Paul Johnston Reviews The Honda CBR600F (2001)

Join Paul Johnston as he reviews the 2001 Honda CBR600F, and finds out how the small improvements to this model have translated on the road. He tests the performance and handling, as well as going through some of it's aesthetics changes.
[This clip is from Two Wheels: Season 6, Ep. 11, originally aired 18/03/2001. The full episode can be watched here: • Two Wheels: Season 6, ... ]
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[@Mohapi_Tau]

Great bike, looks good even in 2020!!

[@Eury9819]

just bought one 01 f4i looks amazing for the age

[@Mohapi_Tau]

@@Eury9819 enjoy your classic sports motorcycle.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

@@Eury9819 same here man 02 . Such a badass bike

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

@Maddux Roman lol damn bots talking to each other

[@Mohapi_Tau]

@@gabrielgalaxygh lol.

[@byronsmit1959]

What an excellent all round bike. Man oh man how many amazing adventures I had on mine

[@kobayashimaru8114]

My first bike was a F4i. Loved it. It's a tourable supersport that looks good for it's era.

[@j.ramone4116]

still looks good now

[@Luv-dq5th]

still looks good now

[@WestZ]

I just got one and it looks great!

[@honkyfryingpan7227]

Still looks great in 2017.

[@Mohapi_Tau]

Even in 2020.

[@freeair7292]

@@Mohapi_Tau even in 2021😅

[@aniruddhagujar4119]

Even in 2022

[@SzalikRED]

@@aniruddhagujar4119 Even in 2024 ;)

[@BigDonkMongo]

I have this bike. It's amazing.

[@bootz0409]

I have a 2005 CBR600F4I. No centrestand and only 1 headlight operates on low beam which looks really odd. Apart from that, the bike is simply fantastic. It does everything beautifully with the exception of taking off on a turn because there is virtually no low down torque. Still love it to death though. And she looks damn sexy! 😍

[@redshiftrider2267]

The f-sport in blue and white... best looking bike on the planet IMO.

[@perfectox]

I have a 2003 F4i with 80.000km on it and it still runs super-strong. Engine compression around 170psi on each cylinder. The only thing that needs attention on this model is the camchain tensioner. They do not last very long compared to other models. There is a guy here on youtube who made 300.000miles on an F4i like this. It is now a cheap, pretty good looking, pretty comfortable and very reliable bike. And still quite strong to keep up with any modern sportbike when you equip it with a good rider :)))

[@Mark291074]

I got 1 .. he's right.. that Centre stand is very handy!... and the banana seat is more padded and better for long journeys!..

[@djeggimusic7790]

hey! can u tell me how to connect the light for the numberplate? i dont find the way for the kabel to get into the 2. seat

[@Dave.S.TT600]

Shut up please

[@HalfdeadRider]

More weight, take it off and get yourself a paddock stand ;)

[@GoneToHelenBach]

The thing I disagree with the most is the notion that "Every bike should have a digital speedo", my bike has a digital speedo and I would change it to an analogue speedo in a heartbeat. He said "Imagine trying to read these numbers at speed" as though you would need to, surely you should know where the numbers are on your speedo, so you would only need to know where the needle is pointing and your peripheral vision can take care of that, whereas with a digital speedo you have to take your eyes off the road to read it.

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

True. Though, remember this video is nearly 16 years old, back then digital speedometers were the shit.

[@honkyfryingpan7227]

I agree. I find lcd displays hard to read.

[@HalfdeadRider]

My bike has analogue, my 125 had digital, I want my digital display back. And at speed you're better off just concentrating rather than checking your speed to gloat later lol

[@MuscleBandit]

100%

[@Driftuner]

another difference from the F to the FS (or F4i) are the suspensions..the internals on the "sport" versions is totaly different..the gearing isnt the same also, not only the rear sprocket..and frame, swing arm, and fork are painted..

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Worth mentioning: The auto choke revs up to 3000RPM. And it's Loud with an after market exhaust. Good or bad, that's up to whomever rides it.

[@Nick-Emery]

Certainly annoys the neighbours at 6am

[@Laterider4]

Great all round machine .

[@PoisonousPen]

About to pick one up in that exact colour scheme :) stunning bike 👍💛🖤

[@stanza77]

How has it been?

[@PoisonousPen]

@@stanza77 Forgot I wrote this comment 😅 It’s been an absolute blast. Probably the best bike I’ve ever owned. Comfortable, sporty, smooth yet powerful delivery and every time I go out on it someone compliments me on it 😅👍💛 I’m lucky that I found one in such lovely condition - but I’m being sensible and not modding the hell out of it. I want it to stay as near to original as possible. The only one negative id say, is that at 6ft2, it’s a little small for me. Don’t get me wrong, when I was learning the bike, that was a bonus, but the longer I go with it, the more I’m aware of how big I feel on it. I should be able to do longer stints on it, but due to my height, after about 45 minutes I’m ready for a break. A VFR800vtec or Speed Triple would probably suit me better height wise, but at least for the next few years, I’m very happy with my CBR 👍

[@adamapplegarth3585]

My first bike and it hasn't let me down.

[@MrTaytersDeep]

I've just bought this on a 03 plate, My first proper bike! with only 8000 miles on clock, is yours still running good pal? And recommend for a beginner?

[@adamapplegarth3585]

@@MrTaytersDeep Yeah its brilliant all works fine

[@ReggaeGirlMaRley]

I have 2 of them :)

[@OlegPasitschni]

bought a MIVV exhaust on my bike, i dont give a single shit about my neighbors, they should be lucky to hear that eargasm very morning :D got the sporty 600FS looks waaay better, and the big kick stand is useless weight ^^

[@shawnlack1527]

Don’t have a Honda, but along with the line up, I have my 2007 Yamaha yzf600r “thundercat” great bike, but will be upgrading to the r6 soon

[@brocky78]

shit box left one ay the lights last wk 🤣

[@shawnlack1527]

@@brocky78 what?

[@johnsmith-hi4kk]

....and it matches your lemon jacket

[@mcallistersviews6643]

Got a cbr600f3 1998 it still looks brand new even tho it gets used a lot

[@joegriffin6699]

Its always shite weather when Paul does a review. He must have a summer job on tne radio or something.

[@motobud750]

Got two 01 f4i's I'd mention how they're the toughest sport bike. Used as stunt bikes and also lasts more miles then any bike

[@uberleet01]

any common issues with these bikes or things to know? thinking of getting one

[@JPWest020]

It seems it always rained when they recorded this show…

[@user-dc1vy5ty6t]

Time travelling is always great!!Packed with technology? I wish you could see what is happening now!!!!!!

[@domenicoizzo5447]

nice bike

[@MrHuzzHuzz]

0:17 Thought he said ''fackin'' cleaner pipes not vacuum lol

[@freeair7292]

Same 🤣LMAO

[@robjohnson7806]

How are the knees after an hour in the saddle? I have the chance to buy one and am bigger than the average rider in height and weight.

[@Krezo200]

Did you buy it

[@robjohnson7806]

@@Krezo200 No. Became disabled so had to hang up.the jacket etc. 😰

[@Krezo200]

@@robjohnson7806 oh im sorry mate

[@robjohnson7806]

@@Krezo200 I had fun whilst I could, but can barely stand now, but stick me on a bike and I think I'm Barry Sheene again! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Krezo200]

@@robjohnson7806 i know that feel, i had a z1000 and now i got cfids -.-

[@Pierce1987]

I sold mine, I miss it...

[@vytas5584]

You don't get a centrestand on the sport because they add weight... If anything like my CBR600F it's a heavy extra piece of pig iron

[@pigeon-uc9wo]

Brilliant 👍 👏 👍 👏

[@WilliamdThompson]

Do you think the CBR600R is better than the Kawasaki ER6F? Thank you.

[@Nick-Emery]

Hell yeah

[@shiftyshamsk]

Without doubt mate. Far better quality. Smoother.

[@erickloucek1474]

To not have the twin lights on is silly I prefers the f4 gixxer light

[@ZubairAli-tg7ug]

Only negative to me is this huge exhaust

[@Krezo200]

Bought a pc25👌🏻

[@roquehernandez9613]

You wont see many airplane cockpits with digital speedos but analogue gauges instead...

[@feelrexx]

I have this bike and still can beat a lot of actual bikes

[@elelegidosf9707]

"The frame is the same but it's differently done". Huh? Then he says that the frame has been beefed-up to cope with "the extra power". But the power on this bike is the same as the carburettored bike it was developed from. Not a bad review overall, but I don't like it when reviewers just make stuff up.

[@AudiultraRobotics]

my bike

[@djeggimusic7790]

can u tell me how to get the kabel for the numberplate into the 2. seat?

[@AudiultraRobotics]

+DJEggiMusic What exactly do you mean with 2. seat?

[@StinkfauleSocke]

i think he mean the seat for the sozius

[@StinkfauleSocke]

he is speaking about the 600 F sport, not sure if it is the same with the kabel

[@AudiultraRobotics]

Ok, well I have the F with the one seat for both. I honestly don't know where the cables are for the numberplate light.

[@dynamodav]

Choke?! It's fuel injected!

[@HalfdeadRider]

@SunzOffski All engines have a choke, the difference is FI engines have an automatic choke, always have, always will in some sense. Engines don't like low rpm's when cold so bringing them up a little prevents them from stalling.

[@mayorwarren4188]

Owner of 2007 model in 2022

[@mikkei3532]

this banana seat :P

[@intelin123]

Loud pipes are so car drivers can see you. For some stupid reason. Cars do not like to see motorcycles. If they can hear you . They can see you.

[@stevenjr6582]

That is absolutely stupid reaction that all bikers motivate to a police officer and get their registration taken away. If you want to be seen: ride SLOWER!!!

[@bejbizZ]

"Loud pipes save lives" - Imagine what learning to ride will do...

[@alesjezek9755]

Super,Labombastic,Fantastic,Školastic!!!!!!👍👏🤘🤝😍🏍️💓🧠

[@Uninfluenceable]

did he really ask why a race replica motorcycle doesn't have a boat anker of a center stand? and complains that a fuel injected bike doesn't have a carb? yeesh, I know this is 20 years old, but this man is clueless.

[@colt2855]

1999 Honda cbr f4, walk around. And rev. hey guys check out my 99 honda cbr f4! id apreciate it!

[@ripmax333]

that huge ugly silencer for sure is pretty awful

[@mynamejeff8394]

Not very new in 2020 😃

[@LukaZloglea]

Here it is in 2016! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppnaiolnd9BlncU

[@btnhfool]

since when does an f4i have bad low end power?? lol bullshit

[@bootz0409]

I think he meant to say torque. Compared with my VFR800F the CBR600F4I's torque from takeoff is abysmal. But still a beaut bike though.

[@HigherEnergy011]

Very small bike ( just 600 cm3 ), very small torque, very small engine sounds! :DDD

[@Real_MisterSir]

very ignorant comment :D

[@johnbuckley6051]

Very incapable of riding a bike properly?

[@greigmorrison2766]

O

[@bejbizZ]

Better buy turbo Hayabusa xD

[@jayflash2035]

The fuck are you on about Oscar

[@johanzh2550]

CBR600RR is better

[@flatlineoptimism2600]

Barely. It's minimally faster and more aggressive. This is for sure every bit as reliable and much more comfortable.

[@bejbizZ]

RRs are for short people xD