Honda VTR1000 SP1 Review | The Ducati Slayer!

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TheMissendenFlyer

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@ApaX1981
@ApaX1981 4 жыл бұрын
In my eye this bike is better looking than most modern sport bikes. gorgeous! Most modern sport bikes try to hard with all them fiddly bits.
@scotty193
@scotty193 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I am with you on this, not this exact bike but the fact all modern bikes are slowly losing their aesthetics. Kinda started with the Ducati 916 for me and got progressively worse and as I like curves, then the Ducati 851 or 888 were infinitely better looking in my opinion. Honda wise older gen Fireblade's look amazing and I had a ride on an RC45 probably the best looking bike ever IMO.
@crazehayes1
@crazehayes1 4 жыл бұрын
Absolute beauty, a dream bike for me
@mole3481
@mole3481 4 жыл бұрын
I bought one in march. It got delivered in May cause of lockdown bollocks. Tell you what I love it. Have a tl 1000s and a 77 z650 cafe Kwak.
@minimumwrist3546
@minimumwrist3546 4 жыл бұрын
You are right. Hondas main focus with this bike was stability and aerodynamics. I believe this bike is still one of the most aerodynamic bikes around.
@dariankrieger4813
@dariankrieger4813 4 жыл бұрын
100% exactlycorrectlyperfetly!😁👍
@CarpeDiem_-
@CarpeDiem_- 4 жыл бұрын
I've had one of these for the last 15 years (an 00 SP1). It's never let me down, still an amazing ride and still gets the people coming up to have a look and a chat at the local meets. My only complaint is that after 25 years of playing rugby and being six foot two, I need to take Ibuprofen BEFORE I get on her! Still won't be selling her though. Great review and I thought the boys in blue really did themselves proud there. Great to see.
@RetroSuperbikes
@RetroSuperbikes 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, do you still have it Shaun? I'm UK based and looking to review one for my channel.
@CarpeDiem_-
@CarpeDiem_- 2 жыл бұрын
@@RetroSuperbikes Hi. I've just realised my comment hasn't aged well! Would you believe I sold her about 8 months ago. Just got too painful in the end. Do I regret it? 100%!!!!
@mxkcrm
@mxkcrm Жыл бұрын
I'm 6'2" and reading your comment gave me hope. There's one for sell nearby I'm gonna have to check out
@ssmith954
@ssmith954 4 жыл бұрын
True professionals -- respectful and polite, explaining what they're doing, why they stopped by and checking you out in a friendly way. A credit to the UK police! This should be shown to all officers as an example of how to conduct spot checks in highly sensitive areas like Chequers. Police there have had some tough incidents to deal with in the past, the kind of things the public never hear about, and you can be sure you had a couple of scopes on you too! Still, they showed you can be diligent and not intimidating. Enjoyed the video!
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Yes top quality policing - our boys in blue are the best!
@TheRausing1
@TheRausing1 4 жыл бұрын
What kind of incidents?
@TheRausing1
@TheRausing1 4 жыл бұрын
Major Incidents? Like what?
@tonysmlg
@tonysmlg 2 жыл бұрын
I was surprised as well, very pleasant to see, not so sure about auto rifles in their hands haha
@ORflycaster
@ORflycaster Жыл бұрын
Their roadside manner was pleasant, but I fail to see why they both slung their AR15s as they exited their car. They had pistols on their belts, and were riding double. Looked like serious overkill...............but maybe that's how the "unarmed" English police roll nowadays.
@hartley383
@hartley383 4 жыл бұрын
Never had a sportsbike but the SP1 is one of my all time favourites, Colin Edwards and Troy Bayliss going hammer and tong was one of the best races ever! Definitely entering that comp!
@RetroSuperbikes
@RetroSuperbikes 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing time!
@martinfoster5163
@martinfoster5163 4 жыл бұрын
Hondas never die. I own a 27 year old Honda Transalp 600V which is a V twin liquid cooled too. But it’s an adventure bike. One day, when I’m rich, I’d like a dirt bike, a race bike and an adventure bike. Things missing from older bikes (including mine) which I’d like: ABS, traction control and a fuel gauge. Judging by the number of accidents where riders grabbed too much front brake, ABS is a worthwhile addition. Maybe traction control too. Oh, and British cops are cool.
@garethtemple6242
@garethtemple6242 4 жыл бұрын
@@FrankFurther Your views are at best based on narrow minded personal prejudice and at worst thoroughly offensive to a group of public servants who have continued to work and serve the public throughout this current crisis. My wife and I have 60 years of police service between us and I can assure you 99% of police officer are not " power hungry" or "dickheads"... And frankly are far too busy to waste time stopping motorcyclist for no reason. The vast majority also have a far more extensive knowledge of the law than you! In that note I might add that...a) you don't get three points on your licence for just having a noisy bike. b) If you were given a fixed penalty notice, you had the option of challenging it in court if you feltl it was so unjust... And finally c) if you have only got three points on your licence, why would you have it taken away if you get stopped again? Perhaps if you wish to express your views you could try to do it in a less offensive way.
@nigelbaldwin752
@nigelbaldwin752 4 жыл бұрын
@@garethtemple6242 Wow you must not have worked with the police in my area, incompitent and ignorant of the law and protected my abuser. A serving police officer and a retired one said they are like trumpton , i would not be that complimentary, dishonest, incompitent oh victim support told me they run around like headless chickens. sadly i will never again trust them and i wish i did not feel like that but some are the low of the low
@Trevor_J_Neville
@Trevor_J_Neville 4 жыл бұрын
What a bike, every time I see one I only think of 1 thing, the late great Joey Dunlop. I seen him at the Cookstown 100 and the Northwest 200 in 2000 on the sp1 and the noise of it at full rip is something I won’t forget especially when your boy hood idol is racing it. Hell of a bike and for a 48 year old man at the time he could still show the younger racers how to ride it. Little did I know that would be the last I’d ever see him racing again 😥
@RetroSuperbikes
@RetroSuperbikes 2 жыл бұрын
Was such a shame to lose such a legend
@Endurorodzndubz
@Endurorodzndubz 4 жыл бұрын
Rebuilding 90's sportsbike are my true love. Just got my hands on a Colin Edwards Sp1 laguna seca, in a few boxes.
@siraff4461
@siraff4461 4 жыл бұрын
"I've got a Focus ST". I love it when the plod have a sense of humour. Nice to see some doing a decent job instead of hiding in a bush with a camera.
@stephenfleming7056
@stephenfleming7056 4 жыл бұрын
Joey Dunlop's fastest ever, and last TT lap was on one of these, fitted with an Aaron Slight WSB engine.
@zook600
@zook600 4 жыл бұрын
Rumour has it, Joey threatened Honda with bringing the RC45, mounted on his pub wall, out of retirement unless a competitive engine was sent. Slight’s engine was shipped asap👌
@stephenfleming7056
@stephenfleming7056 4 жыл бұрын
@@zook600 Wouldn't be the first time he took it down from the pub ceiling for a race so they knew he wasn't joking.
@stephenfleming7056
@stephenfleming7056 4 жыл бұрын
I hope you don't mind this link Andy. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/52721410
@bluespig1
@bluespig1 4 жыл бұрын
So nothing like the VTR SP-1 then.
@theant9821
@theant9821 4 ай бұрын
@@zook600 He refused to race the Fireblade saying the bike couldnt do it, and that the kit sp1 didnt have the power to compete with the R1. Honda wanted him to use the blade.
@johnwatson5473
@johnwatson5473 4 жыл бұрын
Apart from another professional review, 10 /10 for persevering through the preparation of your introduction and for adding the outtakes that show you are human after all ! Keep up the good work.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers John!
@Miata822
@Miata822 4 жыл бұрын
Quite a bike. Nice to see classic sportsbikes that are kept in good shape.
@155-NL
@155-NL 4 жыл бұрын
As a 1993 Fireblade (SC28) & 1998 Ducati 916 owner, this SP1 in this livery is still on my list. What a beautiful bike! Greetings from the Netherlands
@marcoluoma3770
@marcoluoma3770 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video--this one brought back memories of watching WSB in the 90's and cursing Ducati's "unfair" advantage. (I was and remain a Honda fanboy.) I also got to ride a borrowed VTR 1000 from Los Angeles, across the Angeles Crest Highway, through Big Bear and back to LA. I still to this day remember the gobs of torque and how light the front end became if I wasn't judicious with the throttle. Thanks again...
@paulsykesodp
@paulsykesodp 4 жыл бұрын
Priceless. Brilliant work TMF, especially the outtakes, shows just how much effort you put in to your videos. I salute you.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@frenchtoast-d7u
@frenchtoast-d7u 4 жыл бұрын
To say I’m at bit jealous would be an understatement. Literally one of my dream bikes.
@Mtthwpez
@Mtthwpez 4 жыл бұрын
I so love the sound of the gear driven cams on Honda bikes!
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@coltcommandogaming3426
@coltcommandogaming3426 4 жыл бұрын
My mum has had hers since new, an ‘98 VTR in the black and red, I intend on having that bike when I’m older
@franktore
@franktore 4 жыл бұрын
They came out in 2000 😉
@nikos-giorgos
@nikos-giorgos 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the best bikes Honda has ever built.
@teneretraveller8980
@teneretraveller8980 4 жыл бұрын
Love the whine of the gear driven cams. Honda quality at it's best. Like it.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed...
@motomaggs7164
@motomaggs7164 4 жыл бұрын
Starting to think you are actually a Russian spy and this whole bike review thing is just a very clever cover!
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Uh, rumbled...!
@Greggspies
@Greggspies 4 жыл бұрын
Have you seen Bald and Bankrupt on YT he's brill
@steve-wu7jp
@steve-wu7jp 4 жыл бұрын
@@Greggspies ya I can see him as a spy
@grhmnz4648
@grhmnz4648 4 жыл бұрын
If my memory serves me right , Kiwi Aaron Slight used to race one of these against the likes of Carl Fogarty .I used to support Troy Bayliss on the Ducati back in the day. Must have been something to do with the sound of the Ducati in the World Superbikes Championships.
@johnfisher8352
@johnfisher8352 4 жыл бұрын
The frame isn`t from the Firestorm. It was totally new. You would be lucky to find anything on the SP1 that is shared with that bike. Not in a hurry to sell mine. Awesome bike.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
I think I said the Honda engineers spent a lot of time developing the frame, clearly it’s not the same as the Firestorm. Whatever, lovely bike!
@racingrooster4642
@racingrooster4642 4 жыл бұрын
Funny how the proper cops without beards, are pleasant and polite. Older sports bikes are fast enough for most peoples abilities and hones riding skills without all the trickery. Had Blades my best bike ever was 748sps. Great vid as usual.
@markwat5958
@markwat5958 4 жыл бұрын
I remember test riding the SP 1 in 2001 whilst trying to do a deal and trade in my Suzuki TL1000r. Night and day difference in braking and handling although the power difference wasn’t that noticeable (my TL was well sorted in the fuel and exhaust dept though). I was oversteering it everywhere for the first 3-4 miles as it was so light and required no effort to turn in compared to the TL. The first time I braked hard from speed my backside lifted right out of the seat! Unfortunately I couldn’t do a deal, they were in such short supply the dealer could almost name his price! Added to the fact at the time it was more expensive than my wife’s new car, ouch!
@URBANAMERICANTAC
@URBANAMERICANTAC 4 жыл бұрын
Man, I remember these coming out after I got the “new R1”. I immediately fell in love with them and wanted one so damn. I never ended up getting one. Always seemed to get a different bike. Still have that yearning. Maybe a nice Nicky Haden edition would be a fun pick up. Then again, Colin Edwards was my favorite in those days.
@mattpuddicombe5786
@mattpuddicombe5786 4 жыл бұрын
Love the outtakes at the end. I now appreciate how much time you must spend getting things right.....and without swearing!! Very good self control. Keep up the good work Andy.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Matt!
@billyw9746
@billyw9746 3 жыл бұрын
Nicky Hayden won his AMA Superbike championship on one. RIP Nicky
@egidegregoire5633
@egidegregoire5633 4 жыл бұрын
I had a SP1 and SP2 few years back. Still one of my favo and most beautiful sportsbikes ever!
@alanottley
@alanottley 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. I used to have one of those - mine was an RC51 Nicky Hayden replica. Loved the bike but the vibrations would make my hands and feed numb on the highway. Still a good looking bike after all these years!
@martindavies8326
@martindavies8326 4 жыл бұрын
I love Honda’s mine is 43 years old now and looks and runs like the day it left the show room.👍
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Wow....
@davidquinn5386
@davidquinn5386 4 жыл бұрын
Be great to see if you could get a go on the Honda Blackbird , at one time the fastest sports tourer on the market. My second bike after passing my bike test . It’s a beast , loved it .
@culbycars
@culbycars 4 жыл бұрын
Bought mine back in 2000 with 1 mile on it my titanium bird still with me 20yrs later with 22,000 miles on it and I still love the BB
@jim74shutts76
@jim74shutts76 4 жыл бұрын
That was my dream bike back in the day. Always used to pull up at the local Honda dealer on my ZXR400 and just gaze through the window to the beauty on the pedestal.. what a machine.. 👍🏽
@jamesryan4601
@jamesryan4601 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see old classics being reviewed, and compared to the new stuff. More please👍
@RetroSuperbikes
@RetroSuperbikes 2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how they stand up to modern day bikes. I've just reviewed a 92 FireBlade and was shocked how it would still hold its own 30 years later.
@iainian
@iainian 4 жыл бұрын
First saw the Honda VTR 1000 at Ally Pally in Feb 2000....gorgeous then and STILL gorgeous now! Thanks TMF
@Carvetii
@Carvetii 4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous bikes SP1 and SP2 and rocketing in value now.
@plummz
@plummz 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely adore the SP1, still regret not buying one when I could. Absolutely beautiful
@RedlineRossi
@RedlineRossi 4 жыл бұрын
Love these bikes. The sound is incredible, shame the mic hasn't really picked it up.
@springy-2112
@springy-2112 4 жыл бұрын
So many reasons it's great to see you on a 20year old bike. But mainly all my bikes are around 20 years old. Never needed anything newer or more expensive. Top show brother peace and love 👍🏻☮❤
@Dius765RS
@Dius765RS 4 жыл бұрын
YOU NEED BUSINESS CARDS.... 11:38 Police was asking for channel information.
@lewrocks94
@lewrocks94 4 жыл бұрын
Dius yes he know, hense why he replied with the channel information....🤦🏻‍♂️🤔
@jamesclarkson3009
@jamesclarkson3009 4 жыл бұрын
Well done missenden flyer, you've done my dream bike proud. Imo this bike is Honda at their very best. I believe the great Joey Dunlop also won his last isle of man tt on one of these at the age of 48.
@adamperkins3125
@adamperkins3125 4 жыл бұрын
Those coppers are absolute legends, top blokes both of them :)
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, although a little deluded about the Ford Focus outrunning the Honda....but I didn't feel in a position to argue the toss at the time!
@stephenspiteri_zunkus
@stephenspiteri_zunkus 4 жыл бұрын
...but I didn’t feel in a position to argue... lol
@brendonbentley6617
@brendonbentley6617 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I certainly wouldn't be overly assertive with anyone carrying an automatic assault rifle on a quickdraw sling - especially not in front of his equally well armed backup. One has to choose one's battles to ride another day... To be honest I thought you were being pretty brave on holding back the entire contribution of the Honda company to motorcycle racing history. Did you have formal training with interrogation?
@telbenj
@telbenj 4 жыл бұрын
Actually rode past there today, some nice roads came up from Banbury via Thame past Chequers and onwards to Henley and back home Nice video
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@dascudder
@dascudder 4 жыл бұрын
What happened to that long video earlier? You took it down
@peterhird3542
@peterhird3542 4 жыл бұрын
Paul Jones, yes I was watching that too🤔. So l’m wondering the same thing.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Apologies folks - I was asked to take it down so I did - don't really want to go into details if that's OK.
@dascudder
@dascudder 4 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer fair play 👍
@davidevans5163
@davidevans5163 4 жыл бұрын
I used to own one of these and I must say the best bike I've ever owned, that v-twin smooth sleek and lovely sounding. I regret the day I sold it!
@kenmoore7195
@kenmoore7195 4 жыл бұрын
27 degrees, Here in Oz that would be considered a great day for a ride. P.S In Oz the boys in blue are rarely that friendly.
@Quijibo13
@Quijibo13 4 жыл бұрын
In 2000 I went to my local dealership to buy a new literbike and they had an R1 and an RC51 (VTR1000) side by side on the floor. I bought the R1, and sold it about 2 years later. I honestly believe that if I'd bought the Honda instead, I'd still have it.
@peterhird3542
@peterhird3542 4 жыл бұрын
Hi TMF, Off topic but what was the issue with your Allen Millyard interview? 🤔
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that - was asked to take it down....let's leave it there. ;0)
@peterhird3542
@peterhird3542 4 жыл бұрын
Of course TMF. I totally respect your decision. I was just a little confused when it disappeared so abruptly. Hopefully, maybe a different edited version maybe able to be posted at a later date. Just food for thought. Cheers.
@Banditmanuk
@Banditmanuk 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer That's a real shame, was genuinely really looking forward to watching. Gone for good or gone to edit for future? All the best
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
@@Banditmanuk Gone for good I'm afraid :0(
@Jonathan-L
@Jonathan-L 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer That's a pity ... I was hoping to watch it for a second time with a mate and a few beers. Now the beers won't taste so good. Bummer.
@twistandgo3414
@twistandgo3414 4 жыл бұрын
The outtakes at the end 🤣. The struggle is real! Just shows that even with all your experience from hundreds of videos and popularity, you're still as normal as the rest of us! Encouraging indeed! 😁👌.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
I think it's hilarious when people say things like that, thank you for thinking somehow I wasn't normal!!
@johnrimmer5812
@johnrimmer5812 4 жыл бұрын
Always craved for one of these, along with the RD 500 LC.
@michaeltomlinson7245
@michaeltomlinson7245 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bike that SP is, always loved 'em but never had the chance to ride one. Got to take my hat off to the pair of police officers too. No aggression or arrogance, just polite, professional and friendly. Top work by all three of you !
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael...
@pistolpete6321
@pistolpete6321 4 жыл бұрын
What a cool motorcycle and interesting history, great video!
@RoseangleWarrior
@RoseangleWarrior 4 жыл бұрын
As always the nicest man on YT churns out another perfect video.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
You're very kind!
@kwak1k
@kwak1k 4 жыл бұрын
Nicest? Maybe, but with a naughty streak ey TMF? 😂🤣😂
@paulscammellscampi
@paulscammellscampi 4 жыл бұрын
The cops must have your mugshot up in there guard house by now . How good are our police👍👍
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
I like to think so - although every time I turn up on on a different bike and in different kit!
@paulscammellscampi
@paulscammellscampi 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer LOL keep them guessing master of disguise
@fastlanediaries6593
@fastlanediaries6593 4 жыл бұрын
Oh don’t worry...they know who you are 😛
@Englishbikerdan
@Englishbikerdan 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely sounding engine that. Sounds somewhat similar to my 1998 Honda VFR800 with the whine. Geat video TMF, lovely to see such bikes on your channel.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@samdown1914
@samdown1914 4 жыл бұрын
“I’ve got a focus st”....like it’s something to be proud of!! are you 12 yrs old?!?, and they gave him a gun 🤷‍♂️😂
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I gave a little internal guffaw when he mentioned that - thought it best to keep it to myself though!
@johnhartley964
@johnhartley964 4 жыл бұрын
Brave to show your out-takes - It makes you human - A brilliant channel
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you John....
@SX1000ninja
@SX1000ninja 4 жыл бұрын
Nice but, I’ll keep my ‘Widow Maker’ Suzuki TL1000s
@crazystupidthings69
@crazystupidthings69 4 жыл бұрын
My friend had one , when following him was so scary when he was entering the corner , I ride that bike a couple of times and was amazing ,never forget that noise !!
@trevorphillips3055
@trevorphillips3055 4 жыл бұрын
I also have a TL1000s, owned it for 10 years now and love it. With a few upgrades they can be made to ride nice. You can't beat a v twin for power delivery and torque IMO. I would love to own an SP1 though! 😎
@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus
@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see the boys in blue being genial but missing nothing. No fools those lads! Beautiful bike and the engine note is really something. I’ve always wanted a VTR and they seem to be increasing in value. Great video.
@Joric78
@Joric78 4 жыл бұрын
I was a big fan of the late 90s Japanese V-Twins. Went with the TL1000S myself (which I've still got), but the VTR1000F (as well as the SP1 and SP2) and the Yamaha TRX850 both got a good look.
@RetroSuperbikes
@RetroSuperbikes 2 жыл бұрын
Literally just finished a 1 month review on an SP1 for my channel. I loved it so much I just bought a Castrol liveried SP1 for myself ♥️
@chazzyoung9128
@chazzyoung9128 4 жыл бұрын
Now you have done the sp1 how about trying the Rsv Mille 👌😉
@kwak1k
@kwak1k 4 жыл бұрын
Or a tl1000s widow maker 😄
@daveo9844
@daveo9844 4 жыл бұрын
Love the bloopers section mate 👍🏼. Just shows the effort you put in to your channel to convey the correct info 😅.
@jamesfox5221
@jamesfox5221 4 жыл бұрын
that copper knows his world superbikes Colin Edwards...
@evanhisey5898
@evanhisey5898 4 жыл бұрын
james fox lol the next year Ducati won Edwards crashed out a few times. Definitely was in the championship. 🇺🇸💯 I see what you were saying. Your wrong :)
@ewanburnett
@ewanburnett 4 жыл бұрын
I remember my VTR FIRESTORM bloody awesome machine, I always wanted a ducati 748 just thought the style of the bike was top notch. 👍 Keep the chanel going.
@Dp3.16
@Dp3.16 4 жыл бұрын
Focus st?dream on copper 🤣👍
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
...you read my mind at the time!!!! Still he had an automatic weapon, I thought I should agree with him on all points...
@Dp3.16
@Dp3.16 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer 🤣🤣👍
@justwhenyouthought6119
@justwhenyouthought6119 4 жыл бұрын
Well done to the Bobbies, first class and a credit to your service.
@MrDesp2
@MrDesp2 4 жыл бұрын
Good review of such an iconic machine. I’ve owned quite a few of them. With most people opting for R1s and GSXRs at the time sadly these bikes were overlooked so Honda eventually heavily discounted them as well as throwing in a few treats like a day trip to the factory in Louth and a day at WSB in Silverstone to meet Colin Edwards, get fed and come home with a goodie bag. I bought a comfort seat and did two European trips on my SP2, they’ll do over 100 miles on a full tank as long as you’re not acting the edjeet. Anyways, I enjoyed your review 👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Des!
@scotty_beast_rider
@scotty_beast_rider 4 жыл бұрын
Love the outtakes at the end. You are a tough boss on yourself 😂😂😂 As always a great watch. 👍
@michaelmam
@michaelmam 3 жыл бұрын
I have just done my first bike video , on the SP1. It is a lot harder than it looks . I had more outtakes than intakes :-)
@frankmorris2603
@frankmorris2603 4 жыл бұрын
Hello hello hello...... Ay those coppers seem a tad battle ready. Just me orrrr what ??
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Can't be too careful in leafy Buckinghamshire!
@frankmorris2603
@frankmorris2603 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer They must've thought you were a shady customer. Two auto guns for one unassuming vlogger in the countryside. 😁
@82phalanX
@82phalanX 4 жыл бұрын
Seems like one of the higher ups may be resident in the vicinity..
@RoseangleWarrior
@RoseangleWarrior 4 жыл бұрын
@@82phalanX He was beside the gate house to Checkers, Boris's pad.
@ikbendusan
@ikbendusan 4 жыл бұрын
hahaha right? guy was wielding a damn battle rifle!
@lorentzinvariant7348
@lorentzinvariant7348 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the blooper reel at the end. Not as easy as you make it look in the final edits.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes
@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't look to be much "Social Distancing" going on there, they were way too close to you :/
@henryhartley9993
@henryhartley9993 4 жыл бұрын
They had guns so what you gonna do....
@murphy1554
@murphy1554 4 жыл бұрын
You must be a corporate enforcement officer!!!
@LayerZeroDesign
@LayerZeroDesign 4 жыл бұрын
There's always at least 1
@scubavader
@scubavader 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2000 RC51 and get 179 miles on a full tank of gas, and that is riding in more of a touring fashion but it varies only a little from that target. I know this because I've run it out of gas on account of a fuel sensor that went on me. I've put 54,400 miles on so far and bought it new in 2000. Still runs strong, looks fabulous, and turns heads wherever I go and I've been coast to coast in the US on numerous occasions. I'll never sell it. Cheers!
@michaelmam
@michaelmam 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this review when you launched it back in the days we could ride bikes for fun. I am sure it will come back soon! .The video inspired me to have a go at doing one on my SP1, without the riding as we are still in lockdown. Its a bit harder than you make it look! Well done.
@bjoernrider6164
@bjoernrider6164 4 жыл бұрын
My friend has 2002 SP-2 version. Fully original, factory improved. Stunning bike. I guess that a better looking and maintaned we could only find at Honda museum. 136bhp I guess, which might sound today not really impressive, but somehow those "horses" are like more powerful than today's 180.
@MUNRO13
@MUNRO13 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this bike. One used to go down my road every day for years. I miss that sound of thunder
@elithegreat6463
@elithegreat6463 4 жыл бұрын
Out of all my 24 bikes in my lifetime, I'm 57, my 2001 RC-51 is the bike I regret selling, I hate thinking about it...such an iconic Bike
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry fr the reminder!
@rumporridge1
@rumporridge1 4 жыл бұрын
Same here. Regret selling my RC51.
@salisburyplain998
@salisburyplain998 4 жыл бұрын
SP 2 in black is the only honda ive ever been tempted by.
@spetersonmusic
@spetersonmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Wow - that was quite a review! Killer bike, stellar weather, black vans with armed police, outtakes. Living your best life TMF! Andy rules!
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott - glad you liked it!
@harpersneil
@harpersneil 4 жыл бұрын
I remember one of these bikes blasting past me in anger when I was a young lad and I nearly shot a load in my pants!! It sounded absolutely incredible!! Lovely bike, and a lovely change of video seeing an older classic rather than an exotic I can't really afford.
@mickthemaverick5998
@mickthemaverick5998 4 жыл бұрын
Another terrific watch, especially the candid and spirited interview, almost made up for the one we lost earlier!! My RF900 RW still available for you to test if it floats your "older bikes" boat! Look forward hopefully to a rerun of the AM interview as and when possible!
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mick - appreciate the offer - hopefully there will be more older bikes, and more Allen Millyard in future! Stay tuned....
@gabrieljohannson6777
@gabrieljohannson6777 4 жыл бұрын
I remember this bike like it was yesterday. There was one around the corner from where I lived and it was a treat to see & hear it out & about.
@prospecial
@prospecial 4 жыл бұрын
very impressive, not only the machine, but also how you managed to get 2 new subscribers out of a police control xD
@paulcavacuiti4176
@paulcavacuiti4176 4 жыл бұрын
Have to note that the frame wasn’t from the Firestorm as stated at the start of the video - it’s completely different, as is the engine and the majority of the rest of the bike.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
I stand corrected...perhaps I should have said that Honda started with the Firestorm frame (as I noted it was heavily modified)....
@paulcavacuiti4176
@paulcavacuiti4176 4 жыл бұрын
I gather that the first prototypes used the firestorm style frame (where the swingarm doesn’t connect to the frame) but needed to be seriously beefed up for racing, so HRC ended up going with a very similar style frame to the twin cylinder version of the NSR500 that was around at the time.
@billy4rocks
@billy4rocks 4 жыл бұрын
Stunning looking bike, i loved the outakes at the end, an insight into how much effort and time that actually goes into these videos.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@johnwood7306
@johnwood7306 4 жыл бұрын
Hi TMF,great review of the brilliant VTR and getting the boys in blue involved as well. Really liked the outtakes at the end. Take care and ride safe.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@chrisrichardson1600
@chrisrichardson1600 2 жыл бұрын
Sold my 2004 SP2 when I left Italy to return to the UK and miss it dearly.. to find an SP2 for a decent price now that hasn't been thrashed is pretty rare.. I went from a 2001 Ducati Monster 750 to the SP2 and it was grins from the day I bought it to the day I sold it.. very fond memories of this bike.
@itialianpasta
@itialianpasta 4 жыл бұрын
love all the info in this review, as well as the blooper reel! keep it up
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Will try my best!
@shmac96
@shmac96 4 жыл бұрын
Dream bike when I was a teen....love your bloopers at the end! Nice touch! Another home run!
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@aldntn
@aldntn 4 жыл бұрын
Notes from a recent ride: "I'm running easy and relaxed when I notice blue lights approaching from behind. I figured they had a wreck or crime to get to, but, no they were after me. Very nice young officer tells me I've been stopped for doing 55 in a 35. His supervisor had given chase too, so I had two police vehicles to get me stopped. I think the supervisor was a bit disappointed that all they had was gramps on a little Ducati instead of a ner-do-well squid. No ticket, all pleasant ... "
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you passed the "attitude test" with flying colours....
@EdwardTadsyrup
@EdwardTadsyrup 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike. I owned an Aprilia RSV1000R Factory (The Gen 2, not the "Mille"). You can see the designers at Aprilia were "Heavily influenced" by the SP1 and the SP2. Mine had the full Akra Titanium system and sounded glorious. I still miss it now. Full Ohlins and Brembo radial brakes, so handled as well as it looked.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Yes now you mention it the Aprilia's do have a passing resemblance don't they....
@NetMillionaire
@NetMillionaire 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike. For 7K it’s a BARGAIN! A true classic! Great video!
@borjastick
@borjastick 4 жыл бұрын
I was at the TT with your mate Dan the Man back when this bike was selling and we bumped into an Italian who had ridden this thing from Italy all the way to the TT. He must have had a iron arse...
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff - that Dan gets about doesn't he....
@borjastick
@borjastick 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I used to go to the european bike shows with Dan. We've been overly refreshed in Munich, Milan...
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Yes he does like a small beer every now and then doesn't he....not to mention a "chip mountain" - looking forward to cafes being open again for some more "Biker Scran" fun.....
@borjastick
@borjastick 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Next time you speak to him you should ask him what he knows about that Ian B.
@tracer1127
@tracer1127 4 жыл бұрын
What a credit to the owner. That bike has been loved and cherished. Looks like it was made yesterday.👍
@Crab102
@Crab102 4 жыл бұрын
If i ever have the chance or capacity to be a collector of older bikes, this one is right at the top. Saw the WorldSBK a few times, when it was still being raced at Kyalami, here in South Africa. Can remember that distinct sound of the Honda. Great video as always. Cheers
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@tcpiptv
@tcpiptv 4 жыл бұрын
You put a lot of work into your videos. I appreciate it! Great content.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you...
@NonStoppie
@NonStoppie 4 жыл бұрын
One of my fav sport bikes these. I had the opportunity to ride one in Streetfighter setup. Amazing bike and the sound is just lovely because of that vtwin and gear driven cam combination.
@gdfggggg
@gdfggggg 6 ай бұрын
Went out yesterday on my big olld Zed, it was sublime. Looking out at the the sunshine now, but I’m a bottle of red down, so I best stay in watching your videos instead 👏🏻
@craigpennington1251
@craigpennington1251 4 жыл бұрын
If they made this today, I'd have one before 5pm this evening. Just like this and NO CHANGES. Very nice bike , great scenery you're riding in, and a clear picture. Thank you.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching - glad the picture looked OK...a rare outing for my GoPro 7 with image stabilisation...
@craigpennington1251
@craigpennington1251 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer You're welcome.
@paulcollins7185
@paulcollins7185 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review TMF. Your observations about it, spot on! I had the pleasure of ownership when it first came out. Great to see it again, thanks.
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching...
@cwarren4396
@cwarren4396 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bike. So nice to see everyone back out on their bikes. Thanks for sharing.
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