man. this is such a great time to be a sportbike rider! i currently have an '08 R6 and will continue to be on it for a while, but what an exciting time to be in the market for a new 1000cc superbike. Each model is literally everything you could want it seems like!!!! SBK developers have really outdone themselves all-around!!!!!
R6 isn't going to get a revamped engine anytime soon..... We were lucky the R6 even saw an update. 600cc supersport class is dead. Only two companies making a yearly model for that class are kawi and Yamaha.
got a '10 zx-6r myself and have been looking to upgrade.. Looked at the RSV4 for a few years now, was really good to see multiple guys getting behind it here.. (was actually waiting for AUS to get the international colour scheme over the shitty colour scheme we've had for the last few years)
Dave East do some research before you pull the trigger for an aprilia. the engine has a problem with dropping valves and needing them adjusted every few thousand miles
I am absolutely loving the aprilia it's so beautiful has great performance and it's cool that it has a nice digital display now and with cruise control
Massive props to the camera/mic guys and video editor(s). This is some next level shit and I'm extremely impressed. 4k, stereo audio, nice overlays, etc. Very well done.
I loved the shootout, guys. Also, I like how you kept it simple. It seems to me that picking between these bikes gets down to little details. They all look, sound and perform great. keep it simple for us normal working guys that commute and push our bikes as hard as we are willing to on the street. great test. thank you
Maybe your BEST review you have done ever? Even though I am a cruiser guy now in my old age, the way you displayed THESE bikes and your "Layout" and editing was the best EVER and I don't think you missed a thing. Just an EXCELLENT & THROUGH review! (The current 360P definition with up to 4K as soon as TH-cam finishes their job of rendering)
Mine's fine with 1440p, but at 4K, video kept buffering while streaming (even though my ISP speed is 300 Mbps). Found out the problem lies with my PC - CPU too old, running at 100% every time I do 1440p and above. With the same ISP speed, I ran the same video on my newer Core i5 PC - and even 4K streamed flawlessly.
cruise control, heated grips, barbeque? On sportsbikes? Amazing. Can't wait for automatic steering, lane control, autopark with or without rider. For me only the Aprillia and Yamaha are the choices I'd have to make. If Ducati Panigale had been there it would have been 3.
As expected APRILIA rocks! Loved your 4K video well done and did liked your comments all contributing to the story line here. Looking forward for what's next.
I loved this comparison video. It's thoughtful, insightful (I mean, the journos exude confidence without exhibiting any kind of pedantry) and just fun to watch. Love the visuals. That Aprilia... hmm... can't beat it.
I'm suprised how many ppl like the sound of the Italian bikes. Like they sound good, but the high pitched F1-like scream of the Honda, Kawa and Suzuki inline-4's I reckon are just the best despite being the most common.
Honda fanboy, but sat and test rode the 2017 GSXR and it was a perfect fit. I am waiting to decide until I ride the BMW S1000RR (Dreambike) the 2017 CBR1000RR honestly didn't do it for me :( and I am heartbroken to say that.
The standard Blade doenst come with the "I´ve got some nice false neutrals for you"- autoblipper. But yeah, falling off your motorcycle at 120 mph because of a mechanical failure might change your opinion pretty quickly.
Guy Martin should learn to not lazy shift on a motorcycle then. Honda Racing Europe supplies the same spec Fireblade to WSBK riders and they are yet to complain about false neutrals on their respective gearboxes, electrical issues while trying to get the new Blade's electronics to work with WSBK's non factory ECU is their main issue because Honda Racing Europe is not assisted by HRC Japan.
Great review, I recently rode the Gixxer, BMW, R1, and 1000RR on track and have to say my favourite bike was the Honda for its feel but the BMW is just so friendly to an inexperienced 1000cc rider (like myself). The power of the Honda really surprised me, I had ridden the 09 fireblade and was expecting something just as tame, oh boy was I wrong, that Honda is a beast when you go full throttle.
I can completely agree with you on that. Although 1 tooth down and 2 tooth up help a little.. compared to gsxr low end is pretty bad. You need to ring out that throttle to get the motor going.
Awesome stuff guys. Really appreciating the step up in 4K / editing you guys have been rolling out lately. Also... Aprilia is on fire! Tuono and RSV are just knocking everything dead!
Dan Bogardo agree..its the design of the bikes that allow the heat to transcend to the rider..barely any chassis and framework ..so all the heat escapes..as we know up..everyone complains..i say stop riding sportbikes..go get a goldwing..but I'm sure these clowns would complain it's too comfy and not have the motorcycle feel
I put 14 ounce bar ends on my '13 bmw s1000rr and was worth every penny. These new bikes are nice, but I'm not getting rid of mine anytime soon. Nice work on the video though.
Awesome! They all cost about as much as your average car... I'll be sticking with my 636 for quite a while as bikes are no longer a cheap thrill it seems...
EBR is holding up with the best out there. It is basically unchanged since it's release in 2014 and only had minor reliability improvements over the past 3 years, yet its going up against the big guys in the 2017 shootout. Happy to see it hold its own without the fancy cruise control. This bike knows what it was made for, to be a track weapon and it does it well - A PROUD EBR 1190RX owner
I own the new R1. It is a horrible street bike (Get's hot, doesn't like slow speeds, aggressive, etc..)so I am not surprised they didn't like it. Bike was designed for the track and that's where it shines! Ya'll can keep your street friendly superbikes!
Aprilia had demos at Americade (NY), and Laconia (NH). Will have demos at Thunder in the Valley (PA) this week as well. Otherwise, dealership should have demo offers as well.
The ZX10R is the most beautifully designed in my opinion. That thing just looks special. Make that thing black with some red lines it would look incredible. Otherwise, they are all great bikes now! What it really will comes down to is how good of a rider you are. I could beat most of these guys here on a 2010 600 with any of these liter bikes.
Read their write-up. It's due to EPA regulations. The bike locks the throttle electronically at 82% after 10,800 rpm. Should be making 170 horses easily. Some of the other bikes are also affected.
Lovely, I really appreciate the EBR in this pack too.. super :) I love the fact that you complain about the R1, yes it feels like an old style Ducati, like from 916-1198 bikes with its long reach to the handlebars/clipons. Even the Bwm feels a bit long to me to be fair.
I just brought the 18 bmw the cruse control on the open road home was great ..gives you a break. . the only gripe it's a hot running engine in traffic and a touch of vibration under 6 and slight gerkyness under 4 thousand revs that I can fix with booster plug ..ritchen it up 10%...otherwise keep revs over 4 don't stop... or you turn off at lights to keep it cooler . had a great day today on it.
Really enjoyed the shootout. And oddly enough my personal experience doing first rides on these bikes was very close. I'd pick the panigale first then the aprilia then the CBR :)
haha yeah I was curious to see how they would rank it...funny to see they felt similar about it especially since I only got to ride it for about 15 miles to figure it out :)
All are amazing bikes, and it's all what works for you, just sitting on the Gixxer felt right to me, plus at 14600 it's a bargain, hopefully will have one sooner than later.
GSX-R the best of them all for a long run period. 💘
man. this is such a great time to be a sportbike rider! i currently have an '08 R6 and will continue to be on it for a while, but what an exciting time to be in the market for a new 1000cc superbike. Each model is literally everything you could want it seems like!!!! SBK developers have really outdone themselves all-around!!!!!
that new R6 looks sweet too, just needs a revamped engine and it'll be perfect!
so tru
R6 isn't going to get a revamped engine anytime soon..... We were lucky the R6 even saw an update. 600cc supersport class is dead. Only two companies making a yearly model for that class are kawi and Yamaha.
got a '10 zx-6r myself and have been looking to upgrade.. Looked at the RSV4 for a few years now, was really good to see multiple guys getting behind it here.. (was actually waiting for AUS to get the international colour scheme over the shitty colour scheme we've had for the last few years)
Dave East do some research before you pull the trigger for an aprilia. the engine has a problem with dropping valves and needing them adjusted every few thousand miles
i still love zx10r 😍
We will be doing a track video to come out shortly. The opinions of these bikes in this video are focused on street performance.
Chuck Beau Buck Agreed lol
Guys, please do a drag race.....we would really love to see it....
Keep up the good work , great sounding video , you appear well mooded on camera and your opinions are justified. Thank you !
Aby Mathew I have what you need!
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I ❤ my EBR 1190RX too! Nice video guys!
I am absolutely loving the aprilia it's so beautiful has great performance and it's cool that it has a nice digital display now and with cruise control
How bout now! So sweet!
Massive props to the camera/mic guys and video editor(s). This is some next level shit and I'm extremely impressed. 4k, stereo audio, nice overlays, etc. Very well done.
My top 3.
1. Aprilia
2. S1000rr
3. ZX10r
Cheers from Argentina. 🍻
These were one of my fastest 17 and something minutes that I have spent in quite some time! Thank you for the video and effort. Thank you again!
Man that honda just looks beautiful!! love the tank shape. Bet we'll being seeing it in a few upcoming blockbuster movies!
I loved the shootout, guys. Also, I like how you kept it simple. It seems to me that picking between these bikes gets down to little details. They all look, sound and perform great. keep it simple for us normal working guys that commute and push our bikes as hard as we are willing to on the street. great test. thank you
Maybe your BEST review you have done ever? Even though I am a cruiser guy now in my old age, the way you displayed THESE bikes and your "Layout" and editing was the best EVER and I don't think you missed a thing. Just an EXCELLENT & THROUGH review!
(The current 360P definition with up to 4K as soon as TH-cam finishes their job of rendering)
The production values lately have been top notch. Keep on doing great stuff, MO crew.
V4 is winning this year for sure ! Tuono and RSV4 are killing it
Gotta love the Aprilia RSV4!
came for the 4k, stayed for the 360p
Mine's fine with 1440p, but at 4K, video kept buffering while streaming (even though my ISP speed is 300 Mbps).
Found out the problem lies with my PC - CPU too old, running at 100% every time I do 1440p and above. With the same ISP speed, I ran the same video on my newer Core i5 PC - and even 4K streamed flawlessly.
TH-cam doesn't like streaming 4k yet, especially during peak hours.
144p here and still buffering. The only disadvantage of being a Marxist.
Jordan Wiebe same. 360/240p cuz I live out in the middle of nowhere. 480/720/1080p in town.
it depend on your internet speed . i am on 1080p
Great commentary on the bikes. Was especially curious about the CBR and the Aprilia. Now I know where to spend my cash.
love the EBR finally includes in a shootout! great video as always.
Awesome video quality & contents! Best shootout video ever!
I am still so in love with what is now my third S1000RR. But seriously considering the Aprilia even went and looked at one the other day.
Awesome quality! Superb!
love these comparo's you guys do. Tempted to trade in my bike for an Aprilia now!
These videos just get better and better. Great job guys!
Video summary: CRUISE CONTROL
cruise control, heated grips, barbeque? On sportsbikes? Amazing. Can't wait for automatic steering, lane control, autopark with or without rider. For me only the Aprillia and Yamaha are the choices I'd have to make. If Ducati Panigale had been there it would have been 3.
i like this review. its not about the fastest or numbers it's how the bike feels to you and how it makes you feel!
Here we go CBR 1000RR again on top...... good to see the fireblade in the cream of the crop 💯💯💯💯
I have been waiting for this to finally drop.
I want the Aprilia so bad! Its just perfect in every way possible.
As expected APRILIA rocks! Loved your 4K video well done and did liked your comments all contributing to the story line here. Looking forward for what's next.
Everything about this video is On Point! 👌
I loved this comparison video. It's thoughtful, insightful (I mean, the journos exude confidence without exhibiting any kind of pedantry) and just fun to watch. Love the visuals. That Aprilia... hmm... can't beat it.
LOVE THE 4k content looks real good on the tv keep it coming
My fav part of Motorcycle.com
I'm suprised how many ppl like the sound of the Italian bikes. Like they sound good, but the high pitched F1-like scream of the Honda, Kawa and Suzuki inline-4's I reckon are just the best despite being the most common.
Thankfully a STREET REVIEW! Thanks.
Footage looks great, very glad I bought a 4k monitor. I like the paint on the Suzuki more than I expected I would.
ZX10R they shit all over it and it's such an amazing bike.
This is spectacular in 4K on 65" Sony - Thank you!
Heres hoping for a new CB1000R based on that blade...
Love the look of the CBR. That thing looks bad ass, doesn't have the most hp but the weight makes up for it.
Aprilia always takes the cake for me. Would take the EBR for price, though.
Sick video, great review. This was really good to watch and enjoyable. Thanks guys.
Great video. Following the channel here in Brazil, big hug
Thank god people have finally started insulting the R1, Godspeed HONDA, you the greatest
coming here not for 4K but Honda CBR1000RR ！total control ！well done Honda ！I will wait for SP version in China ！！
"It's almost got a vtec kinda thing" when describing the Honda. How about the suzuki which actually has variable valve timing
Ohhhhhh man, I was waiting for this shootout for a very very very......loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong Time....Thanks, guys.
Love the editing in this!
great compare top seven super sports bike just outstanding
Fantastic quality video!
Honda fanboy, but sat and test rode the 2017 GSXR and it was a perfect fit. I am waiting to decide until I ride the BMW S1000RR (Dreambike) the 2017 CBR1000RR honestly didn't do it for me :( and I am heartbroken to say that.
So Awesome in 4k
💯 Rsv4 1st 2nd Kawasaki Zx10r 3rd BMW
did you ride the CBR back then ?
lol first time here in a while.....u guys finally got better mics omg
i cant stop screenshot-ing your videos :-*
This needs like 10 times the current views.
6:28 - Nice info about the lack of counter balancing shaft in the GSXR and S1000RR
A real treat to eyes and ears😍
Guy Martin disagrees with your decision on the Honda lol
Haha true!
The standard Blade doenst come with the "I´ve got some nice false neutrals for you"- autoblipper. But yeah, falling off your motorcycle at 120 mph because of a mechanical failure might change your opinion pretty quickly.
Who know's there's a new Blade at our dealership and it's having major electrical software issues. No doubt the bike was rushed to compete.
Then its your dealership who screwed up. Plenty of new Blade owners happily riding around the world and posting vlogs on YT.
Guy Martin should learn to not lazy shift on a motorcycle then. Honda Racing Europe supplies the same spec Fireblade to WSBK riders and they are yet to complain about false neutrals on their respective gearboxes, electrical issues while trying to get the new Blade's electronics to work with WSBK's non factory ECU is their main issue because Honda Racing Europe is not assisted by HRC Japan.
What about the h2?
Great review, I recently rode the Gixxer, BMW, R1, and 1000RR on track and have to say my favourite bike was the Honda for its feel but the BMW is just so friendly to an inexperienced 1000cc rider (like myself). The power of the Honda really surprised me, I had ridden the 09 fireblade and was expecting something just as tame, oh boy was I wrong, that Honda is a beast when you go full throttle.
Really enjoy ty's commentary funny guy, and seems really honest with his review.
on the WSBK the zx10r prove to be the better choice in the last 2 years
Awesome quality video!!
I love Yamaha for the aggressive seating position, just slap some tank grips on it and help protect your boys!
Beautiful Video!!
You guys need to do a review of the lowend 1000 sport bike and then the high end review so that you can see the difference between them
Why no love for the ZX10R?
ZX10rjet It’s shit
@A T no power down low on a high strung superbike? you don't say.....
I can completely agree with you on that. Although 1 tooth down and 2 tooth up help a little.. compared to gsxr low end is pretty bad. You need to ring out that throttle to get the motor going.
@@솔직한리뷰어-r8k I agree. The zx 10r is geared very tall 17f 39 r
en iyi motor hangisi seçildi ?
What's best for the street? what is this for, highway GP?
Awesome stuff guys. Really appreciating the step up in 4K / editing you guys have been rolling out lately. Also... Aprilia is on fire! Tuono and RSV are just knocking everything dead!
which bike is the most comfortable for taller (6'1") riders?
Which is the biggest for tall riders?
Kawasaki ZX-10R :)
You guys complain about engine heat on every bike comparison I've watched. I think you need to start comparing cars that have air conditioning.
Dan Bogardo agree..its the design of the bikes that allow the heat to transcend to the rider..barely any chassis and framework ..so all the heat escapes..as we know up..everyone complains..i say stop riding sportbikes..go get a goldwing..but I'm sure these clowns would complain it's too comfy and not have the motorcycle feel
I am debating between the cbr6 or R6.
LSV spend a little more and get yourself a panigale 959. u won't be disappointed. or even a daytona 675 much better than the first 2.
LSV R6 all day. Did you ever sit on a CBR6? Everything but sporty, imo. Riding a R6 myself, and would buy it again!
Boo shit! Get the true refine machinery that is the Honda CBR. Not whatever it is... the Panigoogoo 959 or ewwww Triumph.
Sad to see EBR go out of business it's a great bike for the money I am glad however to see it get some love on the shoot out!
when will the track test video coming up
I put 14 ounce bar ends on my '13 bmw s1000rr and was worth every penny. These new bikes are nice, but I'm not getting rid of mine anytime soon. Nice work on the video though.
What do I need to do to do this for a job
Awesome! They all cost about as much as your average car... I'll be sticking with my 636 for quite a while as bikes are no longer a cheap thrill it seems...
What was center up exhaust...
The weight of the Honda is impressive. Great engineering.
Sick editing bro
I want an Aprilia so bad, haven't quite made my mind up yet on either the rsv4 or the tuono
EBR is holding up with the best out there. It is basically unchanged
since it's release in 2014 and only had minor reliability improvements
over the past 3 years, yet its going up against the big guys in the 2017
shootout. Happy to see it hold its own without the fancy cruise
control. This bike knows what it was made for, to be a track weapon and
it does it well - A PROUD EBR 1190RX owner
Want one.
What is the background music. towards the end of the video?
I own the new R1. It is a horrible street bike (Get's hot, doesn't like slow speeds, aggressive, etc..)so I am not surprised they didn't like it. Bike was designed for the track and that's where it shines! Ya'll can keep your street friendly superbikes!
Enjoy the "no holds barred" opinions and friendly banter on your videos MC dot com. Sounds like the Honda has stepped up. Cheers!
Never seen a shootout where all 7 testers unanimously agree on a winner. Incredible! Where can I find an Aprilia demo ride?
Yeah funny how they all agreed...hmmm lets see if we can work out what happened...
Aprilia had demos at Americade (NY), and Laconia (NH). Will have demos at Thunder in the Valley (PA) this week as well. Otherwise, dealership should have demo offers as well.
rckev224 you are a sheep. your gonna buy a bike based on what these old fogies said.
"These old fogies" can outride you any day and on any bike. These guys know what they are talking about. It is their fucking job, after all.
The ZX10R is the most beautifully designed in my opinion. That thing just looks special. Make that thing black with some red lines it would look incredible. Otherwise, they are all great bikes now! What it really will comes down to is how good of a rider you are. I could beat most of these guys here on a 2010 600 with any of these liter bikes.
Is the Honda hp correct as it says 153hp which is terrible.
Read their write-up. It's due to EPA regulations. The bike locks the throttle electronically at 82% after 10,800 rpm. Should be making 170 horses easily. Some of the other bikes are also affected.
great movie
Lovely, I really appreciate the EBR in this pack too.. super :)
I love the fact that you complain about the R1, yes it feels like an old style Ducati, like from 916-1198 bikes with its long reach to the handlebars/clipons. Even the Bwm feels a bit long to me to be fair.
Beat in the beginning?
YES! Been waiting for this one!
Great video...
Quick question how heavy the motorcycle can some tell me?
The Litre SBK's Are Around 180-210 KG's.
The weight of each bike full of fuel is included under the video screen.
I just brought the 18 bmw the cruse control on the open road home was great ..gives you a break. . the only gripe it's a hot running engine in traffic and a touch of vibration under 6 and slight gerkyness under 4 thousand revs that I can fix with booster plug ..ritchen it up 10%...otherwise keep revs over 4 don't stop... or you turn off at lights to keep it cooler . had a great day today on it.
Really enjoyed the shootout. And oddly enough my personal experience doing first rides on these bikes was very close. I'd pick the panigale first then the aprilia then the CBR :)
When they raved about the Honda being a good street bike, I thought about your review and how they are basically reaffirming your findings.
haha yeah I was curious to see how they would rank it...funny to see they felt similar about it especially since I only got to ride it for about 15 miles to figure it out :)
Almost agree, I'd take the Aprilia first, preferably the rf, then ducati second and honda third, then yamaha fourth
Honda
All are amazing bikes, and it's all what works for you, just sitting on the Gixxer felt right to me, plus at 14600 it's a bargain, hopefully will have one sooner than later.