Honda VTR1000 SP1 Reviews

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Honda VTR1000 SP1
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Average Ratings for Honda VTR1000 SP1

  • Build quality4.6 stars
  • Reliability4.7 stars
  • Value for Money4.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.6 stars
  • Overall Rating4.7 stars

19 Reviews For Honda VTR1000 SP1

  • Guest 24th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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

  • Guest 29th Sep 2009

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    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 you ca ...

  • rigger65 25th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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 lump gi ...

  • 0165scooby 9th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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.

  • Guest 29th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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.

  • Guest 11th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    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.

  • deano66 4th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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 do be ...

  • Guest 28th Sep 2008

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    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.

  • normskisp1 24th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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.

  • myearsley Rank: Lance Corporal 22nd Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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.

  • tanktop 16th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    What a blast, a-b very quickly awe inspiring.

  • Guest 22nd Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    If it was lighter and had bit more bhp and was more economical i'd keep it for ever!!

  • ChobeG 23rd May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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 strongl ...

  • Richieroo 28th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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.

  • Guest 22nd Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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.

  • buzbysp1 7th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good under tray for this bike is a Rumble Concept brand.

  • madforit21 2nd Oct 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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.

  • terrylake 24th Sep 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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?

  • stephenrbutler Rank: Lance Corporal 21st Sep 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    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.