Nailed it brother! I've been a rider for 23 years, had 2 R6s, shadow 750, vstar 1100, victory kingpin and now my 2004 vfr800. Absolutely love this bike! New set of roadtech SEs and a reg/rectifier and she's been bullet proof so far. Until you hear that V4 and feel the Vtech, you just don't know. Well done honda 👏🏻
As someone who traded their CBR600RR for a VFR I couldn’t agree more. It got really old having to hop off every 45min to work out cramps and stretch. I loved that bike but damn it was uncomfortable I rode two hours straight on the vfr the day the title was signed, hell I’ll probably put another couple hours on it today!
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Main problem with theses bike's is that the wiring loom has a defect in the main connector block earth to the headlight . When this fails , the bike completely shuts off as the headlight acts like a kill switch. I belive in the states there was a recall for a new wiring loom to be fitted. How do I know this, its because i had a vfr800 and it happened to me on several occasion until I finally found out about the problem. But over here they said that it was never was an issue . The fix was to remove the n s fairing, locate the large wiring loom block and find the earth on either side. Now you have to by pass the earth from the headlight loom to the main wiring loom. So if your vfr cuts out and you dont know why, thats your problem and simple fix. Uk 🇬🇧
hi my English is not great,but first thanks second what should I do with the earth wire or thing, iam going to get a vfr800 very soon iam very interrsted
Hello Hero! Totally agree with everything you said! I just returned 2 weeks ago from a 3000km (1800miles) trip through France on my 22yr old VFR 6gen. No problem. Not a single issue. Drove it through the mountains of the Ardèche and Vosges regions, the thing EATS corners. I had a hard time keeping it under 100mph because it's so fun to ride and hear that V4 growl above 6800 rpm 😜The bike is so pure, no traction control, my VFR also doesn't have ABS. I love it haha. And the best thing is (next to its sound), being 22 years old, it still looks sexy. Timeless. What a fricking bike.
This is freaky!! I just did a similar trip to yours via L'Ardèche back in May and did a similar distance to yours on my VFR800 2005 model. Don't say yours is red too !! 😂
@@Tanjawi0000 Haha, that's good! Hope you enjoyed it, but I don't doubt that. Beautiful France on the back of a VFR... it doesn't get much better. Mine is the silver version. ✌🏼
Fantastic video mate… Mine’s a Gen 3 so no V-Tec (which I prefer) and just as you said is able to keep up with the best of em’ on the twisties. Comfortable, sounds great, and once the regulator failure was dealt with has given me 70k miles of trouble free fun!
I love my 08 ABS. Same colour with matching panniers. I put 6000 km on it this season on some great long trips in BC. Full Delkivics and a Sargent seat. I love it for touring and regularly do long multiday trips. It's my forever bike.
Owner of a 6th gen VFR for 5 years and 25k miles ridden. I like it for its uniqueness, the v4 engine and single sided swingarm. Handling and power are good enough for me and I would rather ride my vfr than a standard inline 4 sport bike. One thing i will say is I don’t think it is particularly comfortable at all. Probably still more comfortable than a cbr600 but my back and ass still hurt after a couple hours on my vfr. I would still recommend
Comfort is relative. I rode my Multistrada for 3300 miles in two weeks from California to Colorado and back, and I would have been fine hopping on it the next day. And it's also a bike that is 90% there with the sport bikes, despite being 500+ lbs and tall. It would be perfect if the engine was reliable.
I've had a few 6th gens, along with several other gens. They're one of my favorite bikes. 07 Anniversary was my favorite, and I'm looking for another now. Also one of the best sounding engines ever.
Love my gen6 07 model. Bumbles about through towns and villages, nails the national speed limit twisties and drones all day on the motorway which I try to avoid as it is such a pleasure to ride.
Very informative video - thank you ! I’m taking my test at the moment & looking for a big bike for when I pass. I’m torn between this bike & a Triumph ST 1050.
Going 16-45 is pretty popular ion VFR peoples too. Also my 5th gen got full DMr front and back suspension and fresh Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE and boy does it feel like a fresh bike!
Nice to hear your comments on the Vffer, had mine 10 years second stater/RR fitted this year, got it from Electrex World LTD they do the up grade . and it lasted 10 year. i like the bike, i have bar unit on that i can fit a st1100 bars on sits me up fine , this is first vid seen of you i am now following, thanks for info, cheers shiny side up J. Ps. would like to now the make and cost ish of your gear indicator, tried one and it stopped my rev counter , many thanks J
It’s so much fun to see the faces of guys with bikes like the M1000RR, and I outride them on my RS 250 and KTM 390. As long as you’re not that guy flying down the highway at 180 mph, then what’s the point?
Sorry mate you aint keeping up with any of my dukes in the twisties even though i love the bikes you have, they are fun and you can ring their necks but they aint keeping up unless the rider of the big bike hasn't a clue@philsb9388
I've owned 3 VFR's in the past (One 5th Gen and Two 6th Gens). Fantastic bikes! But they can get a little sterile and/or boring. Since then I've owned many different types of sport tourers like the Yamaha FJR, Kawi Concours 14, BMW S1000XR. All great sport tourers in their own regard but what really rang my bell were the Ducati ST4, ST3, several generations of Mutlistradas and currently the KTM Super Duke GT. For me, motorcycles need to be engaging and on the pointier end of sport touring. The VFR1200 has been on my radar for a long while. Will report back when I do find one. Cheers from Texas!
I drive a bandit 1200 but I imagine the VFR1200 would be the best of both worlds… I’m surprised 800cc ended up being sterile/boring for you!!! What was so boring about it?
I'v owned the VFR 1200, absolutely insane bike, a true showcase of honda at its finest. Possibly the best engine ever put in a street bike. Otherwise good suspension + an absolute tank of a frame. It was just so heavy, made me not wanna "adventure on it" sold it and now own a Crossrunner V4 (800cc). Love it
@@BIKELIFEAP In my opinion, the VFR800 is a great commuting/touring bike. In stock form, it lacks sportiness. Honda races a v4 in MotoGP, shame on them for not sharing their found developement in their consumer bikes like Ducati and Aprilia.
@@jorgerpena Yes, I have thought the same. The RC46 (5th gen) engine was derived from the RC45 race bike. But it has been detuned to almost half the power. Why not take some of that GP V4 tech and drop it into a new VFR?
My 5th gen VFR800FI was far better than I expected it to be, the press have always painted it as a old man’s tourer but it’s properly fast when it use all the revs of that fantastic bulletproof V4 motor! Braked well, turned in too, did 2.5 x the speed limit, wheelied, comfortable too, only downside was the single sided swingarm seized up
VFR, the best bike every built, whichever model you choose from. Have 3 gen rc36, the older 750 model, black with white wheels. That's a nice one, the 6 gen, and not much different really from the previous model but personally if I were to pick a newer one I would pick a 5 gen which also has 800cc and EFI, but with the gear cams instead of the Valve timing thing . The regulators are a problem with the early models, but they can be relocated to the front where they can get better air cooling, and if they are left idle they really don't like that, but other than that they are all bulletproof bikes whichever you choose.
@@DavidStacey-tx7on straight cut gear whine definitely helps in the sound department pre vtec but thats more of a sports bike. this is honda’s sport touring bike that wont leave ur ass sore and still sounds pretty good
@@np51486 Gear driven cam engines were never a sportsbike, they had a beautiful linear delivery of power and torque, no steps of jumps. The Vtec engine made it feel peaky
All vfrs are good i have 3 of them 2 750 models and 1200f had a 800 8th gen great bike had it 4 yr but just fancied a 1200 like you do like you said in the clip 800vfr has more than enough power for the road will easly keep with newer bikes and bigger cc ones myself having both a v tec one and a gear driven cam one prefer the gear driven cam motor been a honda they run for ever.
Hello Hero, I have the same motorcycle, i love it, but i thing to change this bike with Honda X11. Can you make video with Honda X11. I thing this bike is very interest.
@@laz1go286 yeah, I also fitted a Shindengen RR to mine as well and I do agree with the 6th gen looks. I think the ideal bike would be a 5th gen engine in a 6th gen frame
6th gen looks so much better and the VTEC is exactly what makes it AWESOME. 5th gen's gear-driven cams really is just over-engineering. When I got off the 6th gen, onto the 5th gen, that bike was just SLOW...
@@EtherealGrows ultimately it's subjective but there are a lot of people who beg to differ with your description of "slow"... and I really do not understand why you'd want VTEC which gives you a little kick, definitely not something I want when knee down and at the edge of the tire. Greatly prefer something with a linear powerband and predictable. And over engineering? I'll take that as a compliment given how cheap these bikes can be had and how bulletproof the cam drives are, and they make a badass supercharger sound as well.
I ride a 5th gen. I think it is the absolute best generation of the VFRs. I wouldn't have a Vtec. It just makes no sense on a motorcycle. It's true, the 5th gen was hit with an ugly stick in a couple of places, but I like the front end. I reshaped the front fender to be less old-man-commuter looking, and more sport bike-ish. I haven't done anything with the rear end...yet. Still trying to figure out what to do about that ugliness. And I have found it can keep up with anything until you get on the interstate. VFRs handle great, and It becomes more about the rider than the bike.
Its prolly a bit better then some super sports for the twisties.. i have an r1 and stock it hate city riding, and twisties id say its weird between 1st and 2nd.. im actually swapping a 17 tooth front sprocket, for a 16.
This is the only bike that ever left me stranded. Stator burns out due to the poorly designed cooling system. Seriously have you ever seen so many coolant hoses on a bike? And how is a radiator faced sideways supposed to get any substantial air flow? There is also a flaw in the linked brakes, they drag.
Had 5th gen great bike with some flaws.Under gage thin wiring frying connectors and stator and regulator.Solution is VFRness after market thick wiring.Another flaw it runs hot very hot and not ideal getting stuck in summer city traffic.You will see temp going over 200 and you better pray your fan doesn't malfunction....other then that it's great bike.6th gen has the annoying over engineered Vtech and that can startle you when it kicks in and you better not leaning over.... There is a reason why ton of them available CL under 4k
If I wasn’t riding a Blackbird, I’d be looking for a VFR800. There is a hell of a lot of bike there. As you say, hard to beat this generation of Hondas
It depends on what you want out of the bike. An F4i is going to be a lot lighter and better in the corners. But a VFR will still sound better and probably be more comfortable for distances. VFR's have wider seats and lower pegs to aid in comfort.
The VFR is very good, but now there are some new rivals like the Triumph Tiger 660 Sport. The Triumph, mabe not as confortable or reliable, but is a very sporty bike.
People crap on Ducati for maintenance cost and yada yada yada, they’ve never owned one themselves. I own a 2005 Monster 620, and it’s been rock solid. I’ve only have one issue ever, the fuel pump died a month or so ago. That’s it. The air cooled 2valve motors from Ducati are as solid as you can get, and the timing belt and valve clearance service is easily done by a competent wrencher. You don’t HAVE to take it to a shop. But most people who buy Ducati bikes have money, and they let the dealer do the bulk of the services if not all. And THAT’S where they get most of their current reputation for being “always in the shop.”
how long have you had it? how many miles did you put on it? genuine question - not questioning your credibility, just want to understand how much use your bike has had to call it reliable.
@@180FiftyFive I bought it in 2017 with 10,000 miles on it. I rode it almost daily for just over a year, then random weekends only for 3yrs due to work, and back to a daily rider since. It now has just under 40,000 miles on the clock. I live in New England and the past couple years have only been off the road for just under 2months each of the last two winters.
@@AT2Productions Let me know when Your Duc hits 200K miles and it is still reliable. 40K is nothing. I sold my 07 VFR , with 232K, Unopened block, no oil leaks nor consumption, no smoke, just ready to go any time.. OF course it was always serviced on time, and the valves were done every 50K but that is it. That is what a Ducati just cannot match IMO..
@@laz1go286 Did I compare it to a Honda? Nope. Just pointed out that some criticisms are overblown. Also, prolonged periods of inactivity is just as bad, if not worse, for a vehicle than consistent use. Guess what, my bike has dealt with both multiple times and only had one component failure in that time. So tell me again how a bike you’ve only assumed about is wholly unreliable.
@@AT2Productions No You did not compare it to a Honda, but HeroRR did compare the VFR to Ducatis' V4.. And You commented as a Duc owner, with Your experience. That is pretty straight forward I reckon.. I did not say that Ducatis are fully unreliable, All I said was that milage is relative, and I haven't seen Italian bikes with such high milage as some of the Jap bikes can handle easy..
A topbox is sooo ugly on a VFR. My '96 4th gen has one as well... Like you, I love my VFR. I do not use it that much. I recommissioned it and is close to perfect. It is also metalic dark blue and not red (as most of the 4th gen are). And, I have to be honest, it is not nearly as comfortable and useable as my '03 R1150GS, but is a lot prettier. And the V4 is sooo much nicer than the boxer twin!
That is not what vtec does. The bike runs on 4 valves per cylinder all the time. When in vtec it changes lobes on the valves which changes lift and duration. Please do not spread misinformation
That's how vtec works in cars it's different from honda motorcycles. The VFR does operate off 2 valves per cylinder while not in VTEC. There's lots of information on this. Here's a source. www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/hon_vfr800.htm
Nailed it brother! I've been a rider for 23 years, had 2 R6s, shadow 750, vstar 1100, victory kingpin and now my 2004 vfr800. Absolutely love this bike! New set of roadtech SEs and a reg/rectifier and she's been bullet proof so far. Until you hear that V4 and feel the Vtech, you just don't know. Well done honda 👏🏻
As someone who traded their CBR600RR for a VFR I couldn’t agree more. It got really old having to hop off every 45min to work out cramps and stretch. I loved that bike but damn it was uncomfortable
I rode two hours straight on the vfr the day the title was signed, hell I’ll probably put another couple hours on it today!
Main problem with theses bike's is that the wiring loom has a defect in the main connector block earth to the headlight . When this fails , the bike completely shuts off as the headlight acts like a kill switch. I belive in the states there was a recall for a new wiring loom to be fitted. How do I know this, its because i had a vfr800 and it happened to me on several occasion until I finally found out about the problem. But over here they said that it was never was an issue . The fix was to remove the n s fairing, locate the large wiring loom block and find the earth on either side. Now you have to by pass the earth from the headlight loom to the main wiring loom. So if your vfr cuts out and you dont know why, thats your problem and simple fix. Uk 🇬🇧
hi my English is not great,but first thanks second what should I do with the earth wire or thing, iam going to get a vfr800 very soon iam very interrsted
Yup, i can confirm that aswell. I had mine fixed by someone who knew what he was doing. Greetings from sweden.
Is this a 6th gen only thing? Or does the 5th gen also have this issue?
Hello Hero! Totally agree with everything you said! I just returned 2 weeks ago from a 3000km (1800miles) trip through France on my 22yr old VFR 6gen. No problem. Not a single issue. Drove it through the mountains of the Ardèche and Vosges regions, the thing EATS corners. I had a hard time keeping it under 100mph because it's so fun to ride and hear that V4 growl above 6800 rpm 😜The bike is so pure, no traction control, my VFR also doesn't have ABS. I love it haha.
And the best thing is (next to its sound), being 22 years old, it still looks sexy. Timeless. What a fricking bike.
This is freaky!! I just did a similar trip to yours via L'Ardèche back in May and did a similar distance to yours on my VFR800 2005 model. Don't say yours is red too !! 😂
@@Tanjawi0000 Haha, that's good! Hope you enjoyed it, but I don't doubt that. Beautiful France on the back of a VFR... it doesn't get much better. Mine is the silver version. ✌🏼
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Thanks 😊 I had one from 2003, a shame but sold it because it didn't drive enough miles, I would immediately buy one back 😁😉😉
I had an '03 and now an '06, and the new VTEC timing is a noticeable improvement.
I love my VFR and wouldn't trade it for any other bike!
About to cross 100,000 miles on my (poorly maintained tbh lol) 2004 VFR, love it
Fantastic video mate… Mine’s a Gen 3 so no V-Tec (which I prefer) and just as you said is able to keep up with the best of em’ on the twisties. Comfortable, sounds great, and once the regulator failure was dealt with has given me 70k miles of trouble free fun!
I love my 08 ABS. Same colour with matching panniers. I put 6000 km on it this season on some great long trips in BC. Full Delkivics and a Sargent seat. I love it for touring and regularly do long multiday trips. It's my forever bike.
I love my 2004. I’m so happy that I purchased this bike 3 years ago. Will never get rid of this bike.
I love my 8th gen it’s my forever bike. The V 4 is always top tear sound and yes v tech is fixed,way smoother and looks stunning love the 6th gen too
07:20 The VTEC transition on the gen8 is very smooth. I wouldnt want to part with it
Owner of a 6th gen VFR for 5 years and 25k miles ridden. I like it for its uniqueness, the v4 engine and single sided swingarm. Handling and power are good enough for me and I would rather ride my vfr than a standard inline 4 sport bike. One thing i will say is I don’t think it is particularly comfortable at all. Probably still more comfortable than a cbr600 but my back and ass still hurt after a couple hours on my vfr. I would still recommend
Comfort is relative. I rode my Multistrada for 3300 miles in two weeks from California to Colorado and back, and I would have been fine hopping on it the next day. And it's also a bike that is 90% there with the sport bikes, despite being 500+ lbs and tall. It would be perfect if the engine was reliable.
You aren't wrong. I owned a 1998 and the butt burn from that seat style and angle after a couple hours was very real.
I've had a few 6th gens, along with several other gens. They're one of my favorite bikes. 07 Anniversary was my favorite, and I'm looking for another now. Also one of the best sounding engines ever.
Love my gen6 07 model. Bumbles about through towns and villages, nails the national speed limit twisties and drones all day on the motorway which I try to avoid as it is such a pleasure to ride.
Hell ya! Mine puts a smile on every time I twist the throttle! I have an 02.
I just got an absolutely beautiful 2002. 12k miles. Italian red, the spare keys were still in the blue shrink tube from the dealership.
I think the VFR looks amazing..have a black 09
Very informative video - thank you ! I’m taking my test at the moment & looking for a big bike for when I pass. I’m torn between this bike & a Triumph ST 1050.
Going 16-45 is pretty popular ion VFR peoples too. Also my 5th gen got full DMr front and back suspension and fresh Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE and boy does it feel like a fresh bike!
Nice to hear your comments on the Vffer, had mine 10 years second stater/RR fitted this year, got it from Electrex World LTD they do the up grade . and it lasted 10 year. i like the bike, i have bar unit on that i can fit a st1100 bars on sits me up fine , this is first vid seen of you i am now following, thanks for info, cheers shiny side up J.
Ps. would like to now the make and cost ish of your gear indicator, tried one and it stopped my rev counter , many thanks J
Great bike! May I ask what video and sound set up you have? It’s perfect!
On public roads, I've kept up with S1000RRs on a CRF250L. 200hp gets you a lot less than you think on a 30 mph winding mountain road with traffic.
It’s so much fun to see the faces of guys with bikes like the M1000RR, and I outride them on my RS 250 and KTM 390. As long as you’re not that guy flying down the highway at 180 mph, then what’s the point?
Sorry mate you aint keeping up with any of my dukes in the twisties even though i love the bikes you have, they are fun and you can ring their necks but they aint keeping up unless the rider of the big bike hasn't a clue@philsb9388
I've got an 8th gen, I had the 6th gen before. I find it much smoother than the gen6 but yes, more forwards.
With tuning it's very fast. With Helibars it tours footpeg clearance is the only issue I still have.
I've owned 3 VFR's in the past (One 5th Gen and Two 6th Gens). Fantastic bikes! But they can get a little sterile and/or boring. Since then I've owned many different types of sport tourers like the Yamaha FJR, Kawi Concours 14, BMW S1000XR. All great sport tourers in their own regard but what really rang my bell were the Ducati ST4, ST3, several generations of Mutlistradas and currently the KTM Super Duke GT. For me, motorcycles need to be engaging and on the pointier end of sport touring. The VFR1200 has been on my radar for a long while. Will report back when I do find one. Cheers from Texas!
I drive a bandit 1200 but I imagine the VFR1200 would be the best of both worlds… I’m surprised 800cc ended up being sterile/boring for you!!! What was so boring about it?
I'v owned the VFR 1200, absolutely insane bike, a true showcase of honda at its finest.
Possibly the best engine ever put in a street bike. Otherwise good suspension + an absolute tank of a frame.
It was just so heavy, made me not wanna "adventure on it" sold it and now own a Crossrunner V4 (800cc). Love it
@@BIKELIFEAP In my opinion, the VFR800 is a great commuting/touring bike. In stock form, it lacks sportiness. Honda races a v4 in MotoGP, shame on them for not sharing their found developement in their consumer bikes like Ducati and Aprilia.
@@jorgerpena Yes, I have thought the same. The RC46 (5th gen) engine was derived from the RC45 race bike. But it has been detuned to almost half the power. Why not take some of that GP V4 tech and drop it into a new VFR?
My 5th gen VFR800FI was far better than I expected it to be, the press have always painted it as a old man’s tourer but it’s properly fast when it use all the revs of that fantastic bulletproof V4 motor! Braked well, turned in too, did 2.5 x the speed limit, wheelied, comfortable too, only downside was the single sided swingarm seized up
Single sided swingarm seized up?? Talk about it man I had no idea that could happen
Dude, what'd you do?!
VFR, the best bike every built, whichever model you choose from.
Have 3 gen rc36, the older 750 model, black with white wheels.
That's a nice one, the 6 gen, and not much different really from the previous model but personally if I were to pick a newer one I would pick a 5 gen which also has 800cc and EFI, but with the gear cams instead of the Valve timing thing .
The regulators are a problem with the early models, but they can be relocated to the front where they can get better air cooling, and if they are left idle they really don't like that, but other than that they are all bulletproof bikes whichever you choose.
this bike has no business sounding this good 😭
Pre vtec engine is much better
@@DavidStacey-tx7on straight cut gear whine definitely helps in the sound department pre vtec but thats more of a sports bike. this is honda’s sport touring bike that wont leave ur ass sore and still sounds pretty good
@@np51486 Gear driven cam engines were never a sportsbike, they had a beautiful linear delivery of power and torque, no steps of jumps. The Vtec engine made it feel peaky
The sixth Gen is good, yes. The 5th gen is money, gold, legendary!
All vfrs are good i have 3 of them 2 750 models and 1200f had a 800 8th gen great bike had it 4 yr but just fancied a 1200 like you do like you said in the clip 800vfr has more than enough power for the road will easly keep with newer bikes and bigger cc ones myself having both a v tec one and a gear driven cam one prefer the gear driven cam motor been a honda they run for ever.
Rectifier needs to be upgraded no doubt. Of note there's a ground block that corrodes. Wish I could find rearsets less than $400.
Depending upon weather and what map I'm using.
always loved that sound
Hello Hero, I have the same motorcycle, i love it, but i thing to change this bike with Honda X11. Can you make video with Honda X11. I thing this bike is very interest.
I have a full DMR suspension and Metzelers. With Dynojet, autotune and Delkvk exaust I can pass many sport dedicated bikes on the track.
5th gen best gen - gear-driven cams and no VTEC! Keep your project bike and sell this one ;)
That also has a charging system issue. Mine nearly burnt down on one of the track days. So not faultless.
Also to me the 6th gen looks way better
@@laz1go286 yeah, I also fitted a Shindengen RR to mine as well and I do agree with the 6th gen looks. I think the ideal bike would be a 5th gen engine in a 6th gen frame
6th gen looks so much better and the VTEC is exactly what makes it AWESOME. 5th gen's gear-driven cams really is just over-engineering. When I got off the 6th gen, onto the 5th gen, that bike was just SLOW...
@@EtherealGrows ultimately it's subjective but there are a lot of people who beg to differ with your description of "slow"... and I really do not understand why you'd want VTEC which gives you a little kick, definitely not something I want when knee down and at the edge of the tire. Greatly prefer something with a linear powerband and predictable.
And over engineering? I'll take that as a compliment given how cheap these bikes can be had and how bulletproof the cam drives are, and they make a badass supercharger sound as well.
Had 5th gen just didn't like it bought 6th gen and bike rocks soo much better in soo many ways than 5th gen which is outdated
I ride a 5th gen. I think it is the absolute best generation of the VFRs. I wouldn't have a Vtec. It just makes no sense on a motorcycle. It's true, the 5th gen was hit with an ugly stick in a couple of places, but I like the front end. I reshaped the front fender to be less old-man-commuter looking, and more sport bike-ish. I haven't done anything with the rear end...yet. Still trying to figure out what to do about that ugliness.
And I have found it can keep up with anything until you get on the interstate. VFRs handle great, and It becomes more about the rider than the bike.
Dude i just picked up a 06 with 2200 miles! What size heli bars did you get ,how tall? Thanks
The good ole hondabusa
I went from a VFR800 to a Hayabusa. While the VFR is a nice sport tourer with an awesome exhaust note, it ain't anythingbusa. Not even close.
Its prolly a bit better then some super sports for the twisties.. i have an r1 and stock it hate city riding, and twisties id say its weird between 1st and 2nd.. im actually swapping a 17 tooth front sprocket, for a 16.
I picked up an rc51 because of you
Is that a TZ-1 Reload jacket? Looks like mine.
Dream bike
This is the only bike that ever left me stranded. Stator burns out due to the poorly designed cooling system. Seriously have you ever seen so many coolant hoses on a bike? And how is a radiator faced sideways supposed to get any substantial air flow? There is also a flaw in the linked brakes, they drag.
Is 30k Miles an issue for a used one?
No. But I do have a motovlog coming soon answering a question asked about that. Stay tuned.
Had 5th gen great bike with some flaws.Under gage thin wiring frying connectors and stator and regulator.Solution is VFRness after market thick wiring.Another flaw it runs hot very hot and not ideal getting stuck in summer city traffic.You will see temp going over 200 and you better pray your fan doesn't malfunction....other then that it's great bike.6th gen has the annoying over engineered Vtech and that can startle you when it kicks in and you better not leaning over....
There is a reason why ton of them available CL under 4k
Every bike making 100+ hp will send the water temps over 200 in summer traffic.
God i really want one of these beauties
If I wasn’t riding a Blackbird, I’d be looking for a VFR800.
There is a hell of a lot of bike there.
As you say, hard to beat this generation of Hondas
The question is... VFR800 or CBR600F4i with higher handlebars?
It depends on what you want out of the bike. An F4i is going to be a lot lighter and better in the corners. But a VFR will still sound better and probably be more comfortable for distances. VFR's have wider seats and lower pegs to aid in comfort.
@@HeroRRvlogs Thanks for the answer!
VFR800
I have the same question.
The truth is that I like V engines.
The VFR is very good, but now there are some new rivals like the Triumph Tiger 660 Sport.
The Triumph, mabe not as confortable or reliable, but is a very sporty bike.
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I've just bought one with helibars and bought a delkvic same day and it's all your fault mines candy apple red
Don't forget the mosfet RR, I have a video on my channel on installing it. Don't put it off!
@@HeroRRvlogs Roger that
People crap on Ducati for maintenance cost and yada yada yada, they’ve never owned one themselves. I own a 2005 Monster 620, and it’s been rock solid. I’ve only have one issue ever, the fuel pump died a month or so ago. That’s it. The air cooled 2valve motors from Ducati are as solid as you can get, and the timing belt and valve clearance service is easily done by a competent wrencher. You don’t HAVE to take it to a shop. But most people who buy Ducati bikes have money, and they let the dealer do the bulk of the services if not all. And THAT’S where they get most of their current reputation for being “always in the shop.”
how long have you had it? how many miles did you put on it? genuine question - not questioning your credibility, just want to understand how much use your bike has had to call it reliable.
@@180FiftyFive I bought it in 2017 with 10,000 miles on it. I rode it almost daily for just over a year, then random weekends only for 3yrs due to work, and back to a daily rider since. It now has just under 40,000 miles on the clock. I live in New England and the past couple years have only been off the road for just under 2months each of the last two winters.
@@AT2Productions Let me know when Your Duc hits 200K miles and it is still reliable.
40K is nothing.
I sold my 07 VFR , with 232K, Unopened block, no oil leaks nor consumption, no smoke, just ready to go any time..
OF course it was always serviced on time, and the valves were done every 50K but that is it.
That is what a Ducati just cannot match IMO..
@@laz1go286 Did I compare it to a Honda? Nope. Just pointed out that some criticisms are overblown. Also, prolonged periods of inactivity is just as bad, if not worse, for a vehicle than consistent use. Guess what, my bike has dealt with both multiple times and only had one component failure in that time. So tell me again how a bike you’ve only assumed about is wholly unreliable.
@@AT2Productions No You did not compare it to a Honda, but HeroRR did compare the VFR to Ducatis' V4..
And You commented as a Duc owner, with Your experience.
That is pretty straight forward I reckon..
I did not say that Ducatis are fully unreliable, All I said was that milage is relative, and I haven't seen Italian bikes with such high milage as some of the Jap bikes can handle easy..
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AND, tires. Get new tires.
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Not the best touring bike because it's chain drive? Weird opinion but whatever.
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A topbox is sooo ugly on a VFR. My '96 4th gen has one as well... Like you, I love my VFR. I do not use it that much. I recommissioned it and is close to perfect. It is also metalic dark blue and not red (as most of the 4th gen are). And, I have to be honest, it is not nearly as comfortable and useable as my '03 R1150GS, but is a lot prettier. And the V4 is sooo much nicer than the boxer twin!
That is not what vtec does. The bike runs on 4 valves per cylinder all the time. When in vtec it changes lobes on the valves which changes lift and duration. Please do not spread misinformation
That's how vtec works in cars it's different from honda motorcycles. The VFR does operate off 2 valves per cylinder while not in VTEC. There's lots of information on this. Here's a source.
www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/hon_vfr800.htm
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5th generation is better in the twisties...has lower end torque and smoother power delivery. VTECH ruined the corner exiting.