2003 Honda reviews

Before this bike I rode my brother's old XR80R. When he got my dad's CRF450R. my brother had me try his bike and after that I was sold. I bought mine used in 2010 and it is a dream. It's smooth and it just wont quit. We built a track and have had to repeatedly move the landing of our double back multiple times so we don't overshoot it. This bike has been my transportation to school on sub-zero mornings and it still runs great on those cold days. Even running it through mud holes and on slippery hard-packed trails after a rain, it can still be controlled and rides right through. The only problem I have with it is the stiff compression can hurt your foot if you don't wear racing boots and it quickly puts holes in the soles of your shoes. Show less

I have a 2003 CBR 954RR Fireblade and it is the best bike I have ever owned. It is fast, secure and cool. I love my motorcycle. Take care of your bikes because they have feelings like you and me. Show less

This is my first V-twin and I love it. The bike wheelies great with just a snap of the throttle! I love the sound and torque. It's so much difference from a 4 cyl. to a V-twin! I have had 14 bikes from a '91 GSXR to a '93 CBRF2, a '94 CBR 900RR to a twin turbo Busa but I am having the best time with this. The 4 cylinder starts making power in higher rpms but the RC51 hits the power range out of the hole! I love this bike! Show less

I have a 2003 black and grey Shadow 750 deluxe. This bike has good power, sharp lines and beautiful chrome everywhere. Honda Shadows are exceptional bikes, very reliable and real head turners. People mistake them for Harleys. I would buy a Shadow again. It is too bad that Honda stopped making the Ace. I am sure that they would still have the following that they had before. Show less

I just went on a 375-mile ride this weekend. You could not ask for a better ride than my Reflex. I used five gallons of gas, it's very comfortable and there was plenty of room under the seat for what I needed for the weekend. Show less

I initially bought a 2004 YZ 250 from the guy, but didn't feel that had enough power. I went back to the guy to see if I could trade for the 03 CRF 450 he was initially selling. He was cool with it, and so was I. I finally found a perfect weekend kicker bike in the woods. The CRF 450 has the perfect blend of smooth power with a grunt, and nimble handling. I'm 5'8" and 200 lbs, and the front-end pops up from time to time! Show less

I replaced a cheap Chinese scooter with the Reflex, and couldn't be happier. The quality is superb, and I can get parts for this scoot. It has plenty of performance, and despite having only one cylinder, it is smooth with great acceleration. I'll take this used bike over any new Chinese scooter anytime. Show less

I want to start this review by telling you a bit about another bike I owned two years ago - a brand new Ducati 1098S and fitted a full termignoni exhaust system. Then I want to tell you about a bike I bought two days ago - a second hand 2003 CBR 954RR. Guess which is the better bike? You'll have to wait and see. First the Duke. It had presence, killer low/midrange torque and gorgeous ohlins suspension. I put 12k on it. But what they don't tell you in the brochure is that it's not a super easy bike to ride fast. I never really trusted the front end no matter how much I played with rebound and compression damping and ride height. The steering was super sharp but the rate of turn seemed inconsistent, especially at low to midrange (i.e. less that 80 mph). It would kind of flop into a corner and you had to trust it would catch when sometimes it wouldn't. I almost lost the front a few times. The sheer grunt made riding the bike hard quite challenging. You had to be super delicate with your inputs. The engine braking was good for a big twin but every time you chopped off the throttle, there would be this huge weight transfer to the front. Then when you opened it up, it would lurch back. Tricky but rewarding. Then I picked up the CBR. Apart from the sound, I just can't fault it. It has sharp, accurate steering. I love to trail brake. It has nice balance and it's good on the brakes and off throttle. There's plenty of grunt down low but nothing that will spit you off. It holds a line with the best of them, but here's the thing - I acutally think it feels better midturn than the Duke. I know Ducati's are supposed to have a rep for midcorner speed but I've owned one - ridden it on the track and the street - and I prefer the blade. Trail brake to the apex, weigh the outside peg, nail it. Repeat. Is it balance, tuned flex, good geometry? Probably all of the above. It's like a squat little bulldog that can dance. What's more, I prefer this blade to the more recent versions of the same model. Even newer models of bikes like the R1. I love the sharp but chunky looks - I like the fact it gets a bit twitchy without a steering damper. The build quality is flawless. It just feels like it has had more time spent on design, construction, testing...whatever. I was surprised this bike turned out so good. If you're thinking about buying a new sportsbike, even a Ducati, consider riding one of these things. The best bit is, they look almost as good as new and you'll save 2/3 off the price. Bargain. Show less

I am now 13 years old. I have had this bike for about 3 years. This was my first bike with a clutch. It was a great learing bike because of its size and reliability. Now that I am older, it's performance does not excite me. But, for younger riders, it is a great bike. Also, it is VERY tough, I always try to ride in new areas in which I wreck a lot. The bike has had no serious problems from wrecking. The majority of the damage is plastic cracking and handlebars and shifter bending. So if you or your child is young and new to riding dirt bikes, this is a great bike for them! Show less

Wow where to start? Raw power. I call mine The Beast! I bought mine used with 8,000 miles. The only upgrade added was the seats. I have short legs, my inseam is 28 inches to give you an idea. I have no problem at stops, both feet flat on the ground. I receive compliments/stares every ride. Handles like a dream. Show less