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Honda VTR1000 SP1 Review | The Ducati Slayer!

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Honda VTR1000 SP1 Review | The Ducati Slayer! - When Ducati started to dominate WSB with it's V Twin 996, Honda couldn't sit around and do nothing, the result - the mighty VTR1000 SP1 which I recently had the chance to ride for myself....unfortunately I also got my collar felt by armed police!! Stay tuned to find out more!
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@ApaX1981 4 года назад

In my eye this bike is better looking than most modern sport bikes. gorgeous! Most modern sport bikes try to hard with all them fiddly bits.

@scotty193 4 года назад

Yeah I am with you on this, not this exact bike but the fact all modern bikes are slowly losing their aesthetics. Kinda started with the Ducati 916 for me and got progressively worse and as I like curves, then the Ducati 851 or 888 were infinitely better looking in my opinion. Honda wise older gen Fireblade's look amazing and I had a ride on an RC45 probably the best looking bike ever IMO.

@crazehayes1 4 года назад

Absolute beauty, a dream bike for me

@mole3481 4 года назад

I bought one in march. It got delivered in May cause of lockdown bollocks. Tell you what I love it. Have a tl 1000s and a 77 z650 cafe Kwak.

@minimumwrist3546 3 года назад

You are right. Hondas main focus with this bike was stability and aerodynamics. I believe this bike is still one of the most aerodynamic bikes around.

@dariankrieger4813 3 года назад

100% exactlycorrectlyperfetly!😁👍

@CarpeDiem_- 3 года назад

I've had one of these for the last 15 years (an 00 SP1). It's never let me down, still an amazing ride and still gets the people coming up to have a look and a chat at the local meets. My only complaint is that after 25 years of playing rugby and being six foot two, I need to take Ibuprofen BEFORE I get on her! Still won't be selling her though. Great review and I thought the boys in blue really did themselves proud there. Great to see.

@RetroSuperbikes 2 года назад

Wow, do you still have it Shaun? I'm UK based and looking to review one for my channel.

@CarpeDiem_- 2 года назад

@@RetroSuperbikes Hi. I've just realised my comment hasn't aged well! Would you believe I sold her about 8 months ago. Just got too painful in the end. Do I regret it? 100%!!!!

@mxkcrm Год назад

I'm 6'2" and reading your comment gave me hope. There's one for sell nearby I'm gonna have to check out

@ssmith954 4 года назад

True professionals -- respectful and polite, explaining what they're doing, why they stopped by and checking you out in a friendly way. A credit to the UK police! This should be shown to all officers as an example of how to conduct spot checks in highly sensitive areas like Chequers. Police there have had some tough incidents to deal with in the past, the kind of things the public never hear about, and you can be sure you had a couple of scopes on you too! Still, they showed you can be diligent and not intimidating. Enjoyed the video!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yes top quality policing - our boys in blue are the best!

@TheRausing1 4 года назад

What kind of incidents?

@TheRausing1 3 года назад

Major Incidents? Like what?

@tonysmlg 2 года назад

I was surprised as well, very pleasant to see, not so sure about auto rifles in their hands haha

@ORflycaster Год назад

Their roadside manner was pleasant, but I fail to see why they both slung their AR15s as they exited their car. They had pistols on their belts, and were riding double. Looked like serious overkill...............but maybe that's how the "unarmed" English police roll nowadays.

@Trevor_J_Neville 4 года назад

What a bike, every time I see one I only think of 1 thing, the late great Joey Dunlop. I seen him at the Cookstown 100 and the Northwest 200 in 2000 on the sp1 and the noise of it at full rip is something I won’t forget especially when your boy hood idol is racing it. Hell of a bike and for a 48 year old man at the time he could still show the younger racers how to ride it. Little did I know that would be the last I’d ever see him racing again 😥

@RetroSuperbikes 2 года назад

Was such a shame to lose such a legend

@Endurorodzndubz 4 года назад

Rebuilding 90's sportsbike are my true love. Just got my hands on a Colin Edwards Sp1 laguna seca, in a few boxes.

@martinfoster5163 4 года назад

Hondas never die. I own a 27 year old Honda Transalp 600V which is a V twin liquid cooled too. But it’s an adventure bike. One day, when I’m rich, I’d like a dirt bike, a race bike and an adventure bike. Things missing from older bikes (including mine) which I’d like: ABS, traction control and a fuel gauge. Judging by the number of accidents where riders grabbed too much front brake, ABS is a worthwhile addition. Maybe traction control too. Oh, and British cops are cool.

@garethtemple6242 4 года назад

@@FrankFurther Your views are at best based on narrow minded personal prejudice and at worst thoroughly offensive to a group of public servants who have continued to work and serve the public throughout this current crisis. My wife and I have 60 years of police service between us and I can assure you 99% of police officer are not " power hungry" or "dickheads"... And frankly are far too busy to waste time stopping motorcyclist for no reason. The vast majority also have a far more extensive knowledge of the law than you! In that note I might add that...a) you don't get three points on your licence for just having a noisy bike. b) If you were given a fixed penalty notice, you had the option of challenging it in court if you feltl it was so unjust... And finally c) if you have only got three points on your licence, why would you have it taken away if you get stopped again? Perhaps if you wish to express your views you could try to do it in a less offensive way.

@nigelbaldwin752 4 года назад

@@garethtemple6242 Wow you must not have worked with the police in my area, incompitent and ignorant of the law and protected my abuser. A serving police officer and a retired one said they are like trumpton , i would not be that complimentary, dishonest, incompitent oh victim support told me they run around like headless chickens. sadly i will never again trust them and i wish i did not feel like that but some are the low of the low

@hartley383 4 года назад

Never had a sportsbike but the SP1 is one of my all time favourites, Colin Edwards and Troy Bayliss going hammer and tong was one of the best races ever! Definitely entering that comp!

@RetroSuperbikes 2 года назад

Amazing time!

@stephenfleming7056 4 года назад

Joey Dunlop's fastest ever, and last TT lap was on one of these, fitted with an Aaron Slight WSB engine.

@zook600 4 года назад

Rumour has it, Joey threatened Honda with bringing the RC45, mounted on his pub wall, out of retirement unless a competitive engine was sent. Slight’s engine was shipped asap👌

@stephenfleming7056 4 года назад

@@zook600 Wouldn't be the first time he took it down from the pub ceiling for a race so they knew he wasn't joking.

@stephenfleming7056 4 года назад

I hope you don't mind this link Andy. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/52721410

@bluespig1 4 года назад

So nothing like the VTR SP-1 then.

@siraff4461 4 года назад

"I've got a Focus ST". I love it when the plod have a sense of humour. Nice to see some doing a decent job instead of hiding in a bush with a camera.

@Mtthwpez 4 года назад

I so love the sound of the gear driven cams on Honda bikes!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Me too!

@marcoluoma3770 4 года назад

Another great video--this one brought back memories of watching WSB in the 90's and cursing Ducati's "unfair" advantage. (I was and remain a Honda fanboy.) I also got to ride a borrowed VTR 1000 from Los Angeles, across the Angeles Crest Highway, through Big Bear and back to LA. I still to this day remember the gobs of torque and how light the front end became if I wasn't judicious with the throttle. Thanks again...

@Miata822 4 года назад

Quite a bike. Nice to see classic sportsbikes that are kept in good shape.

@MachoMadness69420 4 года назад

To say I’m at bit jealous would be an understatement. Literally one of my dream bikes.

@coltcommandogaming3426 4 года назад

My mum has had hers since new, an ‘98 VTR in the black and red, I intend on having that bike when I’m older

@franktore 4 года назад

They came out in 2000 😉

@martindavies8326 4 года назад

I love Honda’s mine is 43 years old now and looks and runs like the day it left the show room.👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Wow....

@teneretraveller8980 4 года назад

Love the whine of the gear driven cams. Honda quality at it's best. Like it.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Agreed...

@billyw9746 3 года назад

Nicky Hayden won his AMA Superbike championship on one. RIP Nicky

@alanottley 4 года назад

Great review. I used to have one of those - mine was an RC51 Nicky Hayden replica. Loved the bike but the vibrations would make my hands and feed numb on the highway. Still a good looking bike after all these years!

@johnwatson5473 4 года назад

Apart from another professional review, 10 /10 for persevering through the preparation of your introduction and for adding the outtakes that show you are human after all ! Keep up the good work.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Cheers John!

@user-cj8kz1dq3y 4 года назад

As a 1993 Fireblade (SC28) & 1998 Ducati 916 owner, this SP1 in this livery is still on my list. What a beautiful bike! Greetings from the Netherlands

@URBANAMERICANTAC 4 года назад

Man, I remember these coming out after I got the “new R1”. I immediately fell in love with them and wanted one so damn. I never ended up getting one. Always seemed to get a different bike. Still have that yearning. Maybe a nice Nicky Haden edition would be a fun pick up. Then again, Colin Edwards was my favorite in those days.

@markwat5958 4 года назад

I remember test riding the SP 1 in 2001 whilst trying to do a deal and trade in my Suzuki TL1000r. Night and day difference in braking and handling although the power difference wasn’t that noticeable (my TL was well sorted in the fuel and exhaust dept though). I was oversteering it everywhere for the first 3-4 miles as it was so light and required no effort to turn in compared to the TL. The first time I braked hard from speed my backside lifted right out of the seat! Unfortunately I couldn’t do a deal, they were in such short supply the dealer could almost name his price! Added to the fact at the time it was more expensive than my wife’s new car, ouch!

@egidegregoire5633 4 года назад

I had a SP1 and SP2 few years back. Still one of my favo and most beautiful sportsbikes ever!

@paulsykesodp 4 года назад

Priceless. Brilliant work TMF, especially the outtakes, shows just how much effort you put in to your videos. I salute you.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you!

@jamesryan4601 4 года назад

Nice to see old classics being reviewed, and compared to the new stuff. More please👍

@RetroSuperbikes 2 года назад

It's amazing how they stand up to modern day bikes. I've just reviewed a 92 FireBlade and was shocked how it would still hold its own 30 years later.

@nikos-giorgos 4 года назад

Definitely one of the best bikes Honda has ever built.

@davidquinn5386 4 года назад

Be great to see if you could get a go on the Honda Blackbird , at one time the fastest sports tourer on the market. My second bike after passing my bike test . It’s a beast , loved it .

@culbycars 4 года назад

Bought mine back in 2000 with 1 mile on it my titanium bird still with me 20yrs later with 22,000 miles on it and I still love the BB

@grhmnz4648 4 года назад

If my memory serves me right , Kiwi Aaron Slight used to race one of these against the likes of Carl Fogarty .I used to support Troy Bayliss on the Ducati back in the day. Must have been something to do with the sound of the Ducati in the World Superbikes Championships.

@racingrooster4642 4 года назад

Funny how the proper cops without beards, are pleasant and polite. Older sports bikes are fast enough for most peoples abilities and hones riding skills without all the trickery. Had Blades my best bike ever was 748sps. Great vid as usual.

@motomaggs7164 4 года назад

Starting to think you are actually a Russian spy and this whole bike review thing is just a very clever cover!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Uh, rumbled...!

@Greggspies 4 года назад

Have you seen Bald and Bankrupt on YT he's brill

@steve-wu7jp 4 года назад

@@Greggspies ya I can see him as a spy

@springy-2112 4 года назад

So many reasons it's great to see you on a 20year old bike. But mainly all my bikes are around 20 years old. Never needed anything newer or more expensive. Top show brother peace and love 👍🏻☮❤

@jim74shutts76 4 года назад

That was my dream bike back in the day. Always used to pull up at the local Honda dealer on my ZXR400 and just gaze through the window to the beauty on the pedestal.. what a machine.. 👍🏽

@Carvetii 4 года назад

Gorgeous bikes SP1 and SP2 and rocketing in value now.

@Joric78 4 года назад

I was a big fan of the late 90s Japanese V-Twins. Went with the TL1000S myself (which I've still got), but the VTR1000F (as well as the SP1 and SP2) and the Yamaha TRX850 both got a good look.

@iainian 4 года назад

First saw the Honda VTR 1000 at Ally Pally in Feb 2000....gorgeous then and STILL gorgeous now! Thanks TMF

@jamesclarkson3009 4 года назад

Well done missenden flyer, you've done my dream bike proud. Imo this bike is Honda at their very best. I believe the great Joey Dunlop also won his last isle of man tt on one of these at the age of 48.

@johnrimmer5812 4 года назад

Always craved for one of these, along with the RD 500 LC.

@adamperkins3125 4 года назад

Those coppers are absolute legends, top blokes both of them :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Agreed, although a little deluded about the Ford Focus outrunning the Honda....but I didn't feel in a position to argue the toss at the time!

@stephenspiteri_zunkus 4 года назад

...but I didn’t feel in a position to argue... lol

@brendonbentley6617 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer I certainly wouldn't be overly assertive with anyone carrying an automatic assault rifle on a quickdraw sling - especially not in front of his equally well armed backup. One has to choose one's battles to ride another day... To be honest I thought you were being pretty brave on holding back the entire contribution of the Honda company to motorcycle racing history. Did you have formal training with interrogation?

@ewanburnett 4 года назад

I remember my VTR FIRESTORM bloody awesome machine, I always wanted a ducati 748 just thought the style of the bike was top notch. 👍 Keep the chanel going.

@davidevans5163 4 года назад

I used to own one of these and I must say the best bike I've ever owned, that v-twin smooth sleek and lovely sounding. I regret the day I sold it!

@kenmoore7195 4 года назад

27 degrees, Here in Oz that would be considered a great day for a ride. P.S In Oz the boys in blue are rarely that friendly.

@RedlineRossi 4 года назад

Love these bikes. The sound is incredible, shame the mic hasn't really picked it up.

@mattpuddicombe5786 4 года назад

Love the outtakes at the end. I now appreciate how much time you must spend getting things right.....and without swearing!! Very good self control. Keep up the good work Andy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Cheers Matt!

@Quijibo13 4 года назад

In 2000 I went to my local dealership to buy a new literbike and they had an R1 and an RC51 (VTR1000) side by side on the floor. I bought the R1, and sold it about 2 years later. I honestly believe that if I'd bought the Honda instead, I'd still have it.

@pistolpete6321 4 года назад

What a cool motorcycle and interesting history, great video!

@paulscammellscampi3743 4 года назад

The cops must have your mugshot up in there guard house by now . How good are our police👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I like to think so - although every time I turn up on on a different bike and in different kit!

@paulscammellscampi3743 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer LOL keep them guessing master of disguise

@fastlanediaries6593 4 года назад

Oh don’t worry...they know who you are 😛

@Englishbikerdan 4 года назад

Lovely sounding engine that. Sounds somewhat similar to my 1998 Honda VFR800 with the whine. Geat video TMF, lovely to see such bikes on your channel.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@plummz 4 года назад

Absolutely adore the SP1, still regret not buying one when I could. Absolutely beautiful

@samdown1914 4 года назад

“I’ve got a focus st”....like it’s something to be proud of!! are you 12 yrs old?!?, and they gave him a gun 🤷‍♂️😂

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yes I gave a little internal guffaw when he mentioned that - thought it best to keep it to myself though!

@Dius765RS 4 года назад

YOU NEED BUSINESS CARDS.... 11:38 Police was asking for channel information.

@lewrocks94 4 года назад

Dius yes he know, hense why he replied with the channel information....🤦🏻‍♂️🤔

@RetroSuperbikes Год назад

Literally just finished a 1 month review on an SP1 for my channel. I loved it so much I just bought a Castrol liveried SP1 for myself ♥️

@scubavader 3 года назад

I have a 2000 RC51 and get 179 miles on a full tank of gas, and that is riding in more of a touring fashion but it varies only a little from that target. I know this because I've run it out of gas on account of a fuel sensor that went on me. I've put 54,400 miles on so far and bought it new in 2000. Still runs strong, looks fabulous, and turns heads wherever I go and I've been coast to coast in the US on numerous occasions. I'll never sell it. Cheers!

@MrDesp2 4 года назад

Good review of such an iconic machine. I’ve owned quite a few of them. With most people opting for R1s and GSXRs at the time sadly these bikes were overlooked so Honda eventually heavily discounted them as well as throwing in a few treats like a day trip to the factory in Louth and a day at WSB in Silverstone to meet Colin Edwards, get fed and come home with a goodie bag. I bought a comfort seat and did two European trips on my SP2, they’ll do over 100 miles on a full tank as long as you’re not acting the edjeet. Anyways, I enjoyed your review 👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Des!

@SX1000ninja 4 года назад

Nice but, I’ll keep my ‘Widow Maker’ Suzuki TL1000s

@crazystupidthings69 4 года назад

My friend had one , when following him was so scary when he was entering the corner , I ride that bike a couple of times and was amazing ,never forget that noise !!

@trevorphillips3055 4 года назад

I also have a TL1000s, owned it for 10 years now and love it. With a few upgrades they can be made to ride nice. You can't beat a v twin for power delivery and torque IMO. I would love to own an SP1 though! 😎

@MUNRO13 4 года назад

Absolutely love this bike. One used to go down my road every day for years. I miss that sound of thunder

@scotty_beast_rider 4 года назад

Love the outtakes at the end. You are a tough boss on yourself 😂😂😂 As always a great watch. 👍

@michaelmam 3 года назад

I have just done my first bike video , on the SP1. It is a lot harder than it looks . I had more outtakes than intakes :-)

@gpzfan5272 4 года назад

I’m so early it’s in 360p

@peterhird3542 4 года назад

Hi TMF, Off topic but what was the issue with your Allen Millyard interview? 🤔

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Sorry about that - was asked to take it down....let's leave it there. ;0)

@peterhird3542 4 года назад

Of course TMF. I totally respect your decision. I was just a little confused when it disappeared so abruptly. Hopefully, maybe a different edited version maybe able to be posted at a later date. Just food for thought. Cheers.

@Banditmanuk 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer That's a real shame, was genuinely really looking forward to watching. Gone for good or gone to edit for future? All the best

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

@@Banditmanuk Gone for good I'm afraid :0(

@Jonathan-L 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer That's a pity ... I was hoping to watch it for a second time with a mate and a few beers. Now the beers won't taste so good. Bummer.

@mickthemaverick5998 4 года назад

Another terrific watch, especially the candid and spirited interview, almost made up for the one we lost earlier!! My RF900 RW still available for you to test if it floats your "older bikes" boat! Look forward hopefully to a rerun of the AM interview as and when possible!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you Mick - appreciate the offer - hopefully there will be more older bikes, and more Allen Millyard in future! Stay tuned....

@johnhartley964 4 года назад

Brave to show your out-takes - It makes you human - A brilliant channel

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you John....

@dascudder 4 года назад

What happened to that long video earlier? You took it down

@peterhird3542 4 года назад

Paul Jones, yes I was watching that too🤔. So l’m wondering the same thing.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Apologies folks - I was asked to take it down so I did - don't really want to go into details if that's OK.

@dascudder 4 года назад

TheMissendenFlyer fair play 👍

@chazzyoung9128 4 года назад

Now you have done the sp1 how about trying the Rsv Mille 👌😉

@kwak1k 4 года назад

Or a tl1000s widow maker 😄

@lorentzinvariant7348 4 года назад

Loved the blooper reel at the end. Not as easy as you make it look in the final edits.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you!

@justwhenyouthought6119 4 года назад

Well done to the Bobbies, first class and a credit to your service.

@jamesfox5221 4 года назад

that copper knows his world superbikes Colin Edwards...

@evanhisey5898 4 года назад

james fox lol the next year Ducati won Edwards crashed out a few times. Definitely was in the championship. 🇺🇸💯 I see what you were saying. Your wrong :)

@Dp3.16 4 года назад

Focus st?dream on copper 🤣👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

...you read my mind at the time!!!! Still he had an automatic weapon, I thought I should agree with him on all points...

@Dp3.16 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer 🤣🤣👍

@bjoernrider6164 4 года назад

My friend has 2002 SP-2 version. Fully original, factory improved. Stunning bike. I guess that a better looking and maintaned we could only find at Honda museum. 136bhp I guess, which might sound today not really impressive, but somehow those "horses" are like more powerful than today's 180.

@michaeltomlinson7245 4 года назад

What a beautiful bike that SP is, always loved 'em but never had the chance to ride one. Got to take my hat off to the pair of police officers too. No aggression or arrogance, just polite, professional and friendly. Top work by all three of you !

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you Michael...

@frankmorris2603 4 года назад

Hello hello hello...... Ay those coppers seem a tad battle ready. Just me orrrr what ??

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Can't be too careful in leafy Buckinghamshire!

@frankmorris2603 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer They must've thought you were a shady customer. Two auto guns for one unassuming vlogger in the countryside. 😁

@82phalanX 4 года назад

Seems like one of the higher ups may be resident in the vicinity..

@RoseangleWarrior 4 года назад

@@82phalanX He was beside the gate house to Checkers, Boris's pad.

@ikbendusan 4 года назад

hahaha right? guy was wielding a damn battle rifle!

@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes 4 года назад

Didn't look to be much "Social Distancing" going on there, they were way too close to you :/

@henryhartley9993 4 года назад

They had guns so what you gonna do....

@murphy1554 4 года назад

You must be a corporate enforcement officer!!!

@matthewhaworth5935 4 года назад

There's always at least 1

@chrisrichardson1600 Год назад

Sold my 2004 SP2 when I left Italy to return to the UK and miss it dearly.. to find an SP2 for a decent price now that hasn't been thrashed is pretty rare.. I went from a 2001 Ducati Monster 750 to the SP2 and it was grins from the day I bought it to the day I sold it.. very fond memories of this bike.

@elithegreat6463 4 года назад

Out of all my 24 bikes in my lifetime, I'm 57, my 2001 RC-51 is the bike I regret selling, I hate thinking about it...such an iconic Bike

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Sorry fr the reminder!

@rumporridge1 4 года назад

Same here. Regret selling my RC51.

@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus 4 года назад

Good to see the boys in blue being genial but missing nothing. No fools those lads! Beautiful bike and the engine note is really something. I’ve always wanted a VTR and they seem to be increasing in value. Great video.

@michaelmam 3 года назад

I enjoyed this review when you launched it back in the days we could ride bikes for fun. I am sure it will come back soon! .The video inspired me to have a go at doing one on my SP1, without the riding as we are still in lockdown. Its a bit harder than you make it look! Well done.

@gdfggggg 2 месяца назад

Went out yesterday on my big olld Zed, it was sublime. Looking out at the the sunshine now, but I’m a bottle of red down, so I best stay in watching your videos instead 👏🏻

@billy4rocks 4 года назад

Stunning looking bike, i loved the outakes at the end, an insight into how much effort and time that actually goes into these videos.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Much appreciated!

@megaman4135 4 года назад

please make more of these kind of review .i love old sports bikes .

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Will do my best....

@megaman4135 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer I really appreciate it sir. Thank you very much.

@tcpiptv 4 года назад

You put a lot of work into your videos. I appreciate it! Great content.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you...

@EdwardTadsyrup 4 года назад

Lovely bike. I owned an Aprilia RSV1000R Factory (The Gen 2, not the "Mille"). You can see the designers at Aprilia were "Heavily influenced" by the SP1 and the SP2. Mine had the full Akra Titanium system and sounded glorious. I still miss it now. Full Ohlins and Brembo radial brakes, so handled as well as it looked.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yes now you mention it the Aprilia's do have a passing resemblance don't they....

@twistandgo3414 4 года назад

The outtakes at the end 🤣. The struggle is real! Just shows that even with all your experience from hundreds of videos and popularity, you're still as normal as the rest of us! Encouraging indeed! 😁👌.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I think it's hilarious when people say things like that, thank you for thinking somehow I wasn't normal!!

@gabrieljohannson6777 4 года назад

I remember this bike like it was yesterday. There was one around the corner from where I lived and it was a treat to see & hear it out & about.

@RoseangleWarrior 4 года назад

As always the nicest man on YT churns out another perfect video.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

You're very kind!

@kwak1k 4 года назад

Nicest? Maybe, but with a naughty streak ey TMF? 😂🤣😂

@daveo9844 4 года назад

Love the bloopers section mate 👍🏼. Just shows the effort you put in to your channel to convey the correct info 😅.

@cwarren4396 4 года назад

What a beautiful bike. So nice to see everyone back out on their bikes. Thanks for sharing.

@telbenj 4 года назад

Actually rode past there today, some nice roads came up from Banbury via Thame past Chequers and onwards to Henley and back home Nice video

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Nice one!

@whitedrguy6503 4 года назад

Thank you Mr flyer, takes me back a bit, WSBK at Phillip Island watching Slight and Edwards riding these little beasties in Castrol colours 👍. Need more of these older bike reviews, ZXR 750, ZX 7, YZF 750, GSXR 750 and the rare as rocking horse sh**, RVF 750.

@simonstokes2672 4 года назад

WhiteDRguy 650 and MV F4 😉

@salisburyplain998 4 года назад

SP 2 in black is the only honda ive ever been tempted by.

@simonsays2685 4 года назад

I've got a totally standard, low mileage SP2 sat in my house, it's better than money in the bank. Rumour has it Honda lost money on every bike they sold.

@danielmurphy5323 4 года назад

I have 2 of these, 1 in my sun room, future investment hopefully. The second is an every day bike, love the bike. Bit lumpy and hot in town but you learn to live with it. Love the torque of the engine. Unfortunately been stopped for speeding twice this lovely summer so I'm afraid to take it out now 😣. Definitely a head turner!

@paulcollins7185 4 года назад

Thank you for this review TMF. Your observations about it, spot on! I had the pleasure of ownership when it first came out. Great to see it again, thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you for watching...

@johnfisher8352 4 года назад

The frame isn`t from the Firestorm. It was totally new. You would be lucky to find anything on the SP1 that is shared with that bike. Not in a hurry to sell mine. Awesome bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I think I said the Honda engineers spent a lot of time developing the frame, clearly it’s not the same as the Firestorm. Whatever, lovely bike!

@adrianj1000 4 года назад

What a gorgeous machine, I almost had one of theses as my first bike!. A good friend of mine was selling his and I was almost about to put the money in his hand but thought it would kill me being my first bike. Regret it now though. Wish I had bought it and kept it. Stunning machine

@shmac96 4 года назад

Dream bike when I was a teen....love your bloopers at the end! Nice touch! Another home run!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Cheers!

@paulcavacuiti4176 4 года назад

Have to note that the frame wasn’t from the Firestorm as stated at the start of the video - it’s completely different, as is the engine and the majority of the rest of the bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I stand corrected...perhaps I should have said that Honda started with the Firestorm frame (as I noted it was heavily modified)....

@paulcavacuiti4176 4 года назад

I gather that the first prototypes used the firestorm style frame (where the swingarm doesn’t connect to the frame) but needed to be seriously beefed up for racing, so HRC ended up going with a very similar style frame to the twin cylinder version of the NSR500 that was around at the time.

@aldntn 4 года назад

Notes from a recent ride: "I'm running easy and relaxed when I notice blue lights approaching from behind. I figured they had a wreck or crime to get to, but, no they were after me. Very nice young officer tells me I've been stopped for doing 55 in a 35. His supervisor had given chase too, so I had two police vehicles to get me stopped. I think the supervisor was a bit disappointed that all they had was gramps on a little Ducati instead of a ner-do-well squid. No ticket, all pleasant ... "

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I'm guessing you passed the "attitude test" with flying colours....

@NonStoppie 4 года назад

One of my fav sport bikes these. I had the opportunity to ride one in Streetfighter setup. Amazing bike and the sound is just lovely because of that vtwin and gear driven cam combination.

@funkateer831 4 года назад

My go to channel for any motorbike news and reviews...another fabulous review and ride of this wonderful machine,with a guest feature of our boys in blue...great work😃👌😎

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind words - appreciated!