Thank you for your thorough description of this excellent bike. I had 4 of these over the years and loved them to pieces. When the first red "refrigerator" model came out in 1987 it was a revelation and was "Top Dog" in all the competitive road tests. It was my first Japanese bike, having hung on to British 650s in a sort of loyal stupidity. On taking delivery, the owners daughter of the dealership commented " you are now driving Concorde instead of a pre war bi-plane. Dont wring the throttle like British bikes as it will spit you off ". How true she was. Sheer unadulterated power.
Dangit.. I have an 88 in the garage that hasn't run since '03. Was going to give it to a friend until reading the "sheer unadulterated power" in your comment. Now I have to make it go fetch me horizon again. Wish me luck.
Had this bike for a couple of years and it was on it that I drove the fastest that I have ever drove, 220 Kmh.. Not fast by any standards these days but it was enough for me...
I had the loan of one of these CBR's in the early 90's for a week ,and it sticks in my memory as probably the best motorcycle I've had the pleasure of riding. I have an 09' Sprint ST 1050 now, but that CBR was something.
Thank you for uploading this. I have a 1990 in R/W/B, and it's a bike I've wanted for a long time. She was £1900 from a dealer last summer with 26K on the clock, and in superb original condition. I can ride her all day in comfort, and love the power and ease of riding. Yes she's heavy when you're moving out of the garage, but once on the move this is a wonderful motorcycle.
I am due to have a ‘91 CBR1000F (in the so called Benetton colours) delivered this Friday.. I have 5 bikes already, but the CBR has been a bike I have had an itch to own for many years.. I had a Blackbird 10 years ago which was quite a nice bike, but I have always preferred the looks of the big CBR1000.. Looking forward to delivery.
Absolutely fabulous value intercontinental touring bike means you can spend what you save as the purchase price on accommodation, equipment and accessories.
Great real world use bike from an age when we were not being constantly bombarded by tech and who had shaved the last half kilo off etc etc.... Just good honest engineering and I think the paint jobs were brilliant back then. I have an ST1100 from same era and theres no reason it shouldnt go another 30 years and more if cared for 👍 ... and with relative ease !!
french bicenterary revolution colors for 1989' model...the best look over all. Loved by childs and their parents, loved by grandma's too :) And for friends at work, it's just Captain America's bike
Didn't like the jelly mould at all.Then bought one. First model which I had sell because of work injury.After several other bikes bought 1990 F. 1st one was superb 2nd even better. Best bike I've ever owned.Owned ZXR750. GPZ900R EXUP GOLD WING ETC.
I have the Canadian version 87 Hurricane 1000F, and it still runs great. For a heavy bike, it handles very well, and that weight gives a more stable ride on windy days. A great sport tourer for sure.
Thanks to your review I am going to look at one in two days. From a private seller. Well maintained and, looking at the pics, in near mint condition. Price is €1300,- which sounds like a bargain to me. It’s the 1996 model.
@@reneverheij6938 After giving it some thoughts I went for a Suzuki GSX 600F Katana in equally great condition instead. I hadn't ride a motorbike for 22 years and was afraid that a 1000 cc might be a little overwhelming as a (re)starter bike. Did 1700 happy Km. since August 10.
My friend had one of these, at the same time that I had a ZZR1100. The D suffix ZZR's build is, like the CBR, excellent - 50,000 mls + and it still looked like new. It was also considerably quicker than the CBR F, but the CBR did/does have a much, much better headlight.
On one particular return from one of our rides, I had to keep quite close to my friend, following his CBR F, as the OEM headlight on the 11 is really poor - I would say to the extent of being potentially dangerous. Soon after this, I fitted a HiD conversion, which was a huge improvement. Strange that even today, manufactured fit headlights which are often quite poor - even more ridiculous on high power machines!
I owned one "F" Reg......... Back in 1990... LOOKS TOO ME LIKE A "CHARGING BULL ELEPHANT" ...sold it to me in Exeter... Boy one year on.. with 20K miles under my belt and having travel through Europe - Exeter to Poole to Cherbourg to Pyrenees to Gibraltar To Cadiz (my Destination) .... Then Return Journey to Cherbourg in 3 days... (GOD! I held on as the miles past under us....) "SIMPLY... an Intercontinetial Bassistic Missile of a Bike"... No If's, NO BUTS.... FACTS! If you are in the market for one.... Well Let the smiles rollon in ....😇
Thanks for the review. I was just looking at an ad for a 1990 model for sale here in the US with 31k for $5,900. It looks like it’s in pristine condition. Just got a Superhawk I guess I’ll pass on the Hurricane.
Best motorcycle review to date . I’m a BIG fan of this motorcycle having owned 2 and still riding one ( 1998 version “ filmed on my channel) I was going to do my own review/ ownership video on this bike but you have definitely done a brilliant professional review 👍thanks
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they are top heavy and prone to falling over when maneuvering on the sidewalk or in the garage. Because of this i bougt a cbr 900rr. All aluminium and lightweight.
Most I've seen from the 1000f is claimed 155mph and that's when it was new. I dunno where your getting 160 from, but let's not get bogged down over 5mph. The engine was bullet proof as per Honda. But in fact imo it was a heavy under powered beast. For 1000cc it was pretty poor. You'd be better off with a vfr750 for touring and comfort with the added sportiness. For people over 60 then I'm sure the cbr1000f was great. But for those wanting a bit more the cbr1000f was a bit of a slow coach
I'm under 60, and find my 1990 a terrific bike. Not under powered in any way, great handling and all day comfort. A 'bit of a slow coach' ? Ridiculous comment.
I bought the SC21 when I was 25 and I sold it last year (28 years later). It was the first model. Non restricted power (in some countries it was restricted to 100HP).So it went well above the 155 mph that you mention. For me (my posture) and those years (low traffic density years, minimum speed control) it was the best bike ever. I rode an R6 and a Hayabusa of friends but they didn´t feel that comfy and stable at high speeds on degraded roads.
@@Adikxx No, no. It isn't fine if you review a bike that is not in original condition and spout about it. . Ride one that is! You can try mine if you like.
@@Adikxx maybe. But if you change the exhaust on a bike you change its character entirely. Especially 80s/90s models. This is more true of the CBR100f than perhaps any other bike. The CBR1000f silencers are unique. Without the original exhausts you are not experiencing the bike as it should be.
Thank you for your thorough description of this excellent bike. I had 4 of these over the years and loved them to pieces. When the first red "refrigerator" model came out in 1987 it was a revelation and was "Top Dog" in all the competitive road tests. It was my first Japanese bike, having hung on to British 650s in a sort of loyal stupidity. On taking delivery, the owners daughter of the dealership commented " you are now driving Concorde instead of a pre war bi-plane. Dont wring the throttle like British bikes as it will spit you off ". How true she was. Sheer unadulterated power.
Dangit.. I have an 88 in the garage that hasn't run since '03. Was going to give it to a friend until reading the "sheer unadulterated power" in your comment. Now I have to make it go fetch me horizon again. Wish me luck.
@@hiracinghow did the restoration go?
@@SLAYER-nm5zw Sadly - she's still sitting there. Worked too much this summer. I'd get off work and just crash (maybe not best wording!) lol
@@hiracing good luck
@@SLAYER-nm5zw Thanks!
Had this bike for a couple of years and it was on it that I drove the fastest that I have ever drove, 220 Kmh.. Not fast by any standards these days but it was enough for me...
Best bike in the world. Mine 89 is run 207k km now without engine fix. My 88 model is only gone 125k km.
I had the 88 model, great bike . Always going faster than I thought 😂 always 👍
I had the loan of one of these CBR's in the early 90's for a week ,and it sticks in my memory as probably the best motorcycle I've had the pleasure of riding. I have an 09' Sprint ST 1050 now, but that CBR was something.
I had this bike for many years...lovely flying brick.
Thank you for uploading this. I have a 1990 in R/W/B, and it's a bike I've wanted for a long time. She was £1900 from a dealer last summer with 26K on the clock, and in superb original condition. I can ride her all day in comfort, and love the power and ease of riding. Yes she's heavy when you're moving out of the garage, but once on the move this is a wonderful motorcycle.
I still have 3 of these all working fine. The oldest is an 88 SC21
Man you make some of the best reviews on You Tube!
Thanks buddy, that means a lot!
I am due to have a ‘91 CBR1000F (in the so called Benetton colours) delivered this Friday.. I have 5 bikes already, but the CBR has been a bike I have had an itch to own for many years.. I had a Blackbird 10 years ago which was quite a nice bike, but I have always preferred the looks of the big CBR1000.. Looking forward to delivery.
It's been 8mos. give us some updates! Give us your review!..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠
We used to call these Fridges back in the day.
Absolutely fabulous value intercontinental touring bike means you can spend what you save as the purchase price on accommodation, equipment and accessories.
Great real world use bike from an age when we were not being constantly bombarded by tech and who had shaved the last half kilo off etc etc.... Just good honest engineering and I think the paint jobs were brilliant back then. I have an ST1100 from same era and theres no reason it shouldnt go another 30 years and more if cared for 👍 ... and with relative ease !!
Thanks for watching and commenting
french bicenterary revolution colors for 1989' model...the best look over all. Loved by childs and their parents, loved by grandma's too :) And for friends at work, it's just Captain America's bike
Didn't like the jelly mould at all.Then bought one. First model which I had sell because of work injury.After several other bikes bought 1990 F. 1st one was superb 2nd even better. Best bike I've ever owned.Owned ZXR750. GPZ900R EXUP GOLD WING ETC.
Thanks for watching and commenting
THANK YOU FOR THIS, AND RESPECT TO YOU FOR SHOWING THIS UNSUNG HERO, I JUST LOVE MINE, LIKE A BEST FREIND THAT NEVER SCARES ME OR LETS ME DOWN
Lovely bike indeed !
At 6'4" size concerns made my choices limited so I picked the CBR1,000 as my first bike It was a great choice.
I have the Canadian version 87 Hurricane 1000F, and it still runs great. For a heavy bike, it handles very well, and that weight gives a more stable ride on windy days. A great sport tourer for sure.
Thanks for watching
I agree with all. One of my favorite videos on CZcams.
Thanks for watching, we appreciate it.
Thanks to your review I am going to look at one in two days. From a private seller. Well maintained and, looking at the pics, in near mint condition. Price is €1300,- which sounds like a bargain to me. It’s the 1996 model.
Nice one, hope it's a good bike in nice condition
@@Adikxx I'll keep you posted. :)
@@woodyamsterdam and?
@@reneverheij6938 After giving it some thoughts I went for a Suzuki GSX 600F Katana in equally great condition instead. I hadn't ride a motorbike for 22 years and was afraid that a 1000 cc might be a little overwhelming as a (re)starter bike. Did 1700 happy Km. since August 10.
First time watching your stream . Great stuf to the point and lots of informantion . Many thanks 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching amd commenting. It's appreciated !💥
My friend had one of these, at the same time that I had a ZZR1100. The D suffix ZZR's build is, like the CBR, excellent -
50,000 mls + and it still looked like new. It was also considerably quicker than the CBR F, but the
CBR did/does have a much, much better headlight.
On one particular return from one of our rides, I had to keep quite close to my friend, following his
CBR F, as the OEM headlight on the 11 is really poor - I would say to the extent of being potentially
dangerous. Soon after this, I fitted a HiD conversion, which was a huge improvement.
Strange that even today, manufactured fit headlights which are often quite poor - even more
ridiculous on high power machines!
Imposing lots of presence exactly what a bike should be!
Круто, у меня 1000F 94года, это очень хороший мотоцикл, этой зимой установлю на него инжектор.
I owned one "F" Reg......... Back in 1990... LOOKS TOO ME LIKE A "CHARGING BULL ELEPHANT" ...sold it to me in Exeter... Boy one year on.. with 20K miles under my belt and having travel through Europe - Exeter to Poole to Cherbourg to Pyrenees to Gibraltar To Cadiz (my Destination) ....
Then Return Journey to Cherbourg in 3 days... (GOD! I held on as the miles past under us....) "SIMPLY... an Intercontinetial Bassistic Missile of a Bike"... No If's, NO BUTS.... FACTS!
If you are in the market for one.... Well Let the smiles rollon in ....😇
PS Nice Review.... TK
@@timsharp8182 sweet bike indeed !
Thanks for the review. I was just looking at an ad for a 1990 model for sale here in the US with 31k for $5,900. It looks like it’s in pristine condition. Just got a Superhawk I guess I’ll pass on the Hurricane.
I've found a 1990 with 13,000 miles on it for sale near me..$4,000 obo if you're still looking for one...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠
@@billallen4793 Thanks but I’m in E Tennessee a bit too far plus I’ve got 7 vehicles registered now I can’t handle another one.
Best motorcycle review to date . I’m a BIG fan of this motorcycle having owned 2 and still riding one ( 1998 version “ filmed on my channel) I was going to do my own review/ ownership video on this bike but you have definitely done a brilliant professional review 👍thanks
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment, much appreciated !
What ya think the value of a 02 1000 in good condition would cost thank you
Hi not sure on valuation of an 02 tbh I imagine your best bet is to look at similar year and price on what’s being advertised
Truly beautiful, and i love every fully fairing bikes like freccia, mito, cbr600 too🥰
got one the same colour 1989 australia hard to get parts these days
Just picked mine up today😂 ❤❤❤ i fell in love
Awsome bikes, you'll have great time with it.
The 80’s were …..pretty good.
Beautiful review absolutely perfect
Thank you for your positive comment
Made bigger For the U.S.,,.....but even honda isn't perfect😊
Review the cbr super blackbird next
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Biggest mistake I ever made was selling my 89 model in 94
That’s a lovely bike, it appears as though the bike wanders quite a bit on the road……..were there strong side winds on the day you were testing it ?
Bike is straight as an arrow chap.
I purposely did that so bike can be seen in motion a bit more.
they are top heavy and prone to falling over when maneuvering on the sidewalk or in the garage. Because of this i bougt a cbr 900rr. All aluminium and lightweight.
I’ve seen this bike up for sale on eBay.
Should these be rejetted with aftermarket exhaust?
I have a opportunity to buy one of these bikes ..
Fantastic review
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Nice upload. How do it low end torque compared to a gsx/r 1100?
Cbr feels a lot weaker that gixer 11. Throughout the rev range.
What year is this bike?
Most I've seen from the 1000f is claimed 155mph and that's when it was new. I dunno where your getting 160 from, but let's not get bogged down over 5mph. The engine was bullet proof as per Honda. But in fact imo it was a heavy under powered beast. For 1000cc it was pretty poor. You'd be better off with a vfr750 for touring and comfort with the added sportiness. For people over 60 then I'm sure the cbr1000f was great. But for those wanting a bit more the cbr1000f was a bit of a slow coach
I'm under 60, and find my 1990 a terrific bike. Not under powered in any way, great handling and all day comfort. A 'bit of a slow coach' ? Ridiculous comment.
I bought the SC21 when I was 25 and I sold it last year (28 years later). It was the first model. Non restricted power (in some countries it was restricted to 100HP).So it went well above the 155 mph that you mention. For me (my posture) and those years (low traffic density years, minimum speed control) it was the best bike ever. I rode an R6 and a Hayabusa of friends but they didn´t feel that comfy and stable at high speeds on degraded roads.
If you search on google you will find: 132hp,standing to1/4 mile in 10,7 sec. and top speed 264.2km/h witch is 164.0464mph. Slow coach in the '80's?🤨
Подарите мне такой мотоцикл пожалуйста😫🙏🙏💓
Wo kommst du her?
@@norberthaase1697 немогу рпе он квест ваш язык
@@user-ei2nh4ps3u No translator
You can't go wrong with a HONDA
Unfortunately the bike you rode is not in original condition. Namely the screen and exhausts. And who knows what else. Sorry.
No need to be sorry. It's fine.
@@Adikxx No, no. It isn't fine if you review a bike that is not in original condition and spout about it. . Ride one that is! You can try mine if you like.
@@johnarmstrong3782 you are one of the most bizarre characters i encountered in a while..
@@Adikxx maybe. But if you change the exhaust on a bike you change its character entirely. Especially 80s/90s models. This is more true of the CBR100f than perhaps any other bike. The CBR1000f silencers are unique. Without the original exhausts you are not experiencing the bike as it should be.
@@johnarmstrong3782 i really don't know what to say. Sorry for filming it. That's the only CBR i had.
Wake me when it gets interesting 😴
How shall i do that? Phone call ok?
@@Adikxx if you call my phone I will report you to the authorities. #NeverAgain
@@billgates3699 I don't worry about authorities, at all. Just give me the number. I'll call you and then we can talk about your concerns.
@@billgates3699I volunteer to call you and wake you up. Looking forward to your reply!
Stay off when moody that's what I do
Wow. A really beautiful review. Just awesome footage, short, to the point, and one of a kind, especially for this motorcycle. Thumbs up!
Thank you !