Got one a month ago, now it's too cold and too dangerous on the road but I can't wait to get back on the bike, it's a blast! In the meantime I guess I will have to watch RUclips movies like this so thx :-)
get mine next week, heaviest bike i've ever owned, looking forward to learning how to handle it, i've wanted one for a long time, pretty excited! great video!
@@GermanJobbies it will be expensive So most owners put it off. And a lot of people in the owners club get theirs done at 60,000 miles with No valves out of spec. That's Honda for you
I passed my test a few months ago and have been offered a 2002 immaculate one from a lad from work at a really good price. I'm I being daft going for this for a first bike? Haven't been on a bike in months and I was training on a 650 kawasaki. Love the sound of this just sh1ting it when I first get on it. It's the duel braking that I'm worried about mainly, how do you do low speeds if the front brake comes on as well?? Thanks, great video.
If you use the rear brake it will only apply a very low amount of the front, so low speed stuff will all be the same. The main difference you will notice with the combined brakes is that the bike will be nice and stable when braking at higher speeds. It will be faster and heavier than the 650, so I would take it easy especially for corners and slowly build up skill there. Below VTEC line this bike is very easy to ride. And the other thing is the weight, try not to get it in awkward positions like when parking, or facing downhill! haha Honestly probably a great first bike, but really don't get carried away for corners as a beginner, that's where all the crashes for all beginners happen. If you overcook the entry, you can keep leaning until the pegs scrape the floor. I would also suggest not going above 3rd gear for B roads for a few months. Best bike you'll have, Stay safe ;)
@StormTEC after that review I went for it. 1400 quid, 20,000 miles and a brand new bell helmet thrown in as well. Cant wait. Needs a good service and a ride... been sat 19 years! Immaculate though.
Good video mate. I just love this bike. I have a 09 vfr800 with original clip on and oxford heated grips. What bar risers do you have? Because i have a set of helibars i may put on,but i am not shure if the heated grips will come off and on again. Any idea?
Yeah I'm loving this bike too. CNC bar risers 200mm. They go right on the forks and the clip ons clip on top of them basically. Took me 5 minutes with 1 tool. I'm sure you'd be able to move the grips from one bars to another, if anything, take it to a mechanic and they'll blow them off with air in 10 seconds lol I'll be installing heated grips myself soon
with the centre stand problem try pushing down more on the stand with right foot then ease up bike by pulling on left handlebar its a knack but once you've got it its easy. great vid btw cant wait to get mine through MOT until then its videos on youtube 😆
@@StormTEC agreed, to my understanding the VTEC cuts 2 cylinders out at low rpm's ? I don't think mine does but 3500 rpm's and below there's not much pull as soon as it hits 3500 it's like a rocket 🚀
@@StormTEC they also moved away from the gear driven cams i think? mine is gear driven cams such a unique sounding bike, drop a sub if you get a chance pal would be appreciated
@@fkingride.5500 As far as I understand it, it just adjusts how much the cams open the valves after 6500RPM so more air gets in, hence VTEC, Variable Valve Timing. I think it's different in cars though. And my Toyota Celica has something similar with it's VVTLi - engine was made by Yamaha for that car. Yeah if Honda made a new VFR that had less weight, vtec and gear driven cams that would be amazing. Subbed!
Like your calm commentaries but Have to say that I was a liltle worryed for you watching this video. I Think you are a tecnically skilled rider, but I my opinion you take cuit a lot of speedy chances on a narrow,, weth curvy crowdet Road with blind curves , gravel, mud, sideways and houses. sorry mate. Thankyou for this video, made me Think a lot. I wish you all the best. Best regards M
I had a kawasaki er6n 650 before this one. You should deff change to a vfr800. It’s a lovely bike to ride. Great sound planted and solid,powerfull to. It’s another world when it comes to suspension compared to the kawa.
Yeah I can imagine, it's a struggle pushing this around with a full tank. Got me thinking about big loaded up tourers. But then my mechanic who's quite small just pushes all the bikes around like they are 125s so I guess it is all confidence and experience!
Yeah lol, I did figure out, you have to grab and pull up on the rear passenger footrest, it's the only way it will go on properly. But it still takes some muscle.
loved this vid, very relaxing. Good God, its as though I can't wait to get the VFR! such a lovely ride
The video that made me buy my lovely 2012 VFR800 VTEC in Cherry red - Sept '23. Thank you. The sound 😍
Got one a month ago, now it's too cold and too dangerous on the road but I can't wait to get back on the bike, it's a blast! In the meantime I guess I will have to watch RUclips movies like this so thx :-)
No worries, I'm really missing the nice weather too. She's in a garage now until March I guess.
I'll have to do a proper review when spring comes!
get mine next week, heaviest bike i've ever owned, looking forward to learning how to handle it, i've wanted one for a long time, pretty excited! great video!
Hey, I’ve just ridden this road on an Africa Twin, mega road! Thanks.
Great video mate. Can you tell me what your sound/video setup consists of please? It is excellent quality.
In this one I had a GoPro hero 9 black I believe
And for sound I have a Tascam DR-05X in my backpack
I'm definitely going to get one over winter. Nice review, thanks. 👍👍
Thanks man, and enjoy. I'll make a well structured review in the spring I reckon!
@@StormTEC What are your thoughts on valve checking?
@@GermanJobbies it will be expensive
So most owners put it off.
And a lot of people in the owners club get theirs done at 60,000 miles with No valves out of spec.
That's Honda for you
@@StormTEC 😎 I'll buy one for around 3K and give the valves a miss then 😀
@@davebryant6905 cheers mate but I ended up buying something else 🙏🙋♂️
I passed my test a few months ago and have been offered a 2002 immaculate one from a lad from work at a really good price. I'm I being daft going for this for a first bike? Haven't been on a bike in months and I was training on a 650 kawasaki. Love the sound of this just sh1ting it when I first get on it. It's the duel braking that I'm worried about mainly, how do you do low speeds if the front brake comes on as well?? Thanks, great video.
If you use the rear brake it will only apply a very low amount of the front, so low speed stuff will all be the same. The main difference you will notice with the combined brakes is that the bike will be nice and stable when braking at higher speeds.
It will be faster and heavier than the 650, so I would take it easy especially for corners and slowly build up skill there. Below VTEC line this bike is very easy to ride.
And the other thing is the weight, try not to get it in awkward positions like when parking, or facing downhill! haha
Honestly probably a great first bike, but really don't get carried away for corners as a beginner, that's where all the crashes for all beginners happen. If you overcook the entry, you can keep leaning until the pegs scrape the floor. I would also suggest not going above 3rd gear for B roads for a few months.
Best bike you'll have, Stay safe ;)
@StormTEC fantastic, thanks for the reply. Oh, I'll be riding like an absoulte fan for a long time 😆
@@V4demon_ Sweet dude!
I'm actually just uploading a full review of the bike so I think you might be interested lol
@StormTEC after that review I went for it. 1400 quid, 20,000 miles and a brand new bell helmet thrown in as well. Cant wait. Needs a good service and a ride... been sat 19 years! Immaculate though.
@@V4demon_ amazing price to start at, what model year is it?
Good video mate. I just love this bike. I have a 09 vfr800 with original clip on and oxford heated grips. What bar risers do you have? Because i have a set of helibars i may put on,but i am not shure if the heated grips will come off and on again. Any idea?
Yeah I'm loving this bike too.
CNC bar risers 200mm. They go right on the forks and the clip ons clip on top of them basically. Took me 5 minutes with 1 tool.
I'm sure you'd be able to move the grips from one bars to another, if anything, take it to a mechanic and they'll blow them off with air in 10 seconds lol
I'll be installing heated grips myself soon
if your tuning your suspension, check Dave moss out, nice ride thank you.
Agreed the bike makes you feel very planted i think its the wieght, mines 208 kg dry
Yeah Usk road is pretty decent, but personally I prefer the one up to Tintern Abbey. Got me feeling like I need to start uploading again lol
with the centre stand problem try pushing down more on the stand with right foot then ease up bike by pulling on left handlebar its a knack but once you've got it its easy. great vid btw cant wait to get mine through MOT until then its videos on youtube 😆
Yeah I think I got the trick now, it's a lot easier if you pull up on the rear passenger footrest
I got the anniversary model with a loweing kit and bar risers.
I think I need the Japaese police bars fr it.
🏅nice ride mister
Thanks man, will probably get better at commentary soon and hopefully make some less rambley videos 😅
Nice! I have a 23 year old VFR 800 FI great bike !
I wish they would make a dedicated sport version again with an updated engine!
@@StormTEC agreed, to my understanding the VTEC cuts 2 cylinders out at low rpm's ? I don't think mine does but 3500 rpm's and below there's not much pull as soon as it hits 3500 it's like a rocket 🚀
@@StormTEC they also moved away from the gear driven cams i think? mine is gear driven cams such a unique sounding bike, drop a sub if you get a chance pal would be appreciated
@@fkingride.5500
As far as I understand it, it just adjusts how much the cams open the valves after 6500RPM so more air gets in, hence VTEC, Variable Valve Timing. I think it's different in cars though. And my Toyota Celica has something similar with it's VVTLi - engine was made by Yamaha for that car.
Yeah if Honda made a new VFR that had less weight, vtec and gear driven cams that would be amazing.
Subbed!
@@StormTEC I see, thanks bro ride safe 🏍️👍🚀
i have a 2005 model it it heats up quick on normal street but highway and twisties are fine, is your the same?
Yes, it will hit 105c pretty quickly on normal roads, then the fan will come on. I'm pretty sure it's the same for everyones bike!
excellent video thankyou.
No worries man, I'll make a better one in spring :D
Like your calm commentaries but Have to say that I was a liltle worryed for you watching this video. I Think you are a tecnically skilled rider, but I my opinion you take cuit a lot of speedy chances on a narrow,, weth curvy crowdet Road with blind curves , gravel, mud, sideways and houses. sorry mate. Thankyou for this video, made me Think a lot. I wish you all the best. Best regards M
I see you have your Speedo in km/h 😏
Yes officer
I'm thinking of trading my 2007 Kawasaki 650R Ninja (ER6F) for a VFR 800. I've had the 650R for 15 years.
Oh nice, you'd have no issues with the VFR in my opinion.
I had a kawasaki er6n 650 before this one. You should deff change to a vfr800. It’s a lovely bike to ride. Great sound planted and solid,powerfull to. It’s another world when it comes to suspension compared to the kawa.
Good old Chepstow
Ride a Pan first and the VFR800 becomes a light weight.
Yeah I can imagine, it's a struggle pushing this around with a full tank. Got me thinking about big loaded up tourers. But then my mechanic who's quite small just pushes all the bikes around like they are 125s so I guess it is all confidence and experience!
It is a pita trying to get it on the centre stand, I heve 3 old one litre bikes and they are all easier.
Yeah lol, I did figure out, you have to grab and pull up on the rear passenger footrest, it's the only way it will go on properly. But it still takes some muscle.