@@chadbest7129 Manufacturer measures at the crank, unless you've had this on a dyno. Also it's not the Concourse, which is a touring motorcycle, but the ZX-14, different weights and hp.
It truly is a super nice bike. I own one in the same colour. Its fast, comfortably, and big. So my big but will fit it perfectly. It,s really a bike to try. It wil not disappoint.
I've got white one ..superb bike..I've paid £5800 in 2018 ex demonstrator at Honda dealership from 2010 to 2015...4.700miles on the clock and i have 14.000 right now in Dec 2020.... I won't sell my bike ever...i love it..I'm not into touring but this is a Sport bike in a touring body ..so much fun, my knee pads are so happy down there in the twisties 😂
I did same 18 months ago. It was sat in a bike shop with 4k miles on. Full honda luggage included. No marks anywhere looked like new at £5.5k. A lovely bike will never sell
Since we didn't get the RC79, I tend to think that anything V-Four Racing is an Interceptor, even tho' the name technically died off after 2009 in the USA.
It’s definitely a sport bike. Nice to add the bags for a trip or two, but it’s all sport bike with a drive shaft. Got rid of the exhaust. Definitely a better machine now
Yes I've got a 2015 model and I absolutely love it .However you're right I'd say 85% sports 15% tourer .Seat is not a touring seat but maybe it's because I'm an old bloke whose bottom gets a bit sore these days but as a sports bike twist that throttle and man things happen pretty quickly
@@alanrix5344 I’ve got that Corbin seat on my 2012. Definitely helps the comfort. Also added lowering foot pegs for touring, but take them off when sport riding. All in all it’s a fantastic bike if you love sport riding, but also like a tour or two. Fits the Bill well for those who only can or want one bike.
That's the one thing missing but there's an Australian company that makes aftermarket electronic cruise control. They might have one that works with the VFR.
145 hp? If you're going to quote the lower of the two numbers I'd make sure you say 145 at the wheel. Also, sorry NOT 80 lb. ft at 3000 RPM. Just crazy talk. Probably 55 ft. lb. at 3000 RPM, at the wheel. Get those numbers right; you don't want to lose cred. Also, the suspension isn't "fully adjustable at both ends." Rebound only. What's going on here? I don't enjoy correcting people, just want to make sure you don't lose cred for what are either mistakes or lies. I'm about to buy another 2010 so that's why I found this video.
I've learnt more about this bike from you in 9 minutes that I have done from hours of other videos. Shame I'm in the UK and not the USA.
This IS one of my dream bikes. Hands down
I have the 2013.......sweet bike, super fast and comfortable!
Damn Phil.... Seriously, you're pretty good at this. Nice job. That is a good looking bike too.
Great great review on this bike. I am about to pick one up. Thank you
170 HP! So you own the twin Headlight Bandito! I've owned 5 Bandit 1200's and the VFR 1200
Oh, the OCD in me loved how unicorn helmet landed perfectly right side up lol
I'm buying this bike tomorrow 😁
Kurt wasn't kidding, he bought it, and I'm loving his FZ8.
I got the same one , but with dct. A wonderfull bike which makes a lot of fun!😀😀😁😁
Great review, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Your specs are a little off like the weight and hp ! 172 not 145 and weight is under 600 like 580 or under 🤷🏼♂️
145 is at the rear wheel. 172 at the crank.
@@chadbest7129 Manufacturer measures at the crank, unless you've had this on a dyno. Also it's not the Concourse, which is a touring motorcycle, but the ZX-14, different weights and hp.
I am a bit late but do they still have prior year bikes, like this one , in stock?
It truly is a super nice bike. I own one in the same colour. Its fast, comfortably, and big. So my big but will fit it perfectly. It,s really a bike to try. It wil not disappoint.
Good choice!
Phil, you do have a unicorn, that is the best color for the VFR1200. Someone is gonna get a deal.
blue was gorgeous
I've got white one ..superb bike..I've paid £5800 in 2018 ex demonstrator at Honda dealership from 2010 to 2015...4.700miles on the clock and i have 14.000 right now in Dec 2020....
I won't sell my bike ever...i love it..I'm not into touring but this is a Sport bike in a touring body ..so much fun, my knee pads are so happy down there in the twisties 😂
Yep, it's one of the best bikes in the world.
I did same 18 months ago. It was sat in a bike shop with 4k miles on. Full honda luggage included. No marks anywhere looked like new at £5.5k. A lovely bike will never sell
The exhaust valve may be in the mid pipe.
Not the slip on.
It is in the slip on i have one
VFR always was a sport touring bike, since the begining.
hahahaha VF-1000R was IN NO WAY a S/T 😹😹
been on Interceptors since 84! Sales mgr at a dealer. I will Always call this an Interceptor ( though its not called that)
Since we didn't get the RC79, I tend to think that anything V-Four Racing is an Interceptor, even tho' the name technically died off after 2009 in the USA.
It’s definitely a sport bike. Nice to add the bags for a trip or two, but it’s all sport bike with a drive shaft. Got rid of the exhaust. Definitely a better machine now
Yes I've got a 2015 model and I absolutely love it .However you're right I'd say 85% sports 15% tourer .Seat is not a touring seat but maybe it's because I'm an old bloke whose bottom gets a bit sore these days but as a sports bike twist that throttle and man things happen pretty quickly
@@alanrix5344 I’ve got that Corbin seat on my 2012. Definitely helps the comfort. Also added lowering foot pegs for touring, but take them off when sport riding. All in all it’s a fantastic bike if you love sport riding, but also like a tour or two. Fits the Bill well for those who only can or want one bike.
? all sport?? must be the tall windshield , tall bars, wide seat etc
Why do people say the VFR1200F has 145bhp? It is rated at 170 to 173bhp!! I guess the 145bhp is at the rear wheels
I got that number from Honda motors. Yes the rear wheels.
Yeah, I don't want to talk about Honda RC30 either.
Does the vfr comes with cruise control?
That's the one thing missing but there's an Australian company that makes aftermarket electronic cruise control. They might have one that works with the VFR.
145 hp? If you're going to quote the lower of the two numbers I'd make sure you say 145 at the wheel. Also, sorry NOT 80 lb. ft at 3000 RPM. Just crazy talk. Probably 55 ft. lb. at 3000 RPM, at the wheel. Get those numbers right; you don't want to lose cred. Also, the suspension isn't "fully adjustable at both ends." Rebound only. What's going on here? I don't enjoy correcting people, just want to make sure you don't lose cred for what are either mistakes or lies. I'm about to buy another 2010 so that's why I found this video.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_VFR1200F
157 mph (253 km/h)[2]
Power 127 kW (170 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
148.94 hp (111.06 kW) (rear wheel)[2]
Torque 129 N⋅m (95 lb⋅ft) @ 8,750 rpm
84.68 lb⋅ft (114.81 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[