2018 Honda CB1000R Review and Comparison
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2018
- I have ridden nearly all the bikes in this class as it is my favorite class of bike. My current bike is a Yamaha XSR 900 Anniversary edition. While it is down on horsepower it packs a lot of punch down low and is quite light. How will the Honda CB1000R compare? I also talk about how this bike fares compared to the MT10 and the Z1000 as well as the less priced bikes such as the Kawasaki z1000 and z1000rs
I filmed the talking segments mostly with the Sony a7iii on tripod.
The slow mo was handheld with the same camera
little action shots were handled by the Sony FDR3000X
Audio was recorded with a Rode Video Mic Pro plugged into the camera for the most part.
Bike riding footage was filmed on a Sena Prism with audio from a bluetooth Sena 20s headset.
Edited on Premiere Pro CC - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I have owned it for about a month. Long time Honda lover and collector. The first bike I owned was an 82 CB750F, black and orange. Since then I have owned and collected a bunch of VFRs, fireblades, and a super chicken, before settling on a blackbird as my weapon of choice. Over the years I begged for a rightful successor to the CB SS, but the 919 and last gen cb1000r never tempted me, either in looks or character.
This bike is a gift from the Honda gods. Comparing this bike to other liter sport nakeds misses the point entirely. I am sure they are excellent machines, but Honda didn’t build this to compete with other bikes. This was Honda returning to its roots and doing so spectacularly well. It delivers power in classic Honda fashion, which means that up until 5k rpm it purrs like a very civilized kitten. I added the quick shifter (which, of course, works perfectly like everything else) and on lazy moments I shift easy and early and just cruise along keeping it in standard mode. That may not make sense to an MT10 or Duc or KTM owner, but it’s a big fucking deal to me and always has been. I don’t want to fight a dragon every god damn minute. I love the civilized power delivery of a Honda, always have.
But I got a bit of a naughty side. Well, bi-polar more like it. And when I feel the need, about half way up the red line, that’s when I really love Honda engineering. Cause the same machine that is so civilized down low becomes such a performance powerhouse up the speedo. My beautiful new CB1000R does it better than any other Honda that has come before it. EVERY ONE. The performance is breathtaking, but what’s even more amazing is how confidence inspiring it is at all times and in every situation.
This is the way Honda should have been building its standard big displacement inline four all along. Honda prioritized the CBRs and VFRs and the sporty standard CB was an afterthought, and it showed. NOT this one. This one has both soul and character, and it is so good that, respectfully, I couldn’t give one care about the competition, just like the original CB SS didn’t either.
George Kililis good description. A lot of people will love this bike.
I bought mine in silver will be with me next 6/8/2019 becouse of the assessories that I choose...it seens a gorgeous bike!...
@@ovizinho I want it in silver but its not available here in Canada. Guess I'll wait one more year
How would you rate this bike in terms of skill level? It’s clear this is no “liter bike” super sport or hypernaked. But if you keep the CB in user mode with power down and traction control up, could a contentious rider with one or two seasons under his belt get on this and feel safe and confident?
@George Kililis-Nice write up George, after having it for awhile, was curious how comfortable or not the ride is?
Any bothersome issues on long commutes?
Appreciate any info.
Quick note, at 6:27 you mention the z1000 has a good 20% more HP. It actually has less HP. Low Torque can make vehicles "feel" faster than they are, the CB1000 actually has a better top end than the z1000. Perhaps try Sport Mode next time, you were in standard the whole time.
Kevin Kettler yeah....I noticed that while editing the video, yet still forgot to put up the correction. Since I was on a quick test I didn’t try the other modes, as I like std as it has the most natural feel of the bike. I usually don’t fiddle with modes and tc options on my rides. Thanks for watching.
also , this bike was brand new , u can see the stripes on the tires , no break-in - piston rings not seated properly , driven on standard with cold engine .. - check this - th-cam.com/video/NY8-whKlqfc/w-d-xo.html
I have had my CB1000R now for 1 week and have been able to use it on all types of roads in both rain and standard modes. Travelling at 70 mph (approx. 4,600 revs)on the motorway was comfortable and the ride was compliant suggesting light/ medium touring would be good to do, standard mode offered greater responsiveness than rain with delivery in both smooth and rewarding accompanied by a nice exhaust note(standard can). Obviously I am still running the engine in so do not know yet what the added value will be once revs go above 5,500 when the exhaust note and engine power changes but this is to come. You are right in stating that this bike is a gem. Interesting note is that mpg is continuing to increase and my bike is now registering 41mpg and is going up.
carl lewis thanks for the informed comment. Enjoy your great bike.
Best review I've seen on this bike
promxracer Kind words. Thanks for watching.
Yep I bought it. Traded in my 2017 fz09 for the 2023 CB1000R black edition.
Thanks for this review. Your prospective from the Yamaha point of view is immensely valuable!
Thanks Iv'e been wanting a comparison of these two bikes.
Brown Recluse I'm glad I could be of service.
Just a further note to my previous comment, I am 6'2, long legs and 110 kgs. I fit this bike perfectly and the seat is comfortable for a few hundred k's. Rider triangle is spot on, but the mirrors have to go! I will be putting on grip mirrors as the standard ones don't allow me to see anything except my arms! I also own a Suzuki 1000 Vstrom ('14 model), so the Honda is my "go play" machine. Enjoyed the review and have subbed.
Great review Mate, really enjoyed it. Love the bike. I have an old hornet 919 and love but would definitely consider the CB 1000r for my next bike.
I just got your video recommend to me and your review is excellent! I love your review points! you are fair in specifying the good point and bad points on the motorcycle. I appreciate that you mentioned even though the bike is a great bike on the post ride analysis the bike isn't for you because you are 5'8". That really helps me understand the fit and feel of the bike ergonomics as I am exactly your height! This is fantastic help for me! There are so many other reviewers who state the bike fits well, or other bikes are too cramped but fail to disclose their dimensions so it's no help to watch the review in terms of ergonomics. Thanks again, and great job! :-)
FunnyFatRat thanks for the kind words. Hope you come back for more.
I like that the electronic nanny mode is so smooth you didn't notice it was on.
Thanks for the great review. I just saw the bike and it's amazing. It really is about owning a quality fit and finish machine, a rolling museum. I had a 919 and I really liked that so I am sure I would like this too.
Neil Devine You can’t go wrong with this bike. It’s a great all rounder with good looks. Thanks for watching.
This thing will shred if you roll in sports mode and keep the revs in the right range. I own the 2021 Black Edition. 13k in the US. Took me 6 months to get my hands on one but very happy with my choice. 🔥
Thanks for your comments. It’s a great bike, pretty sure you’ll love it.
Thanks for the review and comparing both bikes xsr900 and cb1000r bcoz i hv them both. There both awesome bikes.
Simeon Jr. Alejaga no problem...glad you watched and commented.
Great and honest review!, thanks!!
Ivan M. Anytime. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I've got a Z900 (with a radiator guard) my brother works for Honda and just got one of these as his company ride, absolutely gorgeous bike the quality is typical Honda (I've got a Crosstourer at home as well) we took the Z and the CB up one of our mountains (hills) down here in OZ a couple of days ago, the CB strait out of the box needs some suspension setup its great at 20 /30 km corners but mid range 70/80 km advised corners it is a bit of a bronco, we both agree the Z even though its 20 horses down will absolutely annihilate it on an typical Australian road and I imagine the XSR900 will as well, got passed by an XSR on one of my favorite roads it was fun watching him do wheelies between hairpins impressive. Nice video good work
It's good to hear from someone who owns one. I was wondering what the handling was like on rougher twisties, but of course couldn't test that here. It was really smooth in town, but you can't get that aggressive in town. Thanks for watching, and commenting.
U r awesome reviewing bikes.
Elie Nehme Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
I wish Japan could make a compact V-Twin that could hang with a Superduke or a Monster. This way you could have that torque and character but with Japanese reliability.
That would be really cool actually. The twins have so much character. I imagine though that the tech required to squeeze out that power is tricky out of a v-twin. Thanks for your comments.
sixthisoverdrive Or a V4 from Honda would be alright too.
SV650 all day
XSR700?
Yamah MT-01 ? 150 Newtons on 6 K Turns, 120 hp. Or Suzuki SV650 with 75 ps - cool engine !
Nice review! Does that dealer carry the Z900rs? Would be cool if you did similar review on that and compare it to the XSR900
Great Review. Thanks.
Marcus Smallwood thanks for watching.
I appreciate your review. it is spot on & very professional 👍✌️ in my opinion the XSR900 is more stylish and fits any urban setting 👍 it looks like you made the right choice going with the XSR900 👍 kind regards and best wishes for years of riding joyfully ✌️😎
Great honest REVIEW, but I like this bike and I'm the same height as you are...🤦🏽♂️
Cristian Cepeda I like it too, just not as much as some others in it's class. But I did love the styling probably more than any of the bikes in its class.
I am a XSR900 owner. Put on 24,000km in 18 months. It is my only bike.
Since my gf got a Honda, I have been extremely impressed with the higher quality fit and finish that Honda has, compared to Yamaha. My next bike will probably be a Honda, but only when the CP3 engine dies on me. I never want to sell my XSR!
Gerhard Symons It truly feels like an upscale bike.
I also that type of person who spent a lot of time to choose vehicle, but after that prefer to keep it for a lot of miles. Want to ride at least 50k miles on my VFR 800
Me and you - we got the same taste. And Canada is one of my favourite countries. I got a alu-XSR900 and i love it, and the new hondas are very exciting pieces of really good design.
Deeman Good stuff man. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have ridden them all, Honda is.#1
Thanks. Also...I did have it in sport mode. Not sure if the dealer tweaked some of the tc settings or not.
Just a heads up for you mate. You had it in standard ride mode which does not allow you full power from the motor. Try riding in sport mode if you want the full benefit. I have just bought one and it's a great bike. Greetings from the land down under brother.
Andrew Edmond actually did have it in sport. I think I over stated this as a deficiency. I don't think the average guy would notice it, but coming from an XSR it was quite noticeable. You have yourself an awesome time on a great bike.
Agree in your opinion regarding the height, also in terms of the quality of the cb1000r, I also agree that the engine is smooth. But in relation to the engine, I think you were not clear, it has a beastly 145 hp, it is much faster than the xsr 900 from 0-100 and definitely also in the quarter mile. Finally in my opinion its design is insanely spectacular and could never be compared to an ordinary design like the Z1000.
Juan De Lorenzo you are right about everything but I will say that the feel of the bike down low makes it feel slower than it is. That has a lot to do with the quality of the bike. Thanks for commenting.
@@sixthisoverdrive tks for your answer.
That Honda is drop dead gorgeous but it appears to be a little bit of slouch down low. Great review!
Thanks buddy. Good to hear from ya.
gets on his Yamaha that he OWNS to go ride a Honda. Cracks me up. He can be a good magician with the edits... BTW, the bike has anti wheelie built into the software. It will pull the bike down. Keep it up... thanks for the review.
111111111Tiger Thanks for the comments. I switch bikes fairly regularly and the dealers all know me as I have bought bikes from all of em. Lol. I wonder if that’s why it was a little soft down low,...mmmmm.
Man you gotta try this thing without traction control and all power on full - will out wheelie the 900yam all day
Great review... deciding between the XRS900 and CB1000 and you made me check out the Z1000.
The CB is not in Colombia yet, where I'm watching from, but I'd like to think I'm researching before buying Cheers!
Jose Pardo glad I helped. You won’t be disappointed with any of them.
I love my 2016 z1000, so much power and torque , always forget what gear I am in.
Wish had the same speedometer as the cb .
lord vass Had a 08 z1000 and a 12 ninja 1000 and loved them both. Thanks for watching.
Were you doing this test ride in sports modemor standard ?? Sports mode wakes her up
Thanks for the review, do you recall what mode you were in during the test ride?
Sport. Thanks for watching.
@@sixthisoverdrive . Dont lie it was obvious
I’m really wanting to get this. It would be my second motorcycle. Coming from a cbr600rr. You said it pops wheelies at 8k... I’m definitely wanting to keep both wheels on the ground. Were you doing that with traction off?
Lee McLeod yes...no aids
Very nice review, I'm in doubt between used Honda CB1000 r and usede Yamaha MT 10, I think I'll go for Yamaha, it seems to be a good price/performance ratio. Bye from Rome - Italy
Bike sizing matters and you need to feel comfortable on it, but the complaint about low-end torque is easily remedied going up a tooth or two on the rear sprocket or dropping one on the front sprocket. This applies to any bike. You can also add a speedo healer to correct the readout on your speedometer as well as odometer. What drive mode were you in, btw? Did you test them all to see if any of them felt better to you?
Alpha Force I didn’t test the more intrusive modes, and I also didn’t fiddle with them. (Each mode has more adjustments). Most of the time I left it on sport with minimal tc. Yes you can do anything to any bike (I have a smaller front tooth on my dr 650), but the engine nature is not as linear as some f the other bikes, and does start out soft. Thanks for you comments. It’s good to hear about fixes and troubleshooting. There s only so much we can jam into an unrehearsed review. Cheers.
Agreed. I rode one of these to see if I'd swap my XSR for it but no thanks. (That goes for the street/speed too.) I would swap the MT10 though, boy I loved that bike. But saying that, I still think that the CP3 engine is the best I've ever owned so maybe I wouldn't when I take into consideration practicality and fuel consumption. I have the SW Motech side bags which seem to be quite good so far.
How do you find the seat comfort on the XSR? I'm struggling but I think that may be more of a personal muscular problem rather than the bikes. I did just buy the 'custom' seat but I swear that thing is even harder if possible!!
will M It's a good seat. Anniversary edition is a bit better than the std. issue seat. Best seat I've ever had was a ninja 1000 and this was close. Thanks for the comments.
Looks like you rode in standard for most of the review. Did you ever turn the traction control off?
Derek Purcell I did all those tests off camera.
You guys never seem to catch a break in weather up there in Canadianland
RacerRed It's cold this September man. Beautiful summer, but we're paying for it now.
MPORTANT QUESTION FOR YOU: Just rode the CB1000R and loved it except for one huge flaw: Turn the handlebars a few degrees and all of the sudden it ''falls off the table", dives, it's like a GIANT hand reaches and hard pullls your damm wheel!! I suspect the CB650 is the same as it doesn't have a damper either. Please, please, please, tell me that the Triumph "doesn't" pull this crap!!
You can modify the rider triangle to your comfort with risers, handlebars, and seat mods. I'm 5'4" with a 28 inch inseam. No problem with this bike. No limitations.
David Ozburn yes...you can make any bike fit with a little bit of cash thrown at it, but many won’t do that. Glad you made it work for you...it’s truly a great bike.
Is the xsr still available in the yellow color with gold forks? Does it not have corrosion issues? I’m new to motorcycles, Can you please recommend a bike to someone that would be riding in new york suburbs?
Ankit j Thanks for watching. To your first question, no, there is not the anniversary edition any more. However, you may be able to get the tank panels still, as they can be swapped. Not much you can do about the forks though. As far as a good starter bike, it depends on your ability. If you have never ridden a bike before, I would stick to 500 cc or less. If you know your way around a bike a bit, the z650 or fz 07 are great choices. Those will be great to learn and will give you room to grow.
sixthisoverdrive Sweet, thanks a ton for the advise. It’s going to be a while before MCSC is available here after ~4-6 months. I’m going to have to check out a thrift store or pawn shop for gear after I take the written test.
I was thinking about this bike but agree with your comments and will go an MT09 where the power is usable 0-120 km's
The mt is more fun and WAY less money. I did like the Honda though, it was just a little more vanilla.
The KTM-1290-SDR un-corked by Rottweiler Performance with a Stage-5 kit is BRUTAL !! Without TC on you will destroy rear tire in a weekend!! Brembo-M-50 mono-blocks don’t disappoint!! Honda needs an SP version of this bike!!!
Michael Kastner I would love the Japanese manufactures to do what the European models do and make special models with high spec components. Not sure why they don’t. Thanks for commenting.
212 kg for a litre inline four = weighty? Do you prefer your XSR900? I like both, but I prefer low-down shove to high-end revs.
1990 yes, I do prefer the XSR for myself. Much better off the line and the power is more useable. The Honda feels like a better put together bike as far as quality goes and that same extra weight keeps it more planted and less twitchy. The Honda is also a bit big for my 5ft 8 inch frame. Thanks for your comments.
@@sixthisoverdrive I may well end up with a secondhand 900.
At 5.24 you can see it's not in sport mode mate, its in standard mode.
Hi, great review, what do you think, i am 191cm tall, is it small bike for me?
Vaso Krunic it’s not a small bike at all. It has a very roomy cockpit, as far as naked bikes go. It is however smaller than an adventure bike
sixthisoverdrive thanks si much
Bro you need to fix this review...you do realize this bike has more hp than z1000, and z1000r 🙂 and you are not in sport mode which gives your full power in first three gears.
You are correct sir. I did get the hp wrong as I had accidentally looked up the older version somehow. However I did get to try out the modes on the bike and did go into sport, and still found it soft compared to the xsr. Not that it was bad, but there was definitely the Honda 8 k rush and a soft feeling down low.
Are you in standard mode or sport mode?
Patrick M Sport. Not sure about tc though...had at one time turned it off, but maybe I messed up.
The test ride starts @4:38
20k kilometers per year in Canada? Where do you ride so much, bro? :)
Kostiantyn Actually a lot of those are in the states. Every year I do a bike trip. Thanks for watching.
@sixthisoverdrive I just sold my MT09, I currently have a z900rs. The Honda just became available here where I am from and I really love the way it looks, and on paper it looks better than the z900rs... I loved my MT09's performance... low end torque is amazing... I just didnt like the modern edgy look of the MT.... Hence I bought the z900rs. But what I do miss is the performance advantage of the MT in the 80-130kph range... I feel the z900 lacks that little oomph. Would you say the Honda is just as powerful (or more powerful) than your xsr900 in say accelerating/overtaking cars from 80kph to 130kph, assume that you happen to be on 4th 5th or 6th gear. Most of my riding is on the highway and done in that range. THanks!
Raphael Arcenas The bike opens up at 8k rpm. It is definitely faster after that. Keep it at 8k and above and there won’t be any lack of power. In the city you will notice that it doesn’t have that low end playfulness of the triple. I definitely would be passing in 3rd on the cb and 2nd if I was at 80 kph to 100 kph.
@@sixthisoverdrive Thanks for the feedback... 8,000rpm, and 2nd or 3rd gear huh? a bit disappointed to hear that... it means I'd have to be riding with a bit of aggression and purpose... the z900rs power comes in at around 6500rpm (i wouldve have wanted it to come sooner)... I remember that my MT09 had the pull even at 4000/5000 -which was what I loved. I could be cruising at 5th gear going 100kph then if I wanted to pass some slow car, i could just open throttle and not have to downshift and the power was there right away. I'll miss that.
What mode did you have it in (norm, sport) ?
Robert Sanchez Sport. I shouldn’t have made a big deal about it...it’s not like it was gutless, but just like any inline four...soft on the bottom but wakes up higher into the rev range. It’s just a different feeling when you come from the Yamaha triple.
@@sixthisoverdrive thank you for the reply. I'm on the fence on getting it.
I forget, does this bike have different ride modes like a Yamaha?
sniperv25 the ride modes have more adjustments to them on the cb (customizable)
You said you don't need traction control yet it looked like you still had it switched on.
prndownload Yes...but it never kicked in. I wanted to see how intrusive it was, but no matter how I tried I couldn't get it to activate.
It seemed that when you described it "dogs out" was actually the traction control working. That's what it sounded like to me anyway.
prndownload If it was, it was really different than the XSR tc which engages when it detects slippage. I thought by looking at the gauges that I was on the lowest tc setting and in sport mode.
I couldn't tell you for sure as I haven't ridden it. The fact you said no matter how you tried you couldn't get TC to activate on a 1000cc bike tuned for torque sounds to me like TC was actually activating. Would have made more sense to switch the TC off to review the power potential.
If you want low/high end power and fit and finish then take a look/ride the Triumph Street and Speed triples . Nuff said .
Mar Vel thanks for the comments.
@Mar Vel The problem is if you've ridden or especially owned the Yamaha triple, then the Triumphs are sooo boring to ride by comparison. And no amount of fit or finish can change that unfortunately.
You like the xsr900 more ?
Axell Hernandez For me, yes...I prefer the XSR. One of the main reasons though is price. The Honda is at least 3 grand more. It feels bigger to me, and I like the light feeling of the XSR. I like the in town power better on the XSR. The XSR is just more of an exciting bike. Quality and looks I like the Honda.
Why isn't silver available in canada.... Same withe cb650r.:'(
That I couldn't answer.
I saw another review and said this is wheely machine and you said the opposite. Guess you get much less power in America?
Raj Nijjer I think it has more to do with me sucking at doing wheelies, so I don’t like clutching to get my front in the air. I also own an xsr900 which is way easier to wheelie.
How would this bike be as a city commuter?
Great actually. Obviously a bigger bike, but it's pretty nimble, and the upright seating position is very comfortable on the wrists. Power is less suited for in-town than some of the competition, but that's nitpicking. Thanks for watching.
@@sixthisoverdrive thanks for the reply. Coming from the 2019 CB650R, I'll be test riding the CB1000r in that case. Appreciate the quality work good sir.
Test this thing in sport mode without wheelie control on and it stomps the yammie900 - standard mode is not unleashing all that juicy power
knuckledustaz Even when I tried this bike in sport it felt sluggish off the start compared to the XSR. That’s not to say it’s not faster...it just feels sluggish in comparison. There are not many bikes out there that have the low end excitement of the XSR.
Have you tested a MT 10!
Andy Crawley yes I have. Not as long of a ride, but yes i did. I think there is a review on my channel, can't remember.
Andy Crawley turns out...it's one of the bikes I tried without my camera gear. It's a good bike but less refined. Power was the best of the bunch...loved the engine. Tank was really small, but I loved that you could get cruise control on it. Was a great ride.
@@sixthisoverdrive what's better this or the MT model? I'm 5.5 feet and just sold my R6 because of it being uncomfortable.
Alex W I remember the MT 10 being a bit tall as well. (32.5") As far as height I don't see much difference, but I do remember the reach on the cb 1000 being more than the mt 10. It just seemed like it was a longer bigger bike. I would sit on them and just see the difference as it is mostly the length that I thought was a bit different. If you are looking to get a smoother, less rammy bike, the cb is the choice as far as platforms go. The MT seems to be a little firmer and more rammy in the throttle response.
no corners in Canada?
Not where I live. We have some of the best roads anywhere to the Far East and Far West of Canada, but I live in the middle in what they call the prairies! Thanks for watching and I hope to see you commenting on future vids.
You must of been in rain mode...they claim it faster than the blade thru the first three gears...
Arkansas Motorcycle Rides I did check to make sure I was in sport. It’s not like it was super bad...it was very characteristic of a Honda in-line 4. It wasn’t bad, it was just behind the competition at takeoff till about 5 grand.
Dude, the Z1000 only produces about 130hp. That CB is almost 150. At the same weight. The Z is geared much differently so it gets to 60mph much quicker but will lose in the top end.
The CB is 470lbs. wet not dry.
Considering the XSR900 and CB1000 myself.. I'm 6"3 and have gotten the chance to sit on an XSR so I'm not too worried about comfort in that aspect. The XSR is way cheaper and seems like a bit "more fun" to ride. But damn I'm a sucker for the nice touches Honda has added. I'm really torn between the two, any input would be seriously appreciated. Cheers!
Don't think you can go wrong either way...especially with your height! Merry Christmas.
Did anyone count how many pickup trucks passed at 13:09
flex215 ha ha ha!!! Welcome to Alberta.
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its seems that she doesnt have low end power because of very long gear box not because of engine..z900 2 gear 125-130km/h..xsr900 2 gear 140km/h ..2018 cb1000 2 gear 200km/h..if you gear her up just like xsr she will pull way stronger..companies play with gearboxes on new bikes..they get how a bike becomes a beast only with going up a gear
commantros exetlos Good point...of course driving it in town and on back roads it was unsafe to uncork it to get up to 200 kph.
of course mate..good review
This vs z900?
GneX4Ktb the Honda is much bigger, it also has more top end, and better fit and finish, but here in Canada it’s 5 grand more. Overall I find the z900 to be more fun.
Hyper Naked for the Real World.
ROADS...
Lol my man was in the wrong mode the whole time
sam jam ham mammogram actually no...I played with all the modes on the bike and still felt it was soft compared to the XSR. High end was better though. I get that comment a lot though. Thanks for watching.
@@sixthisoverdrive I'm staring at your comment from 5 months ago that contradicts that
sam jam ham mammogram tried to find the comment and see what you mean. What I meant was at the time I made the video I only used std. I did ride the bike again as the dealer thought it would make a difference. It did, but not what what I thought was enough.
z1000=143bhp cb1000r= 142 That's one HP, not 20% bud:) I have a Ninja 1000 and I've test ridden the CB. I'd say their have nearly identical power and gearing. Riding in the suburbs must be the saddest way to test bikes. No mountain passes nearby?
Just saw. Lloydminster. No mountains or turns...that's tough.
Michael Finch yeah...my bad. I had seen a European review on the bike and they have that weird hp rating so I stated that as I was riding. I forgot to put the note in the video when editing. However. I owned a z1000 and a ninja 1000, both which were rated less hp than the cb, and noticed that the cb did not have the same power down low. It really got going at 8k but down low it was less than them. Coming off of my XSR it was really noticeable. Yes...Lloydminster is about the crappiest place in the world to test a bike. Thanks for the comments and being nice about your criticism. Hope to see you around on the channel.
Awesome. I’m sure you find spots to ride. I’m actually in Taiwan. Crazy mountain roads. Yeah, that 1043 Kawi is pretty decent down low. I’ll test the CB again. Cheers.
Its only 143 after the computer chips been upgraded. I think it's around 90 100 stock? I love the cb1000r! Very light.
@@mwdfinch76 where in Taiwan are you bud? I'm.jn Taoyuan, ride an xadv.
For versatility, but not for fun
Nara Srisa for someone not riding a XSR 900 and coming off of just about any other machine, there is lots of fun to be had on this bike. Any bike in this class can get you killed in a hurry. I just felt others were a tad more jammy, and this was refined and balanced.
Stop the the crap music
Hey!!! That crap music was free!
Jeezzz... dude, you're running this bike crippled in "Standard"
mode!!
There's a huge difference between "Standard" and "SPORT"!!!
Throttle response- everything...
As a "reviewer" you are displaying an unprofessional level of observational rigor; did the dealership volunteer any guidance or do you prefer not listening to expert testimony?
This is so misleading... sigh
It's a Sport bike that you prefer not running in sport-
mmb k tried sport as well...it was better, but not by much. Also had a twitchy response in corners. I don’t put my XSR in sport either. In the end it’s all about where they place the power. I did like that the sport was better down low, but it still didn’t have the torquey feel of the XSR triple. My reviews are supposed to be seat of the pants reviews. Which means I purposely don’t read the hype. That way I’m going only by feeling.
Lmfao... I own this bike, you’re review is crap. Put it in user mode, kill the Torque control and get ready to ride a unicycle all day long.
zyonsdream nope...tried modes out off camera. Styled on std as it was less jerkey in the corners. Still liked the bike, but it was too big for me, and not as much fun as my XSR. Thanks for your input though.
sixthisoverdrive well in the future just try to get your facts together before making a video. Other posters pointed out the inaccuracies in HP rating compared to other bikes. It’s cool that you like the bike you own more than this one. I respect that. The center of gravity on this bike is very low. It’s an extremely short wheel base and it’s 140 + HP bike. With traction (torque) control off, this bike will lift the front wheel in three gears, maybe four if you’ve got the balls. Also, I’m 5”10 with a short in seem and can barely flat foot this bike. However, I own an Africa Twin so having a tall bike isn’t an issue.
@@zyonsdream Admittedly I don't have a lot of the facts as I do this for fun, and it takes up a tonne of time. I wasn't concerned about the height of the bike, but the reach to the bars, and the general riding triangle. I have owned a Tiger 800 xc, a klr 650 and a dr 650. I'm used to standing on my tippy toes. Thanks for commenting.