Pretty funny coming across this. I was the salesman at Jefferies that gave you the keys. That Blade was my demo. Good on you. Your channel is great.

I watch this vid like 3 times a year

"Here we go. Some revs. Just a little bit. HOOooolllyy Shit!" AHAHAHAH...fell off my couch.

Love how he goes from 0 to 45 in like a second like it aint no thang. (cbr 250 rider here...)

I went from a ninja 250r in my motorcycle safety class to a CBR 1000 RR too, so I can relate. I was hanging on for dear life for the first few rides. lol. Still do sometimes...

This video make me want a Fireblade so baddd. I have a Honda CG 150cc, and i love to ride, now imagining myself with a sweet motorcycle like the Fireblade give me goosebumps.

I have never rode a bike but this makes me want one so much.

Tom in 2012: "I don't want to get the front wheel in the air." Tom now, everywhere he goes: "DO YOU LIKE MAH WHEELI!"

These bikes are not toys.Got to respect the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblades power and quick acceleration.

To anyone silly enough to ask: This is NOT a beginner bike!

The best video ever made in the history of motovlogging.

I attended a Honda testride event yesterday and got to drive a CBR1000RR. I've owned a Ninja 650 and a R6. This video is almost exactly the same way I felt while driving the bike. Unreal experience. I'll likely be getting a literbike as my next bike. So much fun to ride. And not as annoying of a powerband as my r6 was.

I get my 13 CBR1000RR delivered tomorrow from Queensland im in TAS thinking about recording its arrival and doing a few videos of my firs time riding it. My experience is NSR150Sp then CBR500Ra I do believe I may just shit my pants!

I can relate to the feeling of trying to deploy all the power you've got in your vehicle and then having the amount of power scare you into letting go of the throttle long before you've let the vehicle give you everything it's got. My first time was in my Celica when flooring the throttle in a tunnel. The combination of that mind blowing sound amplified by the tunnel and the kind of speed and acceleration I've never experienced before made for one the best feelings I can imagine. But it must be a whole new ball game to do it on a full on sports bike than an entry level sports car. I'm planning to find out if that suspicion is correct after a couple of years when I'll hopefully acquire one of these.

vintage ridingwithtom. I miss these older videos of his.

It was at this moment, Tom's addiction began.

People saying 250-1000 is a bad idea should keep in mind this bike is probably smoother and easier to ride than a 600 in some respects. Especially if you consider that buying a 600 used you will most likely buy a really bad bike, whereas litre bikes are much more respected. I have ridden a 600 and a litre bike and I consider the litre bike easier. Smoother, less spiky, more predictable (power everywhere, way easier to get the handle for it because it gives as much power as you tell it to, no less, no more). Might be just me.

And now you own one! :D

I own an 08 after originally riding dirt bikes then a 350 street bike then a 600f4. Now this 1000rr. This thing is manic. Even after riding for 15 years on and off this thing will peel your skin off at speed. It's a thrill ride every time.

Just passed in crappy icey and wet weather, got a zxr 636 for my first ever bike , love her…… ride it like 10 times , 5 hours a day some times…. And now Reserved this bike for Thursday hrc model… excited and scared.

Salivating over here, sweet Fireblade!

One thing I can say from your vids Tom, Aussie drivers are better than Americans. Lane split like that in the US and someone is gonna decide to make an unannounced lane change. How many close calls did you have on the US tour?

This is the best demo I have ever seen

My first bike was a Yamaha DT80 (74cc) for two years, when I was 17. Twenty two years after I passed my bike full licence and straight away I bought my new Fireblade. It is such an easy bike to ride. The power is there for any crazy stuff you want to do, but you have to take it easy. You will learn, that the faster you go the less time for correct any mistakes made and the easier to crash, big time. I have done some track days for the last two years. It does help you very much to know your bike.

"woooow she's got brakes!" LOL

i watched your walmart video on your channel, it was not funny

This review made me buy my first 1000 6 years ago. Thanks tom.

Great video. It's good to hear the first impression of a liter from someone who is used to a 250.

It's funny because 3 years from now You'll own one of the fastest litre bike the s1krr

i got scared watching this

Burwood Hwy. Through Ferntree Gully, Up to Olinda, sweet ride! Past the 1000 steps, where the hotties live! The devils elbow, two lanes of greatness in summer! Then flat out up the hill to Olinda. So good!

i bought a 2008 blade mate, absolutely love it and thats only riding it on winter roads

I just watched this vid for the first time now. I wasn't sure what 1000cc bike to get and when I watched one of your recent vids about the fireblade, that you are talking about getting married, the same week I went and got a 2008 one. It's not the same as the 2012 one but loving it the same. So thank you very much. :)

your reviews are some of the most entertaining on youtube

"If you respect the power the bike makes" is exactly what people need to remember!

I can hear your intoxication with the speed setting in from the first time you roll on the throttle. Awesome stuff.

i loved at the beginning how he gave it a little throttle, and then like squeeled and giggled at the power....tom is awesome!!!!

Bro, I started out on a 09 1000RR. Only because i didn't want to spend the money and buy another bike when i because a season rider. Of course I was 27 at the time and not a young and dumb 18 y.o. But all you have to do is be smart about it and you can start out on a liter bike.

This is the fist clip I have watched that you uploaded. Watched it three times now. And I have to say, this is on the my top 5 list of bike-clips so far. Seeing you on that bike, talking us through it AS YOU GO is just amazing. For me, a really new dude on two wheels, this is something that gave me respect for too much power. Not that you can have too much, but, you know. I love it, not more to say. I wouldnt mind cruising with 60kmph there. Thank you for sharing!!! - Greatings from Denmark

I did the same exact thing. I bought a ninja 250, got tired of it after a year & a half, went to the dealership to buy a used CBR600RR that I had seen advertised there only to learn it had just been sold. Long story short a salesmen talked me into the CBR1000RR. I was nervous & in love the entire ride home but it didn't take as much getting used to as I though it would. These are tremendously forgiving & easy to ride bikes, as long as you have a responsible right wrist and some common sense.

It is a good feeling indeed, once you ride a cbr you do not want to look back.!!! Orgasmic feeling. You and your CBR1000RR

Tom: "All right let's party. HOLY SHIT!!!" Never get tired hearing Tom's reaction haha

This is kind of making me want to get a CBR1000RR, especially an '08 or newer. They're so hot to look at, and I can imagine how mind-blowing the speed is the first time.

this video literally is a perfect example why your channel deserves the name "ridingwithtom"

Tom, don't know if you read the comments often, but I gotta tell you, I feel the same way, with your experience in the video, now that I own one. It's docile if you want it to be, but can turn into beast mode when you start giving it gas. Coming from a 10' zx6r, it's a very welcoming change, and a lot more comfortable too. Also agree, that for a complete newbie, this bike would be a very very bad choice, while cruising is fine, like you said, getting off the line is a bit tricky. Cheers

I had the biggest smile on my face watching this man. I felt all giddy seeing you respond to this bike. Too good!

I like your honesty Tom , I'm getting back to bikes after a 20 odd years gap and would like something thats quick but comfy (my old bones) this looks really nice and sounds wonderful even with stock exhaust! Good on you mate!

once you ride this bike.... the bike you currently have will never feel the same way again

This video makes me look forward to spring 2013 when i'll hop on my busa again

God, I wish it wasn't ice all over the road so that I could ride my bike. I miss you my dear 919rr, see you in 3 months baby.

Just how I felt on my test drive...I now own the same bike...What a machine...

Jason McAllister, from what I know, no, they aren't restricted here, it just comes stock

I learned how to ride on a 93 CBR 600F2 and it was a decently forgiving bike to learn on. The first couple of weeks were interesting but I never binned it and learned a lot on that bike. I remember at the time (remember this was 1997) when I was deciding what to try out I had the same thoughts as you and was considering buying an EX 250 (similar to your Ninja 250 back then) but decided, wisely, that I'd quickly get the hang of the 250 and then be miserably bored with it. So I decided to start with a 600 and even though the learning curve was steeper, I ended up having that bike for 6 years before moving on to a 2005 CBR 600RR. It wasn't until I had mastered two 600's that I finally tried out my 2006 ZX-10R which was silly fast. In fact, I sold that bike about 5 years ago and am about to get back into riding again and have decided to go with another 600 as the liter bike was simply too much. The 600's are still plenty fast enough to have good fun on but remain manageable enough to not be so worried about all the time...

Started on a Ninja 250, had it for 6 months. Then got a Ninja ZX6R Had it for 18 months, getting my first 1000cc tomorrow and its a CBR I hope to have this much fun. All these bikes and no accidents :)

Please make more vid with litre bikes Tom! So freaking fun to watch

Delivery is this Friday! Can't wait!

Absolutely the best advice. I changed from 125cc to 500cc after a year, and honestly, I am glad I didn't get any bigger as a first big one :)

This vid cracks me up, mate. I just bought a 2014 yesterday. I better get out there and make a vlog.

RidingWithTom I know this video is old, but I know this feeling. I ride a zx12r, nothing like the thrill of a litre bike.

Im not a liter bike kind of guy. Im more of a zx6r or gsx-r 750 type. This 2012 CBR1000rr 20th anniversary edition is so clean and smooth looking. If i did get a 1000cc, this would be it.

I love your reaction. Won't ever get a litre bike but I can imagine how nuts it would be.

lol... I went from a drz400sm to a z1000. wasn't too hard, but his first 'lets give it some revs' reminded me of the first time i laid into the z on my maiden voyage. brings back memories of fearful joy.

I loved listening to your reactions to the bikes power. It's so honest and real.

I went from a 250 to a 750 and for the first few weeks I couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably in my helmet every time I gave it the beans. Running first gear to redline gives you that feeling of your stomach being left behind as you accelerate forward. This is the first video of yours Ive watched. Subbed.

Tom you crack me up. The need for speed was class. And "I can't even do this shit, I'm just hanging on". Legend!

Dude my hands were sweating, I was more nervous than you were!

Just upgraded from a dr350 dual sport to a 2008 r6 literally two hours ago. My exact same reaction hahah! It scares the shit out of me but it's so fun

I just traded my 08 on a new 12 that has been sitting in the showroom of my local dealer for the past year.I got a great deal.The CBR 1000 from 08 till the current model is one hell of a compact nimble machine.

lol reminds me of when I rode my 929rr home for the first time. twice the power of my old bike and I was afraid to get on it hard below 4th gear. Friken amazing riding a literbike for the first time especially since I never owned a supersport befre it. i learned on a 600 Katana which is only about 64hp so the upgrade to a literbike really was a huge step up. Never regret going to a big bike.

Loved the review Tom I'm up in QLD and just bought a 2012 CBR1000RR thanks to this review. Ride safe!

The road is beautiful. I wish NYC roads were this nice!!!!

I'm amazed they let you guys just take the bikes out on test rides. Over here in the States, they act like they did you a favor just letting you sit on the bikes!

Easily the most entertaining first person bike video I've seen on youtube. Haha A+ mate

Felt my heart rate spike just watching you rev that thing

About to pull the trigger tomorrow Tom! Love the seating position on the 1000rr, my knees and ass will appreciate the upgrade from my zx6r.

it just amases me how much power that thing has :) dream bike!

old riding with tom ahhh i went from 125cc to 955 for first bike after passing test glad i skipped all the small steps

Best review so far. I am About to start with lessons and am sure now first to go for a 600 ;) Thanks.

WHOA DUDE! 250 to a 1000! a man after my own heart!

"I'm definitely going home in an ambulance, lets party" True rider talk lmao 100%

I take it this is your first time on a litre bike? Welcome to the world of big boy bikes!

this is really making you feel the real deal

Haha, fun to see someone being impressed and scared of such a big bike. Kind of refreshing when you only see crash or show offs' videos on youtube. Thanks dude.

real smart putting up video evidence of yourself doing over double the speed limit

I rode a 125 Kymco scooter for a year before buying my '08 CBR1000RR big boy bike 8 months ago. Definitely not a great idea to learn on this thing, but a little restraint with your throttle wrist will keep you alive. I love the part about the Need For Speed 'blur' that happens when you accelerate hard. Totally true!

hahahaha this is the best first ride video ever, the addiction of a motorbike, i love it, tom my man you are bonkers

The Blade is known for its midrange which is exactly where Tom is riding, Top end on a Blade is less than other litre bikes say S1000RR or ZX10R

I just got my new 2012 Fireblade! I love it. So awesome. This video helped convince me to check it out. Glad I did! The new 1kRR is a keeper! I highly recommend this bike. It rocks!

I can't wait until I developed the skills to ride the 600 and then 1000! I'm on 250 right now! From your reactions, it must have been a BLAST.

He'll never go back to a 250cc now :) .. Just like he said a bike is only as fast as you twist the throttle.. His excitement was fun to watch.

i like showing people that are learning to ride your vdo ur pretty good

Reminded me of my first bike, a 919 Fireblade ... damn, I want one again so bad :( My palms were sweating at the start of this video, brought back a lot of memories :D

After I saw this video, i'm so much thinking about getting a Honda now!

After watching this video... I'm saving to upgrade from a 500 to a 1000.... SUCH A SEXY BIKE! Riding wise and Sound wise and look wise. :D

That feel when I rode in that area for the first time and recognised everything from yours and Ariderslife's videos.

Can't wait to be able to try a 600 or a 1000 bike. When I first got my KTM 125cc EXC it scared me a bit, so I'm sure a 1000 would be absolutely insane

Yep. Just got an 06 CBR1000RR after having an RVF400. What an experience! Goes like hell. Definitely need to be restrained... so so easy to speed, even by accident... awesome stuff :-)

They are perfect for each other! The revs of the Honda match his intonation :D

goin cbr250 to 1000 is the way to go

Watched the entire video on a single breath, wooh. That thing's got some power indeed