How does a 16yr old Honda VFR 800 compare to modern day bikes? Does it have a place on todays roads?

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A ride out and thorough chat about what makes this bike a long term classic. Find out how I think it compares to modern day bikes for 4 times the price! Is it still a viable option?
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@Andysing69 Год назад

My trusty vfr took me all across the USA 🇺🇸 with Richy....didn't miss a beat on the whole 6,000 mile trip...I was sad to let it go...what a great bike. If I only knew where it was today I'd try to buy it back.👍

@skyeric875 Год назад

The VFR didn’t miss a beat but did your back miss a beat?😂

@bottletree33 Год назад

@@skyeric875does it cause problems for the back? If so I’ve got to count this machine out.

@skyeric875 Год назад

@@bottletree33 6,000 is not easy on anyone’s back. I don’t this anyone is going to be doing this mileage on average. I have the VFR 800 which is more sporty and have no issues other than 3 to 4 hour non stop rides

@bottletree33 Год назад

@@skyeric875 This may end up being my first big bike because bikers at work say it’s a brilliant beginner bike. I love the looks, but one of the fellas said stay clear of the vtec engines.

@skyeric875 Год назад

@@bottletree33 the fact you even recognize it you’ll be fine. Like anything in life go easy and moderation and you’ll be fine. I had a cbr 250 for 3 years before jumping to this. Have had the bike over 8 years so far and haven’t had an itch for anything else or bigger. I recommend staying below the 7k vtec especially in turns. Straight don’t matter but it is definitely a learning curve hitting it during a turn

@SusanWillan 8 месяцев назад

Iv been riding well over 50 odd years being born in the late 50s it's very therapeutic and mental health benefits I'll never stop until the fat lady sings stay safe and upright mate

@G.Seguin 5 месяцев назад

Hi mate, i'm a spanish subscriber swiming the 50 like you, and i really appreciate your comments about the vfr. Recently (one month ago) i bougt a 2009 vfr 800; and i looking for some extras, for example, the mirror extenders, the windshield, heated grips, etc. Can you make a video about all the extras (with name and model, just for google it). I use the bike every single day and, i want go comfortable. Thanks in advance and carry on making this great videos!. P.S. sorry for my english, i konow, it's terrible...

@WheelieGoodTV 5 месяцев назад

Good English! Many of my videos already talk about the windscreens and things like the heated grips are the Yamaha ones which were already installed. Not sure I can make any more vids about the bits I added and had done because I have spoken about it a lot. Gracias 🙏

@G.Seguin 5 месяцев назад

@@WheelieGoodTV Thanks a lot!. I'll check all the videos, I'm sure I'll find them.

@bruun1668 5 месяцев назад

Hello G. Seguin Is the VFR popular in Spain? This summer I am looking for a bike to buy, that I can drive from Denmark to Spain, and then sell it when I arrive in Malaga, Spain. I wanna buy a bike that can drive through Europe comfortably, and also be sellable in Spain. Also, which platform do you buy & sell used bikes?

@AjackLee4 Год назад

The roads in the U.K and the laws make me so sad. Here in the US there's plenty of wide open roads to really have fun on. Cheers. ❤

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

I wouldn’t know, I’ve never ridden a bike over in the U.K.🤔

@AjackLee4 Год назад

@@WheelieGoodTV Oh yeah, I was referring to your comment on English roads.

@RT22-pb2pp Год назад

Rather have it than most new bikes. less electronic crap that fails and makes troubleshooting a problem a night mare and cost so much.

@marakutsaprime1996 9 месяцев назад

The best motocykle ever made in galaxy 🔥, just immortal, reliable, quick, comfortable. I will keep him forever ❤.

@Martin-e1b9c Год назад

I bought a 2004 VFR800 in 2006 with only 600kms on the clock. Sold it in 2016 with 85 000 kms. No money spent apart from regular maintenance and tyres. Still had the original chain and sprockets. Fantastic bike, did plenty of touring on the east coast of Australia and to Tasmania. Enjoy your VFR, look after it and it will look after you.

@reneverheij6938 Год назад

Did you use a Scottoiler or how did you clean your chian to reach such an awesome mileage?

@bendutro4787 8 месяцев назад

With a center stand, you'll spend less time oiling every 500 miles than cleaning up after an automatic oiler. @@reneverheij6938

@SemteVruchte 5 месяцев назад

Original chain and sprockets? How in the heck did you accomplish that

@alitoroganan2442 3 месяца назад

Wanna see how the sprockets looked like tho

@MrJimcasey1 Месяц назад

Drove my 2007 vfr from San Francisco to calais, me and back-7,200 miles. Fully loaded with panniers and tank bag. #1 bike to cruise at 80mph/5Krpms. Beautiful handling on secondary roads of upper state NY and VT,NH & ME. Met daily goal of 400 miles. Next trip next Spring to be SFO to Vancouver to St. Stephen New Brunswick Canada. Easy/Peazy.

@waynev5097 Год назад

I have a 2007 BMW K 1200gt - 16 years old and I rate it as one of the best bikes I have ever owned - rock solid at any speed, corners beautifully, incredible power, abs, electronic suspension, electric screen, cruise control, heated grip and even heated seats. Doesn't leak or use oil, temperature gauge never moves - and to me at least - she still looks great. They don't make K bikes any more - but the equivalent new R1250 is 4 to 5 times the cost to buy. I'm sure the new bikes have some modern tech - but not too much different. The K1200/1300 still stand tall today.

@nigel274 Год назад

I bought a vfr1200f 3 years ago. Brilliant bike with stunning performance...love it. I owned a 1999 vfr 800 gen 5 for 13 years....loved it and always felt superior to cheaper engine in the vtec models. The cam gears....lovely noise.

@fiveplates 8 месяцев назад

5th gen owner here. surprised 6th gen owners aren't offering you out for a fight lol

@nigel274 8 месяцев назад

@@fiveplatesHehe me too😊

@fazerguy5654 Год назад

Went to Spain in 87 and fell in love with the original when I saw one, ended buying the gen 2 in white in 91 still got it , absolutely in love with it. Went out yesterday after being off the road for 3 years ( electric problems) and it still excited me. Always told my girlfriends/ wives they'd go before the bike and they did😂 still married to the last she knows better.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

🤣🤣🤣🙏 Best comment yet!!

@jonasholmstad9213 3 месяца назад

Yeah, I'm in the process of buying a green 2000 vfr right now, and just saying, I'm totally telling the gf right now and all eventual future gf's exactly that. The bike is staying longer than you. No ifs or buts

@paulbunyon6324 18 дней назад

I had a 2003 VFR virtually identical to Richy's including Staintune exhaust, that was one sweet bike. The single sided swingarm not only looked fantastic but made rear wheel removal simple.

@WheelieGoodTV 18 дней назад

Nice.👌

@stevem6047 4 месяца назад

Still riding my originally purchased 2006, have to confess I've thought about trading it for something newer many times, but this video really helps me appreciate what I have. Earning points with the CFO too. Thanks.

@TheJmebe Год назад

I was considering one of these, and then saw your reveal video. So I had to buy one ...a 2008 VFR800 in exactly the same colour as yours 😊 with the hard luggage too (although on very first ride, one of the panniers made a bid for freedom and cost me a £100 to get it resprayed 😮). Anyhow, love it 😎 and love your videos!

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

🤣Apols for costing you a few quid Jamie but as you know, it’s worth it.🙏🏍

@johnlynford3798 3 месяца назад

I ride my 22 year old VFR daily, and also at weekends, ive sat on newer bikes and the vfr just always feels perfect

@zoly16 7 месяцев назад

I adore my little '02 VFR! It simply is an incredible machine, balanced in every way, with ups and downs of course. I am so glad that I bought it in '21.❤

@alitoroganan2442 3 месяца назад

What are the issues you had on the bike

@timramsey2358 Год назад

Great to see you enjoying the Viffer! FYI - the rear suspension also has a compression adjustment on the bottom of the shock. I recently stiffened mine up a notch or two, after 67K kms, firmed it right up and feels like new.

@pentachronic День назад

Had a guy commented today that my ST1300 didn’t look 20 years old. He mentioned the lines look like a modern bike. Things haven’t changed that much with motorcycles realistically in the last 25 years. HD’s all look like the orig. technology with updates for example.

@MarkATaylor Год назад

I owned a 2004 VFR800 which i let go in 2014. It was a cracking bike and easy to ride quick on the road with the VTEC adding that boost when you’re caning it. First bike I owned with ABS as well and it handled beautifully. Wish id have kept it!

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Yes I’m thoroughly impressed with this bike. Way ahead of its time.

@ChaseJasperDown Год назад

Yeah that engine really is bullet proof. The only problem I see is finding parts for it given it's age. Also... that's a HUGE gas tank! Another great video Dave! Thanks for sharing this with us.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Cheers buddy, I hope you’re still enjoying the RS660!

@ChaseJasperDown Год назад

@@WheelieGoodTV I really am! I’ve put 4K miles on it so far. I’m actually taking it on my first road trip tomorrow.

@Stuntman175 Год назад

You can still find a bunch of parts for it on the Honda catalogue because they still sell the VFR800 as the Interceptor in 2023.

@lmaoroflcopter 10 месяцев назад

One thing all these 1kcc sports bikes/sports tourers dont have... its the vtec. The engine note when it happens. Bwaaaa *6800RPM* WAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Makes the tummy tingle every time! 😂

@Broodjemetbeleg 5 месяцев назад

Nah vtec is so overrated on this bike, the vtec doesn't have the gear driven cam whine. It's definitely not the most sought after model.

@lmaoroflcopter 5 месяцев назад

@@Broodjemetbeleg who said anything about the most sought after model besides you? Vtec isnt overrated, its simply appreciated. It does very little personally in my opinion performance wise (starts drinking petrol is the biggest thing ive noticed on that front), but the exhaust note change is an absolute blast. Loud pipes don't save lives, but they sound great, as does this when you hit vtec engagement.

@mallydawg479 3 месяца назад

the 94 model was the shit, carbon pipe sounds like a v8 , the vtech never sounded as good

@marcoluoma3770 Год назад

Having owned four VFRs, I agree that you don’t need a new bike for the fun. I agree the engine is the selling point. What I need from modern bikes is accommodation for my old age: quick shifter for clutch-hand arthritis, cruise control for right-hand arthritis, upright seating for shoulder and knee arthritis… (you get the idea). So the VFR was sold last month and the GS is my last road bike. Thanks for a great episode.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

I know all those complaints Marco. I also know the GS fixes them all. 👌🏍

@melexdy Год назад

How old were you when you got arthritis sir?

@marcoluoma3770 Год назад

@@melexdy About 55 in a triple-surgery knee. About 60 for the rest.

@fasdiablo 3 дня назад

Definitley don't need a brand new £16k bike, I've just done 2.6k miles through Europe, out to Vienna and back on an '04 ZX10 following a 24 plate KTM 1290 Adventure, we both had 1 minor issue which each cost us no more than 20 mins. We had the same experience but the big difference between the 2 was I not only saved £13k on purchase cost, my fuel consumption was lower too :--)

@VinayKumar-db4qz 6 месяцев назад

Modern day Ducatis seem like a unreliable version of this.

@joelsorenson9467 2 месяца назад

Exactly!!!

@MachoMadness69420 Год назад

Beautiful scenery I must say. Sadly I could never go there since you guys are mixing metric and imperial units 😂

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

🤣👌🇮🇪

@davidanders2365 Год назад

I picked up 2017 vfr800f. 2 weeks ago. Mint condition. The 7k rpm put the biggest smile on my face ever! I couldn't stop laughing. It's such a smooth, easy bike to be on. Wish I'd followed them sooner. I love the simplicity of it.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

I feel exactly the same David.🤗👌

@Mr_Arnas Год назад

Would be very good bike, but problems with electric part is very disappointing, necessary to have spare voltage regulator.

@BikingChap 5 дней назад

It depends what your priorities are but if they include design and engineering excellence and quality components and materials, Japanese brands of this era are far in advance of the current crop where cost cutting has all but stripped all the innovation and premium quality out of them.

@leehardie3207 9 месяцев назад

Hi i did the same watched Ricky's videos and bought one I'm from Bolton England and the bloke I bought it of was from Bolton I found out with the paper work that the bike was bought near were Ricky' lives and his bike macanic had worked on it and serviced it i was over the moon knowing its History ive owned it for 2 years now Love it and never selling her

@keithbrennan6563 8 дней назад

Rewatching this prompted me to take out my recently acquired VFR800 for a spin on similar Irish roads ☺️ a beautiful machine and she never disappoints.

@IanTed Год назад

My 2002 VFR was probably my favourite bike overall, brilliant bike which took me across Spain and elsewhere for 15000 trouble free miles, had ABS too, proper old school sports tourer. I had 125+ on the speedo in a remote part of Spain, the VTEC cut in in top gear at 100mph plus🤣. The VTEC on mine was relatively abrupt but it was smoothed out on later versions such as yours…

@jamesdoggart3258 Год назад

Bought an '01 VFR this year. Pre-VTEC it's an ace machine. My other Honda is a CBF1000. They are both everyday, all day bikes. The only difference is the Biffer will pull a lowe gear and isn't so quick on acceleration..... but I don't need it. The Viffer is my "modern classic". One day it will be called a classic bike for real.

@obeii1805 6 месяцев назад

Looking to buy this bike as my first gas bike it’s a 2002 vfr vtec with 26k odo .. should I get it?

@Lanterns_light Год назад

Congratulations on reaching 10k I’ve just actioned on a white 2016 VFR800. 9000km. Waiting for delivery. 🎉

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

I looked everywhere for a white one but just couldn’t find one. Good luck and thanks for the message. 👌🏍

@TheZanshen 11 месяцев назад

I had the 5th gen vfr and a great machine,But test rode the 1200x cross tourer and sold my 5th gen and my GS

@richardsmith5249 3 месяца назад

Getting yourself into trouble with a 16-year-old? No fool like an old fool. A lot of years ago, riding into France, I forgot my earplugs coming off the ferry, exposing myself to a fuller appreciation of the exhaust note. So I was tempted to transgress with the throttle more than usual. The then wife (on the back) was unimpressed. She recalls that the VFR was the most comfortable of my bikes, beating a GL1200, a 1200 Trophy, various airhead boxers etc.

@jakartausm5241 Год назад

The VFR is an example of what WAS great about Honda and where they failed also. I had a 2002 VFR bought in 2014. And at that age if was and still is a great bike (it’s still registered today though I sold it in 16) I looked at buying a new one at that time and noticed that the engine had not changed AT ALL since introduction. Even the new 800 had the same undeveloped engine from 2001. I ended up with a GS. The consumption is a big function of how much throttle you open. I would normally get 280k+ before fuel light came on but a great opportunity to thrash it for some distance saw the fuel light come on with 1 at the front. Less than 200km??? It has 5 injectors- 1 for each cylinder and an fifth whose only job is to just chuck fuel into the manifold above half throttle and damn the consumption figures. But it has ‘feels’. Such that the best bike I own is a 2002 zx6r. Similar thoughts regarding havng to have a newer bike. The 13 GS is comfortably the best bike I have ever had…. But the 6 tickles the important bits. I get why you love the VFR. Oh and the candy apple red? Sex!

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Love this comment. Thanks for taking the time to write this. 🙏👌🤗

@prawny12009 Год назад

Would love if mine was a shaft drive, i hate maintaining chains.

@allanhughes7859 8 месяцев назад

Just about to watch the whole up load but as always need to open my big big mouth !! There are few riders that can make a new bike go that much quicker than an old machine I kept up with my old Y.Z.F.R. Yamaha 750 with very new and more powerful machines and I am a shit rider so that must say it all put any T.T. rider on any bike and they will wipe the smile off your face within seconds So my advice being the V.F.R. 750 or 850 will out perform most of us so go and get one thus saving a bloody fortune and just as much fun in the doing My big mouth is now shut !!

@michaelhart5886 Год назад

Ive owned 6 vfr's over many years including a 1997 vfr750, 4 5th gen vfr800's and my current 2008 vfr800. Ive owned many other bikes as well of all kinds but eventually come back to the mighty vfr800 as a suitable all rounder. The thing with the 6th gen is you need to spend some decent coin to sort out a few things and then theyre great. They all leave the factory with crappy fuelling. Spend the money on a power commandor V and some dyno time and it smooths out the fuelling massively and makes the bike a pleasure to ride around town even at very low revs which it wouldn't do beforehand. Fit some decent pipes for a massive weight saving as well as some beautiful noise. Fit a 1 tooth smaller front sprocket for a bit of extra pep. Fit a sh847 regulator and bingo youll have a great sports tourer that'll still mix it with todays stuff

@vn3801 2 месяца назад

it goes to 4 valves/cyl at 6,400rpm for the 06> bikes, 6,800 earlier ones

@fogstar6161 Год назад

i have a 2002 model stick it in 2nd gear on the a roads pretty much stays in vtech and doing legal speeds very addictive round the twisties, dont know why people are scared of the vtec, yes you can feel it when it kicks in but really isnt aggressive in any way its more the sound thats amazing.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Totally agree. 👌🏍️

@PiersYves-k2z 3 дня назад

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@seanys 4 месяца назад

Put the stock screen back on and buy a Laminar Lip for it. That’ll sort the wind turbulence off the top of the screen.

@jeremymitchell995 Год назад

I may be wrong but I guess you quite like this bike then? Well, me too. I've had four of them and loved them all...which makes me wonder really why I got rid of any of them. I was supposed to have given up the two wheeled variety a couple of years ago (age, the missus) but you know what they say...once a biker etc. I'm now on the lookout for the fifth little beauty and your excellent video has just reinforced my decision to re-enter the throng. Many thanks for this and long may you continue your vids (and your riding).

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Many thanks for your message Jeremy. Good luck on your fifth instalment! You know it makes sense.🤫😉

@bjrniversen9008 5 месяцев назад

Got a 2003 VFR 800. Love it :-) Ride safe, buddy😎

@TSH2020 Год назад

Super video quality, Which camera did you use, DJI? I really want a VFR BUT!😂

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Cheers Trev. DJI it is. Those VFR’s are hard to resist. 😉🏍

@brendangregory6829 17 дней назад

loved it thanks 😊 I'm looking to buy one in the next week 😊

@jeffwertz2953 Год назад

Thanks I had the very same bike for a few years. Same color but think that was the ONLY color in 2007. Lol. Loved it. Should have kept it. Wish you would have taken the time to go around and show the bike more as it is one of the best looking motorcycles ever made.

@StormAutoAdventures Год назад

Another amazing video! I love your camera angles! I don't know if you already reviewed my motorcycle... It's very rare in the States, but a lot more common in Europe and many other places... I own, and love my Blue/Red/White & Black- 2008 Suzuki GSX650F. Other than it being heavy for this type of bike at 531 LBS, AKA - 240.85 KG (Wet), it does everything very well. It has a 656cc, I-4 with 85 HP & 45 LB-FT. It has a 6-speed manual transmission. It has a nice 5.0 gallon fuel tank, and I get over 55 mpg cruising on the highway. It also has manually adjustable front and rear suspension. It has a gear indicator, and a fuel gauge, which I really like. It's no 10 second sport bike, but the GSX650F was tested, and did 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, 0-100 mph in 8.8 seconds, it ran the 1/4 mile in 11.94 @ 110.1 mph, and has a governed top speed of 135 mph. Not bad at all. I'd love to see you test ride a GSX650F, if you haven't already? Sorry for the long comment. I just subscribed to your channel. Safe travels, -Chris

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Hi Chris, thanks for subbing. I’d love a go on a GSX650. Stunning looking bike. Watch this space……🏍🎥👌

@kvernesdotten 9 месяцев назад

I have the exact same volt meter / usb plug in the same exact place on the same exact bike and its a little bit uncanny because my brain goes "why is this guy riding my bike"

@tinolino58 10 месяцев назад

I can use everyday 100mph in first gear. 🚀🚀🚀🚀

@TwoWheeledApproach Год назад

I love my VFR I had the 6 gen a few years ago was a great sports Tourer .I've recently bought the 8 gen and since getting her found it more sports then tour. Honda have made the new models more sports because of the VFR crossroad just something to think about if you get a newer version. Cheers Dave

@SnickterP 5 месяцев назад

Have you ever ridden the BMW F800GS? I have a 2016 that I daily commute on in NY (75,000 miles on her now) that I've contemplated trading in for a VFR800. I'm a huge Honda fan, and I love the Idea of VTEC in a motorcycle. I just worry it wont be as good for daily use, with shorter travel suspension and less upper body wind protection (although I bet it covers your legs much better). THanks!

@WheelieGoodTV 5 месяцев назад

Never ridden the 800GS but I know it’ll be a much better commute than the VFR, although not as much fun. 😉

@vincentjohnston8789 2 месяца назад

Gr8 Video Mr Wheelie! I am curious to ask, why did Honda stop making the vfr800? Was it too expensive to produce? And if emissions was an issue, why not just modify the exhaust? I am interested in getting a used VFR800 crossrunner rather than a more modern bike as I suspect modern bikes are not made as well and are made for selling quickly rather than quality and engineering :)

@WheelieGoodTV Месяц назад

Thanks Vincent. I’m led to believe Honda stopped making the VFR due to Euro cat restrictions which they couldn’t meet with this engine.

@ekspatriat 2 месяца назад

VTEC on these is just a gimmick.....keep power low before VTEC kicks in to make it feel like a huge increase....(it wasn't).

@joelsorenson9467 2 месяца назад

False, VTEC is incredible

@PatrickBlack-v9i Месяц назад

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@daniswift415 Месяц назад

I have a vfr800 and it's got full delkevic system highly recommended unlocks more v4ness

@nanooks65 Месяц назад

Ditto even more wicked without baffles

@daniswift415 Месяц назад

@@nanooks65 what are baffles 😂😂 they just went to the bin.

@garyketola9101 2 месяца назад

you& i have the same bike,except mine is in n.california. it doesnt look quite as good being the victim of a theft &a bad paint job. i bought pretty cheap,and i am slowly making ti look better.i was hung up on paint de tails until i saw yours. you now have interested follower

@WheelieGoodTV 2 месяца назад

@@garyketola9101 good to hear Gary. Thanks for getting in touch and yes I think this colour scheme is the best!! Look at previous videos I made showing the amount of work I had done, I think you’ll enjoy them. 👌🙏

@Themotograndpa Год назад

Great insight into the vfr never ridden one but keep up the great vids 👍

@allanhughes7859 8 месяцев назад

Come to sunny Wales you might as well be on a Fr....gin Moped 20 M.P.H. all over the place but not just 20 some roads go from 60 to 40 then back to 60 then 30 then 40 then 60 then 20 then 70 yep 70 Its a total Joke and then the powers that be wonder why no one comes to Wales Jesus give me some hope please !! Anyway sorry carry on !!

@WheelieGoodTV 8 месяцев назад

I know mate, it’s a nanny state now in the UK. Eventually the only place to open them up will be on a track. 🤯

@dalewintle8099 Год назад

The VFR 800 has got to go down as one of the best all round bikes , completely at home with modern day touring/sports bikes , the restoration you have done is amazing bike is looking great Dave 👌👌

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Cheers Dale! 🙏👌

@pstaro1024 11 месяцев назад

Hi , like your style, @ 6.4 and 250 pounds would you still love the bike?

@WheelieGoodTV 11 месяцев назад

Not sure. It works very well for me though.

@59vaughn 3 месяца назад

Deep colour....color.....deep.....😜

@rrf8185 Год назад

Many years on sportbikes and I just bought a V4 Honda Magna. Only thing I don't like is carbs. The engine makes the bike.

@nanooks65 Месяц назад

Thank you for taking the time and passion in this well presented video . I have a 2004 gen 6 and love the VFR V-Tech as much as you do , an overall well balanced bike with a capital F for Fun 😊

@johnshaw8327 8 месяцев назад

Sold my 2006 VFR early last year. I really missed it. I turn 80 this year and bought a Suzuki SV1000s 2006 in Black. It's a much more brutal bike but suits me more. The VFR was too smooth. I'm an idiot by the way.

@professionalhuman4429 3 месяца назад

I agree with everything you said, and that is why I'm happy to say I'm buying a 2011 model tomorrow. Let's hope the deal goes through. If not, I'll just shop for another one. But it was between an XJR1300 and a VFR800. Great video.

@MarkWilliams77 Месяц назад

Mate how's the VFR800 ride on your shoulders? Mine not so good but I would love to ride one these again one day. Great video, she's a lovely beast. Had an 85 VFR750 back in the day which was a lot of fun (raced against the GSX-R 750's) and such a beautiful sound from the V4 through one pipe. Saw this bike and fell in love all over again with the VFR's.

@WheelieGoodTV Месяц назад

No bother at all with the shoulders as it’s a perfect riding position for me.

@MarkWilliams77 Месяц назад

@@WheelieGoodTV Ok thanks man , I'll start training my shoulders - hope to be able ride one again one day - no sense of freedom like it (aside from driving a high HP V8 or paddling out in a big beach break :))

@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 Год назад

My '90 Pan, '96 VFR750 and '96 XJ900S Diversion still hold their own. Who needs modern electronics? Riding old bikes as long as possible is also quit 'green'. Also you can still maintain these bikes yourself. Which is not only fun, it also helps you understand your bike. But then I'm an old geezer, what do I know?

@andrewleeming8173 9 месяцев назад

I purchased a 2004 model in 2021 complete with Honda luggage and it had only 9550 miles with full service history from new

@mikroskosmos5315 Год назад

You ride long enough and enjoy push the limit on a bike, you are likely to eventually wreck. Even the middest of grade bikes can put you on your butt sometimes. You can go insanely fast on motorcycles compared to cars due to the minimal weight, you couple that with somebody with low experience on 2 wheels, it's very easy to crash. This is the fastest bike I've had and I can see why you might want something faster but unless you are racing or plan on trying to book it if you are getting pulled over I kind of don't see the point in being able to go 2x the speed limit. The VFR800 is plenty fast enough to get over 100mph in short order. My biggest complaint about the bike is it's weight but it also helps with the stability.

@kleinbottled79 7 месяцев назад

Ah yes, linked brakes. A heavy, overly complex answer to a problem I've personally never had. Still - wouldn't stop me from enjoying the heck out of a nice long tour on one of these beauties.

@valkiefalkmann2617 Год назад

i own it too, do not sell it, NEVER!! Controls are in your head and not in electronics on thecockpit!! Nice day HONDA 800vtec owners!

@MrVulcan1963 Год назад

The VFR is the dogs bollocks, the best version is the 8th gen. Less lardy than the 6th with all the electrical gremlins fixed. As for the VTEC, I would have preferred it go the way of the Dodo. I’ve done the valve inspection on my 2014 model and it’s a royal pain. 45mpg? That sucks, I get that on a US gallon and get 250 miles on a tank if I’m not ripping it, and it’ll still have 0.2 gallons left.

@mallydawg479 3 месяца назад

I owned a vfr750fs 94 with Arrow carbon muffler it was aewsome and 100000 km later, never had an accident, I was also sorry to see it go, the pipe sounded amazing , what a great machine!

@goingwildagain Год назад

The v tech do go wrong. The cam chains wear, r an r fail as do solenoids. But that might only be low stats. Now if you were to compere the vtec v the 5 gen 1999 fi geared cams you might find the 99 more reliable. Very similar performance I won't swap out my v4 99 for any other bike. They are both good low cist low insurance 150mph machines. Who needs a hayabussa or blackbird but the blackbirds another can of worms lol

@roonewby8112 Год назад

A true Fan. I have my original 2002 bike wth over 173k miles on it now. I WOULD NEVER SELL IT. Oh, and Ive never had to do the valves yet, still rides the same a s when I got it

@dps6198 Год назад

I don't think about it. I have a 2008 VFR 800 that I bought new in crate in 2010 for $7000. There are a few cosmetic damage from a low side crash other than that it runs great. It was 7483 original miles.

@zenrising3314 5 месяцев назад

Nice video. My 07 took me 8,000 kms through the centre of Australia, including a speed unlimited section of highway. Sort of an autobahn with kangaroos and emus crossing it. The bike did a good 230km/h all cased up which gave me a big smile. I had no idea you could get them with ABS, though. I thought in 07 they only had the connected breaking system. I’m still learning new things about them!

@davidreed9217 11 месяцев назад

I enjoyed that video, nice roads and great scenery. VFR owners tend to be fanatical to the point of tribal to their own favourite model, mine is the 5th Gen, I've had one for over 8 years and love them (my second a 2001 Fi-1). What you like about the VTECH coming in at 6.8K. revs, I like that the 5th Gen power and torque output is the same as yours but is linear in delivery so you don't need to rev as high when overtaking, I've found the fuel economy to be very good with 55mpg easily attained. Until this week I didn't realise how many electrical components were moved to accomodate the 6th Gen underseat exhaust. I could go on all night writing about the VFR, as I said, fanatical.

@michaelb.42112 Год назад

I was looking at a 1983 Honda asking myself the exact same question three days ago and you pushed me over the fence to the YES , an older, less expensive, and nearly as reliable DO suplly the equal amount of fun, so why not save thousands ?

@enlightenedidiot9552 Год назад

Back in 2018, I bought a 2005 Vfr800 with 12k for $3600. It was already modded perfectly, with 108whp. It now has 18k, and is worth at least $5500, LOL ..

@StratfordWingRider Год назад

I almost bought a CB400 SF with VTEC - and a mechanic gave me the same advice - he said is extra $$$ because they have to check in AND out of VTEC - which is costly. He said if it’s running fine - why bother? They aren’t likely to be out in that case. However I have a Blackbird now and I want to bleed the CBS brakes - so that will be fun. These are the real character Honda bikes.

@rusticgaming2780 4 месяца назад

110hp 782cc v4 with vtec and a single sided swingarm that goes 150 mph from honda thats cheap? Yes please! Idk why these bikes arent more popular.

@WheelieGoodTV 4 месяца назад

Totally agree. 👊🏻

@joelsorenson9467 2 месяца назад

They are downplayed severely by people who don't know the facts, which are only apparent to owners or riders that get some real miles with them

@GPR111 7 месяцев назад

I have had a lot of VFRs and still keep a little used fi model, actually thinking of selling it and finding a nice vtec... The vtec I always especially liked, abs and slightly better ergonomics than the older model and of course a modern look - which still looks great even today ! (over 20 years since inception). Cant believe I thought it was too radical a change in design at the bike show all those years ago. My advice, just keep riding and giving it quality oil and filters and I wouldnt be surprised if your grandchildren also enjoy the bike in many years to come. A brilliant bike from a great time in bike manufacture 🙂

@marktomlin4702 Год назад

I had a 1200 thinking it would keep me away for expensive BMW’s. Unfortunately, when I started playing, it only did 110 to the tank six months later I was on a GSA. Other than the tank size I would have keep it. Go luggage Lovely Bike

@jakehammond-c8c Год назад

I'm sure most people know but that engine didn't change much at all from 1986.

@MBOD2251 Год назад

I have this bike. I wasn't that impressed to start. doesn't have the power of a Yamaha FZ1 but like you said it becomes addictive, it's wierd.

@Krom1hell 9 месяцев назад

My bike has a a variable throttle body system and when it fully opens up it's roar just gives me chills down my spine.... Might add that 130 hp without a windscreen is way plenty to go less than 3 seconds to the 100km/h. Always loved the vfr for being confortable and docile at low speeds, then you open it up and you fly into the sunset screaming....A friend has one exactly the same, with red colorings and oem bags..... It feels so nice banking in the corners, but at low speeds it kinda feels like a freight train if you want to lane split.... All in all, it's in my top all time 3 list 😊

@blazenicholls3590 9 месяцев назад

Great vid greetings from Kiwi land. I bought my vfr new back in 2011. It would take a lot for me to trade up! Just love mine.

@paulhickey9632 Год назад

I prefer the 5th gen, or pre vtec, as do a lot of vfr fans. Put simply that boost you’re feeling, is always on from the start. Also at 12:00 you overtake a tractor, and you are doing 83mph, nice. 👍 But the guy in the little black car left you in his dust. Hate that😂

@FairladyS130 6 месяцев назад

If you think that the power of modern bikes can't be used, gixxer brah and co disagree.

@Diemerstein Год назад

I have the 5th generation 1999 VFR Interceptor with the gear driven cams, 4 into 1 Delkovic exhaust and only 19k miles on it. At bike meets, this thing with that exhaust grabs a fair amount of attention, quite a few people know exactly what it is and a few never heard of it, but everyone is amazed by it considering it's a 24 year old bike in mint condition. As for performance, it has a few tweaks done to it and is pushing a few more horses to say the least, it's stupidly quick and fast and has no problem keeping up and leaving behind newer bikes in the 600 class super bike category. One bit of advise I would give to those that have this machine, if you haven't already done the exhaust, you need to replace it, they are not stainless steel and will rust.

@peterdane9138 Год назад

Great bike will do everything you want. Modern bikes too much tech and too much power.

@malcolmabram2957 11 месяцев назад

When new bike come out (like everything else I suppose) it is ground beating, fantastic, superlative power etc. etc. etc. then a few years later it is out of date, obsolete. I remember this bike when it came out, and one review said it was a fantastic bike to ride. The bottom line is, if it was a fantastic then, why not now, even as you say 16 years later. Lovely video, speaks a few truths. And yes I am sure it is a fantastic bike to day.

@burnhamwallace1744 11 месяцев назад

Will always love my VFR 34:48 800, 100% pure motorcycling

@patrickdaly5054 Год назад

Great video dave. Beautiful machine they are. I have a vfr800x. 16 model Beautiful bike absolutely love it. Enjoy the sun. Ride safe.

@andyjdaviestjk 9 месяцев назад

Always loved my vfrs and currently I have had a varadero vtwin 1000 for 6 years and now I am thinking of a vfrb for a second option

@rideswithrichie Год назад

Hi Dave, awesome video… I still regret selling my VFR800. Hopefully I’ll be able to get one in the future. That engine itself is something which I thinking of…

@sunrisejak2709 Год назад

Nice choice! A Legendary and fabulous motorcycle! 👍😁

@kurttallon 5 месяцев назад

Great video! Have you considered an atlas style throttle lock as a poor man's cruise control for the VFR? I love having one on my VFR and can highly recommend it 👍

@WheelieGoodTV 5 месяцев назад

Ooh good idea. I’ll look into that. Thanks for the info👌🙏

@kurttallon 5 месяцев назад

@@WheelieGoodTV It’s really not worth getting the Atlas one as it’s really exxpensive. I bought two “variants” and they are identical and work perfectly well. I can Dm the link if you need it. All the best fitting cruise control to the already incredible VFR!