Used Bike Heaven: Season 1, Ep. 20

Richard Hammond, Francesca Robinson & Paul Johnston present Used Bike Heaven. In this episode they try to find a big & fun bike for Karl Glover. We take a look at the Suzuki TL1000R, Aprilia and Honda SP1, plus we have this weeks used bike review & some riding tips off Chris Pulfrey to help us keep on the right side of the law.
Original Air Date: 22/10/2002
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[@019208237]

The backfiring is one of the TLR’s quirks it’s normal. I own a 2000 mode with the exact same colours. I’d chose it over any of those others even if I had the extra cash and only because I much prefer the looks of the Suzuki. the yellow stands out from the crowd and the sound through race cans turns heads everywhere it’s mind blowing. The motor is smoother than the others and makes more power. It’s very stable too. I don’t have any issues with the handling. Honestly I can’t fault the bike. It’s perfect for me.

[@rm25088]

Yeah I personally like the back firing. All the guy had to do is remove the pair valve. Problem would of been solved for like 40 bucks.

[@Adibarum]

So Richard Hammond obviously got his Job with Top Gear, the 1st episode of new top gear was on the 20/10/2002 and as we can see this episode of UBH aired on the 22/10/2002 so we can see that his last episode of UBH was episode 19

[@woooster71]

Had a white/blue TLR.. great bike. Had a 916..loved it. Currently have an RSV Factory.. Love a big twin me 👍🏼

[@ellieg1320]

Oh.my.god. That is my dad.... How am I only finding out about this now ?!!!!! 12 years on I was 4 when he came on here ahaha Christ this is strange

[@scratchnsniff7528]

Does he still ride? Do you ride? I remember this show being on our old dodgy Sky box back when I was a kid. Feels like ages ago!

[@ellieg1320]

no he doesn't ride any more sadly aha he had to sell his bikes :L

[@scratchnsniff7528]

That's a shame... But that's family life for ya xD You should pick it up, so he can live vicariously thorough you!

[@davidbarett5269]

Am I the only one noticing Fran flirting with your dad? Just me then

[@ellieg1320]

yeah i noticed that too

[@MrFrog_]

I check my brakes are working on the first corner.

[@GoGoGonzo86]

It's 2023. I bet he's pretty gutted he never picked the SP1 now. 💰💰

[@davapod]

Yeah, their value have gone through the roof👍👍

[@MKTElM]

I came across this series in 2013 !! Enjoyed watching all the episodes . Great idea ! Entertaining and informative ... Question : Now biking has moved forward tremendously and is growing in popularity . So why dont we have a new Series with new bikes on the same lines... Would be great ... Where are the producers ? The presenters are excellent . 

[@JasonWW2000]

The entire TV channel that made these shows is now gone. :(

[@KrunchyJD]

I can't understand how the people who come on the show to chose a bike are lucky, when they still have to pay for the bike.

[@019208237]

They don’t have to buy one of the 3 bikes I’ve seen an episode where they don’t purchase one of the bikes on offer but get to ride them all😉

[@HalfdeadRider]

I guess Richard was saved from this show to get ready for old new Top Gear. This show is quite fun to watch but could have been so much better.

[@ericgeorge5483]

Going from the sort of commuter fayre that I've ridden to any of these, I'd shit my pants lol.

[@ttmadness34]

5:51 should be next to a suzuki with a pose like that. :)

[@MrBrentles]

Good show

[@jasonw5636]

I had a 1998 red and white r1. Wish i never sold it 😔

[@peterkwakman7440]

Had a 2000 for 7 years, felt the same, miss it, funny that

[@agentumsilwersilwer5310]

old series, but with bikes i understand and have riden and know, i lost intrest in this kind of bikes when all the expensive electronics came in. i mean ABS ok i get that is goid to have as a safty, but anti spin and traction control and different mides for driving is not needed at all really, dont buy bikes like these if you need that to ride them.

[@dangerdavefreestyle]

I'd take one of these over the 2017's any day. The throttles now are electronic and sloppy, tail fairing miniscule with no trunk or passenger space, small exhaust down by the footpeg, plastic fuel tanks, ugly fairings with large bits cutout, much weaker chassis, and overall very ugly looking bikes. its a half second quicker but so what.

[@jacobchua7374]

Same here, I just got myself a r1 2003 and cb919.

[@shiftyshamsk]

Don't buy a firestorm....Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille Mille..... 😀

[@wqkangarooisland1553]

Carlos 📒

[@davapod]

All are great bikes, but for commuting, forget it😂😂 Get a VFR800 or something of that ilk.

[@hel8686]

Bro! She's ssssoooooo dang Cute! 🥰😍

[@fw1421]

His back and shoulders will punish him after a few years of commuting that long a distance daily.

[@peterkwakman7440]

Ha ha,yeh wait 'till mid 50's,'SURPRISE SURPRISE',fitness and stamina dwindle after 50,that special age lol,compared to what i was doing at his age at weekends!

[@Bumbaclot213]

@@peterkwakman7440 original owner of my 07 ZX6R was 79 - sold it on got a GSX-R 1000 at the age of 81 I was told!

[@austinkidd-smith]

What a terrible selection to choose from for a commuter bike.... Why he wanted a snatchy V twin sportsbike to go into London on beats me

[@darrenscully6959]

Man says the forks are 1500..2mins later the woman states it near the end and he puts on a huge 'oh wow' face,ha, some script

[@rayrooney1]

has that guy got some dodgy fake tan on or is it my screen.

[@ellieg1320]

Haha you may not beleive this but he is my dad, no he hasn't got fake tan his mum (my grandma) is African so he has darker olive toned skin aha my family tree is so weird with the ethnic backgrounds and stuff aha

[@rayrooney1]

Ellie G ha. How did he get on with new bike

[@rm25088]

what a mistake.

[@PHILIPWATSON82]

A woman's work is never done ? What work ?