Honda CB900F 919 reviews

Before I begin I must state the obvious: This bike is VERY powerful and should be driven with a small level of fear and respect. OK now that I've said that, off I go. I got my bike on Ebay from a great guy. The first bike I drove was in South Korea. It was a 125cc Suzuki, kind of a cuiser/street bike. It was great. When I got back home I drove my Pop's 750cc Yamaha Magnum. It was more powerful but it wasn't that bad. When I drove the 919 for the first time I was worried about all the potential torque and speed. Here's my point. If you use your head and learn the bike's capabilities it is great. Acceleration anywhere you need it. It is very agile and will surprise you. Obviously not meant for long, long trips but nothing mods wouldn't enable. For commuting and short trips it is fun. I LIKE feeling the wind on my chest. I LIKE being able to smell everything while I'm driving. Honda's reputation on quality is what I'm banking on. The bike is comfortable enough. Nothing is more comfortable than a car. Whenever someone asks me how I feel about the 919 I say: "It's a powerful standard looking motorcycle." I hope that helps persuade or dissuade whoever reads this rambling review. Beware! Show less

My wife says it looks very industrial. I got an '03 leftover because I love that Asphalt color! The look and feel is great. It turns with such ease and the fuel injected linear acceleration is awesome! Every gear just rips with power and murging/passing with traffic at 70 with 2 gears left means a lot to this 260 lb rider. I may change the seat if I plan to a lot of long term riding, but it's okay for riding to work and such. I'm very happy with my purchase! Thank you Honda!! Show less

I've owned this bike for a year this May. I've had a CBR F3, Nighthawk, even a 600 Seca 2 and I cannot describe the feeling I get on this bike. Since I rolled it off the lot I haven't felt the same about any other bike. It's the perfect remedy for life's stress. Show less

I LOVE my 919! I have had it for two years and 25,000 miles. Have only performed routine maintenance, nothing special. Added a Corbin saddle because the stock seat was hard. Have been up and down Blue Ridge Parkway two or three times already. Bike has never left me stranded. The torque and linear power delivery of this motor is awesome! Roll-on acceleration is on par with pretty much any bike out there up to about 80 or 90mph. Get it, you won't regret it! Show less

Bought the bike after a 30-year hiatus (college/marriage/kids). Everything is very intuitive. Rock solid handling at all speeds. Acceleration and brakes are excellent. I bought a Givi windscreen to tame the windblast at 80mph+. Just lean into the screen- no problems at 120mph. The screen eliminates the feeling that some thug is trying to tear your helmet off. This bike offers the great combination of sports bike performance, but is more comfortable with its upright riding position for us over 40 guys.Typical excellent Honda quality. Show less

This bike is awesome right out of the box, but you can customize this thing until it's one of the baddest looking bikes on the road. Add a K&N air filter, new exhaust and a Power Commander and you have one of the fastest bikes on the road. Nice ride, great handling, great power, great brakes. That about sums it up here. Show less

I am very pleased with this bike. This bike has plenty power even for a heavy rider like myself. Other than the wind blast at higher speeds over 70 which is to be expected on a naked, and the seat can be a little hard for a long ride (over and hour or so) other than that great seat position great handling and raw power. Show less

Wow! This bike is exactly what I have been looking for--retro good looks, new technology, awesome power. This bike rocks. When I first rode away from the dealer and I felt how smooth the bike accelerates and how nimble it is I knew I made the right decision. Show less

Shortcoming is the seat. The best thing is the handling. The overview: Shred the traffic and competition, see the horizon shrink to a narrow band of light as you accelerate. Show less

Great power and agility. Front breaks are a dream. My aftermarket pipe adds some bark to the bite. Only draw back is being beaten by wind at 85 mph plus. But, Honda sells a windscreen for the bike. It's my next accessory. I say buy this bike! Even if you are a beginner. don't be scared by the 919cc's, better to learn on a bike like this rather than on some whimp 600 bike. Show less