Readers Rides - Honda VFR 800 Review
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- Опубликовано: 24 сен 2019
- I frequently get requests to not only review new motorbikes but some favourite second hand machines too and that's where my series "Readers Rides" comes in. In this very special episode I get to ride a classic touring bike that I've had my eye (and ears) on for many a year, the brilliant Honda VFR800 Vtec....and this particular bike isn't any ol' machine and certainly isn't a garage queen....
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You meet the nicest people on a Honda🥰
...with the odd exception clearly ;0)
Solid machines. Love them in red.
I think it was MCN a few years back, a guy who was a courier, put 450 k miles on a Vfr 750, before changing to the 800, which was his current bike, and had clocked up 250k on that.
Absolutely bulletproof.
rumien 13
I had an 86 VFR750, regretted selling it since the second I sold it.... considering grabbing one of the last new 2014 VFR800s still being sold....
@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ good luck Rick. You can't really go wrong there.👍
More of this, please! There are so many old, cheap gems out there ... maybe do the blackbird next? :)
Enjoyed seeing my favourite Moto vloggers working together again- loved the sound too!👍
Enjoyed that chaps, didnt realise his bike was so clean! Wonder if he will let me have a go... Sure I can get a wheelie out of it...
H2........... Of course ya can! ;-)
@@RichyVida haha bike swap vlog!
LCR your H2 in definitely the second coming of Concord and that 360 camera is something else!
@@iainian haha thanks Iain 👍👍
@@LambChopRides No, Thank you LCR & All it was brilliant!
My two fave bike people from RUclips in the same video, love it. Had several VFR750's back in the day, love that V4 engine. And plenty fast enough for the public roads.
Two of my favourite youtubers, whats not to like.
So nice to watch (and listen)! Cheers, Tim
Richy has a lot to answer for with his channel. Cost me a fortune. One Vfr800f a carbon shark helmet Michelin road 5 and lots of tours and I couldn’t be happier
What a timeless machine! That was fun. Thanks again and well done as always
Lovely bike Rich'! I loved my two VFR 750's, from 1994 & '95 that I had from brand new. I wish I still had one of them all these years later! I looked after them properly as well. All the best Rich' enjoy it Flyer!
Two of my favourite vloggers riding our local roads. Cracking bike for an oldie. Richys channel is fantastic and deserves more subscribers. Been following him since he posted a video of himself dropping the vfr against the side of his house. Felt gutted for him. Look forward to seeing his take on your Royal Enfield.
So do I Steve - I must give him a nudge on that and ask when it's coming out.....
I also own a VFR, and I absolutely love it! Great touring, easy on the highway, nice in the corners, really a do-it-all bike!
Do you still own one? I was wondering if I could run some questions, buy you?
Are these okay for motorway munching?
@inked-96 no cruise control on the older models but yes it's excellent for longer distances on thr highway.
@@inked-96 Perfect! Mine‘s a 97 Vfr750f with SBK bar conversion + GeL seat inserts. Progressive fork-springs and YSS shock improvements for positive handling.
A fantastic review! It rides so smoothly
This is great, I was a rider for many years who put in many long-distance rides but stopped when I had a family. I'm looking to get back into riding and the VFR has seems to be one of the best values for the money.
Surreal to see you riding *that* bike on your channel. Awesome!!!
Glad you liked it Scott!
Very nice! Love the fact that you’re doing collaborative projects with other motovlogger like @Richyvida.
Glad you liked it!
Definitely an excellent bike and an all time classic sport touring machine! I own a '07 with the 25th Anniversary colors and is a real head turner. Just refreshed the front suspension and waiting for a new rear shock and I'll be off to riding her👍
Bit of man love there boys... on about Ritchie's beast... TMF... cracking vlog and I can't stop looking at VFRs now...
Great stuff, funny thing is I only today viewed Richy's old vid showing the time he dropped the VFR whilst attempting to place it on the side stand. Good to see you RUclips legends meeting up.
“Legends” - wow, not been called that before!!
My VFR800 (2004) was a poor neglected commuter beast. Never washed and lived outside at the office or at Bristol Airport. Ran up and down the M5/ A38 for 3 years in all weathers. Never let me down,started first time every time. Great workhorse of a bike. And i only paid 2 grand for it.
Brilliant....
I've been looking forward to this since you said you were doing it and it hasn't disappointed!
Excellent!
Great video guys and a stunning VFR
Excellent audio loving the stereo separation
beautiful bike those photographs were fantastic
It really feels like you guys took bike-vlogging to a hole different level with your cooperation videos and i just love it...lovely to se both of you again and drive safe!
Sheers from Sweden
Cheers Joakim!
I had a 2008 and a 2012 VFR. It has 4 valves per cylinder of which only 2 valves work until you hit 6300 rpm at which point hydraulic pressure opens up the other two valves. It's not rogue but It definitely gives you a thrust forward to remember. I challenged a R8 Audi once and almost smashed into the back of it when my vtec engaged. Love them VFRs tremendously.
About to go and look at one of these, very pleased to find this video. I'm sold!
Great bikes....sounds gorgeous in particular!
As always TMF, great video, and yes I just love Richies videos. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Givi top box is great - just put one of those on my CB500F (56 litre) this week. Highly recommend.
VFR's are most definitely a classic that is revered by many. Its renowned for two things: 1) they last forever and 2) they are loved by a fanatical tribe of owners. I have admired them for a long time even though I've only ridden one a couple of times. I tried to buy an 8th gen in white here in the US back in 2014 but had trouble getting my dealer to bring one in so moved on. Impressive trust he has put in you given that in 85K miles he has only let you rider it :)
Great video again TMF. I used to own a 09 plate VFR had to sell it due to ill health and it is a very good bike.
Bought one new in 2002, crossed Spain on it, stunning bike...next to my GSA, the best bike I’ve ever ridden.
Excellent video, I just purchased one of these a few weeks ago from a one owner who never let it touch rain. I absolutely LOVE this bike!! Thanks for the video
COngratulations on the new bike - good aren't they!
@@TheMissendenFlyer yes they're!!
Wonderful motorbike, I remember doing a tour of Ireland on one. Happy days.
Blimey! I was NOT expecting to see one of these in any of your vids. My '07 Viffer is positively beaming. I rode mine into outback Australia, two weeks and 8,000kms, and they do just fine on the long trips. It included an unrestricted stretch of the Stuart Highway in the Northern Territory, and I was pleased to discover that the 0-230km/h time was...adequate. Mine has the Staintunes too and they are a treat. More so with the bafflers out :) Beautiful example of the bike and nice video, as always. Made my day.
Brilliant! As I mentioned I've always loved the look of the VFR, now I've ridden one I love the way they ride too!
Great vid and I love RichyVida - I have an '05 that I took on an Ironbutt from Wichita, KS to Kingman, AZ. Took our time getting home, then cleaned it up, taped up the lights and did a track day the next weekend. With a PowerCommander, I run about the middle of the pack in the Intermediate group. Only the liter bikes pull away from me. Not bad versatility on a bike that I bought for @$4,000 US.
A legendary model. I was very surprised when Honda discontinued them here in Australia.
Lovely bike...you form a bond with a bike you have racked up big miles on. So many great bikes out there with very few miles on them..and some riders seem to actively keep the mileage down!! Richy does take terrific photos...but that top box.....!!😁 Cheers, Steve
Well done chaps great wee vlog 👍🏍
Love both of the channels, can't believe Richie let you ride the VFR!
More proof that motorcycling pleasure is achievable at a budget to suit you !
Thanks for posting 👍
Recently bought my 2012 VFR 800 VTEC in Candy red, having just passed my A-licence, through this video, and in turn Richy's USA tour! Amazing bike, the best thing I've done!
That is awesome!
Very odd to see Richy and his beloved VFR in the TMF man cave. When two worlds collide! I have a 2003 VFR 800VTEC and a 2018 BMW R1200GS. I wonder why I enjoy both your channels so much?.....🤔😄👏👍👍👍
Great video & a great bike TMF. Say you both had a blast that weekend!! 😉🤣🍻 Richy is a real decent fella. Awrabesht from the Emerald Isle mate. 😉👍
Same to you Alan....and yes, we had a top weekend together..
Always fancied one, but never ridden one. Richys is a lovely looking VFR, Very privileged to ride sir 👍👍
I had a 2002 VFR VTec, also in silver, and it was a fantastic machine. I had it for 15yrs and only traded it in when i wanted to start doing some off road and wanted an all rounder (bought a GSA).
It was such a good bike, and i loved getting it into the vtec range and feeling it pull and purr along!
Great bike, would love another!
Yes I wouldn’t say no either - that sound!
I've had Honda VFR's since 1996, starting with a 750 and then upgrading to a 1998 VFR800, although I've only hade the early pre 2002 Vtec models, not the later post 2002 version in your video.
As with many owners I've personalised my VFR with many modifications but without compromising the overall reliability and all-round usability.
I'm a not vertically endowed, nor is my inside leg measurement, so a slightly lower Sargent seat was good option and further improved comfort, as was a recent change to flatter handlebars which means a more upright riding position with less wrist strain, similar to the Crossrunner riding stance.
Unlike the VFR in the review, my bike does not have an under seat exhaust, but has a high level Remus carbon fibre unit that snugly tucks under the RHS pillion foot peg.
All the hydraulic hoses were replaced with Goodrich for a lifetime of use and all fluids, including engine oil, changed for fully synthetic products.
I fitted a dual USB socket and voltmeter in the fairing and a 1 inch ball mount (AKA RAM mount) and Quadlock for my phone.
Suspension is now a bit sportier with an Ohlins rear monoshock and Maxton re-valved front forks. This does make for a slightly less compromised ride on bumpy roads, but is great on the twisty sections and fast sweeping bends.
As with the bike reviewed it also has full Givi Monokey luggage rack & panniers.
Other mods include a self-cancelling indicator module, alarm, full LED light conversion, Scott chain oiler, carbon fibre hugger and adjustable rider foot pegs.
This has been a brilliant and reliable bike for the last 20 odd years and I've done some (heavily laden) long camping trips without a hitch.
I can't believe it, I'm writing this on the first day of spring. My VFR, which I purchased last summer is all preped in the garage awaiting the easing of the restrictions and I am trawling You Tube for VFR related stuff to ease the pain of the wait. Naturally I have seen many of Richy's videos. I tune into someone different and there he is again! Ha ha! I guess he really is Mr VFR and it is thanks to him that I ended up buying mine. PS I really enjoy you're channel as well. Thanks.
Good to hear - cheers! ...and great bikes those VFRs, I still quite fancy one myself...
Great the way you review all sorts mate, Nice review 👍
Thank you Phil!
That's my favourite stretch of road. Loop around and then reaching Bryant's Bottom. 😁
Coming back on to two wheels after many many years. It’s the number 1 bike on my list. Old school and still a looker.
loved this review. Subscribed to both channels.
Awesome! Thank you!
Watched a lot of videos featuring that very bike. Was almost going to get one but the heavy weight deterred me unfortunately as my sole use was commuting. I do have room for 2 in the garage though. Thanks very much TMF and Rich, my favourite RUclips’rs!
I use my for commuting and the weight isn't an issue. The bike is so we'll balanced that at slow speed you don't notice the weight. I've found it's just as easy to maneuver as the SV650.
Treat yourself and go get one!
Neill Thompson it’s funny you should mention an SV because that’s the very bike I went with. I’ll have to go try one definitely, looking to do a bit of touring so it’ll be getting a look for sure.
Privileged to witness this video... cheers!
Greetings from the US of A........On camera the bike looks to be in showroom condition. V4's do have such a unique and sweet sound. Both of you, enjoy your channels and instagrams.....
Awesome !! Love that VFR sound !!!
Yeah me too...
That is seriously clean - Nice
Future classic for sure, twin exhaust pipes, stylish looks, iconic vtec engine, reliable & tough. Awesome bike
Big fan of Wildbad Touring, think Richy is prepping that bike ready for another of his Picos tours. The info, images and vids you guys put up in the touring vids inspires us to get up plan and book our own tours. Been great to see some of my favourite channels getting together for collaborative work.
Very nice VFR 👍👍👍
Cheers BM....and yes sounds like a big group on that Picos tour this year....did you see my piece in MCN yesterday?? 😉
@@TheMissendenFlyer Nope but now I have to go and buy a copy!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Get it 👍👍 wife and I enjoyed Picos at our pace stopping when we wanted.
Crikey, I never thought we would see the day.
Richy Vida let someone else out on his lovely VFR800.
You Andy are truly honoured!!
Great video, thanks for all your efforts. It’s appreciated.
You didn’t see what I had to do in return!
@@TheMissendenFlyer do we really want to know?
Actually ignore that one. 😁🤔
Having just passed my test at the tender age of 36, I now OWN A 2003, VFR800!
Almost entirely based on watching Richy's channel and I LOVE IT!
Suits my riding style perfectly, a comfy tourer, plenty of umph when you need it and a brilliant, combined braking system.
Couldn't be happier with my choice of a 1st bike!
Nice one Rich!
I also love my 03, cruised oregon coast this week, last week mt st. Helens
I love these bikes, great amount of everything 👌
Great, I had a 2002 in read. Comuted to work and motorway between London & Midlands. They were so well built 💯✅️
Ah how cool was that! Next year I shall be coming to the UK for the first time on me bike, would love to meet you chaps!
Where abouts in the UK are you going?
@@MrAndybell10 Scotland, Wales, and the lake District is on the plans, so a bit of all over. Hopefully with a a couple meet ups along the way!
Good plans them mate. Enjoy. I'm peak district. I. Wales get on the a5 from wrexham to Bangor or the other way. Beautiful road though snowdonia.
@@MrAndybell10 I think once leave is in and it's all a bit more definite, then I plan really get planning, then I'll release it on here to anyone who wants to meet up.
I think you pair are bordering on Royalty these days!
Great stuff, loved it 🏁🍺🍺
Been waiting for this vid since I saw it on your insta! Awesome bike 👍
This is the first “big bike” I ever rode after my boss gave me a go on his and I’ve been after one ever since. That’s how I found Richys vids, as he actually asked my boss to do a ride out with him (both VFRs) as my boss used to run a RUclips channel himself (2WheelsWide)
Still want a VFR800 😅 next year maybe.
Great vid as always.
Hope your boss sees this comment and gives you a raise
@@thomasfrank280 Ha! 😅 Thanks man.
My first Big bike. Cracking all rounder and I would happily have another one.
5th Generation VFR for me... nothing like straight cut gear driven cams giving that whine.
Amen to that :) Put 60K km on my 5th gen, bought 3 other bikes since then, still miss it sometimes ;)
Ahh yes, I forgot about the straight cut cam gears. Please correct me if I'm wrong, if I recall correctly they go all the way back to the original 1987 RC30 VFR750R, do they not?
Ivan Julian yes they do ☺️
I’ve just bought a mint 5th generation last of the gear driven cams 😎
I don't really like that sound. Awesome bike though , runs for ages.
They go for a song. All that bike for so little money.
Hahaha had to mention the white van. Love it.
Honda VTEC, awesome wizardry lol. 2 different cam shafts with different profiles and hydraulically selects them depending on rpm. Lower rpm improves MPG and then higher rpms for performance.
Another great video. My son had a 04 VFR800 with those pipes. Even when he was behind me it sounded like there was a V8 muscle car coming up on me. take care and stay safe.
Yes they sound mint don’t they! ....reminded me of a V8 sound too, who doesn’t love that!!
A great genuine all rounder in its day. Mine had 90k when we parted company. Was the non vtec model had a really different character a Whirly kind of a Ducatish feel but 100% more reliable and better built! And as Richie says it still felt tight and like a lot newer bike. I liked the combined braking system secure in grotty weather planted!
I have the 5th gen in millennium yellow and its a magical machine. Its also a complete steal here in the US!
Missed this til now ! Great vid, I had two whilst having a BMW GS and K1300r........have to say I had to be strict with myself not to hop on the VFR all the time, sold the last one to justify the keeping the BMW but sort of wish It had been the BMW.
A great review of the VFR800..looks like it just rolled out of the showroom floor.. Well done TMF 😀
...well done Richy I reckon!
If ever proof was needed that you don't need to keep changing your bike, this is it.
Great bike.
Happy travels.
Exactly! I think changing your bike to often is just proof/admission you made a mistake buying it in the first place!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Good point.
Got this bike in 2004 and i still own it. Same color. 100 000km. Works prefectly! The problem for you guys is to find one lol! I will keep this thing til my last breath !
Hand up from another happy VFR rider 💙🙌
I owned the same model year (and colour) as Richy's bike. I also had the Staintune exhaust but ran a Power Commander as well. It really smoothed out the VTEC engagement point (it wasn't terrible, but it was noticeable) and did many, many miles on it. Wish I had it back, tbh. Follow both of these fine chaps on RUclips and have been living vicariously through your videos during this crazy time! Thanks @themissendenflyer and @richyvida
Thanks for watching and for stopping by!
Still got my blackbird.... Never part with it.
Now I've just started restoring an 81 goldwing... The bike that started my love affair with motorcycles a shade over 40 years ago... Thanks dad... 😊
Richy is a top man and I know you two are mates, but I think that was a really big deal allowing you to ride his “beloved”. Not even sure if I would allow my best friend a spin on my beauty. 👍🏼 😎
echo all the comments,i have the same model .has 70000 miles and runs tight,has full service history,no doubt that helps.great vid andy.
Any chance of another VFR800 review of the latest model 2020 or even a 2019 please as not many on RUclips? Thanks👍🏼🏍
As an owner of a 2000 VFR since Day 1, I say great bike! You're still breaking it in!
How many miles on yours Morgan?
Great review of a very well looked after bike. In the modern world where lots of riders are haemorrhaging money renting ( PCP ) the very latest iPad enabled bike it's good to someone buying a secondhand bike and getting great use out of it.
I second that!
Got a 2011 VFR800 myself & I love the Vtec, it was panned initially by a lot of bike testers for being a bit jerky when the Vtec kicked in but Honda improved the Vtec & made it a bit smoother & it goes like shit off a hot shovel. same with the linked brakes, I've nevere had a problem with them & not forgeting the ABS, this is a revalation if you've never driven a bike with ABS before.
I had a 05 in blue loved it apart from I just couldn’t get on with the vetch I swapped it in for a black bird but when I see a var I always love the look and lines of them
love the blackbird, came so close to buying one mate, but the gen 1 busa stole me away
My red 05 has 16k. Makes 108hp, with all the usual mods. I absolutely LOVE it...
I bought a 1991 VFR750 in 1996, it’s a Californian model and it only had 33 miles on the clock when I got it.Since then, I’ve done around 100,000 miles on it. It rides like it’s only just run in, I love it, I’ll probably never sell it. I can sport tour, commute, do breakfast runs on it, track days…it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned. V-Force 💪
Two absolute gents... nice video.
Thank you....
I have a 2004 with an Ohlins, revalved fork, PC, dynotune, CZ wheels, Leo Vince exhaust, and other upgrades. The bike makes 101 hp and 54 ft/lbs. torque. It’s fun as long as I keep the RPMs up. Every now and again I think about selling it, but I just cannot do it!
The VFR800 is definitely my favourite bike except from my current girl k1600 GA. I do regret getting rid of my VFR and may consider Getting one again. Good Vid.
Another good watch 😎☝️
As another owner of 2000 VFR 800 fiY since new, I can’t give it enough praise, super reliable, comfortable, super quick if required. I’ve absolutely pampered mine but there are great rewards. Sadly it getting a little heavy now for a 67 year old....
I'm only a couple of minutes in and already missing my 2000 pre vtec vfr 800 interceptor !!
You keep doing this to me young Mr Flyer ...ok I shall carry on with the video now ..peace and love to both of You 👍🏻☮❤
Yep still a fantastic motorcycle even my old non vtec was an amazing all rounder 👍🏻👍🏻☮☮❤❤
....I'm loving the "young" Mr Flyer thing.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer I think it's here to stay ..after all you are younger than me ..just ...at least I'm pretty sure..nearly 52 me 👍🏻☮❤
I'd say go and but one again! Prices after lowish for the pre VTEC, but on the up as people want those gear driven cams.
Great bike, I had the privilege of riding Egones red VFR not too long ago while he ridden my 8th gen I do prefer the feel and bulkiness of the 6th gen over the 8th
Another very nice readers rides using your co pilot "Goose's bike" 85,000 miles on the clock wow & wow the Japanese certainly know how to build bikes! (Bloody fantastic vlog Bike vs Plane should be up for an RUclips award)
Is there such a thing?!
@@TheMissendenFlyer There should be!
Just seeing you guys collaborate brings a smile. Honoured indeed to ride this almost mythical VFR800! So is that another bike for the TMF heard? They are rather good value.
I'm sorely tempted I must say!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ever since I've watched Richy in his various exploits I've thought it would make an economic tourer. There are some very low mileage examples out there for not a lot of money and Richy has resolutely proved that you can go anywhere on them. It could make a lot of sense...and being an older bike, I think the chances of it being stolen may well be reduced. It's all Richy's fault.
Still got my 95 Bandit I bought over 10 years ago when I did my license! Just put on some wider bars, upgraded the brake lines et voila :) Also try to maintain it as good as I can. Had a XJR 1300 for a few years, but still have the Bandit 😎
(Some older Vids with in on my channel 🙈)