New 2021 Honda CB1000R Announced & DARK EDITION!

[@gregsmith_za]

The black edition looks great. Can't say I'm a fan of the LCD screen, but you're right, the night mode does look a bit better.

[@MrTechTime]

It has a new TFT display now though so all good on that front

[@RaMpArT02]

Love the revised looks and wheels! Imagine that red fuel tank on a black edition bike though 😍. No cruise control is a bummer, but other than that it's a great revision.

[@robbikebob]

Like the update. The black one looks stunning. All this connectivity and dash faff leaves me cold though, but I guess that's because I'm old. And I still wouldn't spend a shed load of money for a 150+ mph bike when most roads I use are being lowered to 50mph! It was almost impossible to keep to limits on my bandit, on something powerful and smooth you would spend your life looking at the dash or risk going double the limit everywhere!

[@WDLDrider]

One of the few bikes that almost needs no customization. Wow! Beautiful!

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

It's a goodd thing, and a bad at the same time. I think it's fun to make my bike looks more how I want it, and not the same as every one else.

[@yreyesq]

100000% black edition! Is just gorgeous!

[@redstu13]

I've got a 2019 cb1000r, I'll be trading in for the black edition, looks amazing

[@alexparnala8284]

How much sir

[@electrobitnewportapplerepa7219]

initialy i purchased the 650r and i end up returning it to the deler and geting myself the 1000r 2022 , I was planing for black edition but they had a red one available and once they took it out and put it near a test ride black edition in the sun the red one had my heart :) Maybee because the black edition was a test ride and used not so sparkling anymore and mine brand new but both compared i do not know red was for me and i love it

[@pistolpete6321]

Hard choice on the colors, both are stunning. I think I’d go with the Honda Red, really nice color, stands out and I bet it looks amazing with sun shining on it. The new color TFT is a nice upgrade for sure! Great video!

[@motobob]

Cheers Pete! Yeah the dash looks way better to me, and I'd agree that it looks classy in red.

[@stablestoic1491]

Always loved Red on a Honda. That black looks sweet though.

[@CriticalRider]

I'm not a huge Honda fan but they really hit the nail in the head on this update. Yamaha, take some notes please. If they made a black edition with the red tank I might be inclined to replace my '16 XSR 900...

[@raminvlogs]

I agree! Would buy it pretty quickly if it had all the black details, but with the red tank and maybe the tail.

[@bobmizen1]

Really great looking bike, especially the red for me. I love the quality and design of the components themselves and I’ve always been a fan of chrome down pipes, one of the things that mesmerise me as on the CBX 6 cylinder. Thanks for sharing these details. Regards, Bob M. South Wales

[@nigel274]

I've got a cb1300s...had for 11 years. Lovely bike but downpipes are stainless steel. If I go out on a wet day takes me hours to clean them.....must have lost years of my life polishing those rascals. I thought chrome would be a lot better? I noted the cb1100 changed to chrome after first year.

[@nigel274]

@@BikesDrones mine is red and white one. A lovely comfy bike with loads of torque. Bought from guy in Falkirk at 9 months old with 600 on clock. Not even had first service. Done 20000 now but still looks like new.

[@niranjanmcky8940]

I would say headlight and over all design kinda looks 20% like a MV augusta brutale 800 in a more calm and angular way.

[@yondaktaukoktanyasaya8318]

Yess, ovale tire, inline 4cylinder engine, single sided arm...., 20% mv agusta. 😅

[@1andtheOnly]

@Jay M What a savage reply bro. I see haters of Japanese bikes only on youtube and not on the road. The roads are full of them.

[@rodrozil6544]

Massimo Tamburini copied honda stylings

[@jafrulhaque9820]

Exactly

[@jafrulhaque9820]

@@rodrozil6544 i think you are a honda fanboy.🤣

[@GhostRider-ms1ep]

SIMPLY AMAZING ❤️ I'LL GO FOR THE BLACK EDITION 🤠

[@howardgraff4084]

Don't go riding at night then mate...Black is a crazy colour in terms of rider safety even if it looks really cool!

[@truss6282]

@@howardgraff4084 a few very small carefully placed white leds as to not look ghetto and I think you'll be ok. That black just looks right on this bike. The red is sharp as well. Good riding gear with some reflective accents will help as well.

[@Englishbikerdan]

God damn it Honda. I'm trying to shorten my next bike list!! Nice video Rob.

[@bigbroondug]

Very nice 👍. When I saw the teaser I thought that they'd made a big mistake with the headlight, it actually looks pretty good. As someone mentioned that red tank on the black edition would be awesome.

[@motobob]

Oooo now that's a good shout

[@manishjha3990]

A Honda reliability in Italian suit. I am game 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Solemn-wishes]

oooh that Dark edt is looking like a top contender for my upgrade along with the new MT-09 or and FTR 1200

[@drewmorg.]

I loved the tri color of the previous year, but this new all black is downright sexy. That's a bike you want to own and don't even need to ride it to have your money's worth!

[@definitelydadda9489]

Digging that black edition a lot, but would have preferred Honda kept the round headlight. This new swept design looks a bit... off... 🙄

[@SaWuDOHC]

same :D

[@harigovindsroriginal]

Yeah 🤔. Agreed

[@rommelloreto575]

They called the headlight iconic then replaces is :/ round gives it the neo retro look

[@Heavywall70]

Dark mode in any electronic screen looks nicer and is easier on the eyes I was a fan of this bike before I think this is a marked improvement on an already superlative motorcycle.

[@XRM473]

Normally not one for the blacked out or mat grey looks, but the CB with the machined highlights does look pretty good! I’m very tempted

[@normanschlongdongovic4124]

My brother is a big fan of Honda cars and motorcycles..From MBX125,Raider135,NSR250SP,CBR400RR,Super4 400,Hornet600,CBR929RR,CBR1100XX,CBR1000RR,CB650F and now eyeing the new X-ADV750..Cars that he used before is Civics,CRX,Citys,Type-R,Accord Euro R,Odyssey and now CRV Turbo AWD.

[@smartje268]

I agree with Niranjan : headlight is definitely picked up at MV Agusta's. To be honest , I preferred the round version . Black edition is my favourite !!! Like it so much that I'm thinking of switching my Africa Twin for it ...

[@nihvl]

That spoke wheel has to be the best looking wheel on any production motorcycle (not including MV limited editions and Ducati Superleggeras)

[@williambarringer6513]

z900rs has had cut wheels that look like spokes, im guessing they copied them

[@binaryblog]

The black edition looks stunning. I hope they will refresh CB650R with same design. Its definitely the best upgrade for 2021 bikes.

[@DLITINTHEHOUSE]

Good attention to detail on the Black model. Specs of machine aluminum done well. Breaks it up a little bit, but the majority of it being black... looks great.

[@375billy]

Red one for me, really nice. New updates in styling are good. Could care less about hooking up a phone.

[@ONYX-365]

_I'd take the red version every day of the week!_ 🤩

[@chrisevenson4263]

Ride Red!

[@bfarm44]

I’d like to see the polished exhaust on the black edition I bet that looks better

[@asherandrea3936]

Never thought I’d say this but that new Honda CBR looks sexier than the new Ducati Monster

[@grahamtricker4103]

The all black version looks very nice. However, I'm looking forward to the new Tuono 660 as I don't need 140hp but like the power delivery of a twin...

[@karlosh9286]

Yeah, CB1000R has 143 BHP, but because it's a 4 cylinder you have to wind it up quite a bit.

[@brownfoodgood1381]

I've got a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 with 29k miles and thinking of upgrading to this bike. Thanks for the info!

[@valcrist7428]

What a Beautiful NeoRetro Streetfighter.. Engine is powerful too. My favorite 1000ccish naked.

[@avi8r944]

I'm hoping they come out with optional gold or silver wheels.

[@itachiuchiha6891]

In my opinion, this bike is more beautiful than the Trident

[@MrLou8888]

The Trident is meant to compete with bikes like the cb 650 r. At the cb 1000 r you'd be looking at the street and speed triple. Twins and triples traditionally deliver more low and mid range torque.

[@boylittle2613]

cb1000r>trident>cb650r in my opinion~

[@MotoVikz]

Agree.

[@MrRui33333]

pra mim, é uma das naqued bikes 1000cc mais bonitas que se pode ter , é quase uma obra de arte sobre rodas !!!

[@bikersoncall]

Look at the thumbnail of Motobob's 2020 Rocket 3, review, that bike does look 'badass' , note , they also did something with the rims, that helps them stand out , as they should , imv. The only thing I would do to improve it's look, it design it with exhaust on both sides of the bike, you'll all notice that bikes with right side only exhaust are invariably presented with the primary picture being of the right side, not the left.

[@mistermark4496]

Honda got it looking perfect in the Black Edition

[@meattooth1303]

like both red and black. would pick red so i can be seen easier.

[@ShinigamiShionZ]

Yamaha take notes. This is how you improve your bikes

[@drewmorg.]

What do you mean, you don't like Yamaha's "ancient heritage" pumpkin shaped blinkers?

[@aapddd]

More like the new mt 09 headlight

[@drewmorg.]

@@aapddd New MT09 headlight is good.

[@ShinigamiShionZ]

@@drewmorg. lol

[@severed6s]

for the new mt09, besides the headlight, everything else on that bike is a pretty good improvement

[@nicerknifes9465]

There was one thing... One little design aspect on the older version that made me love this motorbike... There was a silver stripe between the fuel tank and the seat area... And I don't understand why they took that out...

[@electrobitnewportapplerepa7219]

:)) that s what i hate the most :))

[@zoomzoomtasche9734]

Love the black edition, a dream. 😊

[@alexshmalex]

I don't dislike the new one, it has a more fluid look but I definitely prefer the chunkiness of the previous model.

[@baz5806]

Would have to be red for me.. the black edition is depressing!

[@1990-t1j]

Love the new wheels. Not sure about the headlight. Don't like the shape of the TFT, although it's just an initial feeling, maybe. Great bike.

[@motobob]

Not everyone seems to like the TFT but it's a massive improvement on the old dash. Felt dated now

[@josh786manchester]

I prefer the 2019 design. I dont like the new headlights or the dash. The previous model looks more retro n cool! They could have atleast put cruise control on this model which is more beneficial for the rider than having bluetooth controls

[@utkarshkaushik617]

Now honda have really made this bike even more of better buy the biggest gripe for me was that lcd display but the tft is just a bliss that headline really uplifts its looks even more overall a great upgrade

[@jeffreyholmes4083]

Adjustable seat height would be good to drop it down from 830 to 800 for shorter riders. Would think about swapping my 1200 Monster for one if this was an option.

[@kiwi-on-a-bike660]

I like the red, mind you most bikes I've had are red, I just like how the colour stands out.

[@T.Q.]

The red looks gorgeous

[@glenkitzman3119]

Red, Silver and Black. So nice. Well done video and thanks for the production.

[@Jaffa1951]

IILike the look of the new model. Regarding the swing arm mounted number plate holders. I think they look pretty cool because, as you say, it tidies up the rear end nicely, although I've heard several reports of it making it very difficult to adjust the chain - something most of us do regularly. i don't know if that's the case with this bike but, before I bought one I would, definitely, have to check that out.

[@baricho4771]

Wow..! Cannot wait for the release of this bike.. For sure the Black Edition for me!! A much better looking bike now.. Just hope more of an adjustable seat..

[@keiththecarpenter5639]

I definitely prefer the Black Edition. Looks really Sharp.

[@backinajiffy1]

Ima get this one to replace my mt09 since yamaha totally botched the 2021

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Hands down that blacky is stunning. Top contender for a 3rd opening in my garage. 👍🏼 😎 🌎

[@balex96]

I have a 2018 version and I'm in love with it.

[@nassosa]

Black Black Black Black. looks amaaaazing! hate the dash though.

[@bikedude5911]

Really like this bike but wishing it would have come with cruise control (most bikes in this class now have them).

[@bfarm44]

Or you can shove half cut rubber washer between the grip and mount like we have been doing since forever

[@XRM473]

Cruise control please! How about some accessories including factory panniers?

[@alexthegearhead3441]

i own the 2019 CB650R in red and i think i would go for the red one as well! i think it stand out so much more!

[@daveturner8025]

SE Black, 100%

[@TuntunGamer]

This looks like a monster. Not the Ducatti Monster.....just a monster! These sound amazing with an aftermarket can.

[@mjfanning5839]

2020 headlight was well-balanced and a focal point of the bike. No 'modern feel' with the new headlight 2021 Bob. More like a design iteration looking for a problem perhaps?

[@JericVergara]

Dem Black Edition looks sick. 👌

[@lasserasmussen5522]

An option for cruise control, would have made it perfect

[@youridv]

Can't believe this bike has "voice controlled email support" but not cruise control...

[@quaality]

with the capabilities here and the price, the fact that it doesn't come standard is holding me back and making me compare it to the MT09 SP. What simply blows my mind is that looking at the previous model and from what I can see for this one, there is no OEM cruise control module from Honda...WHY?!

[@gilmacababbad8526]

I prefer the round headlight, mv Augusta already using teardrop headlight..

[@__umbra]

We need a comparison between the honda cb1000r and bmw r ninet.

[@toofastnobrakes]

They need to pass down the old display from the 2018 cb1000 to the current cb650r. It’s will work better than the iPod they have strapped to it now

[@rodrozil6544]

Red is good, silver is also good, but the black edition is irresistibly best

[@mikephillips950]

Red / silver & black , i like a bit of contrast , beautiful motorcycle 😊👍

[@caspianprince]

So I find myself thinking, what I don't really want is a black edition, what I really want is a CBR1000. Not a FireBlade, but a CBR1000, like a CBR650. And for someone at Honda to realise they probably need a real UI designer to code their dash displays. Their first job can be hanging the current programmers upsidedown by their toenails for a few days in front of a sign in Japanese that reads, "Thou shalt not attempt to mimic textures or shading in LCD displays for instrument panels". The sign, would, of course, be upsidedown too, just to make a point if you're going to do something, do it properly.

[@Maomgodlove]

Black edition definitely...

[@painsrides3616]

Black Edition ...all the way 👍

[@ryinsane1544]

The black is a beast!

[@wattoman28]

The black looks absurdly good

[@tijmenwobben]

No MOTOBOB video goes without saying "thick and fast" Lol

[@motobob]

Haha! 🤷‍♂️

[@williambarringer6513]

the dash on the new hayabusa is what every company should be trying for, its perfect

[@jeffmaxwell8821]

It’s got to be red for me

[@mayukhsharma8465]

Probably the best looking street bike series there is definitely up there with the european bikes in terms of looks. Waiting for cb300r hope they bring out a black version too

[@lancerbiker5263]

Black is always menacing. Lets see are variety of other color options.

[@1098DESMO916]

The black edition FTW.

[@storegga]

I have Honda Civic Black edition. I sold my black mt10 of 4 years good service in mid 2020. Just waiting for honda to produce the goods et voila!

[@noelvelez8708]

Love the black CB 1000R

[@karlosh9286]

It'd have to be red, with QS added. I did get a ride on a 2020 CB1000R. I wonder if they've stiffened the suspension a bit. I found it a bit soft. The TFT looks like it will sort out a major gripe I had with the 2020 one. They need that on the CB650R too. New headlight, I quite liked the previous headlight. New one looks fine though. CB1000R is definitely my favourite current Honda naked bike , but I doubt I'll be swapping in my Speed Triple RS. If I had the cash for another bike, yeah, I'd now probably have a CB1000R. The inverted LCD really did annoy me on the old one.

[@motobob]

Agree the 650 needs the dash, but I wonder how much they need to keep an eye on the spending at that price point. The Trident has really mixed it up there...

[@karlosh9286]

@@motobob The Trident has indeed mixed it up. I'm looking forward to getting a ride on one. Not sure on the costs of a TFT, if it's a generic electronic component it could be pretty cheap. The inverted LCD panel looks like it is custom made for Honda bike. I reckon give it a year, and the TFT will be on the CB650R in 2022 :-D

[@lemalujnr23]

Black all the way

[@fyorbane]

Lovely looking machine. Probably the best looking japanese naked apart from the Kawasaki Z900rs. Yamaha take notice. The red version is my favourite. Only downside is the up and down quickshifter which should be fitted as standard for the price.

[@jamesmoulson9854]

Still have my 2012 cb1000r. The Black Edition is really making me think it’s time for a new cb1000r.

[@hockeymann88]

Seems like a great performing and good looking bike right out of the box that would lend itself well to some modifications such as a lighter exhaust, tail tidy and maybe some lighter wheels.

[@andreriva768]

That is a tough decision. I like them both. The black one looks like straight out of the Batman cave. While the red one looks like "don't fool around with me" . . .

[@hershey50317]

Hate the way the exhaust looks but damn that’s one nice looking bike

[@SBKPete]

Like GW owners were disappointed with the omission of Android connectivity up until recently, I’m gutted that I won’t be able to pair my iPhone to the new CB1000R 🤦🏻😢

[@dave6467]

See Bob. A bike can look supercool, without looking and performing like a 'refugee' from the 70's. Oh and not a brown seat, headlight grill or knobley tyre in sight.

[@corujariousa]

One thing I don't like on this bike is the fuel tank design. Is seems way too small for the bike. The design of the instrument panel could be much better too. It does not look to be at the same stylish level of the bike. Black is the way to go.

[@TrancerideR6]

First choice red, second all black

[@WEEZMONEYINVOLVED132]

Full on black is the way to go.👍🏻

[@mustafashaddouh7799]

I already have the 2020 red one. I'm kind of warming up to the 2021 black one. Very nice. My bike is a euro 4 emission, can you tell me what will happen when it goes to 5.?

[@mannyzx1]

If Yamaha doesn’t release an XSR1 with that lovely Crossplane, I think this will be my bike.

[@voccmoccer2262]

Only in Red. Black is boaring. My Wife got the 650r in Red. Damm, it looks good.

[@bobbralee1019]

I really like the red but would like the machined bits off the Black edition

[@zrx4me1]

Good review. I'll wait for the version that looks like a 1979 CB750F. Hopefully, its not just a show bike.

[@michaeltomlinson7245]

Fabulous looking 'black edition' bike spoiled by the enormous can. Aftermarket version to complete the awesome looks of this bike ? Er, yes, I definitely would.