2015 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR Review By Bike World

[@terencekuzgundehaas5025]

I want a Motorcycle! I want Reliability! I like it simple.... I love the Fireblade

[@johnnyblaze1372]

i have buy a Sc 59 2014 how it is with the oil

[@rushfanjames2112]

I love the cbr1000rr BECAUSE it doesn't have all the electronic shit... Keep it that way Honda!

[@ABC-48483]

And it’ll last forever

[@eaglestrikes1]

Absolutely agree, it’s all about the rider and controlling the power!

[@sonicshade89]

I must be the only person who bought a fireblade because it didnt have any electronics and is probably the last superbike left with a mechanical throttle cable and a non abs option, also they can drop weight easily mine weighs 178kg with a full tank of fuel which is over 30kgs less than an s1000rr.

[@jimmypinch]

Alex Bligh Yeah and using a Honda didn't hurt John McGuinness at the Senior TT this year.

[@ethownzbh]

Yeah especially as a road bike Id prefer a bike like this that I don't have to go through 10 modes of traction traction control, wheelie control, and all those gubbins but engine wise, especially, it does seem pretty bland.

[@jimmypinch]

right, you don't need all that extra stuff, you just need a nice ride that does what you want it to do.

[@garylowe8601]

Alex Bligh I know, I thought that would attract people to it.

[@touristguy87]

+Alex Bligh I doubt that the Fireblade throttle is truly mechanical. Many bikes have the throttle controlled by the ECU and merely take the throttle as an input. The throttle doesn't have to be an electrical throttle like YCCT. It just reads the throttle cable position off the throttle pulley which normally would open the butterfly valve. Some bikes even have primary and secondary throttle valves, the rider controls only the secondary throttle valves. Also you know that it has Combined ABS and a computer-controlled steering-damper. How could you ever seriously think that the throttle is mechanically "pure"? Also you comparing the weight of your modified bike to a stock s1000rr which is idiotic.

[@bigg16]

Still have the 2008 cbr 1000 rr fireblade goes like a charm and handles beautifully.Never had any problems with her and still gives me hrs of joy.Love this bike.

[@ChrisS-nj3ye]

I've got the 2012 CBR1000... Great bike for the road. I'll never out grow it; I'm used to it's power but there's much more to riding a bike than twisting your wrist in a straight line.

[@denniscarparts2294]

Honda For Life... best and longest lasting bike.

[@SpyC8779]

Its one of the last great pure super bikes. All these new bikes with all these rider aids just dumb down the experience. The experience with this bike is as pure as you can get in today's age in technology.

[@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights]

Exactly. Grab one while you can, next year's Fireblade is getting ABS and TCS standard apparently.

[@prettyboyjesse]

I went from a 86 Honda CX500C to a Yamaha 83 Maxim 750 to a Ninja 400 and now to the 2017 Blade. This bike goes so fast (to me) that I can't even hold on sometimes.

[@mavricxx]

I love the fact it's old school but I only wish they added cruise control and heated grips as standard like BMW did their bikes. Not everyone wants a crazy track bike which burns fuel like crazy and is uncomfortable on the road btw. Some of us actually want a sexy sportbike that has plenty of grunt, is reliable, is comfortable, is fun and great on gas as an everyday bike. And, NO, I'm not talking about a sport tourer but a sport bike with all these characteristics because there's nothing more fun than carving curves.

[@alexandrefernandes6286]

buy a VFR, it will make your heaven!!

[@davyboy4515]

Heated grips, you fanny

[@ontwowheels9457]

the mirrors fold u hear that boys... uhhh been looking for folding mirrors my whole life and now i found my dream... on my way to the honda dealer lads

[@davidsixside769]

And they have turn signals!

[@muzman777]

What more do you need for a road bike really. The top sports bikes and way expensive now and many not really suitable for the road. Expensive toys.

[@Abensberg]

+muzman777 expensive? well... compared to a sports car its peanuts :D i would NEVER be able to buy a lamborghini or ferrari

[@theneck5157]

I own a 2008 CBR 1000 RR and it is an unbelievable super bike I ride on the street with a group of very experienced riders and my bike keeps up with the latest and best bikes in the world o the street !!! an 2013 HP4 and a 1299 and a 2015 S1000rr plus a few other monster bikes on the market and the blade carves up the back roads in NC and it doesn't skip a beat !!! 99% of every super bike never gets ridden on the track and for the price the blade is the best bike on the market yes yes its older looking but I still think its sexy .. I understand people buy 2015 bikes after they read these articles even though they cant ride at all just to say they have the best but I can say from experience that the 2015 S 1000 RR makes you a better rider I ride with a girl that has only been riding for 6 months and she kept up with the group because the electronics into every turn .... it actually makes a bad rider great and that's good and bad !!! if they every loose the electronics aids they would crash instantly .... its better to learn on a non electronic bike before you get the new one !! well it looks like 2017 will be Hondas new bike release and hopefully they step up there game to compete on the track with ducks and BMWs

[@danmks2]

That surely indicates a failing of your testing program. After all, sportsbike owners don't restrict their bikes to the track - they have to live with them. This is what the FireBlade is about. Take off the insane edge for a sports bike you can live with - and which relies on you the ride for control and input. The reason it still does well is - yes - because it's cheap. But also because unlike many other bikes, it's designed to be as much fun as possible on the road - where most sportsbikes live.

[@CrisURace]

Why would anyone want to have a iphone as a dash? You ride , not play angry birds on it. This electronics race must stop.........

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

To have it as a GPS.

[@danielfb3]

its simple the fireblade have the full controll slogan. its a fireblade its not meant to have fancy rider aid. its a bike that you the rider have full controll of not the computer.

[@JwpGaming]

cbr is good bike for everyone cause it's easy to control and wont jump on you. if you want it to be loud, get a new exhaust system.

[@devilmaycry383]

Decent road bike I hope I can find this specific 2012 onwards model when insurance becomes reasonable. For now I just have to stick with my MT-07.

[@orangeorphan]

Did he really say that the blade doesn't have low end power? I don't know about the 2015 model but my 2009 has very impressive low end. Did they re tune the engine for the newer bikes?

[@lanesplitter87]

must have done. blades used to be known for their grunty bottom end.

[@touristguy87]

+lanesplitter87 They may have modified the ECU programming to roll back the spark advance in the first two gears below 5k. They do that on the VFR1200. You all should remember, these are powerful bikes, and the mfgs know this and they are quite aware of the fact that on one hand they sell because they are powerful bikes yet on the other hand most riders can't handle that power. The irony is that they have been doing this for years yet there are no bike reviewers who dyno the bikes in each gear just to test for this.

[@pfunk1904]

I completely agree. My 2009 also has good low to mid-range power!

[@touristguy87]

pfunk1904 maybe you should only partially agree... images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/09sbhp.jpg

[@Boomboom-ox9hn]

Electronic aides are for the less able riders, good riders have all the aides they're ever need in their right hand....that's why people love riding and owning the blade, it's fun finding/feeling your on the bikes limit knowing it's you doing it rather than an aid doing it for you, we don't need bikes to be going down the same road as F1 technical crap.... anti wheelie, anti spin, launch control, all sounds no fun to me! "top bike the CBR100RR", and you don't even have to be an expert rider to own it, as it will make you understand "bike control" very quickly

[@iniobongessien7926]

I love the blade. People need to know the difference between street bikes and track bikes. Honda is dominating in motogp so they can make good track bikes. Honda is making a street bike here and they've done a hell of a good job, cutting off all the unnecessary stuff. You want power? Get a racing version of the motor and it'll set you back $10000 while you smile home with 215 rear wheel hp wsbk style! I hope Honda sticks to their strong suit and not be misled by the competition. Meanwhile, the $187000 RC-213V is out there for the track freaks that have no prize for their track times.

[@aammarb3172]

0:48 Did someone throw a stick at him?

[@sdeary1]

It's easily sharp enough in track that's why it's still used the world over in racing, with a bit of fine running it's a beast mcguines still rides a blade on the train, Lord only knows how many records he's set and smashed on it

[@BallerG1000]

1:42 Tokico not Tociko

[@llerradish]

Well you have ridden a lot more modern bikes than I have so you probably know what your talking about. But I just bought a 2012 CBR1000RR with a Akraprovic exhaust and I feel like it has strong bottom end power and very strong midrange power. I do agree it is pretty weak on top. Above 12k RPM and above 140 MPH it just doesn't pull very hard. I am going to take it to a good tuner and hopefully get a little more top end power. I also ride a 2012 ZX14R and the CBR1000RR feels just as fast up to about 125 MPH and than things start going down hill quick.

[@MJT-DA]

The reason people still buy the fireblade because it won't break down like a zx10r, Ducati or even the s1000rr. Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha are the only 3 company's in the top ten that makes a reliable bike right now if you don't believe me look at consumer reports for proof. www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/04/who-makes-the-most-reliable-motorcycle/index.htm

[@ballafasho332]

I see people saying that less than %10 of riders can actually get the full ability out of a liter bike anyway might as well get a 600?? That's ridiculous. I bought a 600 for my first bike just to learn on and turned around and bought a 1000 6 weeks later. I had never ridden street bikes prior. I learned in 3 hours how to ride my 600 and after having my 1000 I hate getting on 600's. Not enough power. If I'm on the highway and want to jump a gap and get ahead of a car it's risky on a 600. On my 1000 I can just sneeze on the throttle and jump a car or two. That's why I love a liter bike.

[@jrh5544]

Terrance ingram then there’s me on a 125 trying to over take vehicles 😂

[@devilmaycry383]

Not bothered about all the gizmos when I do move from my MT-07 there's two bikes on my list to choose from one is the MT-10 and the other the 2012 onwards fireblade. That refined look of the 2012 fireblade looks much better that new one.

[@therealpruflas5532]

how long would it take too learn too drive a Honda fireblade ? I have a provisional and have never driven on my life but my step dad owns a fireblade and I could possibly be in with getting to ride it if I have the correct paper work needed .. again what sort of route would I need to take to be able to drive something like that ?

[@ballafasho332]

It would take you one month to be fully confident on it. One month of spending time with it. Learning it.

[@buzztightear1090]

Are those sidelights on the indicators ?

[@gags786]

Of course the smart computer makes it more modern, and the traction control as other aides do help, but my personal favourite is this, I have the 2016 fireblade (I believe exactly what the chap is showing) and it’s absolutely brilliant!!! Keeps up with gsxr1k s1krr and r1’s easily, but obviously depends on the rider too!!! I’m not saying I’m super fast rider but depends who I bump into on the road or my mates! :-)

[@gags786]

Btw good video overall (without contradicting my earlier comment!!!)

[@jamesunwin5024]

bit jerky on the brakes, bet thats you?

[@emmanueli99]

does anyone know why in every motorbike review video the bike always has a headlight out?

[@RastaMonn]

Tell me.why

[@TheMacki95]

what track suit are you wearing?

[@josh786manchester]

You dont need electronics for 2 wheels. If you cant ride on 2 wheels without electronics you need to go back to riding school

[@juicy9592]

This bike sounds absolutely amazing. Just put a pipe on it. It sounds better then all the other 4 in lines

[@DBZociety]

What was that black bike with green accents towards the end of the line?

[@xiiteer]

+Emile Abaya Kawasaki H2(R). H2R is the full on track bike, H2 is the street version.

[@DBZociety]

OH. Thanks man :)

[@xiiteer]

+Emile Abaya Np. kinda late answer but no one else had answered you yet so i thought maybe you were still looking for the bike. The one you see in the video is the H2 version though.

[@DBZociety]

Yeah its ayt. Looking for a bike to buy

[@xiiteer]

+Emile Abaya Same. my boss just got his 2016 yamaha r1m yesterday and its amazing. i really like ducati though. Really want the panigale s, but we'll see what the wallet allows. :)

[@nickhill9480]

Its not always about what bike you ride, but how well you ride it... If you kept upgrading every time a new bike came out, you'd be changing every bloody year, which is what they want you to do lol.

[@marcmurphy8674]

And what else these reviews forget to mention is there litterly the best looking bikes on the road

[@Malc2169]

At 1:55 you describe it as less track-focused than its competitors, just after saying it's essentially the same bike as 2008. Are you saying the 2008 model was less track-focused too? Is it not more the case the bike is completely track-focused, but Honda has chosen not to keep pace with the competition, instead relying on it's badge and the Fireblade legend to continue to flog it?

[@josh786manchester]

Best bike in the world

[@nicholasseidita8992]

That fancy stuff electronics y can keep it just more stuff to go wrong later down the roads. Less is better keep it old school but new school at the same time.

[@spiro5327]

Nice road bike, but if you want a hard edged sport bike i think the 2016 ZX 10 might be the one to get.

[@tbrown4080]

+silo granz Is there going to be a new ZX 10 for 2016? I know Suzuki is coming out with the new 2016 GSXR 1000 but not sure about Kawi

[@spiro5327]

T Brown Yes there will be a new ZX 10 for 2016 as revealed by Guim Roda who is team manager of Kawasaki world super bike,and rumour suggests it could have well in excess of 200HP. As for Suzuki, rumour has it that they may come out with a new engine using variable valve timing. I just had a look at this website - 44Teeth.com showig 2 pics side by side one of a GSXR 250 and the other a GSXR 1000 although they mention that it probably isn't the actual bike.

[@gummybear41283]

why do you think the ZX10 will be the one to get

[@astravxrmaintenance2673]

Very honest review 👌👍

[@dr.jiIIaIicecooper2587]

It's not honest at all lol He tells what they tell him to tell like all other crap so called journalists.

[@alski95]

Cbr1000rr was in an awesome class all by itself till the 2017 model sad to say.. Slowly giving in to the hype smh.. Real riders ride real.. It's not just YOU and YOUR bike anymore.. It's YOU and AID and A bike you call yours lol

[@greenmarine5]

When I buy a Super sport I want Close to track specs as possible. If I wanted a preppy over priced Electronic controlled bike I'd buy a Ducati. I really wish Honda would keep up with the HP output, Sure Honda is a Polished almost perfect engineered bike but it lacks in what I want most...... Horse Power Riding should be designed around talent not letting Idiots be able to ride a almost 200HP bike

[@shanthanukota]

is that india?

[@abrahamvenegas2422]

Best Bang for the buck. All the other bikes are crazy expensive.

[@noufalnoufal-hs4wn]

I love it cbr bike

[@noufalnoufal-hs4wn]

Cbr love like

[@Treizez34]

for the love of God, what does it mean to have a "BluePrinted" engine??? I feel like every reviewer saw that phrase on a website and just threw it out there without any true idea of what it actually meant

[@dr.jiIIaIicecooper2587]

They are all idiots What do you expect

[@myriad860]

you do excellent reviews man.

[@flossin5025]

My favorite liter bike

[@willdau]

Video needs more Chris Northover...

[@gabstazx1000]

i liked your vid because i like fire blades but your logic is flawed, Honda has made more podiums than any other manufacture. dummy much? shame on you.

[@socalzx10rrrider29]

When will honda give us what we want !

[@terremoto..6809]

I own a 2015 and the only thing i hate about owning it is the stupid reference "fire blade"! Just call it what is

[@j.vosier6786]

Any issues with it?

[@NudaMan]

Lol it’s been called a fireblade for years and hence what it’s called lmao

[@zamsoniteb8306]

For a person who want to see footage of this bike..this was a bad review. For the whole 6 and a half minute you could only show the bike from the side when talking and in highspeed on the road. A simple walk around would have made a huge difference.

[@ismailyusof8999]

cbr 1000 good..I want one...

[@TurboMatriX333]

Perfect street bike!

[@priv1leged]

so its ugly, quiet and got no up to date electronics. why do you even care about this bike?

[@DersNoNem]

+priv1leged Because NO electronics.

[@terencekuzgundehaas5025]

Just be quiet man...

[@ineonet]

and where is KTM?

[@insane21000]

My 2013 dont Suck !

[@ontwowheels9457]

when you have nothing to say about ur bike u b like "the mirrors fold"... stop it dude... Honda is insulting its loyal customers by demanding 15000 dolllars for a bike that lacks in every single category compared to other bikes with similar price....

[@jamesunwin5024]

wtf you on about? not intresting dash display, im prwtty sure that im to busy looking at road in front of me when riding, yet i do check im not doing licence losing speeds now and again and also how much fuel is left, not good enough to cut it 9n track ey, thats because most sales are from joe public wanting to ride on public roads

[@markeldridge2385]

I don't need no electronic do dads ! Just my tunes lol

[@gabrielaguilera2015]

paradise omg!

[@hope4surf]

N I C E ! ! !

[@juliustorre3746]

i hate electronics/driving aids in motorcycle. its like having a feature that i would rarely use, it change the bike character dramatically and hard to focus on one driving style and Technique.... That's why I sold my R1 and bought Fireblade 954... I don't really get why noobs and squids like electronics, they think it will be faster or Safer but it really not. just makes your handlebars look shits and it complicates things just saying

[@markgraham1930]

fuck all wrong with the blade..sex on wheels...love mine..

[@dickydamageable]

"lacks electronics " aka. You have to know how to ride it.

[@leonr4528]

Not sharp enough?? You need to b a moto GP Professional Rider to be able to run this bike to its maximum, bike is sharp, what is not is t riders,plain and simple. You are welcome

[@gshell2520]

I see 91 nerds who ride Yamaha's gave it a thumbs down 😆

[@fpvgearhead5034]

Honda needs to make a F version of this like the Suzuki gsxs1000F.

[@rickchardet01]

altruistic see cb1000r.....

[@fpvgearhead5034]

Rick McB I like the cb1000r but its a naked bike but if they put a front fairing on it I would buy one today Honda needs to make a naked and fairing version of the 1000 like Suzuki F version that's why I'm buying the Suzuki.

[@rickchardet01]

cbf1000? you could also take a look at the fz1

[@Death666wish]

Rick McB And yet another Honda that's new to me, those guys make millions of models, not complaining obviously!!

[@rickchardet01]

***** They do haha, don't think the cbf1000 is in production anymore though :)

[@Mr456sb]

i own and ride to work everyday a 2012 blade and all this bollocks about bit does,nt have this that and the other is crap ...if u r john mcguinness ok but we,re not brilliant bike and so rideable ...enjoy ...we cant all be rossi

[@mcguggonedward]

Old School rule lol

[@flossin5025]

All the rider aids are in the wrists homie

[@telchilds1413]

Just stick on some upgrades lol

[@Jambome]

The more silent the engine the better!

[@corinful]

You can't polish a turd....The Fireblade is shit

[@jdmikeg4]

Fast review: it sucks. Dont get it.