Leone Vance I got one as my first motorcycle. It’s insane, and a beginner should never start on a liter bike, but if one insists on it, there’s no better choice.
I have a ‘99 RRX Blade and love her.. Have been slowly restoring her to as she left the factory. Had bought some mint OE panels that are in better condition than fitted.. and just ordered some OE handle bar grips.. She’s old, but still gold 👌🏼
I owned a 97 years ago and tethered selling it. Bought a 99 a few years back and can't see me ever selling it. Got a few jobs to do on it, mainly fueling and shocks but it's mint other wise.
I have an ‘03 954RR and I honestly cannot see myself wanting anything else. I’m a sucker for the Tri-clops headlights and the slick tail setup. It’s also the lightest FireBlade model they’ve ever made so power wheelies are pretty much mandatory. I’ve lost count of how many people have offered to buy it from me, and So I refer them to Rick Astley
Got this exact model (ignore what he says about the colour - he’s wrong!) Swapped the 16” front for a 17” front off a 94-97 VFR 750. Straight swap. No issues.
It's just a taste of the 90's 🥰 I'm on my third sc33 in 20 years and I'm already sad for the day I inevitably sell it (soon, to get a bigger bike), Had a bunch of Kwaks over the years but I never really cared too much when I sold any of 'em, but these are little lairy bits of history & I'll defo have another for the living room and the odd weekend out at some point .... in the urban tiger paint scheme 🫠
I had the pleasure of riding on a 99 900rr as my first bike. I later moved onto a gen 2 hayabusa which i had for 11 years. The hayabusa was more refined and faster but i must admit the 900rr was more fun to ride. better sensation of speed and felt like it had more character
your videos stopped coming into my feed ;thought I'd search you, good to know I've gotta few vids to catch up with. watching this makes me realise how much we need late April early May back..... missing the summer for those long warm rides ☀️ nice review
Great video. First one of yours I’ve seen and it’s clear (without you having to say it) how much fun you’re having (I’ll ignore your comments about the colour!) This was my first big bike after I stepped up from my CB500. I’d only had my full licence for six months when I bought it. Got it for £1,800 with 10k on the clock. Mint condition. Took me another six months to find the bottle to ride it. Surprised at how easy it was. Respected it. Knew how much power it had but was also surprised at how easy it was to ride and how forgiving it was (17” front). Thanks for a great and fun review. Love this bike. I still have it.
old blades are amazing, i feel they lost their appeal after the 3rd generation but im lucky enough to own a 92` twin tractor eyed blade in the blue/red to orange sticker set and though shes 28 years old and not in mint condition (but still nice) she still feels amazing to ride. she can be a bit lazy at slow speeds but when i hit the motorways or carriageways she still screams
I bought a used ktm super duke from Doble last year with 18000 miles on the clock. It lasted for 2000 miles and just out of the warranty period before the engine broke. Took it to Inmoto ktm in Croydon and they wanted £2000 just to take the engine out of frame! Probably just unlucky but I will never buy a used bike from Doble again or in fact a Ktm.
My last bike was a 96 CBR 600f3. If you used the revs correctly it went like the clappers. At 7k it became an animal. Sadly at 48 it made my hands ache so had to go.... I do miss it though... Good review.
Um the 600 (PC31) was about 210 kg wet and ready to ride with a full gas tank. The SC33 blade was actually slightly lighter at around 205 kg wet and ready, building a bike as powerful as a 1000 but as light as a 600 was the goal to begin with, after all. Of course a few generations later the lightweight technology dropped to the 600's as well and made them lighter again, but at the time the early blades was just as flick able as the 600's of it's day. However, thanks to the wider tires, it might need a bit more effort to push it into a corner compared to a 600 with similar weight but skinnier tires, I'll give you that!
@@Ashitaka0815 I just always felt the 600 had all the power I’d ever need. The Fireblade for me was complete overkill unless you were using it as a club-racer come track bike. I also found the extra bulk of the 900 off-putting. Around town or weekend day rides, the 600 hit the sweet spot. It was as quick out of the crate as my Kawasaki GPZ1100 B2 (fuel injected)@ 240kmh in a straight line and handled a lot better through the bends.
Lovely jubbly. I'm so wrapped with my old school ZX6R and it was as cheap as chips. Great review, I could feel your excitement. How old is that fireblade again????LOL
I like the idea of you reviewing some S/H bikes. Doesn't need to be anything exotic. Anything really, from S/H scooters to S/H superbikes, and all the workaday stuff in between. Keep it up. BTW, booked my offroad course at ' Off The Kerb ' Dorking for a couple of weeks time. Won't be long until I'm chasing you down the green lanes. Mind you, as of now, I have, absolutely, no experience with that. I foresee a few drops in the near future ( for me, that is )
I've done that offroad course now, so I reckon I'm an expert - in falling off anyway. Had a great day.I've got an RE Himalayan which, as of today, has got newly fitted engine/leg guards, ready for me to start doing a few lanes - and a few drops.
Yeah - a lot of people claim the 16” front was dangerous (caused tank slappers etc). Not sure how much truth there is in that, but I swapped out my 16” front for a 17” front from a ‘94-‘97 VFR 750. Straight swap. No modification needed and better choice of tyre now. Love my 1996 RRT. ❤️
I’m still harping after old Yamaha Rd’s power valve models! This is the best thing to bring a Moto Gp rider, if only still dreaming! I’m hopeful of purchasing one very soon before they become as valuable as MK1 Escorts! Get in there now before it’s priced like a Rolex! Trust me! 😎😎😎
Hi Mr F, I find your reviews to be pretty good. You didn't mention the price so I looked it up and Dobles are asking £3,699. Has had four owners and done about 25,000 miles which is quite low for its age. Looks in pretty good nick. Incidentally a new 'Blade, the 2019 CB1000RR, is listed at £1 under £16,000.
I never get this speed and age fixation. Why not just appreciate things for what they are? It's like buying a Mclaren F1 only thinking it's old and slow. Yes, it is 23 years, so what? Yes, a modern Blade delivers 180hp, so what? 180hp Blade is still old and slow compared to the newest RR-R, delivering 192. And that's still slow compared to H2. Which in turn is slow compared to H2R and any turbo'd comparable regardless of make and model. If you really buy this bike, you don't care how old it is, or what is faster. You buy it because new bikes aren't the same. That is, if you can choose freely.
It’s a weird thing talking about a Blade like back in the Seventies as if it’s that old! They are the Dogs, just even looking at them nowadays!!! It’s like your old Adidas trainers! Nothing modern still comes close!
Noooooooo urban tiger hater 😠 If you look at the spec sheet. It doesn't look too impressive. But think of its competition. The Yamaha FZR1000, and GSXR1100. Big, heavy, long buses by comparison.
Love these used bike reviews not all of us want a spanking new electronic riddled bike 👍
I've had mine for 18 years,Its a 97,wicked bike
Iv Still got my mint condition CBR900RRT 1996 in the garage...I will never let her go 😋🇦🇺
Mr Green same. And when I go, one of my sons will have it.
I have an ‘03 954RR. I get people trying to buy it off of me on the regular.
They better talk to Rick Astley
Mr Green, Mr Jarce. Me too.
I will never let mine go. Same colour scheme. Mint condition. Only with 13k on the clock.
If anyone here wants to pass the legacy on, I am happy to take care of it 😁
Absolutely love my 95’ Blade, tours and camping it takes me everywhere. Glad to see you had a blast 🏍👊🏻
Re-map? 🤣🤣🤣 It doesn’t have an ECU! Love the review just the same. Memories! Priceless... 👍😎
I have a 98 Blade, all original apart from the exhaust....i love it, nothing rides like an old school blade.
Leone Vance I got one as my first motorcycle. It’s insane, and a beginner should never start on a liter bike, but if one insists on it, there’s no better choice.
I have a ‘99 RRX Blade and love her.. Have been slowly restoring her to as she left the factory. Had bought some mint OE panels that are in better condition than fitted.. and just ordered some OE handle bar grips.. She’s old, but still gold 👌🏼
I owned a 97 years ago and tethered selling it. Bought a 99 a few years back and can't see me ever selling it. Got a few jobs to do on it, mainly fueling and shocks but it's mint other wise.
I have an ‘03 954RR and I honestly cannot see myself wanting anything else.
I’m a sucker for the Tri-clops headlights and the slick tail setup.
It’s also the lightest FireBlade model they’ve ever made so power wheelies are pretty much mandatory.
I’ve lost count of how many people have offered to buy it from me, and So I refer them to Rick Astley
I’m riding a 98 CBR900rr rn it’s great 🔥
Front wheel isn't standard. Old fireblades ran a 16" front wheel and a 17" back. Made for some real fun corners
gives it a really nice stance too
@@dangerdavefreestyle especially as a rat bike w/ custom sub frame
Got this exact model (ignore what he says about the colour - he’s wrong!)
Swapped the 16” front for a 17” front off a 94-97 VFR 750. Straight swap. No issues.
I have a 94' 900rr and it has a 17" front and rear wheel and both appear to me to be completely stock.
I have a 94' 900rr and it has a 17" front and rear wheel and both appear to me to be completely stock.
Been after one of these for about 2 years now, the prices of these beauties has skyrocketed lately but damn do I still want one
I got one with 20k miles for 1600 euros as my first bike some years ago. Where do you live? and what are the prices?
I picked one up in 2010 for £1,800. Had only 10k miles on the clock and a Yoshi can.
Still got it. It’s my baby. ❤️
It's just a taste of the 90's 🥰 I'm on my third sc33 in 20 years and I'm already sad for the day I inevitably sell it (soon, to get a bigger bike), Had a bunch of Kwaks over the years but I never really cared too much when I sold any of 'em, but these are little lairy bits of history & I'll defo have another for the living room and the odd weekend out at some point .... in the urban tiger paint scheme 🫠
Honda has mastered the motorcycle engine, in regards to quality, longevity and power to match the bike in a reasonable way !
I still have my 1998, CBR 900 rr,i love it
Great review the old blades still a good bike.even by modern day standards 👍
Some of them are investments
I am the first to see a new fish video! I am the luckiest man in the universe! 😁
I had the pleasure of riding on a 99 900rr as my first bike. I later moved onto a gen 2 hayabusa which i had for 11 years. The hayabusa was more refined and faster but i must admit the 900rr was more fun to ride. better sensation of speed and felt like it had more character
your videos stopped coming into my feed ;thought I'd search you, good to know I've gotta few vids to catch up with.
watching this makes me realise how much we need late April early May back..... missing the summer for those long warm rides ☀️
nice review
Your excitement for the old Honda make's the video gold :_:
It was nice to ride a hero
17 stone, 6ft+...on a blade...and you fit. That's excellent. 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video.
First one of yours I’ve seen and it’s clear (without you having to say it) how much fun you’re having (I’ll ignore your comments about the colour!)
This was my first big bike after I stepped up from my CB500.
I’d only had my full licence for six months when I bought it. Got it for £1,800 with 10k on the clock. Mint condition.
Took me another six months to find the bottle to ride it. Surprised at how easy it was. Respected it. Knew how much power it had but was also surprised at how easy it was to ride and how forgiving it was (17” front).
Thanks for a great and fun review. Love this bike. I still have it.
old blades are amazing, i feel they lost their appeal after the 3rd generation but im lucky enough to own a 92` twin tractor eyed blade in the blue/red to orange sticker set and though shes 28 years old and not in mint condition (but still nice) she still feels amazing to ride. she can be a bit lazy at slow speeds but when i hit the motorways or carriageways she still screams
Lovely bike i had a mk1 Fireblade well ahead of its time
My 1997 900RRV has 130 hp and 180 kg, not bad for and old school bike
I bought a used ktm super duke from Doble last year with 18000 miles on the clock. It lasted for 2000 miles and just out of the warranty period before the engine broke. Took it to Inmoto ktm in Croydon and they wanted £2000 just to take the engine out of frame! Probably just unlucky but I will never buy a used bike from Doble again or in fact a Ktm.
Hi like the first impression review not keen on colour but on the hole very good
Did you feel any pressure in your neck while riding?
Yes, I like the color.
Question to any 954 owners, will your stock 954 clutch up in 3rd???????
Timeless classic 👌, 👌i own one and will never sell it
Have you had a chance to ride an early 80's V65? Magna or Sabre. Oh man, what a motor!
My last bike was a 96 CBR 600f3. If you used the revs correctly it went like the clappers. At 7k it became an animal. Sadly at 48 it made my hands ache so had to go.... I do miss it though... Good review.
Back then I had a CBR600 which I preferred because it was more compact,easier to handle in the twisters.
Um the 600 (PC31) was about 210 kg wet and ready to ride with a full gas tank.
The SC33 blade was actually slightly lighter at around 205 kg wet and ready, building a bike as powerful as a 1000 but as light as a 600 was the goal to begin with, after all. Of course a few generations later the lightweight technology dropped to the 600's as well and made them lighter again, but at the time the early blades was just as flick able as the 600's of it's day.
However, thanks to the wider tires, it might need a bit more effort to push it into a corner compared to a 600 with similar weight but skinnier tires, I'll give you that!
@@Ashitaka0815 I just always felt the 600 had all the power I’d ever need. The Fireblade for me was complete overkill unless you were using it as a club-racer come track bike. I also found the extra bulk of the 900 off-putting. Around town or weekend day rides, the 600 hit the sweet spot. It was as quick out of the crate as my Kawasaki GPZ1100 B2 (fuel injected)@ 240kmh in a straight line and handled a lot better through the bends.
Lovely jubbly. I'm so wrapped with my old school ZX6R and it was as cheap as chips. Great review, I could feel your excitement.
How old is that fireblade again????LOL
I have a 97 vfr750 lovely bike in great nick . Gear driven cams sounds great . Got to sell it as my wife has put here foot down but dont want to.
So don't sell it!
Sell the wife instead.
Bet she doesn’t look as good as she did in ‘97...
I have to say I love my 92 and 09 Blade there the best bikes I have ever owned !!!!
😂😂😂😂 I am off to get my Carbs remapped..........
Fantastic review loved it thank you 🙏
I like the idea of you reviewing some S/H bikes. Doesn't need to be anything exotic. Anything really, from S/H scooters to S/H superbikes, and all the workaday stuff in between. Keep it up. BTW, booked my offroad course at ' Off The Kerb ' Dorking for a couple of weeks time. Won't be long until I'm chasing you down the green lanes. Mind you, as of now, I have, absolutely, no experience with that. I foresee a few drops in the near future ( for me, that is )
I've done that offroad course now, so I reckon I'm an expert - in falling off anyway. Had a great day.I've got an RE Himalayan which, as of today, has got newly fitted engine/leg guards, ready for me to start doing a few lanes - and a few drops.
great machine in their day. Nice part of the world there
should have a 16 inch front wheel as standard
Yeah - a lot of people claim the 16” front was dangerous (caused tank slappers etc).
Not sure how much truth there is in that, but I swapped out my 16” front for a 17” front from a ‘94-‘97 VFR 750. Straight swap. No modification needed and better choice of tyre now.
Love my 1996 RRT. ❤️
Awesome video 📹 👏 thinking about buying this bike as a weekend bike.
I think we had this bike here in the States under a different name.
In the US it was simply called the CBR900RR and this is the T version so an RR-T
I’m still harping after old Yamaha Rd’s power valve models!
This is the best thing to bring a Moto Gp rider, if only still dreaming!
I’m hopeful of purchasing one very soon before they become as valuable as MK1 Escorts!
Get in there now before it’s priced like a Rolex!
Trust me! 😎😎😎
Hi Mr F, I find your reviews to be pretty good.
You didn't mention the price so I looked it up and Dobles are asking £3,699. Has had four owners and done about 25,000 miles which is quite low for its age. Looks in pretty good nick.
Incidentally a new 'Blade, the 2019 CB1000RR, is listed at £1 under £16,000.
Seems a fair price for a nice bike. 25000 miles is nothing on onecof these.
Fantastic!
i love when he said remap .... wondering how it do it ? hahah
Its my forever favourite bike don't care about the colour
I want one so bad, but I already got 2 bikes. A 2023 GSX S1000 and a 2003 TL1000R.
Who says you can't have 3 bikes 😊
@@michaskiba7784 lol true
Old is gold owned 4 blades 96 98 2001 2002 everyone seems to say 2002 blade best ever , I disagree 98 all day long . They all have the same appeal
i own 4 blades too lol.
I have the 98,the love of my life
Yeah those indicators aren't standard or the beeps. And get her above 8k rpm and you'll have a lot of fun 😁
You can never knock a fireblade.
Yes xz7r 1997 love it
96 97 best blade ever made
The 954 wants wants a word with you ;)
I have a 92 (the first year). 125hp and unconfortable as hell.
£4k for an old blade? No way!!
How old is it? 🤪
Good review
I never get this speed and age fixation. Why not just appreciate things for what they are? It's like buying a Mclaren F1 only thinking it's old and slow. Yes, it is 23 years, so what? Yes, a modern Blade delivers 180hp, so what? 180hp Blade is still old and slow compared to the newest RR-R, delivering 192. And that's still slow compared to H2. Which in turn is slow compared to H2R and any turbo'd comparable regardless of make and model.
If you really buy this bike, you don't care how old it is, or what is faster. You buy it because new bikes aren't the same. That is, if you can choose freely.
You sound a bit like Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden :)
Love the colour but the wheels look off. Black rims👌
It’s a weird thing talking about a Blade like back in the Seventies as if it’s that old!
They are the Dogs, just even looking at them nowadays!!!
It’s like your old Adidas trainers!
Nothing modern still comes close!
Got my s1000rr from them
That bikes 4 years older than you 😀
🏍👍
Noooooooo urban tiger hater 😠
If you look at the spec sheet. It doesn't look too impressive. But think of its competition. The Yamaha FZR1000, and GSXR1100. Big, heavy, long buses by comparison.
Shame on you.. Urban Tiger is the bomb!
Vola
Erm, that's not the choke mate...
boxertwin69 what is it then ?
Throttle stop screw to adjust engine idle speed. Choke's up beside the clocks.
@@MotoMark55
Correct sir!
A lot of 50 year old fellas fit bar risers. Ruins the look.
White Van Man as long as they’re not ape hangers
@@Mrfish2015 ha ha ha. Seen that look on eBay!
Colors not good on this. Red white and blue is better. And I also love the first generation RR more, way prettier than this.
I cant relax with all this short shifting.
Mapping? LoL.