Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (2000-2001)

I have now owned this bike for 9 years and still love it as much as I did the first time I rode it, it has been 100% faultless I would not hesitate in buying another if I had to go back and chose again This bike is as happy doing Trackdays as it is running two-up to the Isle of Man TT and enjoying the open road once over there Truly Faultless .... 5 stars from me

I've been trying to think of a bad point about this bike and i simply can't. It handles like a 600; there's massive, usable power; Honda build-quality; looks fantasic; reliable; very smooth and confidence inspiring; just a fantastic bike. You won't be disappointed!

This is my first big cc sportsbike following on from owning a R6. I find it very easy to ride quick and it's pretty forgiving. The power delivery is very smooth and it handles superbly. I actually find it easier to ride than the R6 with a much comfier ride position on long journeys. Pretty practical with a large under seat storage area. All round a superb machine.

I bought my blade as a CAT C off ebay for very cheap with only 13k miles on it for just over 2 grand. I have to say it's the best money I've spent on a bike. Suspension is composed especially 2 up and the roomy nature of the bike is very comfortable on long journeys. It's surprising to see such a big bike being so agile, a marked improvement over the ZX6R I used to have. Underseat storage is cavernous; 2 disk locks, tool kit, alarm, chain+ lock and possibly waterproofs can all fit in there! Only niggles are the surging fuel injection at low speed which becomes irritating when you're stuck in slow traffic or cold starting. I need to sort it out with a power commander. Overall, it's a very competent, very usable and very fast do-it-all sportsbike. Love mine!

I bought my Blade second hand from a local garage. It had done 6k miles and cost me just over 3 grand. The build quality is as you would expect from Honda and the reliability has been excellent. Other than a flat battery (which was my fault and due to lack of use over the winter) it has been faultless. I must admit I was a bit surprised by the cost of the service - last years was over £300 for a standard service and the spark plugs being replaced (which they advised). I suppose this should be expected especially with this type of bike but I still thought it was a little steep. I have no regrets about buying this bike although I think the 954 looks a little sharper and I have seen them around at a reasonable price. I have been very impressed with the stability which gives you loads of confidence on the road. I'm yet to take it on a track but looking forward to that sometime this year.

i bought my fireblade new in 2001 and have not once been let down. it does everything expected and more.it goes where you point it and has plenty of usable power.im six foot one and find there more than enough room.its been on a few trips to the 24hrs at le mans with pillion and loaded up with tent etc.also found a great ride on two week european holidays solo and two up.only had to change wear and tear items in the six years ive owned it.build quality is 1st class and it still like new when cleaned.i dont think you would be let down if you tried one.

Iv'e owned this bike for 5 years now and it's never failed to deliver.Used sporadically on UK soil but predominately for a big European trip at the tail end of each year. Will easily munch 550 miles in a day.Have fitted a DB screen, oberon preload adjusters and footpegs,crash bungs , carbon frame protectors. Also an Akropovic slip on end can, just beautiful ! I use a Baglux whoppa Bag on the rear seat which is excellent if not slightly fiddly to install. Build quality is superb, had it's 16k service the other month - how many valves were out of adjustment - None ! no more worries for another 16k miles. The throttle bodies were slightly out of sync so now smoother than ever, it's still on the original battery. I use BT014 tyres which last 5.5k on the front and 3.3k on the rear.Runs on fully synthetic oil changed every 3000 miles. Still brings a smile to my face every time I ride it. Strengths: The engine has seemless power, a reasonable tank range circa 140 miles, top end is good( 168 for me)front brakes are awesome, boot space is good ( large chain and waterproofs)comfort is excellent. Weaknesses: My back brake is still a little weak even after converting to braided hoses, ebc pads have lack of feel in the wet.And thats it !

Rode a thundercat b4 blade,loved the cat a lot but blade takes it up a level , great handling and a smooth ride even doing 800 miles over 2 days round scotland ,loved it !!!said I would never desert Yamaha, but Honda has it all. The build quality is exceptional, even better than my mates over engineered zx400r, a great looking bike too, my dream bike was a mv , have to say I've got a new dream bike and I'm living the dream...its a blade! Tank range 145 mile if you go steady enuff !!! Altho' did damage a tyre on way to Scotland, hit a rut in road, caused a wobble big style, ok if I kept hands on bars,c hanged tyre when I got home and its fine now, was bridgestone tyre damaged internally !!!!!!! Fitted d/bubble and mini caters, perfection. Would reccomend a blade anytime, respect it and grow with it and you'll smile all the way. Seen a lot of accidents with blades, it's not the bike it's the riders.  Learn to become one with it and they are an amazing piece of kit...enjoy! Strengths: handling, build, looks great and headlights are awesome for flashing at others ...lol Weaknesses: no hazzerd indicators - I just like 'em, otherwise perfect.

I've owned a number of bikes and for years had wanted a FireBlade. When I eventually brought my 2000 model I was not to be disappointed. It is quite simply the most awesome bike I have ever owned. The power is so linear it's frightening, pulling from virtually nothing all the way to the red line. And power is what this baby has in spades. I will never be able to use it all and neither will 99% of the biking public. It truly is a missile. Saying that this is not a bike to intimidate. In typical Honda fashion it is immediately a very familiar ride as soon as you get on it. Easy to ride and, for a sports bike, very comfortable. I could courier all day on it!! That said, too much right hand will undoubtedly result in, not only speeding tickets and bans, but visits to the local A and E. This bike has to be respected but is very forgiving if, and when, you mess up. The handling is razer sharp. It's a bit like what I would imagine riding a scalpel would be like. BUY ONE AND ENJOY! Strengths: Power is awesome as is the handling. Finish is up to usual superb Honda standards. Weaknesses: This bike doesn't have any weaknesses unless you want to include insurance costs!!

The blade has to be the best bike I have ever ridden, and I have ridden a lot! It is easy to ride fast and just as easy to ride slow, if not a little painful on the rists. You have to really be riding like a twat for it to bite back. It has to be one of the least intimerdating of the big sports bikes. Strengths: It's small size and light weight. Its no bigger than my mates CBR600 and it gets swampted by my dads ZX9R. Weaknesses: The bloody fuel injection at low speeds! get a Power Commander and get it set up properly.