Readers Rides - 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Review

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It's been a while since I published a "Readers Rides" - this one is very special as for a change it's not the latest and greatest new machine to roll out of a motorcycle factory but a classic machine from 1993 - the game changing CBR900RR Fireblade...and you may just recognise it's owner...
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@CCitis 4 года назад

Big fan of the 90s styles that had the dual headlights.

@ivanjulian2532 4 года назад

That headlight design started with GSXR range of models in the late 1980s Jeremy. But the fact remains the CBR900RR out did them in every possible way.

@bluefen 4 года назад

Owned one for four years, lost my licence twice, never crashed it, loved the thing.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

What lost your licence twice from that one bike?? Crikey.....

@mrcintheuk4641 4 года назад

Yup, got to work the gearbox and not rely on torque. In those days you had to really learn how to ride a bike! Always be in the right gear at the right time, as it should be even today. 👍

@ewooll 4 года назад

This man has some decency and dignity because he likes his bikes standard, as they came out of the showroom and how the manufacturers intended! Thanks for the review.

@kwak1k 4 года назад

They're worth more in standard trim. They're an appreciating modern classic.

@ferrumignis 4 года назад

When you say "how the manufacturers intended" what you should be saying is "as good as the bean counters permitted it to be". I'm not a fan of bolt on tat and carbon everywhere, but for everyday use these bikes can be improved with tasteful mods that won't detract from the value e.g. decent rear shock (OEM were really not great) and revalved/resprung forks significantly improve the handling and ride. A MOSFET regulator upgrade fixes the infamously unreliable Honda OEM regulator.

@ewooll 4 года назад

@@ferrumignis Yes, i absolutely agree with you there. So long as it improves the bike, and doesn't make it look like a piece of crap.

@ferrumignis 4 года назад

@@ewooll I have a few extra mods on mine, but only using either Honda parts from later bikes (e.g. wheels from a 2014 CBR1000RR, 954 forks) and quality aftermarket (Harris/Ohlins steering damper kit, full Akro exhaust system). However mines a '98 so less valuable to start with and I've kept all the original parts safely wrapped up so I could put it back to standard. No cheap anodised tat on it though! Then again I love the bike so much I'm never planning on getting rid of it.

@NSteele76 4 года назад

I bought a 2 year old original Urban Tiger on my 21st birthday, my god I loved that bike 😍

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Nice one Nick!

@RutgerSmets 4 года назад

Well, i was just thinking about some decorations in my house.... A 90's bike is An awesome idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yes I’m wondering how Mrs Flyer will react when I tell her my Panigale is going to live in the Kitchen from now on.....

@RutgerSmets 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Well if she doesn't like the idea you can always put the Panigale in my living room!

@rumien1383 4 года назад

TheMissendenFlyer the channel’s shutting down you say...? Well, we had a good run.🖖🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

eh?

@rumien1383 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer trust me. You stick that in the kitchen, and you're history.

@PipeOPhile 4 года назад

Oh Lord, just last night I was googling these, they look so good. Couldn't wait to hear what you say, now let's watch it

@joshnnik 4 года назад

Thanks for the memories TMF. Bought a Fireblade new in 1996 with leathers made to match it’s paintwork. I px’d the Blade for a Blackbird in 1999. Can still get into the leathers but they don’t really go with the T120!

@stepheneldridge6998 4 года назад

Good review TMF, shows how well built those early Fireblades were. Bought back memories of my ZXR 750 (Hoover tube!) back in the day....! Cheers, Steve

@lynsmith1096 4 года назад

Great video TMF. Nice to see old bikes still going well.

@damienmullan8880 2 года назад

Bought one two years ago, mint condition 40, 000 km Orange and purple fell in love with it after the test ride. Just get some decent brake pads in and they are phenomenal!!!!!! 💚💚💚

@garyshuttleworth3459 4 года назад

I knew you would like it, been waiting for this review, i have a 95 urban tiger, love it

@nivotron960 4 года назад

Bought a low mileage 99 Blade a few months ago for a song. Intended track bike, only problem is it’s so good on road been using it all the time and not been on track yet! Only mod is 17” front wheel off a 96 VFR to give best tyre choice 👌

@plymouthjanner8940 4 года назад

Classic bike parked up in my front room, now that would be amazing but I reckon Mrs Janner wouldn't be so keen. Loved the video thanks for sharing.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Glad you liked it PJ - who wears the trousers round your gaff??

@radmantommy8015 4 года назад

Hi tmf nice review on the reader's rides great bit of kit that Honda an by the looks of it a very nice day in Spain

@ttmadness34 4 года назад

Lovely, Ive had a 98 blade for about 6 months, use it for commuting to work. You would never guess it was 21 years old. Starts first time and rides great, enough power for the roads too.

@tobyh3681 4 года назад

Beautiful piece, I bought one new in 1994 as my first street bike.

@ragerider6283 4 года назад

Cool review. Lucky old Lyndon. These were a real leap forward at the time & radically changed the direction of superbikes evolution forever.

@paulstredwick 4 года назад

When we visited Toro, Lyndon tried to convince my missus that the lounge was the best place to keep a bike. She didn't seem to take him seriously.

@JPWest020 3 года назад

I love 90’s sportsbikes!, The era for that sort of bikes.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

Yes they are still very good aren't they.....if I had space I'd defo have a few....

@timhaslum7461 4 года назад

Thank you i really enjoyed the vid. I had a 1992 blade in those colours for 8 years and loved every minute of it, it never missed a beat. I only changed it to try life on the Cagiva V-Raptor V twin which was a great bike but thirsty. Im currently enjoying highway debauchery on an MT10 😂. Love the channel great work 👍🏻.

@gdscheiwe01 4 года назад

Great retrospective on a classic bike. Lyndon is a lucky man to have found one so clean. Thanks for sharing! Peace!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thanks for watching as ever!

@Kurlach 4 года назад

I remember at ExCel one year in the centre were Fireblades from start to present gen. inspired me to buy an SP1. Great vid! 👍

@portapawl5396 4 года назад

Up until very recently, my ride was a 1998 Kawi ZX-600e. I rebuilt it from parts from with my Dad while I was in college. Rode it for 8 years. It was as much bike as you'd ever need. Loved that bike. Fuel injection and ABS really are game changers though.

@akmt9114 4 года назад

Had a '96 and a '98. Best mod was a 17 in front wheel from a F2 600. Made it much less squirrelly. Great bikes!!

@iainian 4 года назад

I can't believe it was that long ago and yes the Fireblade was the game changer! Nice review TMF PS. Then along came the R1 in 1998

@samturner8265 4 года назад

Stunning bike and amazing camera work!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you Sam!

@phils2180 4 года назад

This takes me back to May’93 and my first Fireblade in the same colours. Stepped off a GSXR1100L onto one of these and the handling was a revelation. They were touted as having litre bike straightline performance which I don’t feel they quite had, certainly it felt gutless compared to the 1127cc GSXR mill so you had to rev it hard but in the twisties is was streets ahead. It got written off in late ‘94 by a myopic old codger pulling out on me but went straight out and bought a new ‘95 foxeye model in the Urban Street Tiger colours. Bought a RRV model in ‘97 by which time it had grown to 918cc and a bit heavier but still a great sportsbike until the R1 re wrote the rule book in ‘98. Reliability was benchmark Honda, run forever on routine maintenance. Thrashed all 3 models I had and never even changed a light bulb on any of them

@spetersonmusic 4 года назад

Awesome! LOVE the bike and the fact that he keeps it in the house is !!!!! Killer!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

One of the advantages of not being married!! Green with envy!!

@richardsalsman1069 4 года назад

Hi Andy great video. I was pretty impressed by the bike when I was at Lyndon’s place in April.

@oliveranthony7012 4 года назад

Looks good, agree with the balance point you made, it looked fantastically smooth all around. Can really see that Honda DNA in my Hornet 900 too. Nice work MDF.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

MDF indeed!!

@Rosbif06600 4 года назад

I've got one of these. Had it since new but needs some TLC as it doesn't get out much. A great bike. Same experience. As soon as I rode it, I had to have it.

@1234567marks Год назад

Just bought one, absolutely fantastic to ride, 29 years old and you would not think it, beautiful handling, no slouch with a sub 11 second quarter mile, and those looks 🙂

@mike.47 4 года назад

I remember taking my Fireblade to Silverstone with other Blade owners when the father of the Fireblade, Tadao Baba, came over to the UK.

@EdwardTadsyrup 4 года назад

Me too. It was a great day out and we even got to ride round the track.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Brilliant!

@mike.47 4 года назад

Never seen so many blades in one place.

@bradleyalexander5821 4 года назад

That was a blast from the past, I know how cliche. After seeing his bikes in the house, gonna have to buy a new one so as I can too. The Ms will surely understand. 👍🏼 👏👏👏 😎

@PHILIPWATSON82 2 года назад

I like how he keeps it in the house 🏡 for safe keeping Excellent bike looks epic

@jamesfisher1827 4 года назад

Reminds me of my first Blade an RRW in Black, Titanium and moonstone silver.

@irelandjam 4 года назад

Some more 90's bikes please!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Stay tuned for more readers rides soon!

@bradyoung1052 3 года назад

I have a 97 bandit 1200s that I ride just about every day. The bikes in the 90's were great!

@Motourev 4 года назад

Absolutely love my 95’ Fireblade, so many change the front wheel to a 17” but I’ve kept mine to the 16 just so I can do right angled turns 😂. Amazing to tour on and the ride is a very comfortable position. It definitely is a bike you have to ride and ride the gearbox and I love the fact of no abs or tc it makes you know that you are in control and responsible for any errors made. Can see room in your garage to squeeze one in. The one thing I wish it had was a fuel gauge instead of relying on the odometer. 👌🏻👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Sadly my garage is pretty much full now otherwise I’d definitely have a classic like this lurking in there...

@allansrensen1480 4 года назад

Love these Readers Rides!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Stay tuned for another soon!

@barrymessenger8203 4 года назад

Great video, lovely bike and super location. Thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you for watching Barry!

@robbysmith5206 4 года назад

Hi wow another awesome review beautiful fire blade in standard form wow ⭐️👍

@andrewf1326 4 года назад

Great video. Thanks so much for sharing 👍😎

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you for watching Andrew!

@paulkiley4667 4 года назад

Beautiful bike, great scenery and great video as usual! Sitting alongside my 18 plate Vulcan S is a 1990 CBR 600FL in Benneton colours. Stunning bike to ride even at nearly 30 years old, definitely a keeper. Sadly on SORN as this year I just haven't had time to ride it.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

It can be unSORNed at anytime though of course! Good on ya!

@marcr660907 4 года назад

I’ve recently bought and restored two older bikes, a ‘79 Honda 1000 CBX & a ‘85 Kawasaki GPz 1100. They are such a pleasure to ride.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Nice one Marc...!

@user-cj8kz1dq3y 4 года назад

Also got a 1993 only in Black, love it!!

@morgansteele8128 4 года назад

Delightful video. Cheers to Lyndon for loaning such a wonderful moto.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you Morgan, glad you liked it...

@gunton21 4 года назад

Great bikes, owned a 94, 2000, 2002, and a 2004, sadly my aging body won't fit the controls on them anymore, lovely video, and what a great road.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you Peter!

@wilgeorgeleenders9041 8 месяцев назад

Just purchased a '99 Hornet 600. Love the bikes from the 90's/ this is a stunning bike for 30 years old. :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 8 месяцев назад

Couldn't agree more!

@rahjr65 4 года назад

My cousin had an original '84 VF1000R he bought new until a few months ago until he gave it to his grandson to restore and get running again. It was the second one in the USA and the first on the west coast (CA). He road it one time from California to Florida and back to visit my sister back in the 80's.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Now that is quite a ride!

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Fantastic bike I would have another as a project. Same frame as my Beastie

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yes amazing ride given it’s age (which is what Mrs TMF says about me coincidentally)....

@carlosfilipe379 4 года назад

these bikes are great even in today's times, 900rr first and second-gen, rf 900 are great old beasts too, the CBR 1000f is awesome, the ZZR 600 or 1100, and more... a lot of big sport or sport-touring bikes that can +/- keep up with the present ones in terms of performance only loosing in of course the little technological advantages, but they're a lot cheaper to buy and maintain has in the old days motorcycles were more build to last

@fishingwcp 4 года назад

I owned 2 93 900rrs back then..AMAZING

@simonsays2685 4 года назад

My brothers got one, well sorted bike. Just needs a 17" front wheel to give you more tyre choice.

@everythingsbetternaked473 4 года назад

I got a 1996 sc33 as my first bike, love it alot still fast and handles great (although tankslappers seem like a build in feature at times)

@mattmuttley 4 года назад

Always had a thing for these bikes. Back in the day if i remember right, they were nicknamed "widowmakers". Any bike with a moniker like that deserves respect.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Too right...

@motogroover2789 4 года назад

It was my track riding years, & I had a GSXR750L & the Fireblade was the next bike to get. It was one of these, a deposit for a house, or a trip around the world for a year. I went around the world for a year, came back for 1 year, & left again for another year around the world backpacking. By the time I got back, the blade was no longer "that bike". I've never owned one. When doing 250kmh down the straight at the race track on the gixxer, it was only the Blades that ever overtook me! Simply brilliant bike. Cheers groovers ;-)

@theveganbiker7896 4 года назад

The old Honda's are great bikes, I've got a 1988 cbr400rr nc23 and a 1990 cbr1000f. One smoother than the other but both incredible bikes.

@georgehatcher8867 4 года назад

Had a 99 RRX, from brand new, colours were Red and turquoise looked like a Liverpool supporters track suit. Used it on track days all over this country, Nogarro in France and Catalunya. Crashed it so many times (only on track) sold it after eight years, wish I still had it.

@BladeAMD 4 года назад

Why did i watch this vid, im missing my old cbr900rr soo much more now! 😘 cool to watch.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Sorry!

@Miata822 4 года назад

Lovely bike and a beautiful road to ride it on. When I think back to the "game changer" bikes the one that really invented the sports bike category was the '85 GSXR750. When it came out the reviews were raving. The magazines all called it a race bike for the street. I never owned one but it was the bike I always wanted. It might be fun to find one someday, if there are any still alive that haven't been abused to death.

@Srgthe 4 года назад

They where the first big sports bike I ever rode, had just passed my test and a guy up the road give me a run on a blade. Was really surprised how easy it was to handle coming from a nsr125, loved it. but my insurance company didn't :-(

@rickp9946 4 года назад

Love the early Fireblades. I had the Urban Tiger version for a couple of years - fell for the colour scheme when they came out. Sold it to buy one of the first R1s which was also pretty special. Wish I'd kept them both. Always something you thought would be a lot better coming along in those days - and test rides weren't quite so available... Riding them again these days you realise things have moved on but not by quite as much as you'd think.

@ghardi6324 4 года назад

The 1995 fireblade was the first bike over 250 that I ever rode, back in 95. I had heard all the stories about what a beast they were. So was quite nervous getting on it as it was a mates new pride and joy. It was amazing how easy it was to ride even compared to my 250. I think the most scary part was that it was so effortless and smoothly fast.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

.....and still feels that way today if Lyndon’s is anything to go by!

@WatermarquePaul 4 года назад

Nice review TMF and a lovely bike :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thanks - on both counts....

@BrettJoy 4 года назад

My dream bike 😍 ive just pick up a cbr400rr

@JonMurray 4 года назад

Love it!!! Just picked up a CBR400RR cheap as chips from a mate (childhood nostalgia and the price, it couldn’t be turned down) and it’s incredible fun as well but one of these is the end goal for sure! 😉

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Nice one!

@Bass.Player 4 года назад

I remember these bikes, I was riding a Suzuki GSX-R 1100 at that time, it also had the two round headlights...

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Cool looking aren’t they...

@janra8653 4 года назад

Well done! would also be nice to see you doing this on the first generation R1 and 916.

@neilmurrell281 4 года назад

Once you got use to them dropping into the corner which was a tad disconcerting they were great. My 95 model was fantastic.

@springy-2112 4 года назад

At last you're riding bikes we can afford , the newest bike I ever owned was 2005..my current 1150rt is 2003..you can get a cracking machine with 20 thousand miles for 2 to 3 grand ..i always do and they are good sturdy safe machines..you can do all your own servicing with the help of a Haynes manual and a friendly dealer if your a bit out of depth (no shame ) ..i love the old bikes and so does my wallet/wife!! Good job buddy please bring us more oldies 👍🏻☮❤

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

More oldies coming soon (and I’m not just talking about Lyndon!!)....

@springy-2112 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Bless you!! Thanks for the fantastic videos 👍🏻☮❤

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thanks for watching them!

@terryblack2219 4 года назад

Really nice video that though I never had a fire blade it took me back to a few memories. I must admit I have three bikes and mine two of mine are36 years old and one is 24 years fantastic enjoyment like you say so much fun not everyone wants to ride at 150-190 mph and truth be told few even can even with matching leathers :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Very true!

@leetrevarthen 4 года назад

Wish i knew when you are out here, as I only live round the corner. Be nice to go riding with some fellow brits, as I ride 99% by myself here. Next time ;)

@blipco5 4 года назад

A couple of years ago I looked for one to restore. I wanted one that had been treated well but hardly ridden. Anything I found was totally trashed. I gave up and bought a new bike. The one featured here is a rare beauty.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

...yeah it was a nice bit of kit to ride too....

@wiseone2057 4 года назад

Another great vid, My understanding, is that back in 90s the manufacturers had an unwritten rule that they would limit the bhp to 125, that is until Triumph brought out the Daytona , with I think about 147 bhp.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yes some others have said similar so think you’re right....thanks for watching!

@RupeWilson 4 года назад

Amazing bike for its age, I had a Laverda 668, it handled better than some modern bikes, just let down by the electric's and engine. most reluctant sale. But that showed me a while back i did not need a brand new bike to have fun.. i never used all the power of bigger bikes on road or track, and now im loving the lower power bikes and enjoying the ride.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I’m completely with you Rupe!

@EdwardTadsyrup 4 года назад

Great review, as always. However, I think the “Proper fuel gauge” is the Temp gauge. Early blades didn’t have a fuel gauge and relied on a reserve tap. I had my Urban Tiger Blade for 8 years and still miss it.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Hehe whoops!! - what a larf! Great bike though eh?! I can see why they were regarded as a game changer, still rides beautifully today....

@nickprice3605 4 года назад

You can just hear Lyndon thinking, "Go on then!"

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 4 года назад

Great entertainment, you should do more of these in my humble opinion.....

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you bib - I shall see what I can do!

@malcolmbennett3555 4 года назад

we thrashed a 900RR around race tracks back in the day as our endurance machine; 6hr........the 16" front wheel was hard to find good tyres for but other than that excellent machine. per comment below, gotta use that gearbox and drop a gear or 2 :)

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

They were quite the beasty in their day! :-)

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Still is!

@bobpowar7857 4 года назад

Hey Mr Flyer really wish you would do more of these types of reviews as not everyone can afford a new bike, this would perhaps help potential buyers of used bikes, I myself am in the market for a 2nd bike currently looking for a 90s Classic like this Fire Blade 👍🏾

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

More to come! Stay tuned....

@aquarianmoonproductions5566 2 года назад

I have a 93 I'm currently riding and going to restore soon

@MotoMark55 4 года назад

Brilliant stuff TMF. Been waiting ages for you to test an iconic 90s Japanese sportsbike. Pity there's no room on your fleet for one (or is there?!)

@karlosh2422 4 года назад

I am guessing if TMF gets as big as Jay Leno they'll be a massive "TMF garage" filled with a hundred bikes. TMF is that a reasonable guess?

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I think the chances of me getting anywhere near as big as Jay Leno (in any sense of the word!) are slim....

@karlosh2422 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer in some cases that's a good thing :)

@essexhognose1808 4 года назад

I had a US import 93 CBR 900RR, great handling bike and a nice predictable engine

@8Jacob2 4 года назад

My teenage dream! There was just one sportsbike looking better by that time - the 916!

@johnward3490 4 года назад

That bike! that road! Would do for me

@overboost7667 4 года назад

That view from the helmet made me first believe the bike had a trailer pulling ... then I watched it several times and I realised it is the helmet spoiler which is 'fixed' because of the camera mounted on top of the helmet and the silver 'moving thing' is no trailer, but the top box.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Correct!

@sharpbends 4 года назад

Nice ride ! Wow 16" front wheel that brings back memories, they handled great but tended to get swallowed in pot holes ;-)

@tdunster2011 4 года назад

Tank slappers were the main issue with these.

@stevewallace853 4 года назад

Motorcycle went through a step change during the mid 90's, bikes like the GSXR 750, YZF750 and CBR900 changed motorcycles into modern feeling bikes. Even 20 (nearly 30) something years later they still look, feel and ride good (assuming the they are kept in good condition)

@ChRiS00107 4 года назад

2:21 very well said, agreed 100% absolute legend

@gomertron6329 4 года назад

One of the best bikes I ever rode, prices are on the rise. If you're going to get one buy it now.

@dannyracer25 4 года назад

Great Tmf I enjoyed that video thanks from Danny

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Cheers Danny - always good to have you along...

@67daltonknox 4 года назад

It was praised for its quick turn in but that came at the price of insensitivity at the limit. I swapped mine for a '99 R1 which had much more predictability on the limit. Still have the R1 - easily the best bike I ever owned.

@joetrosclair8434 3 года назад

I have a 954 and my only plans for the future are to find another 954 in anticipation of the day I wear out my first one

@firebladerider7050 4 года назад

That thing is gorgeous 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Isn’t it? What model is yours?

@firebladerider7050 4 года назад

TheMissendenFlyer RRX which makes it 1999, it's done 70,000 miles and still feels new. Lyndon is right when he said they are bulletproof. 99 was the last of the carb models so that's why it feels a bit sluggish compared to injection but if you get them revving they are still fast enough👍

@Screamingtilltheend 4 года назад

Oh man, the old fireblade is really an iconic machine. One of the best looking sport bikes, period.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

...and still rides great as you saw...

@Screamingtilltheend 4 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer If you're ever near my neck of the woods, I just picked up an 02 Triumph 955i sprint RS (first big bike) and while not nearly as impressive, it's certainly fun