Honda Fireblade Review (2008 - 2009) CBR 1000 RR (RR-8) | FrontWheelUp.com

[@signal_rr]

Recently brought home a 2011 after turning down a 21.' The 08-11 is one of my favorite generation of Blades, both in nostalgic terms and as a bike that ticks the boxes for me as of now. For a bike being over a decade old, it's still plenty of bike for me especially on the roads.

[@CJRSBK]

You turned down a 21 model fireblade for one of these 😮

[@signal_rr]

@@CJRSBK yep! I just wasn't a fan of the 21' design and the features. Prefer the older bikes without the modern electronic packages and to me, aesthetically looks more attractive. It's been great overall so far, albeit some areas that could be improved, but I'm still happy I went with an older blade!

[@boingkster]

​@@signal_rrcouldn't agree more. I understand that the technology has an appeal due to its development in GP racing, but apart from ABS when I give an input I want the bike to respond. Newer bikes with modes and levels of response and traction don't appeal to me - I've ridden many and the first question is "How do I turn all this off?" and a close second is usually a joking "Do they come with analogue gauges?" haha. Enjoy the Blade, it's one of my hero bikes along with the Bandit 1250 and early Gixxer 1000's.

[@sbh344]

@@CJRSBK 2010 is so comfortable and deadly quick a nd comfortable 2021 to cramped and get cramps after 30 mins. Wake-up and ride dimmy.

[@CJRSBK]

@sbh344 when I ride it won't be one of these piles of shit. . . My Zx10r and R1 are so much quicker than a 2010 fireblade and yes I've owned two of them

[@metalheadvlogs]

I've been off the bike for just over a year now due to a reluctant sale, I'm now in the market for a bike and one of these has come up in my price range. Thanks to your review, I'll go and have a look at it!

[@GrahamWalker-d4h]

Good to see a safe rider giving an honest review no reckless riding well done Sir

[@FrontWheelUp]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Fractal379]

All that hard work making this video & it is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@kylejf9059]

Nice to see a new video up, hopefully you'll be back on the content a bit more regularly. Deserve more views imo, I'm sure those numbers will go up 👍🏻

[@FrontWheelUp]

It's strange, some of the videos on the channel did really well and the others barely get going...who knows! Many thanks for your kind words! 👍

[@davidhill8163]

many thanks for this review, ive just bought a 2009 model and crant wait for it to arrive. I really wanted something that could also handle the streets well.

[@panagiotisgeorgoulas9519]

I think to buy one , it is worth it?

[@timrogers1857]

You’re right, it was the first Superbike to have the option of ABS. I had a brand new one in 2009 in HRC white, blue and red with ABS. Traded in an SP2 Castrol rep for 4k! Recently I’ve bought a 2009 Repsol rep without ABS to commute on and it’s absolutely fantastic. Wonderful bike. I also have a 2014 big bang R1 which has a very different character, much more angry and aggressive. Both amazing but the Blade is much more usable.

[@FrontWheelUp]

I thought so. Oh lovely, I've always had a soft spot for the big bang R1's!

[@NudaMan]

The good ol Sc59 🤩, still wanna own one 👌🏾

[@FrontWheelUp]

A fantastic bike, I really enjoyed putting this review together. 🙂

[@NudaMan]

@@FrontWheelUp as always you did an amazing job! Your one of my favorite reviewers because you do older bikes not just newer ones 👌🏾

[@FrontWheelUp]

Very kind words - thank you! 🙏

[@darider6286]

I still got my honda fireblade 929RR year 2000 n i aint sellin it 75000 on the clock n it still kickin a$$

[@FrontWheelUp]

Awesome bike!

[@darider6286]

@@FrontWheelUp sadly not anymore i had a bog crash wit a cow on my way to work..the front bike damage im in hospital

[@brian53p22]

Just found your channel, and watching this video. At last a review channel thats close 🙂. Ive had the early blade 92,94.then 09,11. Then 17, 20plates(2019model). Good review.. no bike is perfect... Looking forward to viewing rest of your channel..

[@FrontWheelUp]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@christaylor5924]

Great vid mate thanks a lot

[@FrontWheelUp]

Thanks for your kind words, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mad3st]

Most beautiful dash of any bikes I think. No reason BMW later got inspired from it and used similar on their S1000RR 2012

[@SongJLikes]

One day, riders will look back on the 2000s/2010s and be absolutely mind-blown that many performance sportbikes did not have fuel gauges and/or gear indicators.

[@idkguy1986]

What do you think of buying 2008 cbr1000rr that have 22,000 mileage on it still worth getting it ? The owner of the bike said there wasn’t any problem with the bike and I want to know your thought about this ?

[@kostasbakos749]

Nice bike I have the same. Where can I find this license plate?

[@0x7FFFFFFFFFFF]

Do a review of an 04-05 ZX-10R!

[@FrontWheelUp]

As soon as I get the opportunity...bikes are getting quite difficult to source at the moment! 😔

[@davidker7256]

Mate of mine has an 05 zx10r that he would lend you to review here in barrow

[@tehvaris132]

im lowkey gonna get an 09 as a first bike, hopefully i can learn

[@FrontWheelUp]

An amazing bike. The 600RR from the same years are fantastic too - they could be a cheaper alternative as a first bike.

[@fotistsek4714]

Not a 1000 for first bike too risky...

[@tehvaris132]

i went with a ninja 400, i now have a zx10r@@fotistsek4714

[@limitlessnrg1818]

Currently own a k2 GSXR 600. I'm looking at getting one of these but I haven't had the opportunity to ride a thousand CC bike yet. Do you think this would be too much of a step up in power? Great vid 👌

[@aldo5658]

I rode a friend's ninja 600 and next day test drive & bought a 2005 cbr1000rr . Power wise is huge but very easy to control and maneuver. I only rode few weekends a month for a few months on a ninja 650 prior to that.

[@CJRSBK]

Buy a zx10r 2008 onwards. I've had 2008 and 2010 fireblade. The kawasaki zx10r is better looking faster,just more exciting

[@PhilipBurton-dn3ce]

Prefer '06 '07 generation personally

[@FrontWheelUp]

Cant argue with that, the 06-07 is a fantastic bike.

[@sbh344]

Maaate expand and grow.

[@joeyduberules]

beautiful, i have the pearl white and silver stripes. Im interested in upgrading to monster fairings and picking up the white and black stripes like that one. Almost $700. Anyone know if monster fairings are good? Nice bike brother. I have the 09 model

[@FrontWheelUp]

Thanks, I've heard great things about Monster Fairings.

[@christaylor5924]

Can’t believe how cheap these are now. £4-5k. Incredible price for an incredible bike

[@FrontWheelUp]

100% agree, you'll struggle to go faster for less!

[@kevinlynch1049]

Best cbr Honda made till the rrr

[@KildynandVivi]

Best bike ever! Only because i own one 😆

[@FrontWheelUp]

An excellent choice, its a fantastic bike!

[@GhifariSanta]

Beautiful Bike Brother 🔥👏👍😊

[@johnrenehan7406]

This model was great handling/ turning & stopping But a big disappointment for me was the lack of responce & torque below 5 to 6 rpm - the o4/05 was gruntier wheelied easier from those lower revs - pretty much from 2 to 3rpm the earlier one s engine was better Only complaint , otherwise very user freindly safe ride

[@rockskipper0]

I'm pretty sure the 84 ninja 900 had abs

[@therealslimshady4555]

No it had not

[@davidker7256]

Dave from barrow here. Ive got a bike for you to review. Or go for blast out. Gimme a shout.

[@FrontWheelUp]

👌👌

[@ktg612]

Awesome video! I hate Editing videos 😆

[@FrontWheelUp]

It's a bit of a chore isn't it! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@Givngr31f215]

I have an 11 cbr1000rr ABS and looove it and i thought it had NO fuel gauge, will flick through the screen when I’m on it next

[@karelvdstaar1183]

Well where is it… there is a light turning on only when u need to fuel up lol

[@ssko909]

But on reviews, these 2 models have oil issue. And the most horrible model in Fireblade.

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

OMG he's on the wrong side of the street.