- Jun 30, 2018
Over the last few weeks while my dealer has been messing around trying to find my log book I've not been able to ride my new bike other than with Trade plates attached. Over the last few days they lent me a brand new (new model) CB1000r to ride.
So what do I think of it?
It is definitely a head turner. Many other bikers have stopped to tell me how much they like the look of it. The red colour is especially nice. Personally I hate the rear mudguard "thing" and I don't like the pretend retro look of the bike. I don't like the round headlights because the LED lights inside are in a line so don't throw a "round" light.
The power delivery is amazing. I rode it in Sport mode and knew it was in sport mode. It made a fantastic noise and wanted to wheelie off every traffic light. I switched it to "standard" mode as it was easier to ride in traffic. Gear changes are smooth and braking is good. It's got a gear indicator, but not having one isn't an issue for me. The clocks look very nice. The pillion handle feels more robust than our bikes though it's the same kind of design.
And then that's about it.
Petrol consumption is horrendous.
Those aluminium panels will scratch and once they are scratched you aren't going to be able to sort that out
The handlebars and the clamp look cheap
No span adjustment on the levers!
The side stand thing to push it out is right under the footpeg which has a looong hero blob on it. It's hard to get to.
There is a nasty vibration in the back of the seat at around 5000 rpm
I didn't check the pillion seat under the cowl but it doesn't look so big. Doesn't bother me as I have another bike for those duties but it might bother you.
You certainly feel the heat of the engine in London traffic
It's too nice to park in London without fearing it will get stolen
The bike has attracted a lot of strange aggressive reaction from some London bikers too. I've had a lot more people forcing their way to get in front. I'm sure also I'm looking a bit of a rich London poser which doesn't help.
My CB650f is properly taxed from today so the 1000 is going back. I'm not sure I'll be sad to see it go.
So what do I think of it?
It is definitely a head turner. Many other bikers have stopped to tell me how much they like the look of it. The red colour is especially nice. Personally I hate the rear mudguard "thing" and I don't like the pretend retro look of the bike. I don't like the round headlights because the LED lights inside are in a line so don't throw a "round" light.
The power delivery is amazing. I rode it in Sport mode and knew it was in sport mode. It made a fantastic noise and wanted to wheelie off every traffic light. I switched it to "standard" mode as it was easier to ride in traffic. Gear changes are smooth and braking is good. It's got a gear indicator, but not having one isn't an issue for me. The clocks look very nice. The pillion handle feels more robust than our bikes though it's the same kind of design.
And then that's about it.
Petrol consumption is horrendous.
Those aluminium panels will scratch and once they are scratched you aren't going to be able to sort that out
The handlebars and the clamp look cheap
No span adjustment on the levers!
The side stand thing to push it out is right under the footpeg which has a looong hero blob on it. It's hard to get to.
There is a nasty vibration in the back of the seat at around 5000 rpm
I didn't check the pillion seat under the cowl but it doesn't look so big. Doesn't bother me as I have another bike for those duties but it might bother you.
You certainly feel the heat of the engine in London traffic
It's too nice to park in London without fearing it will get stolen
The bike has attracted a lot of strange aggressive reaction from some London bikers too. I've had a lot more people forcing their way to get in front. I'm sure also I'm looking a bit of a rich London poser which doesn't help.
My CB650f is properly taxed from today so the 1000 is going back. I'm not sure I'll be sad to see it go.