Massively underrated bike that’s probably only really coming into its own now, all these years later. Bought mine new in 2013, full Ohlins front and rear, PCV remap and a full titanium system with decat. It’s a potent but highly useable machine for everything. Never selling it.
I have one in the same colour scheme and it's a great bike. I have some carbon bits on to make it more personal. Also a Yoshimura exhaust. Good luck with the bike.
Not many reviews or vids on these SC60 (1ST Gen) CB1000R motorcycles. I would be interested to know how you got on with it longer term. I agree that on road rideability is important....in terms of accessible power and torque plus also flickability agility in corners and ease when riding at slower speeds ....thanks Mindful this is an old video btw
Yeeehawww!! Awesome bike choice. I'm currently in the market for a new (to me) bike...either a Monster 796 or Hypermotard 796. The sports riding position isn't for me either.
ToastToGo Haha thanks man! This bike has got me excited about riding again and it finally feels like I've found the right bike for me after trying all sorts of different bike and engines styles. Looking forward to see what you end up going. I see you've also gone through a couple of bikes since we last spoke, looks like we both just can't stick to one bike for too long haha.
Hi there, I'm from Taupo, I'm considering buying one of these, nearly bought one some years ago. Do you still have your one and if so how do you still love it? My only sticky point is that maybe the pegs might be a bit high making legs cramped? Cheers, Steve.
What troubled you about the supersports riding position the most: wrists, back or knees? I've only ever sat on one sports bike an Aprilia RS250, which i'm told is a poor yardstick to judge other sports bikes by - so I'll defo still try a few at some point. But i'm not too flexible and 6'1 with long lower legs, so I'm guessing different bikes will suit me better. I love the CB1000R. This would suit me perfectly I think (I hope)
I think for me it was a combination of a few things which in the end affected my riding and confidence. I highly recommend that you try a naked bike out and see whether it's for you as different people tend to like different riding positions, but for me the difference is night and day and I find the upright position much more natural for me and the good thing about the CB1000R is that it still has a sporty stance in that the bars are still a little forward and the footsteps are high up.
Yeah I hear you, there. It's a pain in the ass you have to squat like a jockey on a lot of these machines. But it is for a reason I guess. Still annoying. Like you said, when the time comes I'll just try a whole bunch out n see what works best. It's comforting that there are bikes like the CB1000R out there tho, which probably give you the best of both worlds.
