Honda VTR1000 SP1 Reviews
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★★★★★
“The lovely SP1”
Written on: 06/05/2012
Had this just over 3 years now and I love it. Found it a little difficult to ride at first so I took it to Brands Hatch to see what I and the bike could do. It performed as I'd been told and the day really did improve my experience of this great machine. Would recommend that all owners try the track at least once. (read more)
★★★★★
“doses what it says on packet”
Written on: 14/03/2012
BIT LATE THIS REVIEW,HAD MINE 12 YEARS NOW,THE CRITICS THAT PUT HER DOWN CAN'T RIDE ,THEY MOAN ABOUT CLITCHY POWER IN TOWN AND HOW HARD IT IS TO RIDE IN TRAFFIC,WHAT ARE THEY DOING IN TRAFFIC,IT DO NOT LIKE TRAFFIC SO GET OUT IN THE LANES OR BETTER STILL GET ON THE TRACK.MINE STILL LOOKS BRAND NEW,IT IS BY FAR THE BEST V TWIN IN THE WORLD,IT IS A BETTER RIDE THAN THE SP2 NOT SO TAME,SO IF YOU CAN FIND ONE GET IT,BUT BE WARNED I DOSE TAKE TIME TO TAME HER NOT IN A BAD WAY. RESPECT HER ,SHE... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my SP1 from new for 10 years. Now I keep it...”
Written on: 15/11/2010
I've had my SP1 from new for 10 years. Now I keep it as a track day bike and, despite its lack of power against the latest thousand fours it is more than capable of holding its own. Other people have commented on its stability in the turn, I find I can lay the bike on its side and it will track exactly where I want it to with no fuss, it turns as quickly as I want and I can ride around the outside of most big bikes. Just back from a 3 day track session in Southern Spain (Cartagena) and it... (read more)
★★★★★
“This has to be the phattest, coolest V-Twin ever! I...”
Written on: 22/06/2010
This has to be the phattest, coolest V-Twin ever! I just got mine, did 600km in 2 installments, and just can't keep my hands off it. Except for the carbon Leovince exhaust, it's standard. As others have pointed out, fit and finish is first rate. The gearbox is fantastic, the brakes are still first league, and in general, all peripheral equipment is top notch. I can't say anything about reliability yet (which is why I have rated this 4 stars), but I expect few surprises here. Some users have... (read more)
★★★★★
“I absolutely love the SP! One of the best handling v...”
Written on: 11/03/2010
I absolutely love the SP! One of the best handling v twins I ever ridden.Mine is 10 years old now and a classic icon. With Hi level pipes it sounds brilliant and everyone turns their head when they hear you comin! Build quality is fantastic and would put a 2010 bike to shame.Every day I ride her I come back with flies in my teeth from the grinning! I was thinkin about a Duke but decided NAH my SP1 is for keeps.If you've never ridden one take one on a test ride and I bet you'll be hooked.An... (read more)
★★★★★
“THIS BIKE IS THE BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER HAD THE...”
Written on: 20/02/2010 by DUNLOPSP1 (1 review written)
THIS BIKE IS THE BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO OWN BETTER WITH POWER COMMANDER ONBOARD BUT STILL EXCITING ON WET ROUNDABOUTS SOUNDS GOOD LOOKS GOOD WILL DEFINATLEY BE A FUTURE CLASSIC ICAN HONESTLY SAY I WILL NEVER SELL IT (read more)
★★★★★
“This is the first twin I have ever ridden and I must...”
Written on: 24/10/2009
This is the first twin I have ever ridden and I must say after getting used to the throttle, I think its a fabulous bit of kit. It is so planted round bends there are no dramas when you hit uneven road surface, it looks terrific and sounds great. If you want a bike that gives you confidence then buy an SP (read more)
★★★★★
“I've owned countless inline fours, from a YZF750, R6,...”
Written on: 29/09/2009
I've owned countless inline fours, from a YZF750, R6, ZXR750, CBR900RRV, CBR1000RR4, CBR954RR2 and now recently the Honda VTR1000 SP1, and having looked at a few other V-twins, notetabtly the RSVR Mille, which just didn't handle well enough to my liking , this SP -1 is head and shoulders above the other offerings currently available, in my view.
People talk about Ducati having Character, but the SP has real soul, as anyone who owns and rides one will tell you, and with a set of race cans...
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★★★★★
“Ive owned a couple of Suzuki TL1000's a black bird a...”
Written on: 25/03/2009 by rigger65
Ive owned a couple of Suzuki TL1000's a black bird a gixxer . and a few others.. this Honda VTR1000 SP1 really stands out ., you can tell the build quality straight away . and the bike does have a presents that the other bikes in the car park dont have . i think that goes back to the reason why the bike was designed and built in the first place .. its a ducati beater !! thats what it was built for thats what it did ... a little heavy but still gives fantastic handling . and the v- twin... (read more)
★★★★★
“when you get on the Honda VTR1000 SP1 bike you just...”
Written on: 09/01/2009 by 0165scooby
when you get on the Honda VTR1000 SP1 bike you just want to ride and ride some more and the rides in south wales are second to none good twistys and the bike just handles it with ease more than the average rider can needs but it inspiers confidence in the rider. (read more)
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★★★★★
“Had her from new, there is nothing out there that can...”
Written on: 29/11/2008
Had her from new, there is nothing out there that can come close, best oil pro 4 silcoline. Good set cans, I have tried most tyres. Any good rubber is fine for road. My set up 1 click down front and rear. Tyre presure 32 f 36rear. My weight 14 stone, loves bends let the engine do the braking. Third is best for fast flowing bends. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Unsure how to write this as I don't ride on road very...”
Written on: 10/10/2008
Unsure how to write this as I don't ride on road very good overall if a little skittish and jumpy on rougher roads ok for track but a bit to stiff on rear for most a/b roads I race and test so my advice swallow your pride back off the front 3 and the back 2 you ' ll be miles faster and a lot more comfortable. (read more)
★★★★★
“Just look at it before chucking your leg over, oh boy,...”
Written on: 04/10/2008 by deano66
Just look at it before chucking your leg over, oh boy, isn't she a beauty. Kick her up and listen to that rumble. I cannot say enough about this jewel, I've had most large capacity sport bikers over the years and nothing prepared me for the grin factor that this bike gave, awesome handling, bottom end grunt amazing which keeps going all the way to red, A decent pair of race cans a power commander and decent rubber and you ' ve got something really special. If there ' s one thing you got to... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Honda VTR1000 best bike I have owned, don ' t...”
Written on: 28/09/2008
The Honda VTR1000 best bike I have owned, don ' t think I could buy anything else, only had mine a couple of months but been using it everyday to commute to work, round trip of 140 miles a day, grin factor, only bought it because my brothers got 1 and he let me use it for the day. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Honda VTR1000 is a real head turner with a set of...”
Written on: 24/08/2008 by normskisp1
The Honda VTR1000 is a real head turner with a set of race cans. It ' s more reliable than a duke and is becoming a real classic. I ' ve had all the big fours, r1, gixer and another gixer and zx9, then an sp1, then a duke, then a 06 blade, then another 07 gixer. The only bike I ' ve missed is the sp1. I ' ve lost some money along the line, but I ' ve just chopped the 07 gixer in against another sp1 limited edition. I seriously recommend you try one. It ' s the best bike I ' ve owned. (read more)
★★★★★
“HRC build quality, I know its a race bike, you can get...”
Written on: 22/07/2008 by myearsley (1 review written)
HRC build quality, I know its a race bike, you can get loads of after market parts, better than any V twin of its time for all round performance. (read more)
★★★★☆
“What a blast, a-b very quickly awe inspiring.”
Written on: 16/07/2008 by tanktop (1 review written)
What a blast, a-b very quickly awe inspiring. (read more)
★★★★☆
“If it was lighter and had bit more bhp and was more...”
Written on: 21/06/2008
If it was lighter and had bit more bhp and was more economical i'd keep it for ever!! (read more)
★★★★★
“The Honda VTR1000 is an excellent bike that I will not...”
Written on: 23/05/2008 by ChobeG (1 review written)
The Honda VTR1000 is an excellent bike that I will not trade with any in-line four in the market!.. It may not look as flash as some of the newer 06 model bikes onwards but this bike has character and history the best HRC R&D behind it. This bike will provide you with a far more engaging, enjoyable experience as a rider, so it's not for inexperienced riders. If you're new to the big capacity bike scene you will not appreciated it as much until you have ridden other big capacity bikes. I... (read more)
★★★★★
“Oil and filter changes a must as regular as you can...”
Written on: 28/03/2008 by Richieroo
Oil and filter changes a must as regular as you can afford gen workshop manual can still be bought around 30quid David silver spares a good point of reference. This bike is the real deal power commander air filters and cans are good buys hrc parts can still be had from local dealers thats if you have the cash. (read more)
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★★★★★
“This is the machine, clearly not for the faint...”
Written on: 22/01/2008
This is the machine, clearly not for the faint hearted. There is only one explanation "Awesome". I certainly believe this bike requires an experienced rider as it does not forgive so easily. (read more)
★★★★★
“Good under tray for this bike is a Rumble Concept brand.”
Written on: 07/12/2007 by buzbysp1
Good under tray for this bike is a Rumble Concept brand. (read more)
★★★★★
“This Honda VTR1000 SP1 is the best bike I have had by...”
Written on: 02/10/2007 by madforit21 (1 review written)
This Honda VTR1000 SP1 is the best bike I have had by far and I have had a lot of bikes. Everyone has to try one once. Handles like its on rails, loads of torque from low revs. Makes an average riderlike me look good but needs a lot of movement on the bike. A bit on the heavy side and it likes a drink when you take it on a trackday. (read more)
★★★★★
“Looks are stunning even to todays bikes, HRC build...”
Written on: 24/09/2007 by terrylake
Looks are stunning even to todays bikes, HRC build quality, performance, sound, need I go on? A great bike, when was the last time you saw one whizzing past you? (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Honda VTR1000 is a good quality reliable machine....”
Written on: 21/09/2007 by stephenrbutler
The Honda VTR1000 is a good quality reliable machine. But really a track bike for the road. Excellent handling/braking. Quality of materials used. Reasonably quick. (read more)
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Myearsley's Response to ChobeG's Review
Written on: 10/07/2008
I found this review helpful because...I have a cb1300s at present and although I love it, it doesn't give me the kicks I miss from a V twin. I'm a honda man and have had a firestorm, test riding a sp1 at weekend.