Great review. Just for information for anyone looking at these bikes, there were as mentioned in the video some changes in 2016, but it was more than the black frame. : 1. The airbox is now open all the time, no more flapper.2. Maximum output: 107 ps / 10, 250 rpm • Maximum torque upgraded to 7.9 kgf · m / 8,500 rpm .3. Muffler internal structure has been changed to a two-chamber structure from a conventional three-chamber structure to make it compact. 4. Equipped with an accessory socket rated to 12 V / 3A / 36 W as a standard in the left cowl section. 5. Change the air valves of the front and rear wheels to L type. 6. Adapted to automobile exhaust gas regulations in Heisei 28 years and changed the model name to 2 BL-RC 79. 7. WMTC mode fuel consumption value (Class 3-2) improved from 18.2 km / L to 19.2 km / L. 8. Mainframe / front brake disc hub · Front axle holder is unified in black. 9. Added digital silver metallic in addition to conventional Victory Red · Pearl Glare White · Darkness Black Metallic
Nice video. 👍👍 I had mine model 2019, 1 year ago, and cant wait to get i on track again. 🙂 We have been touring too, my wife and me thru germany. No problem at all. 👍👍 Relly Nice bike.
That’s awesome mate. I’ve never been on a track. Would love to have a go. I’ve also never been through Europe on a motorbike but I’ll be rectifying that at some point. Cheers buddy and all the best 🫡
Thank you for your video! I actually have a 2019 one and as you mentioned, the frame is black and has a charger in the left side. I pretty much have the same bike as you: SC Project conic exhaust (without the dB killer) and the OEM quickshifter), but I got the silver color one. I'll try to get the side paniers, but I do very short trips with it and in fact I use it more for commuting, than anything. I got this bike after having an ugly accident with my 18-year-old VFR Fi. I thought it would be my forever bike I just loved it. What I feel is that the new engine, even with the new exhaust, is not as good. My older VFR had always engine available all the time. But I feel the front 43mm fork and the breaks make the bike feel safer and more stable. By today's standards it lacks some electronic goodies, like cornering ABS and riding modes, but it's a more than average bike and it has been very reliable so far. Just regular servicing and that's it. It never lets me down. And the SC Project roar gives a new life to the V4. As for the engine vibrations, it's down to the V4. It's much more stable and balance than, for instance, a V2 (like the Ducati Supersport or Panigale V2). I feel really sorry that Honda stopped producing this wonderful and beautiful bike. Hopefully, they will make a new one in a couple of years, but given this electric madness, I honestly don't know what will come up. Again, thank you for sharing your video. Cheers!
Made a recent video of one of my favorite rides closer to where I live, but unfortunately it was a very busy afternoon: czcams.com/video/MF2Z04aOP0M/video.html
No problem buddy and thanks for your comments. They are a great Bike. I never rode the older versions but always wanted one. Really please with mine and I agree with your comments.
@@MotovlogUK if you have an opportunity try to ride the FI. It's the pre-VTEC, with gear-driven cams. The sound was so great and I never replaced the original exhaust on it. Mine was from 2001 and already had fuel injection without choke. The ergonomics are pretty much the same as yours, but you'll feel the engine has more life in it. Mainly, because it had the 4-valves per cilinder always on. I understand the idea behind the VTEC and in city traffic makes some sense, but on country roads... not so much. My FI had 120k km and looked the same as when I bought her with 0km... Really miss the engine. Anyway, great bike! Enjoy it! I need my kid to grow some years to go camping with him. Seems to be a perfect father-son moment. Cheers and thanks you again for your videos!
I have a 2001 vfr RED Givi windshield with x-tra screen on top very good wind protection and let go of left bar and sit more up and get some wind. Also AGM straight bars from Germany ,very comfortable. PUT on 520 conversion chain 2 up rear sprocket, makes strong difference. Yoshamira Exhaust, gear driven cams. IT has soul and she really gets it. I'm 64 and ride all the time even down to 40 degrees.
The vfr800 is one of the best looking bikes I've seen & I prefer naked more classic looking bikes. The vfr just got it right. I actually saw it on Instagram so popped here to see more
I have just bought a 2005 vfr having had one 5 years before and trying everything else in between. It's a fantastic bike, gave my friend one 5 min go on it and he was smitten, within 3 weeks he bought a 2020 vfr identical to yours. Both love this bike and can't wait to go camping with it in the new year. Great video pal enjoyed your videos on the lone rider tent too. Have subscribed already and looking forward to more vids from you.
Hey buddy. Nice one mate. They are an excellent touring machine for sure. You and your friend are going to have a blast next year. We certainly have been and I can’t wait for the season to start again. Merry Christmas buddy and have a great New Year!
This for me is the best bike review I've seen. Everything I need to know you've covered in detail and at length. I'm looking at a 2016 silver VFR800 as my first big bike. I'm 46 and need an everything bike. I camp. I will be carrying my lass. It's like you custom designed this review for me😂 Thank you. I'm John btw.
Hey John. Thank you buddy and I’m glad it helped. My Son and I had many great camps on this Bike. A fantastic all rounder for sure. I hope you get it and enjoy it buddy. Thanks for commenting and all the best 🫡
hi dave, just re visited this video to watch your install of luggage, never bought with the bike from new due to the cost, just purchased 2nd hand complete luggage, had no idea, lol, but yep now got it how it all goes together. Spent a good 3 hrs cleaning and detailing the luggage, come up great. Food for thought for anyone buying 2nd hand, the key that fits the ignition fits the luggage , had to borrow the original key, then my honda dealer having to adjust the locks to fit my bike key, then can send original key back to the last owner.
Great vid with lots of positive enthusiasm. I didn't realise turning off traction control changes the dynamics of the bike slightly. I must try that on my 2015 VFR800F. Admittedly I've not touched the TC at all. Just always left on. Thanks 👍
@@MotovlogUK I did buy it. I love riding it but am having a lot of hairy moments at slow speed manoeuvres and stops. I’m not on the large side. Amazing for cruising around the country side on though. Love the Black Beast.
@@jameswaterhouse-brown6646 Fantastic. You can lower the seat which might help you until you get used to the weight etc. Not sure how tall you are though. You will get used to it real fast buddy and make sure your tire pressures are good. A couple of PSI wrong on these heavy bikes makes a big difference in the low speed handling.
ive got road 6 on mine and not a fan, traction control comes on all the time and went lake district and had stones all in the little dimples of the tires, gna try dunlop roadsmarts next, tried them on my mates z1000sx and thought they were way better, I love my 8th gen, the sound of my sc is amazing
I added an adjustable screen and an electronic MC Cruise Control - has transformed long boring distances. Oh, the VFR1200 panniers and top boxes appear to be identical. Oh and if you don't get them keyed alike, you can buy a Honda key barrel kit or 3 and change out the pins, very straight forward.
I have the same bike (for 3 months) and love it, beautiful, smooth, powerful, great brakes. I am struggling a bit with the position thus, back pain as well as top of the legs, I have the biggest possible risers on the handle bars, I hope I will get use to it as I love the bike, I had a 600 faser before where the position is more up right
Agreed mate, they are a tad leaned over and I do suffer with my bad neck (unrelated injury). I've just completed a Scotland Tour on it (1650 miles) and strangely, I haven't had a bad neck since I got back...
Lovely bike the VFR and in red. What screen did you fit? Also what torque setting did you use on the grab rail bolts? I've always done mine up with 'feel' when fitting the grab handles and rack as I've been working on cars and bikes for years and never had a problem with them coming loose. 3,500 miles when you got it was just run in. Enjoy.
Hi mate. I fitted a Powerbronze screen which works better than the stock one. Item No 400-H137-001. The Torque setting for the grab rail Bolts is 27Nm according to the Bikes Hong Kong Book of Kung Foo.
@@MotovlogUK Many thanks for the heads up on the screen. Yeah I tighten the grab rail bolts to what feels like about 30 Nm which seems about right. Many thanks.
Thanks for the review. Question, the TC….do you keep it off? If so do you need to turn it if every time you start the bike or does it stay off when set to off?
Thank you mate and no, the Exhaust is built to fit the Bike and misses the Honda Panniers. Honda Panniers have a heat shield underneath on the side of the exhaust also
Good review! I have the sane exhaust can.. SC Project Conic.......sounds sweeeeeeet! Love my V4 and those gurgles and pops on the downshifts and engine breaking. I have the DLX but no quick shifter.... old school 46 years of riding lol. This bike is solid. I got my 2015 DLX for just about half price at $6700 USD brand new in 2018 out of the crate. Honda USA discounted them because they were not moving in sales. It is a keeper for me.......as I am 62 and in great health snd physical condition. I want to keep riding it! I also have a 2019 CB1000R which scares the poop out of me lol! I love this bike as well... the in-line 4 is like butter and gets humming above 8k . A modern Retro with the Yoshimura Alpha. Cheers
Thanks for the review, i pick my 20q5 up in a week, any help you can give to find rear rack and full hard cases in uk in red greatly appreciated, plus which usb charge ports did you use that dont drain battery?
Hi mate you’ll love it. The rack and panniers are very scarce. You may not find any as they will be with the bikes that had that option put on. Most of the USB ports now don’t drain the battery. It will say in description. I can’t remember which one I bought.
@@Christian-vh9ck There are various thickness so choose your preference. I got the .95 inch ones which I think are the best for size. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363157766056
It does look weird when you analyse the pattern but to be honest I’ve never noticed a problem when riding in the dark and can see fine. The lights are very bright and hi beam is the Sun lol
Great review. Just for information for anyone looking at these bikes, there were as mentioned in the video some changes in 2016, but it was more than the black frame. : 1. The airbox is now open all the time, no more flapper.2. Maximum output: 107 ps / 10, 250 rpm • Maximum torque upgraded to 7.9 kgf · m / 8,500 rpm .3. Muffler internal structure has been changed to a two-chamber structure from a conventional three-chamber structure to make it compact. 4. Equipped with an accessory socket rated to 12 V / 3A / 36 W as a standard in the left cowl section. 5. Change the air valves of the front and rear wheels to L type. 6. Adapted to automobile exhaust gas regulations in Heisei 28 years and changed the model name to 2 BL-RC 79. 7. WMTC mode fuel consumption value (Class 3-2) improved from 18.2 km / L to 19.2 km / L. 8. Mainframe / front brake disc hub · Front axle holder is unified in black. 9. Added digital silver metallic in addition to conventional Victory Red · Pearl Glare White · Darkness Black Metallic
You’re a megastar. Thanks for taking the time to post that info. Very much appreciated 🫡
Nice video.
👍👍
I had mine model 2019, 1 year ago, and cant wait to get i on track again.
🙂
We have been touring too, my wife and me thru germany.
No problem at all.
👍👍
Relly Nice bike.
That’s awesome mate. I’ve never been on a track. Would love to have a go. I’ve also never been through Europe on a motorbike but I’ll be rectifying that at some point. Cheers buddy and all the best 🫡
Thank you for your video! I actually have a 2019 one and as you mentioned, the frame is black and has a charger in the left side. I pretty much have the same bike as you: SC Project conic exhaust (without the dB killer) and the OEM quickshifter), but I got the silver color one. I'll try to get the side paniers, but I do very short trips with it and in fact I use it more for commuting, than anything.
I got this bike after having an ugly accident with my 18-year-old VFR Fi.
I thought it would be my forever bike
I just loved it. What I feel is that the new engine, even with the new exhaust, is not as good. My older VFR had always engine available all the time.
But I feel the front 43mm fork and the breaks make the bike feel safer and more stable.
By today's standards it lacks some electronic goodies, like cornering ABS and riding modes, but it's a more than average bike and it has been very reliable so far. Just regular servicing and that's it. It never lets me down.
And the SC Project roar gives a new life to the V4. As for the engine vibrations, it's down to the V4. It's much more stable and balance than, for instance, a V2 (like the Ducati Supersport or Panigale V2).
I feel really sorry that Honda stopped producing this wonderful and beautiful bike.
Hopefully, they will make a new one in a couple of years, but given this electric madness, I honestly don't know what will come up.
Again, thank you for sharing your video.
Cheers!
Made a recent video of one of my favorite rides closer to where I live, but unfortunately it was a very busy afternoon: czcams.com/video/MF2Z04aOP0M/video.html
No problem buddy and thanks for your comments. They are a great Bike. I never rode the older versions but always wanted one. Really please with mine and I agree with your comments.
@@MotovlogUK if you have an opportunity try to ride the FI. It's the pre-VTEC, with gear-driven cams. The sound was so great and I never replaced the original exhaust on it. Mine was from 2001 and already had fuel injection without choke. The ergonomics are pretty much the same as yours, but you'll feel the engine has more life in it. Mainly, because it had the 4-valves per cilinder always on. I understand the idea behind the VTEC and in city traffic makes some sense, but on country roads... not so much.
My FI had 120k km and looked the same as when I bought her with 0km... Really miss the engine.
Anyway, great bike! Enjoy it!
I need my kid to grow some years to go camping with him. Seems to be a perfect father-son moment.
Cheers and thanks you again for your videos!
I have a 2001 vfr RED Givi windshield with x-tra screen on top very good wind protection and let go of left bar and sit more up and get some wind. Also AGM straight bars from Germany ,very comfortable. PUT on 520 conversion chain 2 up rear sprocket, makes strong difference. Yoshamira Exhaust, gear driven cams. IT has soul and she really gets it. I'm 64 and ride all the time even down to 40 degrees.
The vfr800 is one of the best looking bikes I've seen & I prefer naked more classic looking bikes. The vfr just got it right. I actually saw it on Instagram so popped here to see more
Hey buddy I agree and welcome to the channel mate. Thanks for the Sub
@@MotovlogUK I'm keeping my eye out for a decent vfr800 but only have a £2k budget. Something will pop up though
I really enjoyed your take on this dream machine, thanks for taking the time post all this real world thoughtful feedback. Stay safe out there.
Thank you mate. You’re welcome
Amazing video, wish all review videos were like this one. Really helped me out! Thanks!
Why thank you buddy. Glad it helped
I have just bought a 2005 vfr having had one 5 years before and trying everything else in between. It's a fantastic bike, gave my friend one 5 min go on it and he was smitten, within 3 weeks he bought a 2020 vfr identical to yours. Both love this bike and can't wait to go camping with it in the new year. Great video pal enjoyed your videos on the lone rider tent too. Have subscribed already and looking forward to more vids from you.
Hey buddy. Nice one mate. They are an excellent touring machine for sure. You and your friend are going to have a blast next year. We certainly have been and I can’t wait for the season to start again. Merry Christmas buddy and have a great New Year!
Picking up one of these next week and I can’t wait!! 😁
This for me is the best bike review I've seen. Everything I need to know you've covered in detail and at length. I'm looking at a 2016 silver VFR800 as my first big bike. I'm 46 and need an everything bike. I camp. I will be carrying my lass. It's like you custom designed this review for me😂 Thank you. I'm John btw.
Hey John. Thank you buddy and I’m glad it helped. My Son and I had many great camps on this Bike. A fantastic all rounder for sure. I hope you get it and enjoy it buddy. Thanks for commenting and all the best 🫡
This is an amazing review! Convinced me this is the bike for me - answered all my questions.
Awesome mate nice one!
Best review so far for me! Thx alot. I own the same set up as yours, but its a 2014
Fantastic mate and thank you for the positive comment!
Mate stick at it, the videos are great.
Great review 👍 that's my old run you were on up through Prees heath to the midway truck stop 👌
Thanks matey
hi dave, just re visited this video to watch your install of luggage, never bought with the bike from new due to the cost, just purchased 2nd hand complete luggage, had no idea, lol, but yep now got it how it all goes together. Spent a good 3 hrs cleaning and detailing the luggage, come up great. Food for thought for anyone buying 2nd hand, the key that fits the ignition fits the luggage , had to borrow the original key, then my honda dealer having to adjust the locks to fit my bike key, then can send original key back to the last owner.
That’s brilliant mate nice one and great tip!
Great vid with lots of positive enthusiasm. I didn't realise turning off traction control changes the dynamics of the bike slightly. I must try that on my 2015 VFR800F. Admittedly I've not touched the TC at all. Just always left on. Thanks 👍
Nice one buddy!
Brilliant review thanks. There is a black one with all the bells and whistles for sale near me. I shall take it for a ride.
Thank you mate. Let me know what you think if you get to take it out
@@MotovlogUK I did buy it. I love riding it but am having a lot of hairy moments at slow speed manoeuvres and stops. I’m not on the large side.
Amazing for cruising around the country side on though. Love the Black Beast.
@@jameswaterhouse-brown6646 Fantastic. You can lower the seat which might help you until you get used to the weight etc. Not sure how tall you are though. You will get used to it real fast buddy and make sure your tire pressures are good. A couple of PSI wrong on these heavy bikes makes a big difference in the low speed handling.
@@MotovlogUK right
Thanks for the tip on the tyres.
I have the seat in the lowest setting. I’ll just have to get my skills up .
ive got road 6 on mine and not a fan, traction control comes on all the time and went lake district and had stones all in the little dimples of the tires, gna try dunlop roadsmarts next, tried them on my mates z1000sx and thought they were way better, I love my 8th gen, the sound of my sc is amazing
Excellent vlog - lovely looking bike in the best colour with all the appropriate accessories. Have fun 😉👍👍
Thank you mate all the best
Great review!! I got Vfr 800 2014 in black 3 days ago and I love it!!!! Tnx
Awesome mate. Nice one! I wanted Black 🫡
I added an adjustable screen and an electronic MC Cruise Control - has transformed long boring distances.
Oh, the VFR1200 panniers and top boxes appear to be identical.
Oh and if you don't get them keyed alike, you can buy a Honda key barrel kit or 3 and change out the pins, very straight forward.
Thank you mate, some good info there. I'd be interested to know more about the MC Cruise control if you have any links?
Actually scratch that, way out my price range...
Really enjoyed your detailed review thank you.
Hopes she's still giving you many trouble free miles.
Thank you mate and yes it is. Love the bike still.
Really helpful informative video this has really swayed me towards looking for a VFR
Nice one mate. Glad it helped
I have the same bike (for 3 months) and love it, beautiful, smooth, powerful, great brakes. I am struggling a bit with the position thus, back pain as well as top of the legs, I have the biggest possible risers on the handle bars, I hope I will get use to it as I love the bike, I had a 600 faser before where the position is more up right
Agreed mate, they are a tad leaned over and I do suffer with my bad neck (unrelated injury). I've just completed a Scotland Tour on it (1650 miles) and strangely, I haven't had a bad neck since I got back...
Nice vid mate ive owned 2 5th gen vfrs and just brought the 8th gen one in black with honda pannier kit, I see you visiting raven cafe there 👍
Nice one mate and good choice. Couldn’t find a Black or White one 😪
Great looking bike, not a big fan of aftermarket exhaust, but that one looks brilliant. 👍
Thank you mate. Thanks for watching.
Great video I looked at a 2017 model today very nice 👍
Thank you mate
Great review! I’m about to get a 2012 here in Australia 🇦🇺
Fantastic mate. Nice one. You’ll love it!
Are the newer VFRs almost non-existent in Australia like they are in New Zealand?
I have the 2004 vfr800 and I like the looks of your but I like the higher up exhaust except summertime gets hot on the buns
Still a fab bike mate. I like all the vfr models right back to the 750
You should just buy some washers and a body clip so you don’t need to keep swapping them. Even a set of bolts to go with each.
This is a wonderful review. Thank you.
No problem. Thank you for watching and commenting 👌
Great review buddy 👍👍👍
Nice one mate. Thank you.
The tail light, indicators, luggage mounts and mirrors/turn signals are taken straight from the vfr1200f
A good thing me thinks?
Ok and your point?
Does that mean I can use the 1200 panniers on my 8th gen? Because the 8th gen ones are impossible to find!
@@itnoked yes the 1200’s fit the 8th gen 800
Hi. Thanks for the extensive review. Where do you get the rear swing arm cover from?
Thanks buddy. I think I saw it on R+G: www.rg-racing.com/browsebike/Honda/VFR800F/2016/EZBG300BL/#prettyPhoto
Lovely bike the VFR and in red. What screen did you fit? Also what torque setting did you use on the grab rail bolts? I've always done mine up with 'feel' when fitting the grab handles and rack as I've been working on cars and bikes for years and never had a problem with them coming loose. 3,500 miles when you got it was just run in. Enjoy.
Hi mate. I fitted a Powerbronze screen which works better than the stock one. Item No 400-H137-001. The Torque setting for the grab rail Bolts is 27Nm according to the Bikes Hong Kong Book of Kung Foo.
@@MotovlogUK Many thanks for the heads up on the screen. Yeah I tighten the grab rail bolts to what feels like about 30 Nm which seems about right. Many thanks.
great video and lovely bike
Thanks buddy
Thanks for the review. Question, the TC….do you keep it off? If so do you need to turn it if every time you start the bike or does it stay off when set to off?
I think it resets to on when you restart. I leave it on. Only turn it off when I want to have even more fun 👀
Also had a different tail pipe
Nice review..interested in the exhaust. Does the exhaust gas hit the panniers and heat them up?
Thank you mate and no, the Exhaust is built to fit the Bike and misses the Honda Panniers. Honda Panniers have a heat shield underneath on the side of the exhaust also
Nice review, thank you :)
My pleasure!
Any chance of a look back review now that its gone? 😢
Very functional outfit.
Good review!
I have the sane exhaust can.. SC Project Conic.......sounds sweeeeeeet! Love my V4 and those gurgles and pops on the downshifts and engine breaking. I have the DLX but no quick shifter.... old school 46 years of riding lol.
This bike is solid. I got my 2015 DLX for just about half price at $6700 USD brand new in 2018 out of the crate. Honda USA discounted them because they were not moving in sales.
It is a keeper for me.......as I am 62 and in great health snd physical condition. I want to keep riding it!
I also have a 2019 CB1000R which scares the poop out of me lol! I love this bike as well... the in-line 4 is like butter and gets humming above 8k . A modern Retro with the Yoshimura Alpha.
Cheers
Thanks for the review, i pick my 20q5 up in a week, any help you can give to find rear rack and full hard cases in uk in red greatly appreciated, plus which usb charge ports did you use that dont drain battery?
Hi mate you’ll love it. The rack and panniers are very scarce. You may not find any as they will be with the bikes that had that option put on. Most of the USB ports now don’t drain the battery. It will say in description. I can’t remember which one I bought.
Here you go mate. czcams.com/video/TmcBEoItC9k/video.html
Lovely bike
Hi, bar riser link is no longer active. Could you provide few more details to find the one you used please?
yer very nice bike i own one
Hi, was the sc project just a slip on? Or did more of the exhaust have to be changed? Thanks
Just a slip on buddy.
Beautiful
Did I miss the link for the 1" spacers for the bars? I'd like to order some as well. Thanks!
Why year and model you ride mate?
@@MotovlogUK 2014 VFR800 DLX
@@Christian-vh9ck There are various thickness so choose your preference. I got the .95 inch ones which I think are the best for size. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363157766056
@@Christian-vh9ck Sorry mate, your message was held for review for some reason and I didn't spot it!
Hi, Where did you order your SC Project for it ?
I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere, worried it might be EOL?
Hey buddy. I ordered direct from the manufacturer in Italy.
It’s still available. You can put your bike in on their site and it tells you what’s comparable
@@MotovlogUK Thanks, I found the part number online and it took me straight to their site.
One question: Do the panniers fit a helmet?
The Top Box fits 2 Helmets. Not tried the Panniers mate.
I don't like the looks. The older version 6 was prettier IMHO
Yea I like the 6 too. But much prefer this. Thanks for watching mate.
Great bike. I like all the V tec VFR's.
And they all look good.
Nice review, cheers.
how do you get on with the headlights at night as in spread of light for the road
It does look weird when you analyse the pattern but to be honest I’ve never noticed a problem when riding in the dark and can see fine. The lights are very bright and hi beam is the Sun lol