That is one very special garage lineup you have there. Those bikes are right out of the sweetest era of my motorcycling life.
@Sasquatch_by_Day-nv3yh
3 ай бұрын
Same here. I spent a lot of time drooling over both of these bikes in the mid 1980's but out of reach for me as a teenager.
@flexjay87
2 жыл бұрын
Two Icons of Honda engineering. I owned an '85 Sabre V-65 for 10 years, and it put a smile on my face every single time i rode it !
@DrakkoStrykerGSD
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection. Sabre was an incredible machine. 80's bikes are starting to climb the ladder of interest now.
@du-rron874
2 жыл бұрын
Love it, Love it, Love it. Wish I had never sold my blue '85 VF1100S - V65 Sabre with the CBX fairing. Yours looks factory condition. Bravo!
@rogervallve7375
2 жыл бұрын
I love both bikes, the CB1100F in blue and white with gold wheels is beautiful, My cousin owns it here in Canada. I also like the nighthawks from 84-86.
@mrweeby1961
Жыл бұрын
Two great old bikes. I had a Sabre with the matching fairing and had a Magna before that. I have now, for quite a few years now, a 1100F and a 79 CBX. Having had a lot of newer bikes I just seem to go back to the old stuff.
@kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85
Жыл бұрын
This is an amazing collection. All these bikes were top dogs when I was in my teens... could never ever imagine affording one at that age but have a serious hankering now to get me on of these vintage beauties !!
@in2livinit
11 ай бұрын
True the V isnt a high speed hairpin bike. But once you learn to ride it, they handle very ably & smoothly with the right rubber . Very well balanced also. And even with the added weight, ghastly power!!! I started on smaller bikes, got a 78 CB750F in 81, a crated V45F mid 80's, had several 45 and 65F's. Love those bikes. CRAZY power in the 1100's, 121hp nominal. But I honestly loved my 1st V45F best. Perfect for frame size, weight, handling, ample power. But I'm 6'1 built up bulk over the years 🤣 Eventually missed the power feel, so stepped up into the V65. Not riding currently due to C-7 injury in a bad auto accident on black ice, but Id get another V65F in a hearbeat. Great video 👍
@aodhfin
2 жыл бұрын
You did a really great job cleaning up the Sabre! I love the way it shines now.
@Dan-gv1hr
2 жыл бұрын
I had the v65 sabre in the 90's along with my blue cb1100f, that I bought new and still have.
@craigcalgarydude5270
2 жыл бұрын
I had a brand new 84 sabre back in the day and I sure loved the look and the pull it had. I had a friend with a yamaha FJ1100 and another got into it with us by getting the 85 vmax. They were all very close but the FJ won the top speed runs and the Vmax won the 0-100 type of runs. The Sabre was always second best but maybe the best all around? Some great great memories!!!
@superzuki5831
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I still had my 1100F, it was a great bike.
@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538
Жыл бұрын
Great comparison! I have owned both bikes and agree with your observations. At 6'-4" I found the CB1100F to be compact and nimble. The Sabre 1100 is just HUGE and HEAVY. On longer trips, I loved the stability, power, and ride of the Sabre but boy did it take serious effort to hustle it in the corners! If I had to pick one for the garage today the CB1100F would get the nod for its compactness, looks, and relative simplicity. Cheers!
@bryandover8413
14 күн бұрын
These two bikes weigh the same...
@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538
14 күн бұрын
@bryandover8413 Ergonomics and weight distribution are what make these bikes feel so different. The CB1100F has a low seat height and is very slim at the seat. The Sabre has a significantly higher seat height and feels much bigger from the saddle. Cheers!
@bryandover8413
14 күн бұрын
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 There is 1.5 inches difference. So, if that makes that much difference, I'd have to concede your point. I'm not totally convinced. If it's anything, it would be the fork rake in my opinion.
@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538
14 күн бұрын
@bryandover8413 That would certainly impact it, too. Cheers!
@ChrisR57
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice collection of Honda's you have!
@sabre6986
Жыл бұрын
I put 98,000 miles on an 84 SABRE and sold it running to the next guy incredible motorcycle it would handle if you knew how to countersteer and have some physical strength hayabusas and Vmaxes could take me in the quarter mile but couldn't touch me in the Canyon one of my favorite bikes ever and the widest powerband of any motor I've ever met
@jabjab1010
2 ай бұрын
Crossed the country 4 times on the Sabre. I agree with your opinion. I don’t have experience with the CB1000, but crossed the country on a CB 900C twice. The power difference is astounding.. .my feeling is the Sabre “falls into turns” and will keep falling if you don’t stop it. . .and the 900 you made it turn, like most other bikes.
@donsmeltzer4083
Жыл бұрын
I had a V45 Sabre and it was a great bike to ride. It could really haul ass. I just got back into riding after being out of it for 25 years. I ride a Harley Sportster, but I still miss my Sabre.
@bryandover8413
14 күн бұрын
I've had the V45 Sabre as well. It was very cool with it's digital display (later changed, I know). Mine had the original fiber optic alarm cable. I loved how slim it was with the v4.
@richardmorris7063
11 ай бұрын
Had a 900F bought new,I love that 1100F model.
@jhhd1
Жыл бұрын
Both are amazing, and the rest of the collection in the background are as well.
@MElliottHolcman
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bikes!
@propdoctor21564
Жыл бұрын
This is a really great comparison between two great machines but as you said which are completely different personalities... I have had two of the 1986 V65 Magna and while I do love the V4 engine I much prefer the inline four mainly because of its ease of maintenance especially when you're talking carburetors The V4 is a real pain in the butt... As far as power output and sound and feel again I much prefer the smoothness and the sound of a inline 4 over the V4
@DennisMerwood-xk8wp
Жыл бұрын
At our shop us mechanics tried to hide when these V65's came in for work! LOL The carbs in the valley between the "V" are an absolute bitch to work on. A Nightmare. A common job was the bike had been left sitting - and the carbs all clogged up with rotting gas. I swear there are a million jets in these carbs - all to be painstakingly cleaned out. Cleaning them out was a $1,000 job.
@stevez6499
9 ай бұрын
Yes I removed and cleaned the carbs once when I got a 85 V65 Sabre. It was a PIA but in the end worked. New rubber intake boots helped greatly with the installation.
@cardiffchris
2 жыл бұрын
My V65 felt so civilized and sanitized....still bloody fast.
@MrGreeny1911
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Had the suzuki 1000L on the trailer. Loved that bike. Several cross the usa trips on it in the 80s.
@luvtheus
Жыл бұрын
Loved the video! I always wanted a V65 Sabre but was in the military and was raising a family at the same time when these bikes came out. Fast forward several years later and today I've been a caretaker to an 1100F. A red one. She even still sports the original exhaust. I will be knocking at 67 years old this year and cant help but wonder just how much longer I can hold on to this beauty/beast. These bikes are true works of art. And the sound of the inline four is intoxicating. Does this qualify as a love affair?
@x7eater
Жыл бұрын
They are indeed works of art. Just compare them to the modern Japanese bikes....well, there is no comparison really. Hang onto that CB1100F for as long as you can!
@luvtheus
Жыл бұрын
@@x7eater Oh yes my friend. They will have to pry my cold dead fingers off of the grips before I let her go.
@kylemilligan752
Жыл бұрын
My V65 Sabre lost a bike on every gear change to VMax. Even at the top of a gear,then dropping back on every gear change. My fj1100 with 1200 engine jetted and 4-1 on 87 octane was all midrange, but would leave my VMax from any low-mid rpm roll-on
@kylemilligan752
Жыл бұрын
Wanted a Vmax. Bought a 85 V65 Sabre at 21. Beat it daily for 33k miles. Bought s VMax. More torque everywhere, more up top. The weight still dampens the HP output
@kylemilligan752
Жыл бұрын
My junk 84 fj1100 with the fj1200 engine, 4-1 and diy carb jetting would eat either the VMax or V65 while eating 87 octane
@briankrasne9769
Жыл бұрын
There both absolutely gorgeous!
@AridersLifeYT
2 жыл бұрын
Im in melbourne, i have a Sabre 700 V45. great bike, has an odd whin from the engine / shaft drive. at first i was concerned untill i realised thats just how they sound.
@x7eater
2 жыл бұрын
There is a V45 Sabre for sale here in Brisbane, if I didn’t already have the V65 I’d buy it
@AridersLifeYT
2 жыл бұрын
@@x7eater how did you find the sabre 45 for sale in brisbane? is it on facebook or?
I'm in Adelaide and I've got an 82 V45 Magna 750. Great bike. It's an American import and when I got it 3 years ago it only had just over 13,000 original miles ( 21,000 kms ). It's now up to just over 50,000 kms ( 31,000 miles ).
@Arnerse
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous
@nomadenview
2 жыл бұрын
Japanese bike are absolutely awesome 👍👍👍👍👍 Nice collection sir
@crazylikeafox7341
4 ай бұрын
I love My Sabre. Nothing like it.
@raynic1173
2 ай бұрын
An interesting comparison would be the v65 Sabre vs the CB1100F....
@EltonDenton-tv8en
Жыл бұрын
The CB 110f is a better looking bike of the two !!¡🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
@arthurb8631
2 жыл бұрын
Love those Beautiful
@gaetantrottier1261
Жыл бұрын
i owned v-65 loved them but big problem was the cam rocker , for the rest my best bike powerfull for a custom and easy to ride .
@mammouth2727
11 ай бұрын
I had a V45 magna (1984) and also had cam issues.
@mrman4003
3 күн бұрын
I owned a v65 sabre and I can say they are not for the feint of heart.
@garettstewart4088
Жыл бұрын
I like to see them race 1/4 mile track!!
@raynic1173
2 ай бұрын
On the trailer, is that a CB 900 with the high/low transmission?
@x7eater
2 ай бұрын
@@raynic1173 no…mine is a 750F, you are thinking of the CB900C that came with the high/low gear range.
@raynic1173
2 ай бұрын
@@x7eater yeah that be it the C model. I had one, nice regular bike, drove great with no fanfare...
What brand are those aftermarket mirrors on the CB-F?
@x7eater
2 жыл бұрын
They are these www.ebay.com.au/itm/291159691672
@corbygraber1842
Жыл бұрын
So which one is faster off the line?
@x7eater
Жыл бұрын
Good question, I’d need a very trusted friend to test that one out with me! However, gut feels tells me the CB1100F with its chain drive.
@in2livinit
11 ай бұрын
From experience, the inline 4 winds up much faster. The V gets its POWER BAND & lungs close to 3,000 RPM, but the V is a BEAST all the way through top end in 6th. Reportedly, maxed above 175mph. I never dated try. 100 to 120 was effortless and the limits of my courage. Massive torque, and documented fastest 1/4 mile in 1985
@MrMousekillaz
Жыл бұрын
V65 riders have tramp-stamp tattoos vs. 1100F rider's have mud-flap-girl tattoos
@fester16100
6 ай бұрын
65 is a pig. vf700 sabre 9x better cornors
@solitaryjack7630
Ай бұрын
Aren't both bikes japanese.?
@x7eater
Ай бұрын
@@solitaryjack7630 they certainly are Japanese
@solitaryjack7630
Ай бұрын
Didn't Japan make both those bikes...? If china did.... It would be CRAP.!!
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