We missed you, Sean. I'm glad to see you again

@whollymindless

3 ай бұрын

I've been double checking to make sure I hadn't missed something.

@RobDaKid87

3 ай бұрын

True, thought maybe he was done.

@stanleyfairchildiii8899

3 ай бұрын

He has another channel called bikes and beards

@x189philthethrill

3 ай бұрын

@@stanleyfairchildiii8899 he sure does

@patrickgronemeyer3375

3 ай бұрын

got to love how he quotes god then breaks the law

I absolutely LOVE my Blackbird! I was graduating high school in '96 and it was my dream bike. Wasn't able to get one until many, many years later because not only were they way out of my price range but the insurance was also insane until I got old enough. Now I've got my Blackbird and a GL1800 in the garage and all of my motorcycling dreams have come true.

@Lurch-Bot

3 ай бұрын

You know a Honda Africa twin is quicker off the line and more comfortable right? Even if you're bold, you're probably not going over 120 on a public road unless you're a kid with no brains. The AT might top out around 150 but it doesn't matter IRL. Up to 120, it has better acceleration than this bike and that's all that matters unless you are on a racetrack. Blueprinted and tuned a Honda 750cc V4 from a decade earlier will eat a Blackbird for lunch. Just mop the floor with it in every metric. The brand new superbike in the showroom uses 20 year old racing tech. The Blackbird has its roots in the '70s just like the V4 only the Blackbird has zero racing pedigree.

@coolcat312

3 ай бұрын

@@Lurch-Bot but IMO the Blackbird is the most beautiful bike ever made. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I’ve only got eyes for my XX.

@Google_Does_Evil_Now

3 ай бұрын

Blackbird kicks the African Twine for cornering and braking feel. African Twine doesn't make 170bhp at the rear wheel neither.

@brianprimett5620

3 ай бұрын

the africa twin is 0-60 in 3.58 secomds, how does that beat a blackbird at 0-60 in 2.7?

@Google_Does_Evil_Now

3 ай бұрын

African Twine looks nice but also a bit dull looking. I'd rather an MT10.

Sean, New subscriber. My son bought a Blackbird in 1998. He let me ride it and he was on a CBR 929 and did a brief blow by. I dropped to third, laid on the tank and cranked it I looked at the my speed as I flew passed him at 130 and let off at 178 . When I pulled over my hands were shaking from adrenaline. Once in a lifetime experience on a cool Saturday morning in PA.

and then Suzuki made the Hayabusa "peregrine falcon" to prey on the blackbird

@anonimous2451

3 күн бұрын

Oh so TRUE....... and stock the ZX14R and Busa are neck and neck for sure, depending on who is drafting whom.

You only paid $1300?? You stole that, man, what a deal.

@48Boxer

3 ай бұрын

I'll give you $1400 for it!

@warth45

3 ай бұрын

i will pay 3000 without thinking if i can found it in the country that i lived in

@TheLiamis

3 ай бұрын

I paid about the same.

@derekr3895

3 ай бұрын

When I first got into motorcycles about 7 or so years ago these things were a dime a dozen. Now just a few years later they almost never pop up for sale and are usually $4500-$5k

@ianmangham4570

3 ай бұрын

Awesome mate,remember you had a blackbird before,an absolute monster everyone forgot about 🤠🙏🇬🇧💯

I love mine. The "Gentlemen's sportbike" only topped 157 in a brief moment of youthful daring.......but man she got their quick. Can't wait to ride her again in the spring

@cloudbasenirvana

3 ай бұрын

I've just finished cleaning mine after todays ride and got welcomed home with this vid....hehehee.

@turbobusa02

3 ай бұрын

Well u need to check it because I know for a fact it will go 178 all most 180. Ive done it on my uncle's. He did have his carburetors ported and has a Yoshi on it... Can't remember what sprockets I'll have to ask him

@KidChaosH2O

3 ай бұрын

I ride back and forth to work when its in the low 30's to upper 20's. It's a 32 mile trip one way so you can ride all year if ya wanted to and i'm going on 50 years old LOL.

@GoldenCroc

3 ай бұрын

@@turbobusa02 They will top out at 180mph factory stock If you got a well running example and good air. (true speed as well, much more on the speedo), no mods needed.

@nopethanks4444

3 ай бұрын

Tell her to give you one from me.

It's not just the speed, it's the build quality and the engineering. They are smooth as silk to ride.

@ernieschatz3783

3 ай бұрын

The smoothest running engine I've owned to date.

@StratfordDanBurrell

Ай бұрын

Amazingly smooth engine. Twin balance shaft for the win

@anonimous2451

3 күн бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHA smoothest running engine huh? Can you balance a quarter on the block and have it NEVER fall off because it's so smooth? Didn't think so either. That title belongs to the "other" Honda that they couldn't even sell and gave em away to trade schools...............Remember THAT ONE? It's the Honda CBX, the most refined engine in the world and you can start it with the quarter on the block on edge and it will NOT move due to vibrations. And honestly folks that crown was taken back by the ZX14 wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in 06. The Blackbird barely exceeded the ZX11 by 4 mph to take the title. The ZX11 reigned supreme for nearly 8 years from 1990 to 1997 when the Blackbird debuted. But it is a very finely refined bike of its own merits, just wanted to state some FACTS here. And keep the record Straight. Now the title still belongs to Kawasaki with the H2 and the track with the H2R for the record.

been riding for 56 years - it's my favorite bike of all time - it's now my 18 year old son's bike - God is good

@Image-X

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. I just turned 50 and have been riding motorcycles since age 12. I currently ride a ‘22 S1000RR on the street and I thank god that I am still able to every time I ride it.

@stewart8127

3 ай бұрын

Too much bike for a kid good luck

@ClaudeSac

3 ай бұрын

Let him find out for himself how good god is @@stewart8127

@Ripperx121

3 ай бұрын

I am 54 and this bike is IT! I am with ya brother! These kids now a days just don't get it.

@ClaudeSac

3 ай бұрын

Let him find out for himself how good is god is @@stewart8127

You meet the nicest people on a honda, and i did own a Super Blackbird back in 99. Good bike for sure!

I own a red blackbird, I have had it for almost 12 years, I bought and sold 2 Hayabusas and a ZX 14 in my opinion the blackbird is in a league of its own only the Zx14 comes close.

@snakeman9902

3 ай бұрын

I have had 2 blackbirds, they where my all time favourite bike, until I bought the zzr1400, that for me beat the Blackbird.. comfort and fuel consumption, goes to the blackie.. There is constant rumours , that there maybe a new Blackbird. If they made another one more modern, I would defo want one.. Great Post.. 👍

@lifted_above

3 ай бұрын

What? No ZX-12R?

@paultalbot3652

3 ай бұрын

Have you ever been on a bmw k1300s? Motorcyclistonline reviewed it along with the Hayabusa & zx14r and at the end of the day every test rider was wanting to get back on the bmw. Bought one 4 yrs ago and have since quit looking at other bikes. It is that good 😁

@lifted_above

3 ай бұрын

@@paultalbot3652 It's shaft drive, isn't it?

@snakeman9902

3 ай бұрын

@paultalbot3652 I suppose it depends on what you are looking for in a bike, comfort wise, it would probably win. However, one of the biggest considerations someone would look at these styles of bikes is speed, which the bike would fail on(in regards to top speed).Now, this is just my personal choice . It is also the look factor, and I'm not a fan of shaft drive or BMW usually. (BMW sport exception) 3rd generation Busa and zzr1400 are gorgeous looking bikes. However, if it was based on regular miles munching only, which I don't do, then comfort would be the no.1 factor, and that's where the BMW would probably win. If that was my main overall concern , I would probably buy a full on tourer.

I have a 97 with a snail. You don't see too many on the streets around here anyway. Glad you're keeping it!

@elianderle7440

3 ай бұрын

Where did you source the turbo from?

@Hammerback972

3 ай бұрын

Never saw a turboed bike in person. Pretty cool!

My first true love! I rode a '99 Blackbird from Submarine Base New London CT to Naval Base Kitsap WA immediately after graduating Sub School and getting my first orders. 3000+ miles with a backpack and the factory panniers, everything else went over via FedEx. I have since traded her for a Goldwing, but miss her dearly every day. Keep up the great work, Sean!

@thomascharnock

3 ай бұрын

That sounds like an awesome roadtrip man!

@ianmangham4570

3 ай бұрын

You must have loved the beast, and those goldwing motors are so totally awesome engine's 👌 Honda never let me down, quality 🙏🤠

@paulog6598

2 ай бұрын

How long did it took you?

@element7700

2 ай бұрын

@@paulog6598 We took 10 days, 9 nights. Avg 300mi/day. The Blackbird could have done more, but the group consisted of my CBR, one GSX-R 1000, one Aprilia RSV Mille, and one Ducati 996 SPS. After two gas stops my shipmates knees, backs, and arms were shot and we had to stop. 😁

Hey Sean . I live in Australia and still own and ride my first road bike , a 2001 Honda CBR1100XX BLACKBIRD , ALL black . Not sure what current laws state , but I feel blessed . Got my rider's licence after I turned 30 . Did a couple of "training courses" within a fortnight (booked out) , and was able to buy and ride anything legally , with one stipulation : No Pillion for 12 months ... She's a good one , and I still love her . Look a bit more into the history of the model . First couple of years had carbs , then they're fuel injected . Not sure about Kawasaki , but I have reason to believe that Suzuki developed the GSXR1300 , competing with Honda , to be the first production motorcycle to exceed 300km/hr . They got it , with 1340cc ,versus Honda's 1137cc . One last note : Head honcho's in the Japanese plants obviously had a healthy sense of competition , with a bit of humour . In Japan , there is a bird of prey called the Hayabusa . Some would say part of their diet consists of Blackbirds ...

You are a true motorcycle enthusiast you don’t put any bikes down at all you love all types of brand bikes

@philhawley1219

3 ай бұрын

Not quite sure about that. Every motorcycle manufacturer produces the occasional pig from time to time.

Love you humor and take on motorcycles! Can definitely feel your passion. Have always loved the words of wisdom. Really made me look over people I was spending time with after watching a ton of your videos when found them. Blackbird is still a beast.

2 generations of zx-14 - still making them today. Still the nicest bike I've every ridden, including the BB and the Busa

@Ripperx121

3 ай бұрын

In my Kawasaki dealer I remember there was poster on the wall. It was the brand new ZX-14 beside the Space Shuttle. It said "The new ZX-14 faster than the space shuttle". In small print it showed the 1/4 mile time of both and the 14 beat it. It then said top speed of 170 on the 14 (Or something like that and the space shuttle like 10000 mph.) It was a long time ago I don't remember stats. I asked them for the poster and they said NO! :)

@user-is4vf9do7c

3 ай бұрын

Came here to say the same

Damn man its nice to see you posting again. I have dearly missed these videos

Nice!!! I just checked this channel yesterday and was hoping something would finally show up hahaha 24 hrs later!??? Nice! Haha. Thank you Sean and crew. Hope you’re adjusting well too Tennessee

I've got a '97 with 100k miles on it. LOVE IT! Just oil changes, 2 valve adjustments, a R/R and stator, a few chains, and a bunch of tires,

awesome to see a video about the blackbird! I own a 2000 blackbird in red. i ride it all the time and it still puts a smile on my face. Great bike!

$1300 for that bike is such a steal!!! love seeing that ur making vids again. yall the ones that got me into riding! So ty for that and keep em comming!!!!!

NICE! There is a difference between quick and fast - Quick usually means off the line, quarter mile type of speed. Whereas fast means for the most part top end speed or top speed. This bike is FAST!

Love these videos!!! Been missing you brother! 💪🏼

Thank you for review!!! I just got back from the morning ride on my Blackbird... such a joy. Such a great bike. I have a vfr and Super Tenere but non of them give me such emotions as old CB1100xx!! Sean, your rear mirrors need to be tightened a bit - the screw is behind those rubbers on each side - very easy to tighten and far better after..

@marcalampi5036

3 ай бұрын

I love your taste in bike's Brother you mentioned my favorites. I like the Blackbird too and the Super Tenere and the VFR 12. All around I kinda like the Super Tenere overall kinda the best then the VFR. Those 2 but I've always been partial to the Blackbird

Yes, More of these please! Love that bike.

Good to see you again!!

So good to see you back!!!! My friend just customized and rebuilt one to a ridiculously high standard. You have to check it out!

I had a 2002 Blackbird it was a blast to ride. It was silver and like you in the video it spent it's time on the back roads. It amazing to just be cruising and look down and realize I was doing 90 or a 100 MPH. It was such a smooth ride. This video made me miss it so much.

@ianmangham4570

3 ай бұрын

Rocket 🚀 take off from a Ton like a missile

Lovely trip down memory lane! I bought my XX new in 2001 and it served me very well, as a daily commute here in Sydney, a 2-up grand tourer and for weekend scraps with my buddies. The roll-on power and torque of the bike was exceptional, even with both of us, panniers, top box and double tank bags (to hide the speedo from the missus!). Sold it in 2007 as I was working overseas a lot and not riding it, and can still see my baby leaving me. Sold my 964 that year too. Two big regrets in my life. I'm 5'11" and my only gripe was that occasionally I would get a crook neck from being a little forward. Now on a '15 Ninja 1000, no such issue. However, the Blackbird will reman special in my memory. Cheers and thanks from Australia - Dave

@acitizen.5276

3 ай бұрын

old pacific hwy up to central coast...that's the ride man, bet you did it with ya mates more than once

@Enoonmi

3 ай бұрын

I loved riding for hours just to eat we'd either go pie in the sky or Robertson pie shop if we wanted a longer ride.... I think we have the best county roads around

@deldridg

3 ай бұрын

@@acitizen.5276 Yes, back in the day it was awesome. Now, too many wannabe riders with all the gear and little idea going way too fast have ruined it. I've seen over 15 police vehicles on 1 run. These days I go to PITS with my son or daughter on the back for a break (live in the north of Sydney). Every now and then I let out a few cobwebs. It is an awesome road, that's for sure!

@deldridg

3 ай бұрын

@@Enoonmi Absolutely. The Royal National Park and Macquarie Pass were always a great spin. Often head to Wollombi too - so many top country roads, as you say. Bucketts Way from Gloucester to Walcha, then Oxley to Wauchope etc. Makes me want to get out there! Cheers - Dave

@tombiggs4687

3 ай бұрын

I overtook 7 cars on a straight section of backroad. Later, my wife asked "How fast were we going back there... wait... don't answer that."

Great vid. Nice to see the XX get some love. I owned 3 of them. One thing though... No Blackbird ever made 162 at the wheel. My 99 had a Two Bros 4-1 and a PCII. It made a legit 142. Most are @ the 135ish range stock. Still quite a bit for those days. I ran a 10.5 in the 1\4 my first time out. Rags had them at 10.2 and I believe every word of that.

@zoeyfarrell4360

2 ай бұрын

thank you for stating this

@danieljordannicol9937

Ай бұрын

The figures quoted by honda are at the fly not at the rear wheel. Although that seems like a significant drivetrain loss

@Kerring

Ай бұрын

Honda initially claimed 164hp at the crank, but that was overly optimistic so they reverted from SAE to DIN horsepower and claimed 152hp from the 1999 FI model. Drivetrain losses included, these normally output ~135 at the wheel.

So glad to finally see your review of the blackbird after seeing the grey one you had ages ago and couldn't get it running right! Amazing your back on one! This was my first bike and I must say it has to be one of the best all round bikes made and still in existence today! Very stable, very comfortable and very quick!

Glad see you riding again always enjoyed all your srkcycle videos and thanks for all the thoughts about each bike you rode some of them didn't even think about until your videos

Why the 2000 ZX-12R wasn't in the conversation is a mystery. It's arguably the best bike of the speed war era.

@L07dLuc1f3r

11 күн бұрын

because in 2000 the y2k bike had a top speed of 400km/h so the zx-12r at a top speed of 312km/h is not in the conversation. i think you mean to say how is 1 year of hold the record from the 1300 r count as decades when it was beaten the next year by the y2k bike

@blackbuttecruizr

9 күн бұрын

I had one, had a Bonneville time slip taped to the inner fender showing 200mph.

@magnumcipher4971

9 күн бұрын

I owned them both at the same time from new; a 1999 tri-tone copper Hayabusa and an early production 2000 ZX-12R in green/purple. Both with simple mods, full exhausts and Power Commanders. The ZX-12R was a more capable bike despite what the magazines of the day printed. It pulled harder up top and had superior handling when compared to the Suzuki albeit the Hayabusa made more power down low. Both machines had astounding capabilities, even for today. Had they modern traction and wheelie control, the numbers they laid down would've been utterly insane.

@mamoruchiba3301

9 күн бұрын

Well the ZX-12R is out of conversation and become a somewhat a sport tourer bike because the hayabusa caused the "gentleman's agreement" to limit their bikes to 300km/h and the busa caused this gentleman's agreement.

I mean the fact that you can still get these for an absolute song second hand is fabulous. It's an incredible sports-touring missile with a bulletproof motor and LITERALLY THE COOLEST MODEL NAME OF ALL TIME.

@ianmangham4570

3 ай бұрын

🙏 Truth,total beast of a bike ,everything high quality and beautiful deep honda paint 🎨, comfy as a lazyboy

Bought a Blackbird a few months ago to sit alongside my Yamaha XJ900s. 95 model that had 11000km (6800 miles) and had been very well looked after. New tyres and basic service items done, its a great ride. More than happy with the speed and handling.

I have watched many of your videos and had to roll my eyes for most of them BUT this one is great, you make a ton of sense. Bigger bikes are my thing too. And having a bike you like and enjoy is more important. Yes, they do handle and are more comfortable. Liking the look is icing on the cake. Can't go wrong with a Honda.

I had one of the original ones in the UK, (CBR 1100 xxw)it was called the super blackbird over here, they originally had 4 carburettors, no injection and were faster in my opinion, no low speed judder in heavy traffic, it was stripped and the engine was rebuilt by hand by an engineer which increased the BHP, awesome machine.

@hyperion8008

3 ай бұрын

Mine juddered terribly when filtering for example. I fitted a lambda sensor delete (just a resistor) and it transformed the bikes low speed running. Literally night and day different. I think the bike was always hunting for the best fuel ratio, but I guess the resistor set it to a constant fuel ratio.

I love my one. Classic Honda build is a rare thing nowadays

Always enjoy your reviews nice format, genial presentation, good knowledgeable info. Thanks 🙏 😊

Hi Sean,What a steal of a deal. It sounds so smooth. Good for you! 😎

Delighted to see You haven't forgot the words of wisdom➕🙏♥️🙂

I own a zx 14 2006 and a cbr1100xx 2003 fuel injected. Those bike are really made for crossing big miles at high speed pace Autobhan road style. Its just adictive, you stay aroud +- 5000 rpm on the tall 6th gear and you twist till you hit the red line on straight long stretch. You drive in a confortable package, good covering from the front fearing, really love those bikes. When you know well the bike you can push really hard the bike and it will keep the pace ( in the steet).

@RawDawG1way

3 ай бұрын

Got a 2022 ZX14R myself. I love this thing!! Kept my ZX9R for a track bike.

@ernieschatz3783

3 ай бұрын

"Steet" bikes...Am I right?!

@earthwindflier

3 ай бұрын

I traded in a 2005 ZX-10 for an '08 ZX-14, and actually faulted the bike for being perfect. The 14 did absolutely everything well and effortlessly. The ZX-10 by comparison (not that the two should be compared) was hillariously vulger and uncivilized. If I had to choose to have one back, I would take the 10 hands down...and likely secretly wish for 14.

Glad to see another video from my PA friend. I moved to southern delaware a few years ago. I REALLY MISS THOSE HILLY PA ROADS. DE roads are straight and absolutely no hills or mountains

Looking sharp in the Tennessee shirt! Glad you’re in my state making great videos!

The fastest and most powerful bikes that I’ve ever been on but felt the most confident was always a Kawasaki Ninja. ZX14 or ZX11 it doesn’t matter.

@lifted_above

3 ай бұрын

Don't skip right over the ZX-12R.

@s.v.gadder1443

25 күн бұрын

The zx10rr was by far the best

Nice to see you setting an example wearing all the correct protective gear. As bikers we all look out for each other and you wouldn't believe how many people don't wear it. Nice to see.

@TeamDriftEVO

3 ай бұрын

light blue jeans man..........

@allanweseman5433

3 ай бұрын

I watch motorcycle crash videos to keep me alert and wearing the proper protective crash apparel

@nunninkav5307

3 ай бұрын

It's cold, no excuses.

Love the included Scripture, and a nice bike as well. I'm 64 and keeping my Thunderace thank you very much... Riding my Scout bobber while I'm restoring it.

I have a 5th generation VFR 800 Interceptor and it's in the same category as the Blackbird. The engine sounds the same, thanks to the gear driven cams, it's very comfortable to ride and can handle corners like a dream. Now mine has quite a few mods, tune, full exhaust and a for other goodies that makes it spit fire and the top speed is 171mph actual, love these older Honda bikes.

Had two in the early 00's, it was the bike that taught me to respect motorcycles. Honestly it was the bike that transformed me from a squid to a motorcyclist.

I have a 2005 super blackbird fuel injection model, I love it

Hey sean ive been watching your channel for about a year now, first i love the scriptures you through in each vid and the saying "not about what you ride but where your going"ive been slowly getting into Motorcycles just by watching your videos ive never driven a motorcycle and havent been on one since i was a kid, my dad would let me ride on the back around the town, he had a victory... something, i cant remember what but he left us when i got into my teens 😂 but that's besides the point, what im trying to say is you boosted my motivation to get into bikes and i am thinking i want to get an indian socut bobber mainly just cause of the looks cause idk how they ride but i talked to locals about the bike and of course it might be biased cause they own it but they say they ride very nice. The bike is a little pricey for me but i was wondering if you knew of something similar/cheaper but still comfortable and fun to ride i dont need crazy fast or flashy i just want to ride and enjoy the ride to drive around town, i also need my motor cycle license, but to tell you a little about me i am a truck driver down here based out of Oklahoma and we have lots of rural roads around were i live. I enjoy the content keep posting, god bless you

Great review mate, I love mine. Keep safe

Love your vids - this commentary illustrates how much exposure the ZX12R got in that era - zero. And it will wipe the floor of a Blackbird in a straight line. Pound/hp, the 12 was pretty close to the 14. Give it a shot one time.

@MotoSensory

3 ай бұрын

I was about to write the same, the ZX-12R wasn't even mentioned even though it beat the Blackbird and Hayabusa in a straight line.

@dannysmith9882

2 ай бұрын

I had a zx12r then a blackbird then a 12 again. They are both wonderful, and i can see an argument for the xx being better all things considered. But the ninja just rips and screams on another level.

@MrChillFLL

Ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning the ZX-12R, I have a 2005 model with aftermarket mods and it beats 1st gen Busas all day and would definitely wipe the floor with that CBR...it's not even close match!😁

@trucky998

Ай бұрын

I have the 2000 zx12 absolute weapon

@gogolisukisuki

11 күн бұрын

I have a 2002 ZX-12R wrist stretcher

Blackbird hayabusa and zx12r ❤

We missed you man, please more videos on this channel

Glad to see you back on this channel! I’d love to see if you could do an older Honda V4 sports bikes I think that’s what I want for my next bike but dont know which one to get

Closest replacement for this bike is the Honda VFR1200F I have one and it’s an absolute beast. Mine has a tune and exhaust. I’ve reached 185mph on mine. Power to the wheel is about 175hp with the tune. Most underrated bike Honda ever built with its reliable 1237cc V4 engine

@marcalampi5036

3 ай бұрын

I think that's my favorite.

@lifted_above

3 ай бұрын

For a V4 engine, it sure had a bland noise, sounds like a chainsaw with a pipe. I also remember when they first came out, how expensive they were, how they didn't sell, and sat around dealer floors for a year or two and then sold at loss.

@n300zx931

3 ай бұрын

@@lifted_above the biggest downfall with most Honda motorcycles is the price. I mean look at the new Honda fire blade RRR. An absolutely amazing motorcycle but for $30,000. They just priced themselves out of the market. Keep in mind the reason the VFR1200F was so expensive had to do with the development of the first ever DCT in any motorcycle. Unfortunately, they split the cost between the DCT model. This made both motorcycles very expensive. Also, the development of the new engine and an entirely new motorcycle drove the cost up. Buying these bikes now at the massive discount is a great proposition for anyone.

@lifted_above

3 ай бұрын

@@n300zx931 Quite so. If you can get past the engine noise (unlike any satisfying V4 noise out there).

@n300zx931

3 ай бұрын

@@lifted_above I think mine sounds nice

I had a 99. It was AMAZING to ride. Could corner like a monster and took me closest to 200mph that I've ever been. Custom intake, bored, dual exhaust, tuned and lightened. Absolutely a unit.

@jakewillits4678

3 ай бұрын

I still think honda needs to scale up the trail 125 like they did with the rebel.

I need more videos man I check every day 😂 love watching and learning because of your knowledge I have a 1990 kawasaki vulcan 1500 88 and I love the bike would love something newer but couldn't be happier

Love my 1993 ZX-11d. Bought it brand new in 1993 and still enjoy riding it to this day.

AYO THIS IS A DREAM BIKE its so cool!

Hey, Honda made two generations. Major updates post 2000. Their 1997 model was the fastest and it went backwards from there. I know, I owned them here in Australia!

Why are you making me want one.ive bought 2 sportbikes because of watching you and I'm hooked

Just love my BlackBird. Im 6ft 5 and got the 800 VFR bar raisers just makes this bike Holy 😂. It never misses a beat. It's from 97 with carbs. ❤❤

@colinnicols5387

3 ай бұрын

Ive got the ‘98 and the same bars. Beefed the front springs a bit and nitron rear shock. Cant complain …

I actually own two 😊 a 96 with 1852.7 on the odometer, and a 2001 with now 208339.8 on its odometer, yeah I still ride it full out at 61 years young!

@timothycampbell3439

3 ай бұрын

I knew a guy who was 82 at the time he was riding his XX. He's probably no longer around, but he used to tell me he competed in the Isle of Mann 5 times, and even finished twice!

I had a 5th Gen VFR800 Sean. It had linked brakes too. Quite a few people de-linked them. Some of those did it simply because others did without really understanding why. I quite liked the system and never considered it too intrusive. At slow speeds in traffic, squeezing the front brake brought a little rear in too which really helped slow speed stability for me especially with a pillion aboard. At higher speeds I liked the way that squeezing a big handful of front brake made the bike squat rather than diving.

Absolutely love watching these riding videos

Have you ever reviewed the ZX-12R? There was an awesome competition at the time between the Blackbird, ZX-12R and Hayabusa

@Stayinghealth

3 ай бұрын

I own a 12r best machine ever made

Japanese inline 4s from the 90s sound so refined and they look amazing, like a water-formed rock. It's kind of like admiring all the qualities of an old camry when you think about it 😅

Happy to see you back here 🎉🎉

I used to sell these. I had a red one. Dealers only got one red one each! I had to get mine from another dealer because ours sold on day one. Before it I had a ZX11, Ninja. Both bikes were tuned with exhaust systems. The Kawi was carbureted. I'm not sure which one was faster, but they both were a lot of fun. The CBR was the smoothest and lightest steering bike I ever owned. I remember the metallic red one had the first digital dash as well. Wonderful bike. I later sold it for an FJR, and then a Super Tenere'. The S10 was the most comfortable. The ZX 14 Kawi, was the most powerful of all street bikes, if I remember correctly. The CBR-XX was an icon though. These new bikes have something like 230 HP! Amazing power. I've never ridden one of these new ones.....😁

fun fact for you sean but if im correct there was a subliminal msg in the name hayabusa it means peregrin falcon and the main source of food of that bird is blackbirds

@colinnicols5387

3 ай бұрын

Ya but they needed about 170cc added to pass the bird

You said it Sean! All these kids on their R6s GSXRs etc... do my absolute head in nowadays. Riding in no gear thinking they're untouchable. They really let the biking community down. One day they'll grow up.

@danlaver-vq6ke

3 ай бұрын

45 years old, and I own a GSX-R K2 600. Absolutely nothing wrong with my bike, and I can assure you that I have absolutely no problem with other sportsbikes. Went on track with my mate on his ZZR 1400, and I can assure you that everytime he looked behind him, there I was, on my 22 year old 600. Just saying

@benmanning4340

3 ай бұрын

@@danlaver-vq6ke where did I say old bikes were bad? I own older bikes myself because I prefer them. It's not the bikes I'm talking about it's the riders. Youngsters who ride R6's and GSXR's for example who give bikers a bad name by riding incredibly recklessly on the roads.

@danlaver-vq6ke

3 ай бұрын

@benmanning4340 All these kids on R6's/Gsx-r's thinking their untouchable. Their young riders , who will not let the biking community down, their the next generation of bikers, who will learn the hard way what tarmac does to skin, at any speed. I love my gixxer, ridden other bikes, and go back to my gixxer every time. Weather you ride a Harley, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha, each to their own. I used to put my leathers on everytime I went out, but now I don't, especially if I'm just going to the shop down the road, a pair of good jeans , jacket, gloves, lid, and sometimes my boots, good to go. All I'm saying is each to their own. Keep it shiny side up and ride safe

@benmanning4340

3 ай бұрын

@@danlaver-vq6ke okay bud, ride safe

@justinmclaughlin1953

3 ай бұрын

I like riding in a t shirt. I accept the danger and consequences. I don’t worry about it. I have fun.

Good to see you, please do more reviews of superbikes ❤❤❤

It's nice to see you making videos again Sean 😊

This was the fastest motorcycle in the world till the hayabusa came out and sparked the speed wars gentlemans agreement.

How ironic is this video...I am literally waiting at Honda to pick up my new to me cbr1100xx in exactly the same color

@alexinanalogue2645

3 ай бұрын

Congratulations, how’s it all going.

@riaantheunissen4898

2 ай бұрын

Coming from an R6 onto a blackbird....much more comfortable, and a lot less gear changes. Still have the R6 for fun but besides the weight, I prefer to daily the bird

Hey Sean, thanks for the video. Did you get the ZX12 in America? Have you had one?

I absolutely adore mine. Have put 80,000 miles up on it, cost me an alterantor and the removal of the rear brake from the brake distributor, PB284C Candy Phoenix Blue and I love her.

I love the Blackbird. But Hayabusa for life.

How you forget the zx12r 😢

@s.v.gadder1443

25 күн бұрын

Zx10rr

@supmonkeyface

17 күн бұрын

First thing that came to mind for me too

@frankflanagan7388

11 күн бұрын

No doubt , I own two ZX12R's , '00 , and '03 Muzzy , definitely faster...but would love a Blackbird. Honda #1

@fireblade8955

6 күн бұрын

Kawa its fasted i have blackbird ​@@frankflanagan7388

I had one. The only words I could ever come up with to describe riding it under full throttle were "breath taking". Will buy another one if I ever get the chance. Cheers!

Awesome motorcycle, I had two of them back in a day. Selling the first one, I couldn't find a replacement and bought another one, but fresher. Good old days, great motorcycle for that era!

It doesn't make 162hp to the wheel Dummy and no one is racing them on racetracks and beating 600s😂

I had an 01 ( Red ) for about 5 years. Very smooth and dependable. Mine was lowered 3/4" in the front 1.5" in the rear. Had slip on's, PCII, and -1 on the front sprocket. My beast time at the track was a 10.35@134.5. 1.65 60'. This was foot shifting on Pilot Road tires. I also weighed in at 215 in leathers.

I been riding for 45 years now, i am a big Honda fan, they are never flashy or the fastest but ultra reliable and top quality! Drove some four's in my youth, than i had a tuned Honda CBR1000F, fast bike! had 2 Pan Europeans because i did 25 to 30.000km/year and now i have the new NT1100 for a year, topquality like it a lot. Kind regards and greetings from Belgium and happy trails.

glad to see u back

IV a 99 blackbird,she is one of my babies and I will be keeping her forever,awesome for drifting and rolling burnouts on private track obviously or touring about in comfort ,they tick so many boxes 😎 Awesome video as always 🏍️😎👌

Absolutely love the Blackbird, it's a favourite of mine despite never owning one. You've got me going down a rabbit hole now searching used ones. Whilst Honda never replaced the Blackbird they kinda did with the VFR1200. I never felt that was a Blackbird replacement though. Wouldn't it be great if Honda bought this back though. They did with the Africa Twin, why not with the Blackbird... Dreaming....

I loved that bike! It was the smoothest sportbike I've ever owned. 2002 1st year it came out in silver. Someone stole it five years later. 🤦🏾‍♂️ but I had so much fun on that bike the top end was crazy! I miss her "Pearl" was a beast! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾😎

@paulog6598

2 ай бұрын

I have a silver 02 too, awesome

I have a zzr1100 and I love it, these 90's hyperbikes are just insanely comfy!

Very nice bike Sean. I’m currently riding a 98’ Valkyrie Standard. Love that bike!!

Always wanted one of these back when they were new. Closest I ever got is my current GSX-S 1000 GT+ which at 51 is plenty of bike after a few lackluster Harley’s over the years.

They make some lovely straight bar conversions for the blackbird, so much more comfortable over long distances, great bike for price.

Had one back in high school, wicked quick bike for being carbureted. Loved riding it every day

Had a blackbird, last year of carby model, custom headers and exhaust, carby work, made 167hp on the dyno, was an absolute animal of a bike, and probably the one i miss the most out of all the bikes ive had.

Moto Guzzi had the 'linked braking" system in the 80s. The foot brake operated the rear disk and one front disk. The hand brake lever operated the second front disk. It was a great system, especially in the wet or in bad traction road surfaces. You could concentrate on riding just using the foot brake, and everything was super stable. I had a Mk111 Lemans 850 with this system.

Love for 90s honda in-line 4s. So analog and good.

I loved mine , had an early carbed one and then a new injected in 99 . Ran a 10.50 on it in full street trim and it was so usable . Also had the unfaired x11 as well , it’s a cracking engine

That linked brake system was great. I used it often, because at the time I owned one… I had a tendency to run out of talent long before I ran out of motorcycle. It would help prevent lock up. It was way easy to let a couple gears get away from you and before you know it. You running 135mph plus.