2001 Honda reviews

This was my choice for my first bike after 20 years without a bike. As soon as my butt hit that seat I knew that it was the one I wanted. It sat good and low and had perfect balance. It's a great bike with plenty of snap, my only desire for more would be one more gear on the highway. The RPM's are pretty high at 70 mph. Other than that I love the bike! Show less

I bought my scooter, got in, got out and love it. The 250cc has plenty of power. Great commuter. Nothing unexpected but the great get up and go. Co-workers nick named me scooter but I'm the one laughing with all the money I save on fuel. I'm MR. Scooter now. Show less

This is one of the fastest 80's I've ridden! But it fouls the spark plugs like every 2 hours of riding! So that's the one and only problem with this bike....but when it's running, it rips!!! Show less

I was looking for a long range touring bike. I first test rode a BMW R1100R and then tried the ST1100. The ST1100 seemed to be smoother and I like the brakes better. I have been on several rides including 1500 miles in 33 hours. It's perfect except for two things. First, it has a high seat and is a little top heavy. Second, it takes a conscious effort to keep it below 80 mph. It's comfort zone seems to be between 80 and 85. It's a great touring bike. I've put over 6,000 miles on it in nine months. Show less

This is my first bike ever and I love it! It does great on trails, however if you are going to ride it on a real track then you should get a bike with better suspension. The problems that I have had with this bike are that I had a flat tube in front, it drowns easy (this is good if you are a new rider because it will teach you how to keep it going), and the clutch pulls too hard, also it is really hard to start when you drown it. However it handles great with a really good seat. I would recamend this bike for learners anyday. Show less

I bought my bike used, off some guy, that had no clue what he was doing. It was in great shape, and ran well. After about a year of riding, with great performance, it went through 1 ring. But just to be sure I put a new top end in, got new tires, brake pads, handle bars, and it's running amazing. Can't wait for next seaon. This bike is great and I really recommend it to anything. Very reliable! Show less

5 years of trouble-free fun. I've been riding sport-oriented bikes for thirty years (now 46 years old). Have owned Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Honda brands in the past. This one's got great acceleration, and I appreciate the classic lines, quality candy red paint, and lack of high school hooligan appearance. Very refined, as one would expect from this hyper-tourer. I've taken her on some pretty long jaunts with a level of comfort I couldn't have dreamed of based on the bike's performance. Short spirited hops are rewarding as well. My only complaint would be the handling, but it's a minor sacrifice for the creature comfort. I've ridden the 'Busa and the Kawi, but I'm still quite happy with my choice. I usually don't keep bikes over five years, but don't think I'll be replacing this one for a long time. I've found the perfect match for what I consider most important: performance, some degree of comfort, understated style, and reliability. Thanks Honda. Show less

I bought the 929 used in 2002 from a guy I knew. The bike has been a champ over the last few years. While in Florida for college it was my only form of transportation. Even though it was kept outside every day it started like a dream and was just as much fun on the ride to class as it was on the weekends! Show less

I always find myself online and in bike stores drooling over the candidates I would like to replace my Nighthawk with. Trouble is... all the bikes do what mine does, to a greater degree in most cases. Sure the bike is dated with its bais-plys and old-school suspension. But the machine does everything.. and not too bad either. In the twisties, it changes direction very quickly and in a controlled manner. I still get satisfaction from a hard acceleration. I love the sound. One limitation I commonly run into is the constant footpeg dragging. This is one of the few things that nags me to get a more capable machine The reliability and maintenance can't be beat. Only thing to break was a brake light switch. Not bad considering this bike rides no matter what the weather is. Otherwise all maintenance costs have been to filters, plugs, oil, chains, tires, and a battery. All work done by me. And at 35,000 miles oil consumption is the same as new. Clutch is in need of its first replacement soon. Also keep in mind I am not easy on this thing. Typical commute speed is 90 plus... and I don't hesitate to redline it a couple times a week. Often at outside temperatures near 100. Tires I like to use include a stock size Pirelli up front and a dual tread compound, stock size, Bridgestone in the rear (BT 45). I've found this combo of tires to be great on the bike. Both tires still bias-ply. Otherwise I find it to be a great touring machine. I've spent as much as 22 hours with this bike resulting in a 1200 plus mile ride. I'm considering a ride to Los Angeles on this beast. I wouldn't put it past it. Show less

I bought my ACE new in April of 2001 and have put about 7,500 miles on it. I had to take a couple of Summer's off from riding due to ankle injuries otherwise I would have many more miles on the bike. I have ridden the bike on a couple of week long rides and found it to be comfortable. Great Bike! Show less