Honda CB1000R (2018) First Riding Impressions Review | BikeSocial

10 years on and still using the same engine but the Honda CB1000R is not just an evolution, it's a revelation! BikeSocial has been to the press riding launch in Spain to find out how good the new 2018 model is.
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[@sethadam4266]

Honda finally got the CB right , looks amazing.

[@jigrodrigues]

I usually dont like naked bikes but this one is cool. And it is a Honda, the best bike manifacturer out there.

[@richdubbya]

The bike Ive been waiting for..... Thank you, Honda..

[@carlacook2265]

I just bought one of these to replace my 2018 CB650F and I can't wait! Roll on Saturday.......

[@banzaicharge3088]

Doesnt need modification or customization just look cool the way it is. Unlike other bike

[@ausingtv]

Except for the mirrors

[@graygail]

I studied this bike for a year and just had to have one. Found a leftover 2018 in black - which is what I wanted anyway. Still too much silver on it for my taste, so I blacked it all out - a real head turner. No, it's not the baddest bike on the block, but it's certainly the best looking. Besides, in normal use, who needs more than 145 HP? I traded in a VFR1200F for this bike and I'm happy as hell with it. It'll keep up with the VFR up to 80 MPH, and believe me, 467 pounds is a lot more fun than 600 pounds. Smoothest engine in the world, and, yes, the muffler sounds just fine. Plenty of torque in any gear - even in 6th at 25 MPH it's got smooth strong acceleration. I've never ever been burned by a Honda, from my Super-90's in the '60's, my first true love CB750 in 1970, a CL450, V45 750, V65 Sabre, V65 Magna, VFR1200F, and now this beauty. I love this bike. Call it Naked, call it NeoSports Café, call it whatever you want - it's a great bike.

[@Captn_Slow]

If only they made a 600cc version with the 2008 CBR600RR engine, same styling, keep the price at 8000ish, that would be perfect.

[@kristiangurholt59]

KissMyAsthma while I love my 2008 600RR, a 600cc engine just hasn't got the torque you'd want in a naked bike

[@realMysta]

Yeah seems the 790 the Duke is going to be using may be the sweet spot.

[@Mangalex28]

a 750-800 please.

[@tubejorrit]

Same bike with 350cc less wont reduce the price with 4000,- engine production cost for a 600 engine is only slighty less.

[@faizan418]

I agree, i wish they can give same shape on 600

[@Nekminute]

I love the wasp design more they went retro with this

[@bloodysinner9456]

This is my favorite looking naked 1000, the RSV Tuono is second. I love the mature yet futuristic looks.

[@Ryzen_56X]

I'm glad I didn't buy the CB1100RS, I preferred to wait until the right bike came along and this one is spot on for me, I think is the right bike I was waiting for, the RS lacked powered (only 90bhp) but this one delivers 143 almost the same as my old X11, so YES this is the bike I've been waiting for, great review and video, thanks.

[@alansmilealot]

Ogeid Zelop i like the look of the older one more though but that power though

[@75619630]

Ogeid, Let me know if this accelerates as fast as your old X11

[@fingolfin3843]

that's the best looking naked bike ever made

[@numberxx7]

Just a remark - great review but when you disclose any specifications, I would love to see it displayed - like you displayed the price.. Thank you... The bike looks cute - not sure if I am impressed though, I had the pleasure of riding a Black Bird for over 80K miles over 12 years or so... cheers..

[@hunkyleepickle]

Any negatives? No? Well brilliant, its a perfect bike, case closed. Nice press release.

[@l30msm]

greg alford it’s not as enjoyable in he rain! Seriously though, I covered less than 200 miles so I can tell you what’s good but the negatives are more likely to come in time the more I use it. I’ll be reporting more later in the year, the more I ride it. Have a read of the review at BikeSocial.co.uk in the meantime.

[@abhishekbhaskar2931]

Michael Mann how about now? Tell us

[@boomerhgt]

It's far from perfect mate

[@jaromor8808]

well, its mirrors are kinda narrow, my shoulder/elbow takes 1/2-2/3 of the mirror

[@cribs4551]

Great idea with the dash overview/explanation 👍

[@TooLazyToThinkOfUsername]

good well thought out review! Very nice production quality, subbed!

[@Mangalex28]

Honda, can you PLEASE release a 4 cylinder 700-800 roadster? No I don't want a cb650f and your 1000cc is too expensive. And no I don't want the NC whatever. Give me a rival to the Z750/GSR750 with a Honda touch. Basically that thing but cheaper and less powerful, I don't need 140hp, 100 will do.

[@XRM473]

Mangalex28 - VF800 is worth a try! They ride beautifully...

[@fingolfin3843]

well now they give u cb650r in 2019

[@999silverhk]

Cb650r

[@GT3.00]

Cb650r is an upgrade to the cb650f and its a legit upgrade. 5 more hp, 20lbs lighter, better brakes, better suspension and most importantly better tires. Add a full exhaust and the total will be 10+ more hp ( and a bit lite trq) 30lbs less weight.

[@carlacook2265]

@@GT3.00 You wont get 10bhp with an exhaust bud. My 2018 CB650F has a full Black Widow system with decat, K&N and a PC5 with proper set up and I got maybe 6 bhp gain

[@kosta2177]

This one and my VFR for traveling, it's what I need for happiness :)

[@shamsudinbahrudin570]

nice review, thank you so much, will buy soon.

[@onwilson2]

Will Honda make a neo café CB650 or CB750 to join the 1000 and 300?

[@mujtabakamal]

Probably the best reviewing channel👍

[@ChrisJohn_444]

I have a tuono or mt10 all day, over this, but I like its styling and functionality.

[@wevsky]

whats the switch on the back of the left switchgear do,i can see from various pictures it has one and not sure what it does?

[@jaromor8808]

Owner's manual: cdn.powersports.honda.com/documentum/MWOM/ml.remawmom.2018_31mkj600_cb1000ra.pdf

[@ApriliaRacer14]

This thing could change me close in any category to my Aprilia Tuono V4...maybe less electronic issues but that would be the only thing.

[@dinosabelli8652]

The built quality looks very good

[@tommysv6502]

Beautiful design

[@1Mcoach]

Nice review. Lovely bike!

[@fyorbane]

Wow, 12 grand, that's a lot of dough for a street naked that's based on an old engine.

[@b0xhead96]

If it ain't broke don't fix it. Why go through all the trouble of designing an all new engine when they can just improve on what they've already got?

[@user-ps6qi9fi4o]

And how much is a Harley ? and how old is that design - yet people buy them,, each to there own.

[@sugarrfree]

Could b my next bike, waitin for proper review. Thanks

[@frankindia9613]

Great looking, great performance...nicely done Honda.

[@MOOONSTERno]

Looks nice on photos, less so in flesh. Sounds plain, narrow tank, easy to ride.

[@Brewer_]

I'd like to see a similarly styled ~75hp one that can be easily restricted to comply with the A2 licence. Much like the MT07.

[@AereForst]

Some styling cues taken from the Ducati scrambler

[@strictlyJDM]

Bike would look great in the HRC colors

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Agreed! Shame the '+' is only available in black.

[@gnarshread]

Well damn! Looks like Honda has done a lovely job. All the things I like in one bike is a hard thing to come across. I wonder how it would be with clip-ons?

[@conniekai]

Looks sooo good! no more ugly pointy headlight

[@ralphcokim4945]

May I know your height? I wanna know the sitting position for me. Thanks 😊

[@husky701rider9]

We need a comparison to the fz09/mt10.

[@ystms50]

Why don't the Japanese manufacturers come out with a big bore naked for the states? With an inline 4 that's at least 1300 cc's or bigger. Retro, naked, huge inline 4. I'd buy one.

[@tonyrocky4931]

how many miles per gallons do you get?

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Excellent beginner bike !!!

[@doctorhelicopter]

Go with a Kwaka HP2. more shall we say painless?

[@KawaRider88]

Pure two wheel art!

[@Kodreanu23]

This review was too spec-oriented. Nowhere and in the review has the reviewer said where was he very pleased or unsatisfied with the bike. To average words, nothing stands out, that's the vibe that I am actually picking up of from the bike. Cool design, mature and competent bike, but relatively "vanilla". But that's actually Honda, so no surprises in that department, I guess.

[@l30msm]

Kodreanu23 its an ace machine, surprisingly so. Read the full review at BikeSocial.co.uk

[@Kodreanu23]

Michael, I appreciate your work, and almost always give likes to your reviews. But even full review, which I've read now... I don't see what stands out. Everything is "nice", "good" etc... And I haven't seen your joy out of riding this bike. Just my opinion. Thank you for the video and review.

[@l30msm]

Kodreanu23 trust me, it’s well worth a test ride. Thanks for the feedback

[@nabiji]

Its a Honda. Its going to be smooth, well made, and boring. You know that.

[@realMysta]

When's this supposed to hit the US

[@petebusch9069]

What is the deal with the plus model that I cannot find any information on? Is this available and if so where?

[@ravjitkaursodhi3018]

Same here mate

[@edmaluf]

Something to crush the 12k-one- cylinder- engine Husqvarna Vitpilen.

[@ripmax333]

edmaluf 12k??!....😦

[@edmaluf]

ripmax333 sorry, 12k dollars in America and if I'm not mistaken 8k pounds in the UK.

[@code3xiv]

Single piston vitpilen. Meh..

[@joevidya]

The KTM DUKE 690 turned into a cafe racer that for some reason costs $12k. Honda brings out the CB1000R that costs the exact same, lol!

[@vasokrunic]

Is it small for a 193cm tall rider?

[@sphinxsway]

This wil be like my Honda X11. Nobody will buy it now, but everyone will want it caus its rare in 15 years. @Bennetts Bike , how would you rate this vs the new speed triple RS ?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Tough choice! Other than the £1000 price difference (RS vs +), in terms of enjoying a 'spirited' ride there's little to chose between them. The screen and electronics are more advanced on the Triumph while the Honda has a certain character about it that's so good. Having ridden them both, it'll all come down to personal preference so give them both a go and let us know what you think. Cheers, Michael

[@sphinxsway]

Ive already ridden the RS , its such a step up in naughyness from the previous Speed now to get my hands on the new honda ! Cheers for the Reply Michael , much appreciated !

[@indiekixx9577]

I will buy it!

[@GeorgeCee]

nice bike for sure

[@abobobilly]

Honda is upping it's game in terms of motorcycle designs because MY GOD the newer models for all upcoming bikes from Honda look STUNNING. Goldwing, i hated it with a passion before. Now, sh*t i want to HAVE one.

[@Supernova12034]

but its not halal

[@alekseigedz161]

getting older))

[@geethsan1567]

I like it a lot. Looks badass.

[@ktod16]

Can this be a good first(starter) bike ? I was looking at the CB650F but this one is stunning. I'm thinking riding it in "rain mode" will make it more beginner friendly...... What do you think?

[@ashenfernando4626]

143 HP 1 liter as the first bike, hmmm let's see, ok lets discuss in heven bro 😈

[@jaromor8808]

@@ashenfernando4626 I got it as my 1st bike... Keeping the Power at 2/3, 5200km later I am alive. (I mean besides having no life. :)

[@dougie1325]

I think this bike looks more sports naked than cafe. A nice looking bike but for the price I would go for a Triumph Speed Triple RS or Ducati Monster 12000S.

[@rubo1964]

so you rather pay expensive Duc maintenance? on very frequent intervals?

[@dougie1325]

Maybe, depends... I generally don't buy a bike based on what the maintenance costs are, it's more emotional than that.

[@rubo1964]

Emotion wears fast once you shell out over 1k for routine stupid shit on the Duc over and over.I guess if money is no option then its fine but for most working class people I rather keep the cost down on bike owership.Its after all a adult toy

[@jaromor8808]

Nope. For that price you wouldn't get Monster 1200s.

[@Zi9makin9]

Super nice looking bike! :)

[@SAURAVSINGHTHEKING]

Aab toh yahi bike leni hai...

[@6tdegrees]

Is it me or is this video review glitchy?

[@mike569112]

how about a 750?

[@antonyhawkridge3237]

Not sure on the looks .. Think I prefer the looks of the old one, but old one was always a little under power .

[@ravjitkaursodhi3018]

U are a rare species mate. The looks of the old one. That bike was ugly as it could get

[@SAVAGE87able]

Wow looks like they had the Xdiavel look in mind when the engineered this beast of a machine. Still my Xdiavel is unrivaled.

[@SAVAGE87able]

dennis mclaughlin I do agree the Diavel is definitely beast I test road that bike first before purchasing the X.

[@conceptcs]

yeh, the Diavel and this CB1000R are not in the same class. CB is more sporty, and Diavel is more of a power-cruiser.

[@kidfreejones]

At twice the price yes the XDiavel is far more bike. The CB1000R will be brilliant for those with a Honda budget to spend.

[@nitemareman1]

It's unrivaled if you think you're Batman. Otherwise it just makes me laugh. It would be cheaper to get "I NEED ATTENTION" tattooed on your forehead than buy a Diavel.

[@chinarjadhav4061]

TheChosen_1 ....I had the same thought

[@axs7689]

This is a gorgeous motorcycle. Japanese are catching up on Italian anesthetic design.

[@teako9515]

Asad S The design comes from Honda Italy!

[@axs7689]

Tea Ko lmao dude that's a hilarious fact and I thank you for letting me know!

[@ripmax333]

Tea Ko that proofs that still the europeans know to built a beautiful motorcycle that looks like motorcycle, honda and the rest are all stuck with there manga mentality....apart maybe with Kawasaki, there 900rs is a beauty.

[@axs7689]

ripmax333 LOL manga mentality

[@teako9515]

I think that the Europeans are more passionate ! In Asia it's more the fonctionnality that matters... And yeah, their "anime" culture IMHO

[@Supernova12034]

Did he just use the word character in the same sentence as an Inline 4? Apart from the crossplane version that doesn't exist

[@TheTwinPost]

Looks damn good ❤️

[@Slycarlo]

I thought its the ducati xdiavel s

[@williambrianjimenez2269]

Is this automatic or standard.....

[@ravjitkaursodhi3018]

?

[@Gabusai]

this is good looking bike but it's missing its personality. what is it? cafe? naked? sports naked? its like a mix of everything ending up with being nothing

[@DeeDixon24]

Yooo this bike looks sick!! Too bad it probably cost about $40,000 (US$35,000) in my country

[@DeeDixon24]

Big T Singapore

[@DeeDixon24]

Big T yep it’s horrible here plus you can only keep your dream vehicle for at most 10 years then it will be scrap away

[@jaromor8808]

@@DeeDixon24 WTF??? @_@

[@iodineclip]

is it more expensive than the MT10 ?

[@bikefreak5787]

Less plastic

[@adrianbedolla2458]

iodineclip its around the same i think this looks 10x better but the Yamaha performs better

[@akso195]

Are you brother of matt. Carwow???

[@dorukasama185]

I dont like that neo retro cafe racer style. Id rather prefer an agressive look :(

[@jaromor8808]

then you can buy any of the other 150 models from the competitors

[@umaxen0048]

A perfect bike, except... This is NOT a sport bike. Why are the pegs so far back and up off the pavement? That looks at LEAST 5" too high and 3" too far back. How do you go on a quick 300 mile trip on this bike? Even a Busa looks more comfortable...

[@DA2THFA1RY]

Kind of a strange looking thing... but it's a cool kind of strange

[@basmatikartoffenadventuret6131]

this is nice

[@wereyouaking]

What in the fuck have they done to the exhaust

[@huzaifakhan735]

I will install a turbo charger so its power output is higher than normal hp

[@ravjitkaursodhi3018]

Did you mate If yes was it worth it If yes how much did it cost

[@JPHET37]

Expensive bike and expensive life insurance = not your average toy

[@HassChapman]

If only it had cornering ABS...

[@realMysta]

I mean Duke 790 has corning ABS and it's a naked and cheaper than this.

[@jaromor8808]

@@realMysta It is cheaper for a reason.

[@realMysta]

@@jaromor8808 because it doesn't have a big unnecessary engine

[@bakerwatches3586]

Looks like a Ducati Monster

[@jaromor8808]

yh, they copied the number of wheels... and it also has a headlight

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

2019 comes with V4

[@jaromor8808]

turns out the 2019 made no changes

[@johna6968]

Nice, but can I have mine without the rear mudguard affair?

[@Death666wish]

You could remove it, but your back will end up dirty any time you go over some water or dirt.

[@jaromor8808]

@@Death666wish I have had it removed, and my back is okay. (Yes, you get some dirt but the amount is miniscule, I swear.)

[@Campbellteaching]

Pity there is no pillion seat

[@jaromor8808]

I have the +version and mine does have it

[@faizanmckagan2827]

Wyh the fuck its lost sport look? Looks more like ducati monster now

[@AST4EVER]

The only NAKED-CAFE in the market....

[@belgianbiker7988]

Avneesh Singh Tomar bmw r nine t? Triumph truxton??

[@Samuel-fw8rq]

Husquarna vitpilen 401 & 701? Yamaha XSR700 and XSR900? The bmw r9t and the Triumph thruxton also have naked versions, you have clearly no clue

[@gregh9762]

neo sport cafe, sport heritage, heritage blah blah they're just brand jargon of the same/at least similar design idea. And if anybody still adamant about the nakedness, all af the above are naked except the r nine t 'racer'

[@VIEultimate]

Kawasaki Z900RS maybe?

[@strengthbuild]

Ducati Scrambler, Ducati Monster, Z900rs, SV650, BMW 1200r and maybe the MV Agusta 1090R too.

[@MrKdr500]

1000cc Vitpilen........

[@motonirvana6861]

First aftermarket vendor with a decent looking exhaust pipe will make a fortune. That OEM microwave looking thing that's on there has to go along the rear plate travesty.

[@EazyTheRecon]

11probably a waste of money it as the same engine as the 2008 model

[@jaromor8808]

it is an evolution of that engine, 70pct parts are updated

[@kubak5306]

No from me

[@arzunajumat2658]

😍🤤🤤🤤😍

[@balsara675]

Yum

[@axel3895]

Ducati did this back in 2005

[@TuanBui-lg2ws]

vcl tây nó ngồi cb1000r như wave của VN vậy

[@Nufrifin]

That face on that head! UwU

[@user-th5im2hf7c]

👽

[@leandrocintrao67]

Monster copy

[@boomerhgt]

Test rode didn't like it I could not believe how slow it was

[@paulharbun6994]

Where did you test ride it ? Only a couple of places in the world where it could be described as too slow, and they are German Autobahns or the Mountain section of the Isle of Man TT course.

[@Alien937]

It doesn't look as good as the previous model! What a waste of more power!

[@vjmantra2418]

Stephen Williams no this 1 looks better with round Headlight

[@chesshooligan1282]

The headlight looks better, but the subframe and tank look highly orthopedic.

[@Alien937]

chesshooligan 1 Orthopaedic! Lmao

[@ramonmartinez89]

hmmm beautiful structure ugly trimmings and pipe

[@Panda-bg5vk]

headlight looks ugly

[@ozgurcatal95]

Best part of the bike

[@Panda-bg5vk]

özgür çatal looks like stone age

[@pipsquek1669]

Can I get this for free?

[@stevenfebvre5151]

Looks bland and lacks any style and looks soulless. I'm sure it'll ride and perform well enough though.

[@addicz2]

Steven Febvre Souless = Eternal

[@stevenfebvre5151]

addicz2 well yeah, fair comment. I've bought some pretty bad bikes in the past (my mate bought a B-King) he loves it but I think it's pig ugly 😮

[@solomonanczarski5402]

looks about as bland as a macbook pro, i dig it

[@Mangalex28]

Wut? This is literally the only bike with that look. All other manufacturers are going for the super aggressive manga look. How can she looks soulless when she doesn't look like the rest?

[@addicz2]

Mangalex28 Souless because no vibrations, no engine noise, no complicated electronics, no auto burn and it's no white engineering. That's why it is souless.

[@ram64man]

Honda stop fitting stupid design exhausts a 4 in 1 straight is all we need

[@jdord4838]

Gorgeous bike, this should move Honda in the right direction..."Yeshua/Jesus is the way"

[@Xerdoz]

Ugly bike. And what's with the blinking indicators at 1:15? And what's with the indicators being constantly on at 1:45? Honda can't seem to build bikes anymore with that shoddy wiring. Still has the retarded horn button in the wrong place as well.

[@kawasjt]

Blinking under hard braking for attention. Many cars have it today. And probably also position lights. Stop looking for stuff to complain, Honda builds very nice bikes. Only downside to this one is the price

[@Xerdoz]

You know there's this thing called a brake light.