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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Absolute beauty, a dream bike for me

@mole3481

4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

100% exactlycorrectlyperfetly!😁👍

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

Жыл бұрын

Was such a shame to lose such a legend

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@CarpeDiem_-

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

@TheRausing1

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of incidents?

@TheRausing1

3 жыл бұрын

Major Incidents? Like what?

@tonysmlg

2 жыл бұрын

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

@ORflycaster

Жыл бұрын

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.

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...

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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 жыл бұрын

Cheers John!

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 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

@@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

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

Жыл бұрын

Amazing time!

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 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt!

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

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!

"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.

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 👍🏻☮❤

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

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.

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

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 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching...

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

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

@RetroSuperbikes

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

Loved these as a youngster, beautiful machine and a great vid as usual. Keep up the good work

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

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

@zook600

4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

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

@bluespig1

4 жыл бұрын

So nothing like the VTR SP-1 then.

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

What a cool motorcycle and interesting history, great video!

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 жыл бұрын

They came out in 2000 😉

I love classic bikes and you do a great job reviewing them please keep them coming 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - will try my best!

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you...

Gorgeous bikes SP1 and SP2 and rocketing in value now.

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed...

Yay my bike! That there is a great looking SP1. Almost looks brand new. I always liked that UK all red color scheme. I have the black SP2 gen. And wow the police armed with the AR rifle upon his chest. Thank you for sharing

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 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

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!

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

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.. 👍🏽

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.

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 жыл бұрын

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

Definitely one of the best bikes Honda has ever built.

Nice video as always, good to see the boys in blue taking a positive interest in the bike. Loving the bloopers at the end 😃

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

@michaelmam

3 жыл бұрын

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 :-)

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.

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.

Nice chat with the boys in blue! Great review, beautiful bike. Love the channel - your R1250RS review was very helpful!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of assistance!

I love the bloopers at the end, great fun and as always great video. Thank You

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

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

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Uh, rumbled...!

@Greggspies

4 жыл бұрын

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

@steve-wu7jp

4 жыл бұрын

@@Greggspies ya I can see him as a spy

Great upload TMF, very much enjoyed while I’m at work. 😎

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.

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.

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

@lewrocks94

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

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

@peterhird3542

4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

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

@Jonathan-L

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Des!

Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it and the cameo from the boys in blue was a nice extra😂

love all the info in this review, as well as the blooper reel! keep it up

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Will try my best!

I’m so early it’s in 360p

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

@crazystupidthings69

4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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! 😎

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 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Loved the out takes, your video's are always so slick & informative, it's nice to see you are just a gibbering numpty like the rest of us😂😂. Keep up the good work👍😎

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

@peterhird3542

4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer fair play 👍

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

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

@paulscammellscampi3743

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer LOL keep them guessing master of disguise

@fastlanediaries6593

4 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words - appreciated!

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@brendonbentley6617

4 жыл бұрын

@@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?

“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 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

@kwak1k

4 жыл бұрын

Or a tl1000s widow maker 😄

Focus st?dream on copper 🤣👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

...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 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer 🤣🤣👍

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

You're very kind!

@kwak1k

4 жыл бұрын

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

Hi TMF,great review of the brilliant VTR and getting the boys in blue involved as well. Really liked the outtakes at the end. Take care and ride safe.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

that copper knows his world superbikes Colin Edwards...

@evanhisey5898

3 жыл бұрын

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 :)

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Can't be too careful in leafy Buckinghamshire!

@frankmorris2603

4 жыл бұрын

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

@82phalanX

4 жыл бұрын

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

@RoseangleWarrior

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ikbendusan

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha right? guy was wielding a damn battle rifle!

aw gorgeous ride, and such a pretty bike. Loved the video man, you helped me decide on my first bike the Honda CBR500!

Wow - that was quite a review! Killer bike, stellar weather, black vans with armed police, outtakes. Living your best life TMF! Andy rules!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott - glad you liked it!

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

@henryhartley9993

4 жыл бұрын

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

@murphy1554

4 жыл бұрын

You must be a corporate enforcement officer!!!

@matthewhaworth5935

4 жыл бұрын

There's always at least 1

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Wow....

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

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John....

Very timely, as the best thing about lockdown for was taking delivery of a beautiful '03 SP2 in white a couple weeks back. I'm very glad you've been able to do a video on the SP, as it's obviously would be a great interest to see for a fan such as myself (of both the bike and channel). Just a shame I haven't been able to ride the thing yet (through no fault of lockdown or the bike)!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

It'll be worth the wait!

What a credit to the owner. That bike has been loved and cherished. Looks like it was made yesterday.👍

I remember sitting on one of these when they first came out, I'm not a big guy but these are tiny! Great video!

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

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I had the firestorm with end cans that woke my street up!! which I loved but these were a different level, great vid 👊

Another great review, thank you. 10 years ago I rode both the Honda SP1 and TL1000R and ended up buying the Suzuki. In my opinion the TLR is the bike with much more character and a much better engine, although of course the Honda has a better build quality. I still own the TLR which is still a fantastic bike, great to ride and a real head turner. Thanks again.

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.

Brilliant review. I owned one in 2001. A fabulous bike with character. Joey did pretty well on it as way.

If i ever have the chance or capacity to be a collector of older bikes, this one is right at the top. Saw the WorldSBK a few times, when it was still being raced at Kyalami, here in South Africa. Can remember that distinct sound of the Honda. Great video as always. Cheers

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Oh the music of those gear driven cams... such a lovely bike!

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 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael...

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!

Cool video! Enjoyed it. Cheers mate. Wish I was there riding through the beautiful countryside of England with ya.. But I am stuck in the miserable desert heat of 103 farenheit in Nevada

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Funny isn’t it, I love the deserts of the western US - I guess variety is the key! Thanks for watching...

I bought one of these new when they came out. It was almost the perfect bike for me, quite radical but that’s what I wanted at the time. The few things I noticed were; it’d sometime cut out when dawdling trough traffic in hot weather and then didn’t start immediately, the clutch was very grabby when trying to get a quick getaway, and the rear end seemed a little isolated and vague to me - I stoped a few times thinking that I’d got a puncture in the rear tyre. Apart from that, I loved it.

Nice review of a classic machine, the sound of those gear driven cams takes me right back having owned an SP1 for a couple of years between 2009-2012, I lusted after an SP1 since I first saw one at the NEC in 1999, but the £10k price tag was more than I could justify in 99/2000. I loved my SP1, wish I'd never sold it, one of the quickest point to point down a twisty (my test route) road bikes I've owned or ridden, only bettered by my K5 1000, for sheer out of a corner pulling power and turn of speed, having owned a lot of bikes the SP1 is one of my all time favourites, along with the bike I replaced it with a GSXR1000K5, now also sadly consigned to the bikes of my biking history, and now both starting to gain in value... especially the Honda, wouldn't you just know it 🙄 As a side note the question of top speed, but I saw a fair bit more than 150 indicated, but mine had open race cans and modified inlet. damn missing that bike , think I need another...

Great review. Outstanding motorcycle. Cheers from NZ.