Living With The Honda CB1000R | Whats it really like?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 เม.ย. 2019
- Ive been testing out the big Honda CB1000R for the last 10 days and its finally time for me to give my final verdict on the bike!
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Hey, most bikes are tuned with a rider in mind. Its an impossibility for Honda to simultaneously tune this bike for a 150 pound rider and a 250 pound rider. If you are weighing in at 200-250, it is a disservice to make comment without respect to that attribute. Some 5'7" guy that weighs 150 may think the suspension feels like rocks. Please and sorry, no offense meant whatever...
well said
Not the biggest fan of the naked bike segment but that Honda is definitely the best looking naked model out of the big 4.
Man, you always have the best engine sound of any bike channel. Period. I would watch/listen for that alone! thank you LCR.
I’m getting mine on Wednesday. Thanks for the in depth review, Lamb Chops. U are the best. You are a very positive and enjoyable person.
Having the right springs for your weight is the key to getting the suspension right. I replaced the front springs on my 2013 CB 1000R, and the rear shock is now a Nitron R1 w/hydrolic pre-load ajuster. Then set the compression and rebound damping to your suiting. I also improved the front brakes with new EBC rotors and HH pads, and braided lines.
Thorough as ever Mr Lamb Chop! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Great professional review Lamb Chops. Nice to see our local roads - I’m off for a ride! Thanks for the inspiration.
Nicely done Mr C - I think you have given this bike a very fair review. 👍
Great as always looking forward to the next review
After following one of these at the weekend ( he was fare going ) I was impressed and on pulling up next to him thought the bike looked really nice tail tidy makes for a better back end look..
140 od horses are just right for a Sunday ride out and honda do really nice build quality. The wheelie capability is exactly whats needed for an enjoyable ride too, it could be a possible next bike depending how it feels I'm a 6,2er and no light weight..
Keen watcher of yours thanks love your riding style..
Great review, RSV4 1100 factory coming up, can't wait...
CHOOOPPSSSS actually keen on hearing what you think of this bike.
Great reveiw, good to hear an opinion, not just journalistic garb. Thanks
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 run and will keep you thinking you are lucky to be able to ride it.
That’s a great looking and awesome ride 👍 Honda quality, couple of tweaks, great all rounder
The light on the side is configurable. The manual explains how. It can indicated mode, shift timing, economy, etc.
I'm guessing the new Aprilia RSV4 Factory as your next roadtest? :D
Thanks for this review, I enjoyed watching it!
i've had one of these for a few months, and absolutely love it, it's the first bike i've had that's made me think "i'm keeping this forever". my only 2 complaints are that after 3 years on a vfr it feels really windy, and the tank range feels short but probably isn't. handling-wise... a tippy cruiser? nicely balanced and set up, user-friendly and confidence inspiring to throw around, but doesn't pretend to be a naked fireblade. I'd actually go the other way with the sprockets though and lower the rpms, i keep trying to put it in 7th on the motorway and it could definitely pull it
that pointless light thing changes colour depending on what gear you're in, and can be configured to flash like a shift indicator at whatever rpms you set it for. it would be better if you could have the rev counter as a speedo and the main display being a satnav, but bikes don't seem to want to play that game yet
Picked mine up last week - I totally love it! Got the plus model, the quick shift is amazing!
Very Cool !!! Enjoy your New Honda!
Great review. Keep them coming
all susnpension is made for folks with weight around 70-80kg so dont be suprised if you weight 120kg and suspension is as sharp as you read in reviews.
Wow, great test run of your CB1000, looks like you are getting it dialed in for your taste.
Great review as always 👍🙂
Thanks for the review! This is much more valuable than repeating the specs.
I wonder of this might replace my 919 someday.. Seems to be a similar idea.
Great Video! Thanks for sharing.
Love your channel LCR - I bought my CB1000R in part to your review - I felt it was the right bike for me and I really love it. Great review - thanks!
Thanks glad you like it 👍👍
Its not a race Bike! Only for smooth Riding
Cool bike. I'm starting to really consider thisin. Subscribed from the states here!
If all goes well, I'll have mine this coming weekend in red, great review and thanks!
Was it a good deal?
Great review 👏 🚀
So... Trading in my SV650S for a 2008 CB100R. Have heard amazing things about this machine. So lookin forward to the Great Leap Forward.
Great video btw!
Great job blok!
Hello Lamb Chops, It's the first time that I'm watching your video and I think your review sold the bike for me! I think I'm going to purchase it soon. I had an XSR900 previously and I loved it, but it was a bit too much of a hooligan for me :D I think the CB1000R will give me the smoothness which the XSR was lacking.
Great review 🤙🤙🤙
you're spot on on the Mods. Had this for about a year, and this is what I've done: New shocks (I'm a fan of Ohlins, can't help it), and smaller front sprocket, slightly larger rear sprocket, That makes a HUGE difference! LOVE the look and sound of the bike. , though I put a Yoshimira exhaust on mine. did take it on a long trip and wish it had cruise control (I think its an oversight, when manufacturers like Yamaha have it on the MT-09 and MT-10). Oh, I'm also runing Micheling road 6 tires on it now (buddy recomended those, think they're great match for the bike sofar). Can't wait until winter's over here and the ice/snow is gone so I can ride the bike again! I am looking ot add (if any good sugestions) a wind screen and some saddlebags I may trow on for a weekend trip from time to time, but those would be mods I put on ust for the long trip, and leave off most the time. I do have a rear seat bag that's handy (lets me lock my helmet in it, and if I have a rider in teh back seat, can be used as a backpack, though it looks funny that way (soI made the back seater wear it :)
When you change to ohlins ....for all this costs you can buy a perfekt Speed Triple 1200 RS!
Hi LCR,
Try again the 2020 model. Must be much better now.
Nice to see how Honda respons to the users👏
Honda has corrected all (most) of your “negative” points.
I’m looking forward to seeing/hearing your new findings 🤔
Thanks for all the beautiful videos 👌🏻
Friendly regards from Zuid Limburg Netherlands.
🙋♂️ Jos
Bullshit! They nothing change better! All the same shit on black edition 2021 !!! Only costs more!
I have one. I’m a fat boy. I put Ohlins on the back and Micuni cartridges up front. Now it handles WAY better.
I miss the low down grunt of the previous model, but this one looks so much better.
Absolutely agree on the low down grunt point
What a machine! Beautiful bike.
Totally agree with complains about rear shock absorber. It lacks compression settings and stock spring is too soft for average European rider. But its significant for experienced riders I guess and easily fixable
What a beautiful bike!
I just get mine and is perfect for me.
I'm to old for a super sport bike and to young for a cruiser. I'm 55 weeee
Thanks for the review. Definitely going down a tooth on the front sprocket and going to a 520 chain kit would liven it up down low for sure. Cheers!
Been dropping in on my local Honda dealer for a spin on one of these for a while now but of course, its always out. Can't be arsed booking a ride in case of shite weather. By the looks, It could be one of the very few bikes to prize my hands from the grips from my Street Triple.
This guy is really funny. Had bike for 10 days, didn't know about blue light on the dash, but didn't ask Honda dealer… lol! Better have a lamb chop, mate!
Chops great review again. This one I can vouch for as I have the bike. I’m currently looking at replacing the rear shock as it’s useless. Too soft. As for the coloured light, it can act as an on the hour indication, fuel economy, different colour for every gear, and a shift up light. You can turn them all off as I have except for the shift up indicator.
Ah that explains it thanks you 👍
Traded in my 2013 VFR1200F for this bike. I loved the VFR. I love this one more. Much of it has to do with its being 120 lbs lighter. The VFR was like flying a B2 bomber. This is more like a stealth fighter. The VFR wasn't happy in 6th gear below 50 mph. The CB1000r doesn't care how slow you're going, it accelerates with smooth power at 25 mph even in 6th gear. I DO have the manual on the bike, and you can make those colored lights on the right side mean practically anything you want. I had a hard time with the computer, so my lights merely indicate which gear I'm in - -yellow / red / purple / dark blue / light blue / green. Of course, I could simply look at the gear indicator, but the colored lights are pretty.
I've owned a vfr 1200 for 5 years and it's a great bike but yes it's a tank. I also own a beautiful cb1300s for 16 years but was going to trade in for one of these but....Reading reports the suspension isn't great and also the paint easily scratches and peels off. Did you find that in your case?
I've got a CB125R, and it has a white REV indicator light, and I think is the mysterious light on the CB1000R has the same function. You can alter the settings by holding down the 'SEL' button, whilst turning the ignition switch to the | (On) position. I'm doing my full 'A' licence soon, I've already had training on a CB650R, and I'm looking for my first big bike, and this is on my list!
Nice detailed follow up review. They should let you keep it and do some modding work (suspension, map etc like you do) to show owners how they can make the bike their own and improve those nagging faults spoiling such a nice bike.
Yes they should 😃
I am buying one of these this week and my first thing is ordering a new Nitron rear shock. Put them on all my bikes. top shocks for the money.
I did a test ride with the CB1000R several days ago. It was a 15 minute short test ride. This bike is so comfortable to ride on. The engine is very smooth and powerful. The transmission is butterly smooth. The up and down quick shifter is super smooth. If I ride this as my primary bike, I think I end up losing the riding skills to ride other bikes without quick shifter.
You wont lose the skill to manual change but you will miss the QS when accelerating hard. I dont use the QS at low revs around town. If your worried than manual shift sometimes. Do you clutchless shift up now?
My 650R has the same traction control off button. I LOVE it! I don't much care to actually switch it off just yet, but I love that they put a switch in there *just* for that and it's in a really convenient place.
I think one of the other comments mentioned that the colours of that light are a gear indicator. On my 650R it's just one colour (white) and is just a regular (adjustable) shift indicator.
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They’re loaning you the new RSV4!?! Those guys must REALLY love you, can’t wait for the video!!!
Jason Smith desperate to sell the things
Yes very lucky and it's incredible.. partly ruined the GSXR for me now! Shame I can't afford one 🙁
Nice review! Thanks for that! I love your helmet! what model is it? Thanks!
Looks great
If you watch Andycam he doesn’t have a problem and he throws the bike into corners. But he did say the standard tyres are no good.
The light is configurable and I guess by default its indicating the engine braking...
Holding down the select button lets you change what the LED light does. Can change to shift light for example.
Deals to be had on this model now (standard and plus) as I thought original RRP was a little steep!
Thanks to your review(s) LCR I've now put a deposit on the plus model in black.
TMF didn't really like it compared to the Z900RS, however I already own a 2001 ZX9R so I didn't really want/need the Z900RS?!
I think your review was "spot on", thanks again LCR
Thanks Iain, few little tweaks like gear change and it will be awesome too!
@@LambChopRides Thanks for the reply LCR.
Looks like the light goes red when you're in first gear. Good review thanks.
Many other reviews don't agree with you on the handling and your opinion on the so called flat engine, but then again it could have something to do with your height or weight that you don't get the positive feel and confidence inspiring handling that others talk about. And i know there is a way to see how much fuel is left in the tank so the thing about not being able to see how many km/miles left in the tank can't really annoy anyone. Anyways nice review and cool looking helmet.
Iv been hoping to ride and make a video on my mates cb1000r now I want to do it even more!
Love the quality and the looks but in this class it is so competitive and I think I'd pass on this one. Nice review as ever chopsy👍💪
I got this bike, LOVE it but I did a couple of mods. FIrst, changed sprokets to make it accelerate even faster. Bar end Mirrors, and most important, Ohlins suspension (shock and forks). That made a huge idfference!. I did also get a windscreen I can pop on (screw, really) if I go on long road trips.
Changes I made to my bike: Eventually I put Michelin Road 6 tires on ti, I put Ohlins suspension, and smaller front sprocket, slightly larger rear, it makes a difference, though even with ohlins it has a weird characteristic (I'm used to mostly having Supersport, my other naked bike veing a 2020 Super Duke R I raded it, and Yamaha R1M & Kawasaki ZX-10R and Jixer R1000 as previous bikes (though I had like ZX-6Rs in 3 or 4 different verions for like 16 to 17 years)
I do love the looks of this bike. and since I use it as a road biek (has he said, a Roadster)
the light shows the driving mode you choose
I like it. I'm looking to just have fun riding a four naked. Always liked Hondas. Had a 500F, 919, Nighthawks...
Owesome bike super nice👍👍
Bike looks good and sounds great today, specially with the low end power. I have the 2009 and absolutely love it. After listening to your engine audio and the gear changing, it sounds like you have a quickshifter and blipper, up only? Is that a standard accessory with the bike?
Own one as a second bike,, Needs new rear shock , that plus set up front end transforms the way this bike handles.
Great fun
New rsv4 1100 MAYBE? That would be nice, keep up the great work John, love the content. Any summer trip with Womble planned YET?
We are off together to Toro Adventure in Spain. Trying some off-road there plus the fantastic roads on the 1250 GS. Should be a right laugh cannot wait 😁😁
great vid chop's, maybe duc four.
Well done chops, great review. Would be interested to see you review the standard Tuono RR and compare with wombles factory ? Hopefully catch up with you for a chat at loomies soon
Yes I would like to try one again.. see how much better that Ohlins suspension is..
So, finally, the long overdue Honda Cub review... about time.
Awesome review.... great work! your next review bike is new BMW s1000 rr.....my guess😊
The light can be configured to do different things. Currently it is telling you what gear you are in.
Like telling you that you are in 2nd when actually you are in 1st. Ha Ha
bike sounds good even with a stock muffler.
Have the 650, love it, but still tempted to move up to big brother...
The color light changes depending on what gear your in. And at higher RPM's, the light it will start to flash faster as the RPM increase.
Can see it syncing with the gear changes at 12:16
Can it be turned off?
@@Google_Does_Evil_Now I Don't think so. I kind of like the feature.
@@Google_Does_Evil_Now I don't believe so.
Great work ! never ridden one, never sat on one but your comments about the gearing makes sense ! naked sports bikes seem to get over geared for some reason ! I/We don't expect 170mph from a naked but it seems it's the marketing way to sell them ?
The dash light is multi function and set by the rider, who can also configure the light off!
The blue light changes depending what mode. Mine is red for sport blue standard and turquoise rain. Flashes white to change gear. Pink shift down or build the revs up
Nice thorough review! Shame it's not as good as I'd hoped, especially the suspension.
mate this bike amazing. go for test. believe me you will love it.
@@daviddvz676 I'll give one a go!
that blue lamp turn green when you're in eco mood whitch does not happen often :)
It is a eco light, but there is a menu on it where u can customize what color u want it to show when u drive economically
What you said about the rake on the front end is enough to put me off a bike on its own. Unforgivable. My first big bike was a new 2002 ZX636 and it felt like i was riding a penny farthing given the absolute lack of feel through the front tyre. Sure it was down to rake. I've had Hornets, Fireblades and R1s since and every one of them has felt absolutely planted. I quite fancied one of these, hence the reason i landed here but thats a disappointment. My little 1998 Hornet i bought about 16 years ago was the most chuckable little thing and i thought this might be a route down the nostalgia road. Unfortunately not, given you're analysis.
I think the reason your feeling a bit detached from the front end could be the tyres? The standard types are not very good on some of them?
Top review chopsy 👍but i think the aprillia will be a better one 😎
Great review, what was the fuel consumption like?
Watching this from US makes me squirm every time a car approaches as it seems you’re riding on the wrong side of the road.
I know Honda or any other brand will not do it but I'd love a four into four exhaust. I don't care about the weight or extra cost but the cat underneath they must.
Just looking at my CB1000R manual. The 'T' letter on the display is showing Torque Control level rather than traction control. 'P' for power and 'EB' for engine brake. When the 1st EMPTY fuel indicator segment starts flashing, odometer switches to the reserve tripmeter, so you do know how many kms you have left on the fuel you got in the tank. Once you refuel, the odometer reading comes back on. I believe the tripmeter can be adjusted.
Looks also like this bike has factory heated grips installed.
doesnt show remaining litres/mile though it shows litres miles ridden so yes if you have 3,5 litres reserve you have an indication,on the blade i had before this it told me how many miles i had left which would be useful on thsi as my fuel light comes on way too early at about 11.5 litres when it should come on at 12.7 approx
*2018 CB1000RA Owner's Manual*
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Hey nice video.. question for ya; do you think that the tuono is worth the extra money? I'm still debating between the two.
Next one my friend be prepared to lose license i had chance to ride it and it is crazier than V4 speciale...Oh btw talking about new RSV that you are getting as next loaner 😎
Great review as always...... What would you pick from the Honda ktm superduke or yamaha mt10
Super Duke GT would be my choice 😎😎
I love honda i had the honda hornet cb 600 long time ago i would definitely again but i started doing motocamping with my wife so is not the ideal one .....i decided for GS1250
The only Honda I've only Owen was the one of top ten bikes made Cbr954rr and it's mint condition in sleeping since 2008. Love the big it's too bad they didn't put real engine.
So what bike in this class is your favorite or first choices ? I haven't had a big engine bike since I bought the original 1984 Ninja when it first came out, I loved the low seat hight and the stability of it at any speed up to it's top speed of around 145mph, and the seat and ergonomics was relatively comfortable compared to allot of bikes nowadays. I am considering a new bike, I have considered the Kawasaki 900 naked. but wish it had just the top part of a fairing for on the freeway, I am really not sure what bike is best for me, I wish I could get some advise, I am not going to be carving canyons on it knee dragging, but I want a confidence inspiring handling. with a gutsy engine and comfortable ergonomics and seat. thank you for any advice for some choices to check out,
The light bar on the dash has a multi function,gear indicator,mode indicator ,change up indicator ,economy and low fuel,possibly something else too,i switch most this off and i think it only now flashes when its green im riding sensibly and for when my rev level is approaching the redline
Great thorough review as always! How do you rate the overall performance as a usable road package compared to the GSXS-750? I Appreciate the Honda looks more modern and is more expensive...
Um tough one, the GSXS is more sporty for sure with good useable torque and handles way better. I would probably take the GSXS!
@@LambChopRides I'm sure he meant Gsxs 1000 and not 750 coz I was gonna ask the same question. The thou is similar in power & torque output to this. As is the weight. But given the two, which is a more rewarding bike to live with ?
How does the Suzuki Katana compare to the Honda Cb1000r? In terms of handling, comfort and street use. Thanks in advance
Back wheel further out i think, Not front making it feel willowy. When they make bikes longer for looks and style. You will loose handling i think. Still seems to handle well enough though and looks pretty cool.