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

2008 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade review. This review covers models ranging from 2008 and 2009 (RR-8).
Huge thanks to our friends at JD Motors for loaning us the bike, they currently have this very bike for sale in their showroom.
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[@Fractal379]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! 👍

[@user-ln5sm6wf4n]

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

[@FrontWheelUp]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@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!

[@GhifariSanta]

Beautiful Bike Brother 🔥👏👍😊

[@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.

[@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! 🙏

[@mad3st]

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

[@damionbooty9270]

Excellent review! I own a 2008 Honda Fireblade and would agree on almost all points made, they are lovely to ride through town, track and long distance. Make sure if you are to purchase the 08/09 Fireblade that the recall has been done, the way to find out quite quick is to check on the VIN number located on the subframe for a punch mark above the last number/letter, which is normally left by the Honda team after the recall completion. Alternatively, contact a Honda dealership, and verify if any recalls have been done by providing registration plate/VIN details. Again, fantastic review and accurate comment about how thirsty the 08/09 Blade is with oil. Can't beat forged internals 🦾

[@CJRSBK]

I've had 2008 and 2010 fireblade they do drink oil. I found them quick off the mark but boring campered to a zx10r 2008 I've now got. The zx10r definitely faster

[@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!

[@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?

[@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

[@joeydube420]

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.

[@kevinlynch1049]

Best cbr Honda made till the rrr

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@ktg612]

Awesome video! I hate Editing videos 😆

[@FrontWheelUp]

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

[@davidker7256]

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

[@FrontWheelUp]

👌👌

[@PhilipBurton-dn3ce]

Prefer '06 '07 generation personally

[@FrontWheelUp]

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

[@viviandthefam7673]

Best bike ever! Only because i own one 😆

[@FrontWheelUp]

An excellent choice, its a fantastic bike!

[@rockskipper5353]

I'm pretty sure the 84 ninja 900 had abs

[@therealslimshady4555]

No it had not

[@scoremxcom]

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