Honda CB1000R: 145hp Too Much Power? No It is brilliant

[@jobe20001]

Remove that horrible rear fender assembly, get rid of the stock exhaust with automobile sized cat, change out to a lithium battery and remove several pounds of hoses, canisters and solenoids from under the seat/gas tank. Then get the ECU flashed to get rid of that terrible power curve. This will completely transform this bike to the next level. A bonus is, the bike will actually be easier and more fun to ride because those lean spots in the power curve will be gone

[@midlife-crysis]

@@jobe20001 pinning your comment for everyone to see! Great advice!

[@sobek]

I really should get a motorbike license

[@midlife-crysis]

best decision ever, but expensive, but fun

[@sobek]

@@midlife-crysis mod 1 and mod 2 tests at the end of the month...probably going to go for a Honda CB650R as my first bike

[@midlife-crysis]

@@sobekdid you pass the tests?

[@sobek]

​@@midlife-crysisyep. Passed both mod 1 and mod 2 first time, no minors two weeks ago. Now have a BMW 850 GS

[@Dara-ih6jq]

This is the ideal amount of power for a naked bike 140-150hp is absolutely PERFECT for a street bike.

[@midlife-crysis]

maybe a bit too much, 90% of the time not getting up to the 140hp range, usually reving only till about 8k revs which is around 90hp before short shifting. but agree, the 110-140hp is ample horse power for every rider

[@Euphorica]

Its still a land rocket for the street.

[@kinglear2832]

I have the cb1000r black edition. Full SC project exhaust, remap, tune and dyno. 150hp to the wheel. Having the bike retuned and dyno'd makes the power curve consistent. It pulls so hard now. The power is unbelievable. Also, the weight reduction from replacing the exhaust has dropped 50lbs off the bike. It's a crazy ride now. It's like a super bike without the riding position.

[@midlife-crysis]

any highspeed wobble

[@Mark_conor]

@@midlife-crysisI get up to 152 all the time no wobble only time I get a little wobble is on hard acceleration when the front leaves the ground and lands back down nothing scary. The bike hits 150 plus easy

[@John-yo7kh]

hmm according to my speedometer my cb600s have done 152 no idea where or how but when i usually run a test it does 126, if were talking about mph, 140 km/h is cruising speeds otherwise..

[@AQHackAQ]

Your gear shifting is really strange... Really unsmooth. Seems like you close the throttle first before pulling the clutch and shifting. It should all be done simultaneously.

[@Surpriseify]

Maybe the quickshifter should be on the list of mods done to his bike :P Really poor shifting yes, practice makes perfect!

[@johnpark8465]

@@Surpriseify doesn't the bike already come with a clutchless system?

[@Surpriseify]

@@johnpark8465 Depending on modelyear/spec it wont have a quickshifter installed no :) I believe regardless of modelyear you can add the quickshifter as an extra, but autoblip function is only for the newest generation (could be wrong on the last part)

[@midlife-crysis]

Yep. Only my 3rd day on a bike like this. Only passed my test a few months before. So all new to me. Learning lots on every ride

[@Surpriseify]

@@midlife-crysis ride safe! Keep your chain clean and tire pressure up :)

[@wheels2fun526]

I’ve had mine for two years and ride it almost daily. What nice about it is that I’ve used it for touring, but if you want to go mental you can as well. I also love the quick shifter.

[@Onereelrider]

I've ridden many bikes and own a 22 Black Edition and it's spot on for all types of riding, it certainly doesn't get the credit it deserves. I should probably drop a video, since I've ridden 22,000km...that's how awesome it is!

[@midlife-crysis]

eagerly waiting for your video

[@Illuvatar2k]

The shifting is very ..... unexperienced hahah but good video! The problem with 4 cylinders on 600 is that you don't get any power before 10k rpm. 1000 cc bikes mitigate that problem! So you would not shit your pants before 10 k RPM:)

[@sixdollarman1362]

You make a great argument for purchasing one of these! Good video:)

[@StratfordWingRider]

I have a Blackbird CBR1100XX and this is what it’s like to ride one of those. Utterly amazing sense of power - but such an easy ride (I think Honda does that so well) When you want to go - you better hold on - cos she flies!

[@coltonnewman8283]

You’ll get used to the power delivery after some time in the saddle. These naked style bikes are extremely fast on the street and I dare say even the tracks. They’re generally manageable and easier to ride. Get what’s adjustable tuned in for yourself and learn to understand how to use the power delivery. Hondas are great bikes and it’ll treat you as well as you treat it.

[@crackdofus]

This bike is absolutely nuts

[@jfro5867]

I had mine and sold it about a year ago now, terrific bike. I do miss the acceleration rush compared to what I have now.

[@TEKKYTWO]

Which bike do you have now?

[@jfro5867]

@@TEKKYTWO cruiser but that CB did encourage riding faster everywhere because it was so easy and eager.

[@danielmoore394]

What year is the bike?

[@midlife-crysis]

@@danielmoore394 2023

[@williamduckworth305]

When i sell my 1970 triumph tr6r ill buy me 1 of these..

[@klroth025]

So Honda built the Yamaha FZ-1 twenty years after the fact. Don't get me wrong... I drive an Accord that is about to get traded-in for a Ridgeline, and in my garage, 2 Fourtrax, an old ATC 125m, and a Shadow 750 ACE. I love my Hondas, but in 2003, I bought the FZ1 (superbike chassis and brakes, motorcross riding position, 530lbs and 141 HP) and had a blast on it. The powerband was similar, too. Smooth, strong, and torquey up to 6500 rpm, and from 7000 to 11000, wicked fast bordering on terrifying! It was the 5th quickest bike available in the USA, behind the four Japanese liter superbikes. Sounds like I can ride red and get my pucker on like the old days!!! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@KarenL-u9z]

😂😂

[@kaiser98berlin]

owning a 954 with about 150 hp on the wheel its too much for me to handle. It scares the dying soul out of me. 145 on this street cb is hella good enough for all rounder.

[@RealSykes]

Love your sense of humor 😂 I'm a complete newbie, getting my CB650R at the end of the month. But wanted to see what it's big brother had to offer. Absolutely in love with the neo-cafe design.

[@midlife-crysis]

Welcome aboard!

[@sobek]

hows the CB650R ?

[@RealSykes]

@@sobek I've passed two months of ownership is at 4,500 km. It's an absolute joy each and every time. I've completely maxed it out on the highway, hit the twisties and just general commuting to run errands is fun. You cannot go wrong as this being your first bike IMO. That inline 4 screams but it's smooth throughout the rev range. Very forgiving to a beginner like myself.

[@sobek]

@@RealSykes Im thinking of getting a motorbike license (UK here) and would consider this, or the Yamaha MT07 as a potential first bike.

[@RealSykes]

@@sobek I'm from the States but live in the Philippines and no complaints so far. I chose the CB650R in large part due to availability, pricing and it being an inline-4. I never got an opportunity to check out an MT07, ZX6R's and a handful of other bikes simply because they aren't available or are in such low quantities.

[@claytontanner7899]

going from a CB919 to this felt like a power downgrade because the stock tune is so conservative down low. The first 2 gears you don't have access to full throttle and I find myself slow off the line for a liter bike. Hoping an ECU unlock will free the bike up and make it feel more like a proper liter bike, great bike if you can find a good deal on it!

[@wpm720]

I loved scratching on B-roads when I test rode the CB1000R. Demonic amounts of power though, and my core was really aching after a spirited ride. Ride safe!

[@Achilles22]

Fair enough take it easy and stay safe mate😂

[@narzaust]

145 HP is not enough. Look at ZH2 or KTM 1390 or BMW naked bike

[@midlife-crysis]

Just rode the zh2. That was too much power. Constantly restraining yourself from killing yourself.

[@flesz_]

Get supercharged triumph rocket 3, that's 350HP I think, should be enough

[@ThatRandomGuy20]

Tbh mate i think it is too much power. I got a cbr600f this year and you can do very silly things in 2nd gear 😂😂 and its way less power than yours!

[@midlife-crysis]

Going to test ride a cbr650r this week see how the 95hp in that feels compared to this.

[@ThatRandomGuy20]

@@midlife-crysis ace! You should record it and give your initial thoughts off the back of this vid

[@midlife-crysis]

@@ThatRandomGuy20 will ride the cb1000r to the ride of the cbr650r

[@nitramdoow91]

I know the feeling man, I've had my licence for 1 year now and just got my first 1k bike. The way you descrirbed the power curves, I couldn't agree more. I've got about 700 miles with it and I've gone over 10k rpm once I think haha megashits

[@jacobbaumgardner3406]

Would you say as a first bike this is too much. 1k is generally agreed upon as too much even for a heavier bike, but then people say it’s pretty good. Would it be better to start with something like a CB650R?

[@normski262]

I still run the old girl, Hornet 600F 100BHP, and without going crazy, + or - 10bhp is more than enough for average rider road use. The 100BHP engine is about on the sweet spot. and on these type of roads, in this film, my 600F would right be with the CB1000R machine. but it begins to drop off about about 120mph, but on these naked machines it become not so much fun above this type of speed. but from 0 to about 60 to 80mph there not too much will get away away from it.. But the CB1000R look a great machine with all those nice modern bits on it, and looks the part. But thats my 2 cents worth..

[@dave8549]

Sounds great.

[@Nick-Emery]

Lol… there really isn’t that many places other than A road you can open it up… you can see the front going light up in the high parts of the band. what a machine

[@biscuit4204]

Thought it looked familiar S.Queensferry lol

[@조선-m1f]

대단히 감사합니다.ㅎ 50대에 인생 첫 바이크로 혼다 cb1000r 을 구입했죠. 안전하게 2개월간 8시간 연습 후 장거리 여행이 가능해졌습니다. 다루기가 굉장히 쉬운 바이크입니다. 디자인에 더하여 일반유 사용이라 너무 경제적이고 고급유 주유소 찾을 필요가 없습니다.ㅎ 고속 주행 시 레플리카 자세로 하다보니 다음에는 혼다 cbr 1000 rr r sp도 기능할 것 같습니다. 안전하게 지혜롭게 운전할 나이가 되었죠.ㅎ

[@midlife-crysis]

translated: Thank you so much. Haha First bike in my 50s I bought a Honda CB1000R. After safely practicing for 8 hours for 2 months Long distance travel became possible. It's a very easy bike to handle. In addition to the design, it uses regular oil. Very economical and premium oil gas station No need to look for it. In replica posture when driving at high speed So next time honda cbr 1000 rr r sp It seems functional. safely and wisely I'm old enough to drive.

[@michaelkennedy8573]

Thought you were in south queensferry but was like nahhh…

[@midlife-crysis]

sure was

[@anthonyridesphilly]

I like your take on the power. I feel that it’s the most approachable liter engine. It’s scary but only if you take it to that scary point. My beginner experience level girlfriend can ride it, that’s saying something. She rides a street twin as her main bike

[@daddystu7046]

subbed - was that the severn bridge?

[@midlife-crysis]

Forth

[@Achilles22]

You can see that you are an inexperienced rider, gear changing needs practice. Maybe should have started with a less powerful machine??😢😢

[@midlife-crysis]

yep only passed test 3 months before having this bike

[@flesz_]

Haha, bonkers Why would you do that to yourself , getting a litre bike just after passing test, it's very dangerous Good luck

[@LiarPantsonfire]

Hey man ... take it to the race track. That's where you really find out how fast it really is. The street isn't really the best place for this game ... too many obstacles. And police.

[@midlife-crysis]

agreed, cant get up to full 11k rpm in second gear on any backroad, and doing that on a motorway is just dull. Googling track days now.

[@AMIRHOSSEINMOTORCYCLE]

KING HONDA CB 1000R😍

[@scottrowlands874]

should of held it the gently let it back on the ground ;)

[@midlife-crysis]

Next time

[@paskalpaskalev1048]

What camera you are filming with?

[@midlife-crysis]

gopro hero 9

[@DannyDolan-bs4ps]

I just did break in 563miles faster than anyone else in California cops and fellow riders s3e what I have mounted on the front oh well never will either 😮

[@two4wheels]

Great video - you may want to cover / blur the 'Heart rate monitor' on your screen as the safe limit is 60, sometimes 70 if you get my drift😉

[@Homesweethome-n9n]

Did you know that you dont need the clutch to go up and down gears on this bike? You are using the clutch to shift up and down but this bike has a slipper clutch and an auto blipper. You literally only need the clutch at slow speeds.

[@midlife-crysis]

slipper clutch is not a quick shifter, and this bike does not have an auto blipper, those are additional accessories you can buy.

[@nikos-giorgos]

So, where can we see the bike?

[@jhongadlaon906]

poor shifting...more practice

[@midlife-crysis]

explain how to make better

[@sugarrfree]

Your gear shift stinks man

[@midlife-crysis]

Yep. New to the game

[@brettclausen4429]

Wuss

[@BrianMcCann421]

103 MPH on a B road??

[@midlife-crysis]

i am sure it was in KPH..

[@Darkoquist]

Get a quickshifter. This is pain

[@midlife-crysis]

agreed, will deffo be getting one on the next sport bike

[@Homesweethome-n9n]

This bike has a quickshifter it has a slipper clutch and auto blipper seems the guy just doesn't know how to use it.

[@GaryAppledale]

Young Sir .. the speeds you are hitting on a windy country road tell me you are assuming nothing ever goes wrong such as an unexpected obstacle in the road, an assumption that nearly always ends badly. Leaving a crystal clear record online of your traffic offences usually ends in tears too

[@midlife-crysis]

Thanks

[@Ukmongoose3]

That dyno curve, if its real, is RUBBISH. I would send it back to Honda.

[@midlife-crysis]

really becomes a Jekyll and hyde kinda bike

[@matthewtoes6433]

You don't ride the bike the way you are riding it on off all the time because of the size of the engine half throttle is more than enough just be smooth with the power roll the power on slowly it's not the bike for you your inexperienced gonna end up in a Body bag

[@midlife-crysis]

but full throttle is so much fun

[@BrianMcCann421]

06:47 Honestly you really need to learn how to commit to corners, you seem to like going fast in a straight line only

[@midlife-crysis]

All new corners no idea what the road surface or debris is like. Can’t commit much when each corner is an unknown variable

[@blasphemergrc6794]

The guy doesn't know how to drive. Why is he reviewing bikes ?

[@midlife-crysis]

just sharing my experience, sometimes the opinions/experience of a new rider is more valuable than a seasoned rider

[@Homesweethome-n9n]

​@midlife-crysis where did you get this bike? They didn't explain to you how to ride it? You are constantly on the clutch. I own this bike and I literally only use the clutch below 20mph.