the bike in video, do u watch hi res pics of women? so similar why should i watch high res pics of bikes? this should only be HD video for example bangbros version for cars thanks
Be nice if we could actually see the gauges when you are describing them. Also a walk around should be standard.
so i just bought a 2018 bike, with nearly the exact same torque and HP numbers you mentioned, brand new last weekend for 6,800 bucks (7800 out the door). it's a Z900. over 50 ft-lbs at 2700 rpm, topping out at 68.1, and a peak of 115 hp. so why in the world would i buy a cb1000r, when i can get all the juice for half the price? i wouldn't.
i've never ridden a cb1000r, so i don't know how smooth he means when he says "so smooth, except for the engine vibration". but the Z900 is crazy smooth. really the only vibration comes when you let off the throttle, for some reason. as long as you're under power, you can't tell a difference between 100 mph and 50 mph, other than the wind. and speaking of wind, i'm coming from an SV650, and there is SIGNIFICANTLY less wind on the Z900. they must have done extensive wind tunnel testing or just got supremely lucky, because it's a serious difference.
noob :)
@@prndownload
indeed
Honda has 20 more hp than Kawa
@@GneX4Ktb no it doesn't. depending on who did the dyno, they're within about five... but hardly anyone actually rides their bike at peak HP, so it doesn't matter anyway. torque is more important, especially for naked bikes. zipping around town, and through traffic, is what they're intended for. and for that, torque is more important than HP. so look at the torque curves... the z900 doesn't ever dip down. it has the spot, like all bikes, where it doesn't rise as much as other spots, but the cb1000r actually dips down. the z900 starts around 50 ft-lbs and steadily rises to peak. the cb1000r starts around 40, rises a bit, dips down, then rises back up to peak. the cb doesn't even hit 60 ft-lbs until about 7k rpm. whereas the z hits 60 at about 5.1k, and keeps rising.
@@thinkdunson wow what a reply haha👍
Lets see the new cbr650r
Precision lane splitting sans hesitation on YT video results in the need to change my shorts.
I bought this bike, i have about 6500 miles on it..... love it!
$11,000 more than my 919 for 20hp more, upside down forks, single sided swing arm, TC, ABS that can’t be turned off and a snatchy throttle.
I wanted to like this bike, but it’s just too much money for not enough improvements over my nearly 20 year old bike. I will say I’m glad Honda put a round headlamp on it though. The transformers headlamps on its competition look horrible.
I think this and the Suzuki Katana now have a separate category. Neo-retro naked?
STANDARD/NAKED. All the categories you need. Please do not turn motorcycle terms into SJW pronouns.
@@Lex-Rex Did you just assume the bike's category? *TRIGGERED*
@@bootsmanaa My bike is a standard female LOL.
A bike that is going to look awesome despite the year, not like many of those "track" or "racing" bikes that are going to look outdated in less than 5 years
Feel like the s1krr hold is style for a while before being outdated
I don't understand how Honda thinks they can get 13k for this bike. It most closely compares to the GSX-S1000, which is a fair bit cheaper, ironically the GSX-S also vibrates like hell. for 13k you can get a MT-10, which has 20 more hp, cruise control, standard quickshifter, and that glorious crossplane sound. Then again Honda also tries to get 18k for that rolling identity crisis called the VFR1200X (and the Africa Twin is hands down a much better ADV bike for less money).
The MT10 looks cheap and like a midlife crisis, runs hot and loud. Sounds crap with a cat and ridiculous without one.
Hoping you will do a video regarding the KTM 790 Adventure. Thanks for the great content.
The only two flaws I find on this model is, clutch should be hydraulic and a better suspension, Honda has a rep for putting average quality suspension on their naked bikes, with a suspension upgrade and a steering damper should solve it, besides these two pointers I think is a very good machine with an excellent build-in quality.
For some reason I thought the previous model had hydraulic clutch too.
"combination of a naked street fighter and cafe racer contemporary bike"
" like the MT10 "
Wtf my dude. The mt10 is the farther thing from a neo cafe bike, I have to assume you were high when you said that blunder.
Grand ObZen he perhaps meant the XSR900, I don't know
@@Bugside might have been talking about a BMW too, who knows
A lot of reviews they just putter around and recall nonsense some reviewer said from the launch.
360p squad 🙌👍
I was at the bike shop looking at the new Yamaha/Suzuki/Kawasaki's and the salesman was showing me all the traction/wheelie/launch controls and I told Him my old bike had that and I showed him my wrist......It's a Motorcycle not a computer...Maybe they think that is what will sell these days and they might be right...Old school biker is getting on down the line I suppose and I'm not even mentioning Harley riders...that is a separate club...the big shaking I'm not going to crank today club....
Review on the new cb500x would be cool as well
Hahaha pa neli ne e bitno
@@ficoprooo koga e vo prasajne cb500x se e bitno hehe
Jas imav CB500X, sega NC750X. Imam edno video kaj mene na kanal so CB to
@@ficoprooo ii kako od koj si pozadovolen od cb ili nc, otii i kako opcija mi e v strom 650 treba da dojdam vo skopje da razgledam so kako
save ton of money and buy old Kawi ZRX1200 ton of torque and gulps of fun and pretty much same specs as this.Styling of this bike is weird.Neither retro or modern.Seems something missing
I still wince when I see lane splitting. It's not legal where I live and if it were I don't think I'd do it. I just don't trust those strangers in the cars.
Same seems sketchy, even when driving a car I wouldn't want bikes flying up on me. Never know if you have to make an emergency maneuver.
At dead traffic it feels very safe. In camera I always looks more insanely fast than it is too
Seems like a great bike but no-one's going to buy it. Slower than an MT10 or S1000R, but same price. Probably about as quick as a street triple, right? And over here, about £3k more.
I own "plus" version since Aug '18 and can confirm vibrations issue. I even go to dealer trying to find an issue with it. Riding for an hour on 110-120mph makes your hands shaky. Otherwise, it's wheelys great, just be confident with a throttle and engine setup. Do not turn off traction control completely - it helps a lot and allows put your front wheel to the sky safely. "Plus" version is: more aluminium finishing, heated grips, quickshifter (up/down), flyscreen, rear cowl to replace passenger seat. Bike ridden on a track, gymkhana, highways, city, but mostly on a curvy and twisty mountain roads. The last one is a nature of this bike. Great lean angles, great grip, but! You have to tune rear suspension in case of rider's weight more than 170lb.
My conclusion is: bike is great for expierenced rider and newbie. Skilled rider gets linearity in any conditions, newbie gets confident reactions and good electronics.
Where do you ride at those speeds for that long? I have this bike too and it does vibrate but as far as I'm concerned its about the same as any other inline 4 I've ridden.
@@petebusch9069 Germany and Cyprus
@@realsnick That's cool, sounds like you need a faster bike. My Multi will cruise at those speeds all day long with low revs.
@@petebusch9069 oh no :) cb1000r is fast more than enough :) I didn't ride such speed all the time, just had a few when tried to investigate vibration nature
I think suspension setup should be mandatory when available for bike reviews.
Thanks for the detailed coverage.
Can I give you a piece of advice, too much talking at stoplights, I cringe every time you stop at a light and ramble. Could you just cut out the stop light scenes and talk while you’re riding..
All TBW equipped motorcycles should come with CC as standard equipment or at the very least make it an option.
There's no excuse for that, all the hardware to make it happen is already there, some lines of code and BAM! , CC for the masses.
My god the streets and houses look so beautiful, gotta visit the states some day
Great review as always, thank you
Not sure if it was the sun in your eyes, or you were riding to work pre-caffeinated (never a good idea!). How do the vibrations compare to other inline 4, 1000cc naked bikes, such as the 2014 BMW S1000R for instance? I like the "neo sports" styling, although I think Suzuki's new Katana does much the same thing better (at least in the pictures/videos, haven't seen one in person yet). Pity Suzuki couldn't pull off that styling without reducing the tank capacity by 30% to a miserable 12L and decided to charge a $3500 AUD premium over the GSX-S1000.
Sensible comment but I find you don't get any useful information from these kinds of reviews.
Will someone please get this guy some water, he sounds parched
Couldn't entertain this bike because of the daft name 'neo sports cafe' WTF? Are they sniffing the magic markers at Honda? 🤣
I really like the gauge cluster
The dash looks too bare, cheap like a 125 cc, naked, NEEDS a small tinted wind shield !!!!
You’ve seemd to ride in rain mode. So you had like cb650r power in rain mode ;)
What a great review. Professional and inspiring 🤙🤙🤙
Your unnecessary and excessive revving while sitting at a redlight drives me fucking crazy.
Adam is a goof ball
But, a loveable goofball.
I like to hear the bike not when people are talking because you can’t hear the engine or the transmission too much chatter chatter chatter chatter
I have parts for these bikes at unbeatable prices I'm in England and will post
So looking forward to the CB650R review...
Sounds like it's in yhe same class as the GSX S1000 but quite a bit more money.
Can't talk for Honda but Suzuki finishes are poor, really require you to look after it like a baby or they fall apart quick, there bike are cheaper for a reason
@@BodybuildingSteve I've only owned a DS80 but agree the fit and finish is what has held me back from buying the gsxs1000. I still might chance that route but wouldn't surprise me if it didn't wear well either.
How exactly do they moderate engine braking? Electronically? Mechanically?
The ECU opens the throttle valve slightly when the throttle is closed
Ride The Track ...That's what I was thinking. Bikes are getting complicated.
blipco5 electronic braking control is like barely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to electronic intervention. This is an age of traction control, wheelie control and even slide control in some cases
Ride The Track ...Oh, I'm aware. I have a carbureted zrx1200 and when I turn on the ignition...nothing. No fuel pump priming, no tacho/speedo sweep, just a couple of idiot lights. Love it.
I also have a new z900. There's only ABS but that's it. The engine and throttle control is so smooth traction control isn't really needed. Love it also.
Thanks for the review Adam. 👍
a little too expensive for me.. i'm more of a back to basics rider
Also your definitely wrong on some of your comments about the engine ..
Bought this same bike back in February, got a slip on and sounds and runs very nice. I do believe the horsepower is 143.5 though.
Bought the bike too. He is quoting the power at the back tire. 143.5 is specs from the engine before drive train losses.
Insurance is expensive on these big bikes like $900-1200 per year
If your 19
Adam, your confident and careful use of lane sharing is an inspiration - I wish civic leaders would watch your videos and understand it's a matter of importance to riders to feel on equal turf to automobiles in being able to control their surroundings and safety.. never seen a motorcyclist glancing at his phone when the light changes.
Could anyone point to the VEH section where it's legal to split a stopped dual left turn lane and wait in the intersection for the light to turn? It doesn't exist but if you can point to it then more power to you.
Good job Adam! I love MC commute and glad to see it back.
Rode, Ride, Riding, those words alone made me very happy! Great review and a big thumbs up for not using the word Drive.
0% café racer
The bike is ruined
Honda hates cruise control for some reason, don't they?
And the "+" version of this bike has cruise but we don't get that version in the US
Ohhhh nooo .. I am speeding again!!! Please don't tell anyone. Your secret is safe with us Mr. Waheed.
When I rode one of these - it's a looker! - it had bad fuelling in second gear, was surging badly. I was on track and couldn't enter second gear turns without hiccups. Ruined the ride.
Ditto. I wanted to like this bike, but it has to serve commuter duties for me and I just can't live with that throttle around town.
Not very Honda, hope they don’t forget what made them great.
Motormouth quiet please blah blah blah blah blah
This cb1000r or cb650r? What are your thoughts?
I want one but the vibration worrries me. Although I do currently ride a CB1100 cafe racer which I'm sure vibrates a bit more 🤔 I want a comfy longer range cruiser
Only SEVENTY foot-pounds? My old '98 Bandit 1200, (with a piston kit), makes EIGHTY FOUR... with 120HP. Far too many nit-picks, for a $13K machine. WHAT is Honda thinking these years? One wonders if they really care about their motorcycle division these days.
I have a 2016 it's far from a pooch lol
Yep they just make stuff up based on a review they read once which said that because it was slightly heavier than the competition.
I wanna see it in the twistys !!!!then I’ll buy one 🤫🤔😁
Excellent review. Covered everything I wanted to know. Very informative and interesting. Nice job.
Next mc commute, Panigale 1299 or V4!!
Tha Outlaw 1299 is out of production
Why? Thought those were track bikes with DOT accessories LOL.
Nice looking bike... definitely not MT10 (or any super naked) competition but a nice 'modern ujm'. WAAY too quiet but that's easy to fix. That wheelie test looked dangerous... D- not C.
I'm FWF(fat, white, fifty) and I ride a wing now but I sure miss my "Naked" Bandit. Funny name Neo but still just a naked standard bike, no matter what kind of stupid name you give it. And I'd love to own that Neo naked streetfighting stripped down ass rocket.
I’m new to riding why do you lane split?
Beautiful Bike.But I'm a Honda fan so I would like it. :)
BANDIT 1300R. WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
I agree with the sentiment. Its a nice bike but i can think of 5 or more nakeds i would buy first... a monster, a brutale, a tuono, a mt 07, mt 09, streetfighter, Duke...
First time I've seen your channel, but your lip smacking or teeth sucking while talking almost made it unbearable.
It’s got 140+ bhp at the back wheel not 120 bhp . It keeps up with it competitors. It hardly vibrates .