Honda CBR 1000RR: Any experiences?

**TomCarter** · 31st March 2015, 21:18

Hi all.

I have been looking at getting a CBR1000RR. I have keep my hunting to bikes 2012 and newer yet would like to know if anyone can shed some light on their time on one?

Still undecided if I'd go new or 2nd hand, most 2nd hand ones out there people want silly money for, the rest have higher K's and with that what is too high on one of these machines? I'd ride most days (When I can...) like I currently do so I'd put perhaps 6000 - 7000 K's on it a year.

Any tips, advise and knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

**Ender EnZed** · 31st March 2015, 22:57

You currently own an RSV4R? Why do you want a change?

For most people a 2012+ CBR1000RR is going to be brilliant unless you're a height/fatness/geometric deformity that means you can't ride sports bikes.

Do you have any particular requirement or has the Fireblade just caught your eye?

**TomCarter** · 1st April 2015, 07:01

Time for a change basically. Love the Aprilla and would keep it, probably/maybe.

I've always liked the CBR and would use it more. As in I'd be more inclined to ride to work. The other factor is I've had a few issues with reliability lately which has pissed me off to say the least and I already know how reliable the Honda is.

**nodrog:Me** · 1st April 2015, 07:16

I've ridden both, the honda is a yawn fest compared to the aprilia, yes is probably faster and more reliable, but its just so fuckin boring on the road.

**Katman** · 1st April 2015, 07:24

Originally Posted by nodrog

.....but its just so fuckin boring on the road.

What did you expect it to do?

Recite love poetry to you?

**nodrog:Me** · 1st April 2015, 07:38

Originally Posted by Katman

What did you expect it to do?

Recite love poetry to you?

I at least wanted it to tickle my ballbag. It was like riding something from Godfrey's.

**p.dath** · 1st April 2015, 09:22

Originally Posted by TomCarter

Hi all.

I have been looking at getting a CBR1000RR. I have keep my hunting to bikes 2012 and newer yet would like to know if anyone can shed some light on their time on one?...

An absolutely awesome road bike.

**Maha** · 1st April 2015, 09:33

Originally Posted by p.dath

An absolutely awesome road bike.

Tom says of his Aprillia ''I've had a few issues with reliability''
Gordie says of the CBR ''yes is probably faster and more reliable''

**TomCarter** · 1st April 2015, 12:27

Well the Aprilla today has cost me $450 odd in bullshit failures.... well over it. Speed, or one been faster than the other is nothing, they both go well over 100ks. Handling is relative to the riders skill.

I'm over the lack of reliability and the BS time frames to get parts or service with Aprilla.

Thanks for the answers so far any ideas on what to look for with 2nd hand ones?

**mossy1200** · 1st April 2015, 17:46

So your saying Aprilia gave it to you up then rear so often it turned you ghey. Now you might as well own a Honda.

**nodrog:Me** · 1st April 2015, 18:21

Originally Posted by TomCarter

Well the Aprilla today has cost me $450 odd in bullshit failures.... well over it. Speed, or one been faster than the other is nothing, they both go well over 100ks. Handling is relative to the riders skill.

I'm over the lack of reliability and the BS time frames to get parts or service with Aprilla.

Thanks for the answers so far any ideas on what to look for with 2nd hand ones?

Have you seen Drew's thread?