Hands down the best bike I've ever owned. The DTC, The riding position, The engine, The technology, The smoothness! A machine ahead of its time by at least a decade. Over 45,000km on it currently since new, 2010 model. Can Honda please bring it back so I can replace mine?!
@@stevetipene3319 my father back then started on a Simson s51, rode some other motorcycles. Then had a cbr1100xx, crashed it, got a cb750, sold it, tested a vfr800 and then bought a 1200f and says its the best thing he's ever ridden.
I just purchased one. 2013 model, 13k km on it, barely broken in! Perfect condition, not a scratch or blemish. I pick it up in a couple of day! So excited!
I recall years ago when the original YZF1000 (ThunderAce across the pond) hit the market I thought., “Man., why couldn’t the VFR have this type of power., this type of braking., this type of handling.” Maybe hard bags and ABS for traveling in inclement weather. Fast forward. The VFR1200F delivers that in spades! Traditionalists complain about the DCT? No problem. They have ‘shift it yourself’ models as well. The weight? It carries it very well (I test drove one) and has anyone SEEN how heavy it’s direct competitor (Sprint GT) is? Haven’t seen many complaints there. Mileage. On that may be the dry bone on contention but I’m not getting any younger and after 150 miles or so I’m usually ready to take a bladder break anyway. LOL! Price? Hey! You want big bore V-4 performance., Honda reliability and cutting edge technology it won’t come at Hyosung pricing. But I can’t complain. Ppl hating on this bike works to my advantage. I’m in the market now. Maybe I can find a slightly used model at a fire sale price!
@aikibiker800 ~40lbs heavier than a VFR800ABS, (though you can't feel it when it's moving) but with shaft drive, longer wheelbase, USD fork, bigger brakes, stronger frame and subframe, bigger back wheel with bigger tire, and an extra 60 or so hp? I think that's a good trade-off. Pretty great bike, don't be so quick to dismiss it.
Have one. Love it. Handles and rides well...CONSIDERING it’s weaknesses. It’s a PIG for weight, acceleration, and SHIFTING. Manual version is not “light shifting”...you have to “focus” and exaggerate force on the lever to ensure it makes it into gear between 5&6 usually. The auto, my brother bought, is “OK”. But “drive mode” is too flaccid and “sport mode” is too sporty. Working the “paddle shifter” is the way to go...unless you are stuck in traffic or on a long haul. For a BIG bike...it “flows” and holds lines & pace nicely through the twisties and on the highways. Neither here nor there now though, I think “sales” explained it to them?
You say the engine is light and compact, but when people talk about adventure motorbikes VFR1200X’s engine, which is essentially the same as VFR1200F’s, is the largest and heaviest among adventure motorbikes’ engines, although VFR1200X isn’t a proper adventure motorbike. Great engine anyway ^_^
Sooo...Honda...did u finally corrected the mistake u made by restricting the power and torque available on 1st and 2nd Gears on the 2009-2011 Models ? Or are the 2012 Models still flawed by your silly mistake ?
Dude i swear i am a honda dude and ive been thinking the same thing. Theres a beautiful 2011 vfr1200f at a local showroom sell for 10k(euros) and only 7000 miles on it plus a full akra. Its been sitting there for over 3yrs while the rest of the bikes have gone and new came. And i never really saw all this yrs any 1200 rolling . Shame cause it looks and moves so cool even for 2018 standards
Have seen...FOUR in the US...since 2012. Add the two I and my brother own...I think you overestimated by FOUR!? 🤣 Not a horrible bike to ride - IF you aren’t looking to set your hair on fire. Wish they’d have done a few things better with it, seems they easily could have. I guess it’s like...a “sporty Harley.”? 🤷🏼♂️
So why is it heavier than the VFR800? I've test ridden this bike and they've missed the mark! Stock seat is a plank. DCT I don't want this - this is not what motorcycle riding is about! Do like the shaft drive, though. I've seen one on the road in my area. -owner and rider of a 2000VFR800fi.
I dont know that is but its no VFR should have built a new 3rd gen say with 1000cc FI gear drive 175 hp and 450 lbs oh no cant do that would out sell the CBR
It´s inferior CBR 1100 XX in all aspects that matters. SOHC was proven inferior DOCH like 40 years ago. Shame on Honda. When will the successor to CBR 1100 XX come?!
Hands down the best bike I've ever owned. The DTC, The riding position, The engine, The technology, The smoothness! A machine ahead of its time by at least a decade. Over 45,000km on it currently since new, 2010 model. Can Honda please bring it back so I can replace mine?!
you need to qualify your opening statement by saying what your previous motorcycles were
@@stevetipene3319 my father back then started on a Simson s51, rode some other motorcycles. Then had a cbr1100xx, crashed it, got a cb750, sold it, tested a vfr800 and then bought a 1200f and says its the best thing he's ever ridden.
Beautiful machine!! The 1200 was ahead of its time, they're still head turners today
Designed by a genius human
I just purchased one. 2013 model, 13k km on it, barely broken in! Perfect condition, not a scratch or blemish. I pick it up in a couple of day! So excited!
I put 10k miles in two years lol I just got the bike remapped though so it’s way smoother in low rpm, and my top speed isn’t limited.
Most beauty bike ever built.
Just picked one up for 5800 euros and a half year guarantee!
1 owner, 47.000km 2010
Nice.
I recall years ago when the original YZF1000 (ThunderAce across the pond) hit the market I thought., “Man., why couldn’t the VFR have this type of power., this type of braking., this type of handling.” Maybe hard bags and ABS for traveling in inclement weather. Fast forward. The VFR1200F delivers that in spades! Traditionalists complain about the DCT? No problem. They have ‘shift it yourself’ models as well. The weight? It carries it very well (I test drove one) and has anyone SEEN how heavy it’s direct competitor (Sprint GT) is? Haven’t seen many complaints there. Mileage. On that may be the dry bone on contention but I’m not getting any younger and after 150 miles or so I’m usually ready to take a bladder break anyway. LOL! Price? Hey! You want big bore V-4 performance., Honda reliability and cutting edge technology it won’t come at Hyosung pricing. But I can’t complain. Ppl hating on this bike works to my advantage. I’m in the market now. Maybe I can find a slightly used model at a fire sale price!
You had thunderace 😊 cool 😎 you found vfr?
@aikibiker800
~40lbs heavier than a VFR800ABS, (though you can't feel it when it's moving) but with shaft drive, longer wheelbase, USD fork, bigger brakes, stronger frame and subframe, bigger back wheel with bigger tire, and an extra 60 or so hp? I think that's a good trade-off. Pretty great bike, don't be so quick to dismiss it.
I like it now it is cheap and the tech is still there. Beautiful bulky bike with great engine.
A beautiful low mileage one is worth about $4,000, $5,000. Tops... !!! Only if it has two new matched tires, and new battery....
Easier to adjust tappets. Great engine,great bike for sport touring.
Please bring back the V4
@1:41 AFAIK the offset of the crankshaft is chosen to minimize vibrations.
Best Bike Ever!
Gutted they stopped making it
my best bike
Have one. Love it. Handles and rides well...CONSIDERING it’s weaknesses.
It’s a PIG for weight, acceleration, and SHIFTING. Manual version is not “light shifting”...you have to “focus” and exaggerate force on the lever to ensure it makes it into gear between 5&6 usually.
The auto, my brother bought, is “OK”. But “drive mode” is too flaccid and “sport mode” is too sporty. Working the “paddle shifter” is the way to go...unless you are stuck in traffic or on a long haul.
For a BIG bike...it “flows” and holds lines & pace nicely through the twisties and on the highways.
Neither here nor there now though, I think “sales” explained it to them?
You say the engine is light and compact, but when people talk about adventure motorbikes VFR1200X’s engine, which is essentially the same as VFR1200F’s, is the largest and heaviest among adventure motorbikes’ engines, although VFR1200X isn’t a proper adventure motorbike.
Great engine anyway ^_^
This bike needs to come in BLACK. More bikes with DCT please!
Yeah agreed
so 250R was the small clone of this giant.
Proffered as the second coming of the CBR 1100XX Superblackbird in Britain. Didn't cut the Colemans. Sales flopped.
We want back it ...
How many miles will it last ?
125,000 miles
Can the VFR be lowered for shorter riders?
yes
It’s a good bike
This better than a fjr 1300 ?
No
a thousand times better!
Fjr is really cool But very Long no?
Sooo...Honda...did u finally corrected the mistake u made by restricting the power and torque available on 1st and 2nd Gears on the 2009-2011 Models ? Or are the 2012 Models still flawed by your silly mistake ?
Such a good bike
Honda sold like, what...10 of these?
Dude i swear i am a honda dude and ive been thinking the same thing. Theres a beautiful 2011 vfr1200f at a local showroom sell for 10k(euros) and only 7000 miles on it plus a full akra. Its been sitting there for over 3yrs while the rest of the bikes have gone and new came. And i never really saw all this yrs any 1200 rolling . Shame cause it looks and moves so cool even for 2018 standards
There's about 3 where I live, including mine. I've done 17000km's on it to date and find it a very uncomfortable powerhouse
Have seen...FOUR in the US...since 2012. Add the two I and my brother own...I think you overestimated by FOUR!? 🤣
Not a horrible bike to ride - IF you aren’t looking to set your hair on fire. Wish they’d have done a few things better with it, seems they easily could have. I guess it’s like...a “sporty Harley.”? 🤷🏼♂️
You can pick up lightly used for way cheaper than you should for a bike if this magnitude. Love mine
Not really… nine are still in crates
So why is it heavier than the VFR800? I've test ridden this bike and they've missed the mark! Stock seat is a plank. DCT I don't want this - this is not what motorcycle riding is about! Do like the shaft drive, though. I've seen one on the road in my area.
-owner and rider of a 2000VFR800fi.
Why a bigger bike is heavier?
Fantastic machine
It got a Yamaha gas tank
I dont know that is but its no VFR should have built a new 3rd gen say with 1000cc
FI gear drive 175 hp and 450 lbs oh no cant do that would out sell the CBR
It´s inferior CBR 1100 XX in all aspects that matters. SOHC was proven inferior DOCH like 40 years ago. Shame on Honda. When will the successor to CBR 1100 XX come?!
No need for DOHC when you can operate 16-20 Valves with only One Cam...Fewer parts is always a good thing especially in engines.
LOL
My had had both and personally likes the 1200 in most aspects more
Beautiful bike
K1300s it's faster, better handling,beter recuperation every gear
Over-engineered.
The ugliest VFR ever, my 5th generation looks way better :|
VFR1200 is the most beautiful bike ever.
Hottest looking bike ever. Own several VFRs.