The Golden Era of The 90's - The Story of The Greatest 90's Japanese Sport Bikes

[@Channel53official]

All of those dual round headlight bikes look so good. Remember when they all came out

[@shakumoto_jpeg]

yeah, not this organic shit from today....

[@hathaway.1166]

100%, and back when motorcycles had REAL tail sections, now its all pointy and shi-

[@1000yeardragon]

I'm a huge fan of the double round headlights like the old Fireblade, man they look so good I wish they'd make a comeback

[@elcookiemonsteru]

yep, now i can´t look at Kawasaki, the ZX 10 its just...too fugly....

[@henrymorgan3982]

I never really did “ride” a sport bike till I did a track day. Made me wonder what the hell I thought I was doing all of those years prior? Great video. Brought back many Great Memories! 👍

[@stripprclipR1]

I rode my 1995 CBR900RR today. Raw power, light weight, and wheelies on cue at nearly 30 years old. Twitchy front end is in part due to VERY good front brakes and a tendency to lift the rear wheel under hard braking. It's all analog, so there is no electronic babysitter to come save you if you powerslide into a wheelie and your reflexes can't keep up. That's why I love it. It is unapologetic, unrefined adrenaline in motorcycle form.

[@150_ENGINEER]

I had a red and black 97. Awesome bike

[@knightwindsrc2314]

I have a 1990 fzr 1000 and a few modern bikes like an h2. Test rode a cbr 900rr back in the day and it was one of the few that held up to the yamaha. It was awesome. Almost talked my gf at the time into buying it. Wasnt enough better than the fzr to warrant buying it but i still wish i had, Golden age of bikes. the 2000s didnt really compare. If you have access to parts , these bikes still hold up well today.

[@stripprclipR1]

@@knightwindsrc2314 My soul mate is my 2001 Champion's Edition R1. The last carbed R1, and "Don'tcha" is 1 insane ride. My best friend's 1989 FZR 1000 would carry the front wheel into 4th gear. Yes, they are dangerous to a casual rider. Chef's kiss if you have an ounce of skill on the edge.

[@robertinferno7862]

Raw snail maybe. :)))) I have a friend who owns one in exceptional condition, it's a monumental piece of shit! Only Honda can build such a desaster. Underpowered, bad in corners, brakes are really bad. And it's not so lightwheight. But it excells in one way: it's so god damn ugly! I also have a friend who owns a Kawasaki ZX7R and a ZXR 750R. No comparation between those Kawasakis and that piece of Honda crap! They are way more better in every way!

[@stripprclipR1]

@@robertinferno7862 So, you have friends? I doubt it with spelling and grammar like that.

[@fazlizahari88]

People who love Motorcycle would love 90s bike

[@Philly-lq6zr]

94 , limited edition kawasaki zx900 race edition leave zx1200, 2000 , Hayabusa 1300 , Honda blackbird , , which I like them , but , , 1st gear 180 k , 2nd gear 280 , that wheel of the ground , and change into third , brake trailing down shift 2nd 180 k 1st 60 k fish tailing rear end , 100 meters car turning a head , just manage to get around behind , I was going to over take , it , likey they saved me , I carried on going 60k 😮 😊 MATE FREAK OUT , THOUGHT I LOOSE IT , NOT THIS BIKE , EVEN MOTERBIKE MACHANICS TOLD ME , IT BUILT TO RACE , I GIVEN PEOPLE RIDE BIKES , A SIT ON ENGINE ON , OR A TINY RIDE , , IT NOT FOR THEM 😂😂😂 , IVE OVER TAKEN MANY OTHER RIDERS , NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT , REASON WHY I BROUGHT IT 😂😂😂 , THEIR NO INFORMATION ABOUT IT , IT SAME LOOKS AS THE OTHER KAWASAKI 94 , BUT ONLY 7 , PRODUCTION LITTLE TREAK , , 6 IN AUSTRALIA , ,AND 1 IN NEW ZEALAND, , PE9PLE THOUGHT IT WAS A V8 , " OH YEAH " 😂😂😂 I WISH , 😊 1 HOUR AND A HALF DRIVE , TO GET TO DESTINATION , ABOUT 15 , MINS , TO THOSE THAT HAVE IT I HOPE THEY DONT KNOW ABOUT THEM , 😢😢😢 ,

[@ankitmavchi8553]

While growing up here in India, we could see most of these 90's and early 2000's bike in magazines & movies, I remember as a Kid.. seeing a Honda CBR Fireblade flyby one fine night, glimpsed only for few second was enough for me to fall in love with these mean machines. As a teenager we occasionally bumped into CBRs and Ninjas on fuel stations and were left in awe of those. The motorcycling scenario sky rocketed around 2010 and Hayabusa's were everywhere, even for a tier two city like ours. At 36 now, i eventually graduated myself to a 2019 Ninja 1000 starting from a 2005 Hero Honda CBZ 150.. but i still love these 90's era Japanese motorcycles.. their broader looks as well as their graphic kits were so vibrant and appealing compared to what we have these days. But I also reckon as it happens with almost everything around, the eras will repeat again after few years and we will have such boarder faired bikes once again in future, and they will come out of Chinese and Japanese manufacturers again.. I think we already have glimpse of that in CFMoto 500SR Voom ! Oh and thank you for making this video ! It will be forever saved in my watch later list.

[@TrashyLobster]

I had a ‘92 CBR 600. Absolute best days of my life. Ride safe. 🤘🏼

[@jamayajackson5256]

Learned on an F2 CBR. So much fun. One day I'll get another.

[@dc5189]

This is one of the most perfect movies ever filmed. You're winning some awards for this one bro

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! I'm trying my best. There will be more to come, too!

[@shortattentionspangarage1312]

I've owned many of those: 1991 ZX-11, 1996 GSX-R750, 1999 R1, and a 2000 Hayabusa. All were amazing, and all were sold around a year after I bought them. No reason, other than there's so many great bikes out there to try.

[@da_garage383]

@@shortattentionspangarage1312 What a great collection! I know everyone is different but for me personally, I get attached to my bikes and it's so hard for me to let go of them. But I do agree there's so many to try!

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

​@@da_garage383I am the same!! I get attached to my bikes. I still own every bike except for my very first one. a 2004 cbr600rr. I was 18 and after the company I was working for went out of business. I could not afford to keep it. But I did buy one just like it years later, when I got back on 2 wheels. still have it. And a garage full of every other bike I ever bought.

[@davestrain9529]

i had 96 1100 w Land Barge ZOOK! a few others,,but the 1100 was, well a shame to sell. Got an Rd outta it,, ahh regrets. On to the next Journey and Adventure

[@hathaway.1166]

@@davestrain9529bro the Zook was crazy af😂 back when Honda engineers got to have fun..

[@coryhiatt3244]

Very interesting and informative. You have done your research and it shows here. Smart and clever content. Loved it!

[@da_garage383]

@@coryhiatt3244 Thank you! I find it all so interesting it's difficult to condense my writing into a manageable script. I'm glad that you enjoyed my video 😊

[@prof.2248]

90's was amazing period, the best era absolutely

[@1000yeardragon]

Amazing music selections to go along with some of the most iconic bikes ever

[@da_garage383]

@@1000yeardragon Thank you! Thanks for letting me know you appreciate the music too. I try to select music that fits accordingly with the visuals.

[@heyyitsRJ]

@@da_garage383what are the songs for the FZR1000 and CBR900 segments? Great taste in music bro! Keep it up 👍

[@da_garage383]

@heyyitsRJ Thank you! I think the music is really important for setting the stage in each segment. The music I used in this video I made with an AI generator. In my previous videos I've tried to find suitable copyright free music and sounds.

[@Punjabi.73]

I'm from India and always consider 90s as the pinnacle of most colorful, beautiful n stylish motorcycle Era. I own a 98 Honda blackbird n a 83 vt250f at present.

[@nbowling10trio]

I was there😂 got my license in 88. Had subscriptions to all the mags. Sport rider, cycle world,etc. owned zx6,fzr1k, gpz750,rf900r,cbr600's. Few others. Yes this was before abs and all the nannies😂 golden era for sure. These days i putt around on hopped up sportsters and a vrod. Love riding. Thank you for your content

[@xthumpx1]

Brug you NAILED it. Thank you so much for this flashback to better times.

[@Sean-gu3tq]

55 year old Aussie and have ridden since 18. I have owned over 23 bikes and loved them all. But the one i would go back in a Time Machine to ride again at that precise time was the first YZF-R1 ( White with Red Seat). The looks..the handling ..the light weight ..the sound ..It was sheer exhilaration . My respect to this day to the Yamaha factory and technicians who created it . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mattcrad8605]

Coming from a guy with a Fireblade, a Seiko and a Shiba Inu - Japan makes some good $hit. Also have a grom an F4 and a Nissan pickup. Grew up on Nintendo. Never been there but this American loves the place.

[@da_garage383]

You and me both, my friend. I've only ever owned Honda's, Toyota's, Yamaha's and Nissan's. All great stuff.

[@nonyabusiness4151]

I think most men love Japan.

[@mickl8212]

That fireblade at the Honda Museum wasn't running on all four cylinders, sounded rough.

[@paulmcadam6825]

Great compilation video. Your effort into this is appreciated. Sharing with several WhatsApp bike groups/ chats. New subscriber and CBR 918 owner from Guyana, South America. Several examples of the bikes featured are still quite popular in my country and the across the Caribbean. Keep up the great work!!!!!!

[@da_garage383]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! I also like to hear that people - just like yourself from all over the world are able to enjoy this video :) I love motorcycles and I think their stories are worth sharing to anyone that'll listen.

[@thedangdanger]

It was my favourite era and a formative one as I was a teenager drooling over the bikes in the pages of the magazines. At my first job in 98-99 a co-worker had a Gen 1 ZX-6R which started a Kawasaki obsession for me that continues today. The colours and the graphics of the time were the best also.

[@da_garage383]

I think I'm going to make a video on Kawasaki next. Such an interesting company that's always produced the wildest bikes.

[@KB-yj5xp]

I remember in '91 ( I was 14) seeing a ninja doing a wheelie past me as I was walking home from school and I've loved Kawasaki ever since. About 5 years ago I bough my first zx6 and went back to that spot to do my own wheelie on my ninja as a way to show off to my childhood self 😂

[@JamesMargolis79]

@@da_garage383 I just bought a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. Brings back so many great memories. First Kawasaki was a 1998 ZX-7. Love this vid!

[@da_garage383]

@@JamesMargolis79 I'm going to have to make a video with the ZX-7 it seems. I'm getting a lot of feedback about that particular bike. I don't have any personal experience with it so I'll have to look into it.

[@jpwhre]

Senior graduation 1991. Honda 600 F4-F4I. CBR-600, 600 hurricane, cramed a 900 between the rails, increased to 929 (oiling system built to withstand riding on one wheel forever), increased to 954, increased to 1000, one off year of 2007. I've had that 07 one off since 2012. My finances never allowed me to get the 600 in high school. But my dream never died. I watched the trend. The 5 coffee cans stacked together exhaust hanging off one side of bike making it visually asymmetrical. Like bell bottoms of the 70 being reintroduced today, with huge chunk of junk hanging off one side, today's bikes suck. Back when wheelie control, traction control, ABS, were between the ears, and not under the seat.

[@JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe]

Motorcycles have shaped my life,I've been a mechanic at dealerships for over 30 years and road raced vintage and modern bikes for close to 20yrs.I totally agree the '90s was a special time.Being a bit of a Yamadroid! My favorites were my '90FZR1000 and my '98R1😊

[@xzp]

the algorithm is trying to keep you underground, but with videos like this, theres no way you dont get discovered. very impressive video and extremely informative and entertaining. keep it up!!!!

[@da_garage383]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I'm doing my best to break through that algorithm wall. I have another big project I've been working on for the last few weeks and I'm looking at having it finished and uploaded by the end of this week! :)

[@chowsiukei]

Thanks for bringing back incredible memories! Good work here.

[@signal_rr]

First sportbike I saw up close as a kid was either a cbr900rr or a GSX-R sometime in 93' or 94'. I was in awe and my friend had to pull me away from being fixated on it. Definitely left an impact on me which also had me realize that sportbikes are one of the coolest things ever created.

[@da_garage383]

I think they are one of the coolest things ever created. I'm still in awe of them!

[@petrorr]

I've had 1991 FZR 600, 1992 GSXR 750 (2 of them), 1995 ZX-11, 1998 TL 1000, 1999 CBR 900RR, 2005 GSXR 1000, 2012 ZX10, and currently have a 2006 ZX-14 with a 2nd gen engine swap. My days of riding are over for now (neck injury) but I'm glad I got to experience the exponential growth of the sport bike through the 90s and into the 2000s.

[@rafaellastracom6411]

I don´t understand why this video has not gotten more views. No worries, it will come. Take a bit of time to get on the right side of the algorithm. The good news is the video was awesome, enjoyed it very much. The spec chart with the 20 second timer is MUCH appreciated, a really great feature that I have not seen before anywhere. Brilliant touch. Looking forward for more from this channel.

[@da_garage383]

@@rafaellastracom6411 Thanks for the comment! I appreciate your feedback about the 20 second timer on the spec charts because I wasn't so certain about that decision while making this. I thought It might be helpful or it might be distracting. I'm glad it's something you liked! I'll keep it in mind for future videos. Thank you 😊

[@rafaellastracom6411]

@@da_garage383 Look at that. A few days later and over 14k views. Congratulations. I have a feeling this video will prove to be the one that put you over the edge and right onto the spotlight. Follow it up with more hard-hitting videos.

[@da_garage383]

@@rafaellastracom6411 Thanks for all of the support! I haven't forgotten about it. Finally breaking through that barrier has given me a big sigh of relief. I'm working on the next big project currently, which I think should be out within 3-4 weeks. In the meantime, I'm releasing highlight reels from my other long-form videos.

[@marktgsxr]

I either owned or have ridden most of the greatest bikes from the 90s a truly special time! Great video dude, deserves way more views than it has!

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

The OG red, white, and blue CBR900 was my dream bike back then. I even had the 17" front wheel conversion planned and a whole list of mods. This was even before I had a driver's license, lol. Then I wanted that ZX-11. I never got one, but later I did get a ZX-14R SE. Closest thing to an SR-71 you can get as a consumer, IMO. It's so outrageous though, so I ended up selling it. I loved the Kawi ZX7RR from back then too in the race replica green/blue/white paint. The Ducati 851 Superbike was an object of desire from back then too. I even did a painting of one in art class in HS, and someone who came to the art show bought it from me, because he had an 851 Superbike in his living room.

[@da_garage383]

That's sounds like an awesome collection of bikes! 🏍

[@johnj3577]

Lovely to see some old clips from the UK's 'Fast Bikes' magazine videos. I couldn't get enough of those in the 90's.. on VHS!

[@etiennegregoire3091]

Years ago i was helping a local Honda dealer do demo rides. At the end of the day the Honda rep told me to get on an RC51 and follow him. Its a ride i am not going to forget. Gone was our worry of Shadow riders behind us.

[@franktore]

Great video! I have a 1998 R1 and a 1997 ZX-7R, another great 90s bike with a good race-pedigree.

[@da_garage383]

@@franktore Those are awesome! I'd really like to try a first gen R1. Sadly I have not.

[@michaelhart5886]

How good were the zx7s. Still one of the best looking race reps

[@mden360]

I was in my early 20s in this era had so many of these bike my friends all rode also any weekend you would see multiple bikes on this list it was an amazing time thank you for the video great work

[@andrewford80]

Great video man. It was a great time to be alive

[@vwkaferman]

Woot, appreciate the shoutout to the OG ZX-10. Had an ‘89 that I picked up in Germany. Brought it back stateside. Had the local Moto shop owner give it a spin (Dave’s Suzuki, Alamogordo NM) to see if I needed to re-jet it due to elevation. He came back asking how the hell I rode that heavy ass bike that fast through the twisty’s. That bike was. BEAST.

[@da_garage383]

@@vwkaferman If you liked the shout out to the ZX-10, then you'll really like my new video about Kawasaki. I go over the ZX-10 in more detail there 😊

[@03056932]

Just saw how many views you got on this video man! Stoked for you, what a result!! Must feel fantastic

[@da_garage383]

@@03056932 Thank you! I'm pleased with the outcome and generally positive response but now I need to figure out how to carry that momentum on into my future videos.

[@03056932]

@@da_garage383 yeah. I've seen on most channels that get a massive view spike the subsequent ones regress almost completely. It seems to take 5-10 to really ramp it up on all videos. You're really close!

[@williamfach6320]

I was definitely in love with sport bikes in this era and owned a few on your list. I agree with some, but I think you missed a few. In my opinion only one muscle bike makes this list, the Hayabusa. Great vid. My top 7. Cbr900RR Zx7R Scrad GSX-R 750 Hayabusa R1 R6 Ducati 996

[@elcookiemonsteru]

Fireblade it´s just iconic!

[@Sasqtch]

I spent many years on the 1990 Yamaha FZR1 and to this day its my favorite ride. Smooth, liquid fast, light and gorgeous.

[@mfennell70]

FZR1000 track video at Summit Point in West Virginia with all the crazy pavement patching it used to have. I completely forgot MotorWeek tested motorcycles. My friends and I were so excited for the CBR900RR even if most of us couldn't afford it. One detail I remember is that the shift lever was direct but the footpeg was designed to make it easy to put a lever on it and use a linkage for GP shift pattern. '85 (GSXR) - '98 (R1, R6) was an amazing time.

[@purebloodheretic4682]

'85 Gixxer & '98 R1 Iconic Game Changers - I've got '85 750 & '86 1100 - would love a 1st Gen R1 👍

[@rga66]

I totaly agree because as I'm an old dude, I owned a CBR 900 Fireblade (first gen), a GSX-R 750 and GSX-R 1100 in the 90's ! Today I even consider finding one of these again as a classic bike !

[@makan1568]

Born in 1980. It’s blessing because I was able to experience 80’ & 90’. What an amazing time to be alive. I used to own 97’ ZX6R, 99’ Fireblade, 99’ Blackbird, 1996 ZX7R. The nineties are the best. In one year I’m gonna be looking for ZX7R ❤ and SC33 900RR. I want to see these bikes back in my garage. Sub ! I hope algorytm will be good for you 😁 I found this video in recommended so it’s good

[@da_garage383]

I'm so glad you liked my video! :) There will be more to come! I believe I'll be making a video on the ZX-7R sometime in the future due to high demand from people mentioning that I forgot it in this video. Anyway, that sounds like an awesome collection from the past and just like you, I'd be thrilled to have both of those in my garage!

[@gggracing113.]

Rode many of these 90’s sports bikes My Favorite was my 1993 900RR what an awesome bike!

[@rideswift]

Days ago I picked up a 1990 VFR750 (RC36) early VIN# (under 200) and under 10,000 km on the ODO. I'm stoked to restore it.

[@da_garage383]

Yes! Those are awesome! I picked up a 93' RC36 a few months ago. I absolutely love that bike and you're going to love yours! Congratulations on that buy :)

[@pubsub9832]

Love your production style and all the B roll. Keep it up man!

[@da_garage383]

@@pubsub9832 Thank you! I'm glad you like it. There will be more to come!

[@gm-ew5ms]

Hi, great video mate. Interesting to watch and well made. I ride a yamaha thundercat which I rebuilt from the frame up. It's a great 90s bike. I remember the guys at work in late 90s who would talk excitedly about the new bikes coming out and competed with each other to be first in the group to ride one of the new models when they appeared in the showrooms. As I didn't start riding till about ten years ago I used to wonder what they were getting so excited about. Then one day I found a quiet stretch of good road, opened the throttle and let the revs climb above 7000 rpm. The bike came alive and......those conversation finally made sense. Only took 18 years lol😂. Thanks for posting this video.

[@da_garage383]

I'm glad you liked it! That whole 7,000rpm thing is wild isn't it? I remember my first time experiencing that rush, too. Watching the tachometer climb up. 4,5,6,7k and zoom! Suddenly rocket boosters start launching the bike forward and the world around you begins to blur. Oh yeah, it's fun.

[@TreadTalk247]

Love my 1995 GSXR-1100 in “Oh So 90’s Black and Purple”! I also have a TL1000R, but it’s a 2000. And we are in the middle of installing the TTS Rotrex Supercharger on our Gen 2 Hayabusa, should be around 400-450 HP and maybe a bit higher on E85. Loved the video…

[@da_garage383]

@@TreadTalk247 That's nuts!! I've never rode a bike anywhere near that amount of power. I can't even imagine what that'd be like. Wow!

[@TreadTalk247]

@@da_garage383 where you located? Want to review it in the Spring?

[@da_garage383]

@TreadTalk247 I would be thrilled to! I think the likelihood of being anywhere nearby is slim, but anyway... I'm in Idaho.

[@TreadTalk247]

@the bike is located on the East Coast but I am planning on doing the Texas Mile in 2025…..

[@da_garage383]

@TreadTalk247 I'd be very much interested in seeing that.

[@AridersLifeYT]

1997 GSXR 750T in Blue and White is the #1 for me

[@purebloodheretic4682]

Great Machine, I had the "Bumblebee" Carbon/ Gold Model 👍

[@timothybayliss6680]

I had a 1986 ninja 600. It had over 40k miles on it and had been dropped enough times when i bought it, it was a perfect learners bike. It was still surreal how fast it would annihilate pavement. It idled like a pack a day smoker, coughing up with a noticeable stumble. That cleared up at about 8k rpm. The 400+lbs and 130 section tire meant you had to tread kind of lightly but it really rewarded smooth hands.

[@philipthody5007]

Really enjoyed this video, I currently own a 99 gsxr750 srad (fuel injected, am I cheating ?) and a 95 cbr600 I have friends who also run 90’s bikes in their “stable” I know you had to cut it down but I think the Kwak ZX7r should have got an honorary mention, opinion, you’re not a real biker unless you’ve got a 90’s sportsbike in your garage 😀😉

[@da_garage383]

@@philipthody5007 Those bikes are great! I like the idea of making honorable mentions 🤔 I guess I got so wrapped up in my selection that I didnt even think of including honorable mentions. I'll look into that for the next video list I build! Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@woooster17]

I got into bikes with my best mate straight after school in 1989 when I bought my first ever bike, a Honda NS125F. My mate had a Yamaha RD125LC.. & what a time it was, freedom!! 😁🔥 Today I have a big passion for 1990’s Sportbikes.. I have a few: 1998 Suzuki GSXR750 SRAD 1999 Suzuki TL1000R 2001 Kawasaki ZX12R A2 1990 Kawasaki ZXR750 H2 1991 Honda VFR750 RC36 1991 Honda CBR1000F 1999 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Love them all.. Excellent video mate, really enjoyed it 👏🏼👏🏼😎👍🏼 Edit: Missed many Kawasakis though? ZXR’s 400/750/9R/ZX12R💁🏻‍♂️

[@da_garage383]

What an awesome collection! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. There will be more! And about the Kawasaki's - I'm getting a lot of feedback about me leaving out the 750, so I think I'm going to have to make a video about it. I'm currently in the works on a video about Kawasaki's history and need for speed!

[@menno1upload]

Very nice documentary. Absolutely on point. Exactly as I recall it. Well done.

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

Very nice, thank you. '90s bikes are my thing. Not that strange, I'm 72... Currently I own a VFR750F, 4th gen, from 1996 and a K1200GT. The latter is a '05 model, however the design goes back to '97 when BMW introduced the new K1200 series. And as such this '05 model still is a '90s bike... The fastest BMW at that time, yet slow in comparison to the Super Blackbird and the Hayabusa.

[@John_Smith__]

Great Video! Thanks for Sharing!

[@da_garage383]

@@John_Smith__ Thank you! There will be more to come 😊

[@christophern.9049]

Thanks for all the work you put into the Video!

[@da_garage383]

My pleasure! Thanks for commenting. It let's me know I'm on the right track.

[@simao5945]

Mine is a FZR600 from 95… great bike, fast and reliable handling, have so much fun everytime i ride. Had another FZR400 from 92 but riding position, handling and overall were much improved on the 95 model. Never rode the 1000cc FZR but definitely great motorcycle. Yamaha machinery is still the greatest imo 👌

[@tristenspindler2428]

My 1st time to visit this channel, I'm impressed. Keep up the awesome content my guy !

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! I'm trying and there will be more to come :)

[@thomashussey5159]

Awesome video man. Brings back a ton of memories!

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

I own a fireblade and an r1 which are my true love 💞 it all started with posters of 90s honda & yamaha posted on my room walls which i stared and dreamed to infinity!! My love for these bikes are forever 💟 love them like crazy !! Have ridden 50 k miles on my 2008 R1 (4C8) and about 30 k miles on my 2018 fireblade (sc77). My love for japanese bikes will be forever❤❤❤

[@barronmoody4416]

Got my motorcycle license when I turned 18 in 1996, it was a great time for sportbikes.

[@daddoudan]

I love this! I know you mention KMs in the stills that showcase the bike's details, but maybe mention the KMs in your voice overs too. That could help these videos get more international audiences. Possibly improving your KZbin algorithms and all that. You got a new fan in me, nonetheless.

[@da_garage383]

Glad you liked this and thanks for the feedback! I was really close to mentioning KM's in my voice-over as well, but decided not to. Since you've brought that to my attention I now know it's something my audience wants, so I'll include that in future videos. Thank you!

[@Rawkus105]

Randomly found your video mate. Loved it. Liked and subbed!

[@da_garage383]

Thank you for the support! I'm glad you liked it.

[@coastalrider1155]

Great video mate

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! There will be more to come :)

[@miket3taylor]

2004-2014. Now that was the pinnacle of sport bikes ❤

[@jermainbrown8994]

Love this era of bikes. Had posters of the gsxr's and cbr 900 on my wall as a kid. First bike was a 99 SRAD 750. Still my favorite bike and would love to get my hands on another one.

[@lawrencesalmon2934]

In the 90’s I went from a Kawasaki KR1-S to a FZR1000. Now in my 50s I am riding( fair weather only now ) XRV750 Africa twin

[@Troubleshooter-2.0]

My bikes from that era are sports touring models. The Gen 1 Bandit 1200 is my favorite hands down. The RF900RV is a pretty sweet commuter. They both elicit speeds greater than posted limits every ride. 90s era bikes are so raw. Everything you need and nothing you don't. Modern bikes are generally filled with distractions from the experience. I even like the analog guages. It's hard to read the RF speedo at any speed. You know when it's fast, and that's all you need to know.

[@royevans4581]

1:15 NSR400R. Unmistakeable. I had an original 'blade in red/white/blue. I landed it wrong once after lifting the front over a rise and it went into a massive tank slapper. Was a lot of fun! Just wring it's neck and you get used to it's twitchiness! Wish I still had it. I have a super stable 'busa now, absolutely mental bike but it keeps it's composure a lot better at high speeds.

[@SAVAGE-GAMER-]

man I REALLY enjoy your content, the way you are so thorough w information as well as showing on screen everything of interest..so could I ask you to produce another video like "the Complete evolution of the Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade" ?? that would be AWESOME to watch

[@da_garage383]

@@SAVAGE-GAMER- Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate the detail I put in my videos. It's extremely time consuming, but worth it! Yes, I'll write that down so I don't forget. I have other video projects lined up - One of them I should have finished late tonight and hopefully uploaded by tomorrow! After I get these other projects done, I can look onto making a dedicated Fireblade video 😊

[@SephiMasamune]

I’m a Kawa guy, i have a ZXR750, ZXR400 and hope to someday add a ZXR250, that 20k RPM redline is crazy! Tbh i also like a lot of bikes from the 2000’s such as my ‘08 Z1000, and the current neo-retro Z900rs is an instant classic too.

[@MrB590]

Same I've had many kawasaki models over the yrs, 2x zxr250s , kr1s, 3x zzr250 , kawasaki zxr 750 , and a zzr600.

[@kpgsx]

I had a 2001 Suzuki Gsxr1000. I still have a 1981 Suzuki GS1000g. Great video! 😊

[@on1wheel4ever]

Sounds equally painful. Glad you made it. Riding is part of who I am & I cannot imagine ever stopping unless my body physically just can't do it anymore.

[@thomaskimparker809]

I was fortunate to have grown up in the golden ers of sport bikes . It was my teenage years and dad owned a motorcycle shop and I was BLESSED to have riden everyone of those bikes. ❤ miss those days.. that cbr900rr was it. It would corner hard and walk the chain coming out the turn with just a twist if the wick. They were all monsters. The 97 R1 oh my goodness it was a flicker. I rode that beast literally everywhere on the rear tire. Won wheelie contest at dragstrip with it and not to mention I hit I-95 South one day twisted the wick stood up on pegs and walked the chain on that beast at 130-140 Mph ( friend in 02 SS Camero COULDNT KEEP UP they were filming it) for 14 miles. Oh I loved that R1. Yes all those bikes from that era were beast from the 600's to the BUSA.. THAT WAS ALSO MY GOLDEN ERA.

[@da_garage383]

@@thomaskimparker809 Wow! You really were blessed! That's awesome. Thanks for sharing that 😊

[@kenwise4596]

I been in the motorcycle industry since 1990 when I was 17 years old and got my start at K&N Motorcycles a multi line metric dealer and as bottom guy in the service dept. my job was to clean the shop then uncrate and setup new bikes so I put the first mile on hundreds and hundreds of the bikes on this list. I don't think about it much until I see a video like this and it takes me back. Not a Honda guy at all but the bike that sticks out to me is the CBR900RR. 900 cc's with the weight of the 600. There was allot of talk about a possible steering defect at first but it seems it was just light and powerful and if the front wheel is barley contacting the ground under acceleration the bars can wiggle a bit.

[@liamfisher4191]

Thankyou .Iove my 98 600 cb hornet ....my daily with the small front wheel.....it growls as i smile away .

[@CowsertMoto]

Fantastic production of this video. I’ve got my eyes out for a red white blue sc28…dream bike of mine.

[@da_garage383]

@@CowsertMoto Thank you! That's a dream bike of mine too. Stay tuned for the next video because I'm working on it at this very moment! I'm hoping to finish it by next week.

[@M3ANDER]

Well done ... hits my point of view!

[@scottsmith491]

Great video. I remember each one of these bikes and all the excitement around each one. I would however also include the 1980's in the "Golden Era". That's actually when all this really started. It was also the beginning of the "Golden Era" of motorcycle racing itself. The 1980's and 90's were a very special time in motorcycles and motorcycle racing. If you weren't there, well then sorry you missed it. Nothing since really comes close.

[@da_garage383]

I'm glad you liked my video! I actually did have a video similar to this one that was about the Japanese sport bikes of the 80's that started this all. Funnily enough, I called that one a Golden Era as well. Unfortunately it got deleted from KZbin because someone complained about copyright issues... Sad because I gave everyone credit for their work plus I think it's obvious I'm not claiming the video clips to be my own. A lot of people really liked that video. It's a shame the whole video was deleted because someone got upset about a few short clips within it. ):

[@scottsmith491]

​@@da_garage383 I would have loved to see the earlier video that was deleted. You can't imagine how much excitement was generated when bikes like the original GSX-R were first released in the U.S. And the Honda "Interceptor" or the "FZ" 750 .

[@Jack-bb9wj]

About what you say at 14:59, Your issue with the algorithm is that your video is like 97% cuts from other videos and only a few dozen seconds are actually filmed by you, I understand you couldn't go back in time and film bikes in the 90s, but you can for example do a picture in picture format or something like that, also get rid of that copyright disclaimer at the beginning, it does nothing legally and it just makes you look unprofessional. The algorithm looks at bits of the video without actually watching the video like a human would, so a video with 97% remixed content and that copyright disclaimer makes your video equal to all the other automated Indian spam videos, even tho it's really not. Don't take it negatively, it was a great video I watched till the end and liked, just trying to help you understand the behind the scenes mechanisms here, as I believe you deserve more success for the quality work you are putting in. And also, keep going, no one reached millions of subscribers overnight :)

[@da_garage383]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the constructive criticism as it will help me improve my final product.

[@davidjones3955]

Past my test(uk) at 17 in 1985. Had a fzr1000ru in early nineties and a Fireblade new in 98. Now I'm like a kid in a sweet shop with older "classic" bikes.

[@calum0123]

Great video 👍 deserves a lot more views

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! I'm working on the next big video, so there's more to come!

[@suprajam3000]

Wow what a trip down memory lane, that was awesome ❤

[@mattspontiacta]

Nice video.👍 I had a 1985 Honda VF 700cc Interceptor . Bought it new. Always dreamed of a Honda Hurricane 1000. Finally got a 1988 Hurricane it was red and black. Put 65k on that bike. Never had one problem with that or any of the bikes I owned. After that I got a Honda 94 CBR 1000F. It was red white and black. All were great bikes. Super reliable and plenty of power for me. Always wanted a Honda Blackbird but never got one. One of my all time favorites. I liked other makes and models like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and the Yamaha FJ 1200, but always liked the Honda s the best.

[@ashoksinghnegi5415]

Hello There, I really enjoyed watching your videos on your KZbin Channel, I too love Japanese Vehicles as well, I too have Honda Activa 110 CC Scooter of 2013 model, It is one of the best 2 wheeler of our Indian Road, Very Good powerful pickup on it segment!!!!!!!

[@MontyFINE]

Good video. I had a 1996 zx-7RR and loved it.

[@nicolasrodriguez7180]

Great video!! greetings from Uruguay!

[@cliffordshick3709]

Good times. I would love to relive them!!

[@bryonshuttt436]

I think you do an awesome job on your videos

[@da_garage383]

@@bryonshuttt436 Thank you! I'm doing my best and there will be more! I'll be uploading highlight reels each day but behind the scenes I'm working on another deep dive, long-form motorcycle video.

[@bryonshuttt436]

@da_garage383 sounds good. Unfortunately, I crushed my spinal cord and won't be riding for a while!!! BUT YOU CAN BET YOUR ASS I WILL RIDE AGAIN!!! KEEP THE VIDEO'S ROLLING!!!

[@da_garage383]

@bryonshuttt436 oh no! I wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back on two wheels!

[@oariv]

Great work and humor Adonai bless you

[@da_garage383]

@@oariv Thank you!

[@mariobanks115]

Great video! Love to see the amazing 90s bikes get the love baby

[@gregkeller80]

Great video!

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! I'm currently working on the next one. I should have it out by next week, so stay tuned!

[@bush600r2]

Totally agree the 90s bikes were the best. Such a cool time of all types of motorbikes. Would have been cool to see you do a mention on the v twins such as the vfr1000 and the TL1000 i had a 97 TL1000S and it was one of my favorite bikes. So much fun to ride, had yoshimera pipes and was perfect match. Today i just have XR600R and 650R bikes they are the best all around in my opinion. Fun on road and off perfect all round. Such a well put together video. Subbed 👍

[@da_garage383]

As odd as it probably sounds - It didn't even occur to me to make honorable mentions. It's a great idea, but I guess I was so focused on these 7, I didn't think of others. That's ok though because I can make videos in the future specifically for bikes like the TL1000. Anyway, I'm glad you liked the video! :)

[@marcinnowak8861]

I still own 96 cbr 900 sc33. I have 5 bikes, but 3 different types. Two of it are 90s sport bikes.When I have an idea to swap it for something else and try some newer machines it always go bad for new one. Bikes after 2005 doesn`t have this type of connection with driver. Maybe I coudl run faster on a new bike because it has tc or abs but it doesn`t have that something that makes me smile. Engine that is running with carburetors gives that power much more lively, it is not smooth and I will love it for ever :). New bikes doesn`t have it, maybe it is because of fumes emission control. Nice video.

[@da_garage383]

There is something to be said of machines having character and these 90's bikes definitely have character that's missing from new bikes.

[@bramvermaat1453]

This was an amazing video. Sadly I only have a 1999 Aprilia RS50, but that thing is drop dead gorgeous. That RS250 will be mine someday. 😂 Maybe we will get a new golden era (slim chance) but two-strokes surely will not be made for the road ever again. Hopefully we can at least enjoy those bikes for years to come, whilst fearing it will not even be legal anymore in our lifetime. I'm from the 90's so sadly I haven't experienced this era really, but those are some beautiful bikes!

[@da_garage383]

@@bramvermaat1453 As long as you own a bike that you love, that's all that matters! Right, I don't know if there will be a "golden era" again. Personally I'm doubtful because modern sport bikes are now so good at what they do, all the character and charm was engineered out of them. Plus they all look robotic and the similar. But, who knows what the future holds. There may be another!

[@dsc194]

Nice work on the video.

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! There will be more to come :)

[@TheCasitaThatBuiltUs]

1987 Suzuki GSX-R 750😉 Thank you for this video!

[@da_garage383]

@@TheCasitaThatBuiltUs My pleasure! I'll have another good one out tomorrow!

[@bennyz1971]

Good job 👍🏻 I wish the same for the 2000s Sportbikes

[@da_garage383]

@@bennyz1971 I think the early 2000's was also great for sport bikes. A continuation of the good things from the 90's.

[@kupalisky3553]

I actually like the current era but that’s only because I’ve only been riding for a few years. But I recognize all the great eras before, and each has a specialness to it. I think people fall into this nostalgia trap where they feel the need to crap on the current and new bikes because they aren’t like the old ones. Things like TC, ABS and TFTs people hate because they’re new. But the classics were also crapped on by people back then as well for being different and introducing new features. Times change and bikes change. I appreciate the current era of bikes because we are at the pinnacle (so far) of performance. Never before have we seen 200hp screaming inline 4s or roaring V4s all over the place, as well middleweight triples and twins that punch way above their weight. I just love these machines.

[@seebarry4068]

I forgot how narrow those fireblade handlebars were, and with that 16 inch front I shouldn't have.

[@stupidfast900]

Owned 3 separate Honda 900RRs, one from each face lift. has made me a Honda fan for life. currently own an 86 naked Gold Wing with 1,000rr suspension and brakes. It's not the Best at anything, but it sounds mean, looks great, and like any GoldWing you could ride it across the country.

[@da_garage383]

A naked 86' Gold Wing. That's a pipe dream bike of mine. I say pipe dream because I'd love to own one, but that probably won't ever happen and it doesn't really serve any particular purpose other than being the coolest bike around.

[@imaths76]

Great video 😊

[@da_garage383]

@@imaths76 Thanks! I'm currently working on the next big one, so stay tuned - there will be more!