The Incredible History of the Honda VFR
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Overwhelmed by the amount of support I've received from this video. It seems everyone wants to see a CBR history video next, well let me know that by liking this video! I'll begin doing some research now :)
I subscribed a long time ago... I have liked your content ever since I watched your channel for the first time ... All the best!!!
Fireblade video for sure
i'd love to see that, as i'm about to buy a CBR900RR SC44. But there's a 750cc VFR RC36 on offer that makes me think twice about my wish for the Fireblade.
Yeahh do the cbr video
Fantastic review - well done. May I add a bit of trivia (as a long term Vfr nut). My first (Vf750f back at uni) was excellent. Fixed the chocolate cam and loved its firing order in particular - sort of vee twin like. It had one peculiar trait though? It would start reliably until the spark plugs got a bit older (not quite due for changes).... and then suddenly become almost impossible to start until you changed the plugs? I never worked out why and just changed the plugs? anyone else had that? Anyway, you missed one which I thought was the best one of that early era - the 1984 Vf1000r - here it is..... (at least we got it in Australia?).
czcams.com/video/H_b8El1zbyI/video.html
Now this was niiiiiiice.... Utterly loved mine for ages but Aus dropped 1000 Vf's and I didn't like the VTEC 800 (+ wanted more power) - so went Honda Vtr for a few years until the Vfr1200f turned up. I've still got that one and here's what I think.... Heavy - yes but not bad at all. Brakes - phenomenal. Engine note - Ummm, they must have changed the firing order or something because now it sounds more like an inline 4 than the old ones (and even current Vfr800) that sound more "vee twin"? Excellent power though - but the exhaust note has lost its old character. Traction control...... DOESN'T HAVE IT - seriously Honda? Fuel tank size.... Bit more please Mr Honda.... Heat dissipation - Sheer brilliance - coolest bike I've ever ridden and the twin fairing sucks out hot air better than anything out there (big issue in Hot Aus). Overall - still love it but its like the orange haired adopted kid - the world didn't like it... whilst I think its styling is great?
Once again - great review and try find that missing Vf1000r for a test ride. You'll love it
As someone who rides a 5th generation 1998 VFR 800 Fi: GO GET ONE. The design is timeless and it will look amazing even in 20 years. For me personally it is the best motorcycle I have ever been on, both for sporty curve hunting and from a long range travel (while you're still younger). The iconic whistling at cruising speeds and the intense screaming when you give it the beans just fills my heart with joy every time.
I feel you man, this bike and its v4 is otherworldly.
I too have aV4 Honda: a 1999 VFR800Fi which is universally considered the finest VFR. Such a shame it was discontinued after only 3 years! Having made the best sports-tourer around, why on earth didn't they just keep it in production with its fuel injection and gear-driven cams? Honda could have make desirable upgrades, such as shedding some weight (say 15 kg), increasing to capacity to 850cc, and upgraded the forks, bikers would have bought them in droves! The gear-driven models were allegedly very expensive to produce, but keeping production for fifteen years instead of just three, the huge development costs of new models would have been avoided. The introduction of the 1200cc VFR seems to show that Honda have lost the plot a bit. By the way, in 1989 I had the Mk1a VFR7f0F (aka 2nd generation), and today (as well as the VFR800Fi) I have a Yamaha TRX850 that is ideal for a solo rider like me of advancing years!
There are so many bikes out there that are faster, lighter, more powerful and handle better. I would not trade my VFR for any of them! VFR forever!
I'm shopping for a 6th or 8th gen right now. They have the best possible combination of practicality, sportiness, character, and reliability
I completely agree Tim :)
Spot on Tim. I got my RC46 new in 2001 and will be riding it until I stop riding.
i grew up in the 80's...the VFR's were amazing..that and GPZ's..so many models i'd loved to have owned.
Same here...
I have a RC36-2 after having a RC36, and the more I try my mates' bikes the more I will keep my VFR !
Rode my VFR 800 from S France to N Scotland with only fuel stops 20 hour ride and i felt great, great bike
Exactly which parts of you felt great after 20 hours?
heroic performance, respect
I've been the proud owner of a 1997 rc36 for ten and a half years now. Every time I contemplate getting another motorcycle I end up going off the idea when I get on my VFR the next morning. Currently 63k miles on the clock. Looking forward to the next 63k. Great video.
Looks like you featured my VFR 1994 Gen 4. Photo location is Wellington New Zealand and that bike has today turned 190,000K and runs as good now as when I first bought her all those years ago.
That’s awesome! You have a beautiful VFR. Thanks for keeping such an awesome example of a great bike.
I would love a 1983 vf750f 90hp and 480lb was good for the time
I have a VTR Honda.
I have owned the VTR for 6 years and have had a lot of fun on it.
I remember way back in the early 80s and I owned a Suzuki 750 GT Waterbottle with a 3 into one expansion chamber that was that loud that cars used to swerve when they heard it at speed as you overtook them at speeds around 120 ish.
I was out in the middle of the bush here in Australia sitting on $160' and a VFR 1000 went past me like I was sitting still.
Remember that was way back in the early 80s, nearly 40 years ago and it was impressive.
Another great Honda, easily the most rewarding bikes out of the 43 I have owned.
Honda build a good bike , I have owned a few.
CR 125! Elsinore 125 back in 74, a CB350 that was rooted but still went and only cost me $100- an Sl175, a Motosport 250 .
An Africa twin would suit me at my age !
I had a 86 vfr interceptor down in Christchurch back in the early 90's. It was the 700cc version. My only gripe was you couldnt turn the head light off as i think it was made for the yank market.
@@kw4690 i hate that headlight on all the time thing. It's really bad when it's on before the bike engine is even started. If the battery is weak the headlight drains it right down before you even start the bike. Also a bump start is less likely to work as those damb lights are taking all the power for the ecu and sparks. On my bmw it only comes on after the engine is going. And if you hold the indicator switch in for 10 seconds the hold it right it goes off. Does come back on once you start moving. Also the new bikes having DRL lights no means the main headlight is not on all the time.
I had a 1994 VFR750 and a 1998 VFR800. Both wonderful motorcycles. The sound of the engine sounded like a big block V8 was underneath you. The engine was vibration free and you could ride them for hours on end. I never tired of their looks. The 1994 looked like the motorcycle version of a Ferrari F40. The attention to detail on both bikes was beyond expectation. When I hear in the video that they were loss leaders makes me appreciate them more. They were (are) mechanical works of art.
I got my hands on a vfr 750 rc24 1988 two years ago. It was the first motorcycle I bought and the one I learned to ride on. I had only ridden a ktm duke 390 before which I rented a few times so I had nothing to really compare to. What astonished me while test riding the vfr before buying it, was how "agreeable" it was although it was much more powerful than the duke I rode before. It didn't feel theatening at all which I welcomed as a beginner, yet it sounded amazing.
That is, until I took it to the swiss alps for the first time and started to learn how to properly corner. During a friendly race with a friend (who rode a R6) I got comfortable riding in the spectrum over 6000rpm and suddenly it felt like I was riding a different motorcycle. As you said, the handeling is amazing and the sound at high rpms is a revelation too. What stuck to was that it never feels like it tries to kill me, which I what I experienced riding a monster 900 (which of course has its charm because of that). I would never sell her and it hurts thinking back at the times I dropped her or even slid that one time out of a corner as a complete beginner, at the time not knowing what a gem I had because I got her for a ridiculous low price (less than 2k which is very little in Switzerland). Now I study mechanical engineering and I work constantly on her and try to keep her in the best shape I can. Thank you for the video, I love to see the lineage appreciated!
I'm an Ulster man and grew up watching Joey Dunlap riding an RC45. I'm a BMW rider but Honda will always hold a special place in my heart because of 'Yer Maun'
Gerard Montgomery Agree!!!They forgot Joey and Robert Dunlop and many other brave racers who made the V-fours so famous in road racing like the Isle of Man!But many people remember that still today!Greetings from the Netherlands!
The last time I rode my RC46 was January 25th, 2019. I bought it brand new in 2001 and already had 124k km on it. Never had a single issue with her. Not a single one. Always serviced on time and never had anything missing in it. My top of the head responsibilities were gas, tires and eventually break pads. Of course, also had to change transmission. Same original muffler for 18 years and I never had any complaints about it. Before I left home, I remember thinking what a great bike I was lucky to have. 10 km after, some lady just jumped to my lane while I was riding in the main road and I had less than 5 seconds to think who should live to tell the story. Wheels blocked and I had to accept the choice of falling and avoiding collision. It was our goodbye after marvelous 18 years of true companionship. I'm still mourning her and now going through hell with the insurance company (I believe it's Hell's Outpost on Earth), but I ended up ordering the new VFR800F. I know I will end up comparing every thing and just point the defects of it, and that may sound unfair. Namely the engine, which seems a big change. Looking for the way it looks, it seems a modern version of mine. Well, I hope it lasts at least more 18 years. Thank you for your videos.
Almost the exact same story for me but it was my beloved zx9 carby. But good news i now have a nicely tuned 99 vfr800 in newly painted red. Still waiting on my insurance though after almost a year hope to add some more goodies to her.
I think i may do a blog too
Glad you were ok
20 years later and I still love my '99 VFR. Not the best at anything but great at everything.
1200F is the best bike of the bunch in my opinion. I think it personifies everything that the VFR is, which is innovation around a V4 engine. I put 30,000 miles on a 2010 in less than 3 years. Also, it did have VTEC.Great video, keep them coming.
I own a VFR 5th Gen RC46. Love it, never to be sold. Gear driven cams are awesome.
Me too. Bought it new in 2002 (2001 build) on sale as the gen 6 had come out. What a bargain. 93000 km and only had to change the oil tyres chain and a few light bulbs (and on the quite the rectifier after 15 years)
I'm at 50k on a 98.
I need to do the clutch, chain, sprockets and steering bearings.
After that and a new rear shock from daugherty and it'll be like new.
my daughter`s name is Gen
I don't waste my time watching Netflix, this is exactly the type of content that I enjoy watching in my free time.
Net who?
I'm still riding around my 6th Gen VFR, and I'm still loving it!!! It has the full Honda luggage kit, and I don't have the urge to upgrade to anything more modern. I just love taking it away for weekend tours.
The engine of the 1200f is underrated. It is legendary how they build it.
I love my ‘98 red Interceptor. Drove over 300 miles to get it.
Nice! I JUST landed one, delivered to me the 99' yellow edition with 30k mileage 😍 beauties !.
@@letteringtypes mine has 37k on the odometer now. It is having an electrical issue, though. Sometimes, with the key on there is no power to any of the instrument cluster and sometimes there is. I wonder if it is because somebody i know pushed it over two times.
@@pdx650 oh wow... I bet the prick who pushed it over probably didn't help it . Why they doing that ?... have you checked google forums for anything similar ?
I had one and I had a hard time selling it. The guy made me an offer that was too difficult to refuse. Still, I hated parting with it.
I love my white 98, Has a power commander 2 and 94k" Mileage, Still runs like the first day I got it. Ill never get rid of it.
Very high quality video and best history video of the VFR we mostly likely have seen. Would be ecstatic to see you make a CBR600 history video of the same caliber!!
Got my '02 VFR800 a year ago and I am absolutely in love with it. Handles long road trips and tight twisties flawlessly...and that ENGINE SOUND!!
Never had a Honda, but after this video I bought my neighbors 2000 vfr800fi 😂 getting it next week. Can't wait! Thanks for all your videos. There great!
small woodshop that’s a nice bike
dude. this is amazing. at first i thought is one of those video where they just show you some pics, but the level of work and detail you put into these is fantastic. Liked and subbed.
What is the price of. the VFR 800
I own a 5th gen VFR, what a good bike it is and a timeles design! Never lets me down.
Nice and interesting video , you put a lot of work in it , respect!!
Keep up the good work!!
I'm a new VFR owner, a gen 5 800, haven't had time to play yet but I still love my NC30 400, great video, learned a lot, thank you.
You totally made my day with that video! I bought a 2nd gen VFR new when I was 21 in 1989 (in Germany) which I owned until I left he country for the U.S. in 2005. Best thing (not just motorbike) I've ever owned. Nothing compared to the incredible sound (I had Sebring exhausts), torque and power delivery, and it was so very reliable and versatile. I rode a friend's Yamaha FZ1000 of the same era thinking the extra horsepower would make the VFR feel disappointing. It didn't. The character of that early VFR is still unmatched to me. Big THANKS!
7:16 That red and black 400 is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL bike I have ever seen in my life...
I have one in type one colours!
Have you taken a peak at the zx7r?
@@piedpiper1782 i know...currently trying to find a nice 99-04 zx7..first bike ive had in years and thats the one i want..58 yrs old and wanna ride again before im too old 😈
It is seriously
For me, the longer the video, the better. (as long as the content is this great)
Video was great, there was one thing I saw not mentioned, being a young 56 year old, I knew and still know that one of the greatest influences on me was Freddie Spencer, and when he won the Daytona 200 in 1985 on the VF750F. That WAS a big deal in sales in our country and putting the VF750F in the frontline of sales. Never mentioned, like it was nothing.
Just found this video and I love it! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I bought a brand new 1984 VF750f interceptor in 84 and ensed up selling that in 87 for a brand new 1987 VFR700 interceptor in pearl white and I loved that bike! Currently on my 3rd VFR in my 2003 VFR800 interceptor and I love it as well!
I'm a vfr convert and really enjoyed this history lesson. I've owned both 5th and 6th generation models and can vouch for their awesome flexibility. Well done video HeroRR
Nice video man, always loved the old school VFR 400/750's
Dammit I wish Harley got killed
My 1st gear bike was a VFR 400 I would buy 1 today if they weren't so expensive. I love my Hanspree cbr600rr but it's nothing compared to the VFR 400
I owned a first year ninja 900 (1986?) at the same time a friend owned an interceptor. Mine would leave him standing,but his was beautiful and comfortable to ride. They were so different back then,and completely upgraded from the Z900 gs1100 bikes we moved up from.
Honda VFR , one of the best motorcycles for sport tourism !
That was a real good history lesson my friend. As a Honda Tech you’ve nailed it thank you. My own passion rested in the SC30 93 on. I’d love to hear their history. Thanks again.
This is an amazing video. Bring more of this type of video! there are so many bikes out there that are so interesting. It would be amazing if you did the CBR F line up!
Absolutely! What a tale to tell that bike has. I've owned an original '87 F Hurricane and now still currently own a bought new, '01 F4i. Coincidentally, both in red/black colorways. I'll never sell it, I feel like that bike was meant for me :) Absolutely love the VFRs though, always tugging at my heart strings (and the RC51)
This was fantastic. Thanks so much for doing this. I'm glad there's so much love for Interceptors. I first fell in love with the '99 model and I will one day own one! Thanks again! Stay safe!
Had a RC36 (VFR750N) for 8 years. Your video brings back fond memories. Much appreciated from Malaysia.
i got myself the 6th generation after seeing your videos.
confortable bike, good power, good looks (in my opinion)
thank you for the info
keep it up
Thanks for your efforts and enthusiasm! I am picking up a VFR 1200F in about an hour. My last VFR was a 1987 VFR700 in pearl white which I simply couldn't resist on the showroom floor. That bike brought many great rides throughout the western US and I expect this new big one to carry me around europe for the next several years. I have owned MANY motorcycles over the years. My first honda was a CB450 DOHC in 1973 and have run the gamut on brands and styles. The last few years in Europe have been enjoyed astraddle different BMW variants but now I'm ready for the cool looking 2010 VFR. A little sorry to see your disappointment regarding the big monster and I will get to judge for myself whether or not the shrunken tank poses a fun barrier or not. Again, many thanks for your comprehensive retrospective.
While I can agree that maybe vfr1200 is smth different but anyway it's just an amazing bike!
By far the best bike video I've had the pleasure to watch, on a topic I was very interested in to boot. Thanks for the hard work, great job!
Thank you! From an old 3rd generation owner and restorer. Loved that bike! Nothing sounded so cool! Got my second old Blackbird now...love the Hondas...great bikes.
Only saw this in 2020, but great rundown of an iconic bike's history! The RC45's still dearest to my heart, but I've actually come across a sweet offering for later year 6th gen. Thanks for the details!
I love this engine V4 !!!! I have the Crossrunner Travel edition 2017 (VFR800X) is Unbelievable !!!!
Had an 84 VF700 Interceptor in 88. Basket case, $500. Some rich kids toy they rode into the ground and dumped. Fork seals/brakes/fluids/muffler/FULL carb rebuilt-flow test($150) tires. Full clean and new wind screen. Great bike! Power everywhere. Smooth. Did 124mph 2up. My GF was almost doing cartwheels when I pulled into the gas station. She had never been over 100 even in a car. Good times.
Great video. Subscribed. Detailed with tons of interesting details without getting bogged down. I miss my ‘98 VFR800. Fantastic bike that was tons of fun on the back roads but could log miles and miles on the freeway. Of all the bikes I’ve owned, that’s one I always have regretted selling. Thanks for the memories!
I've owned quite a few VFRs, including an 1986, 1998, 2002 and a 1990 RC30. My favorite street bike was the 1998 VFR800! The RC30 was basically a track bike. On the street it would overheat easily and was geared a little too high. IMHO, the 5th generation is the best! Even today (March 2019), I would choose it over the new bikes.
now these are my favorite type of video from heroRR
I own and ride a 2016 VFR800X, in Portugal. Absolutely love that bike.
Truly an awesome video. I bought a 4th '95 gen red VFR this year. It's my first bike and I don't even have my motorcycle license yet. My neighbour bought a 6th gen VFR and I bought his 4th gen without really knowing what an epic machine it actually is. Video's like these get me even more enthousiast and I can't wait untill I have my license!
Be safe out there brother.
Owned a 3rd gen and 5th gen. Miss my '99 a lot, best sounding bike on the road.
Great video! I have a 2001 VFR800 that I ride to work rain or shine, it has been extremely reliable over the years. The gear driven cams sound amazing and valves rarely need adjustment. You didn't mention this but before the 2000 the 5th gen had a manual fast idle. It's one of my bikes that I would never consider selling.
I'm awaiting delivery of my 99 and I heard the 01 is the best year for a few minor details, I guess that's one of the details, maybe.....👌👍
*Phenomenal* video. Great detail and history. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to watching the others. Thank you for making this 🤙🏾
I gave this video the thumbs up 3 years ago, but never commented until now. You did a bloody thorough job of tracing the ancestry of the Honda V4 from the NR500 onwards without making it too laboured. Of course the RC30, RC45 and the RC40 (NR750) are iconic bikes and something us Honda V4 nuts want to own (or ride, at least) and maybe one day... In the meantime, the VFR remains one the best road bikes ever made. It's a real shame Honda have dropped the ball of late with their road bike range, but it does mean that those of us who've still got a VFR won't let them go easily.
Cheers from Down Under (and my '96 VFR750)
Passed my test on a NSR, and instantly bought a VFR 400. Loved it
The RC46 is still one of my all time favorites. I wish they would've made a shaft drive version.
i own a VF1000F and i love it , its nice to see his loved VFR brother making history... long live for hondas V4 engines...there are the best....
Nice video. I've never not had motorcycles for the last 52 years, all of them Hondas. I had a 5th gen which I sadly had to let go because of circumstances and have currently owned a
6th gen for the past 8 years. It's the red, white and blue anniversary edition and even though it's an older bike it still draws stares, comments and compliments every time I take it out and get off it somewhere. It is the perfect all around bike, part sport bike, part touring bike and part cruiser. I'll have it until I die and my family has promised to keep and enjoy it through as many generations as it lasts. A fun thing is that I'm partially disabled and was issued handicapped plates and a hanging placard. I park the bike in a handicap spot, hang the placard from the mirror, stand just inside of stores and watch people's looks while they wonder what the hell. 😂
Fifth gen owner here. Already over 100k miles on the clock.
An amazing machine.
I have one too. A yellow 2000 VFR800Fi. Question for you: How often have you had the valves adjusted? I have 20K miles on mine and was thinking it's probably due for an adjustment, but it runs great, sounds great, and other reviews I've read have stated that the bike can go a long time between adjustments. Any thoughts? Thanks.
@@Chiliwack69 It indeed can go for a long time without any additional adjustments, it is made by Honda, however I don't think that it should. Bought mine four years ago, it had something about 91k miles back then. Have not checked the clearances since then, however I am about to do that during the nearest time. Check the workshop manual and the intervals stated there. If you don't know what is going on with the clearances at the moment, do that as soon as possible, even if everything seems to be OK. Preventive maintenance costs less and saves a lot of your resources.
@@murddraals : Excellent advice. Thanks! i will have it checked.
Brilliant vid, thanks, 5th gen is the best, love mine.
Very Fine Review. Loved the Interceptors and loved the sound of that gear-driven cam.
I was an owner of the VF750F and now am a very proud owner of the VFR400R NC24.. great video, thank you
I remember the tariffs well. I was selling motorcycles back then and we had 700’s all of a sudden. Back then every manufacturer made a sport 750 and a sport/cruiser in that cc range.
I remember my Yamaha Maxim in 86 was a 700 for that reason. Great all around bike... but man did it miss those extra 50cc
Those little 4s sound amazing.i had a cb400 "super four" when i was touring cambodia and that thing screamed at high rpms, i ❤ sound.
I had a VTR250 in Thailand, same thing, I had to rev the snot out of the engine to get to 130 km/h but it sounded super cool!
I originate from the UK. My first VFR was a second hand 750 FL (RC36) model. I loved it. In 2001 I bought a new 800 VFR F1 (RC46) and it felt like light years ahead of the 750 FL. I passed my advanced test on it. It’s linked brakes were fine and only seemed to be disliked by those who had never ridden one! It’s throttle response was not as good as the carburetted model. The RC 46 was designated a ‘U’ model, which meant that it was not usually sold in the UK and was termed an import. It’s rear wheel BHP was measured at 98 on a rolling road which surprised the motorcycle dealer. I sold it when I got cancer but after being successfully treated I bought another VFR which was a 750 FS or FT. Unfortunately the radio therapy had caused me to tire quickly and so my motorcycling days are now over and we have retired to Bangkok, which is a scary place to ride a motorcycle anyway. I enjoyed your informative video about my favourite motorcycle very much, thank you.
Hey. The effort and passion really shows 👌
Love all your videos man...... Long time binge watcher. I have never asked or done this before but would love to collaborate a 636 video. Let me know on here or a message back brother... Brian 636
For me the honda blackbird is the best honda ever made everything I personally want in a bike and the VFR800 is a very close 2nd . I have owned two Viffers and two BB"s. Wish I could have both in my garage.
Andrew Burns I'm on my second blackbird love it also have a z1000 saving for a zzr1400 have always wanted a vfr but never got around to buying one ride safe 🏍🇬🇧
Yeah Andrew my '97 Bird just keeps going and going. The Vfr are some of the best looking bikes ever produced, imo!
yes I agree as i own a 99 vfr and an 01 bird. Love both but the bird is better in every way except sound.
Your comment really caught my attention as I've never felt that the added power of the Blackbird outweighs the lighter weight advantages of the VFR800 (the VFR never feels like it lacks power imo and 145mph is surely plenty fast enough for anyone). What is it that you prefer about the Blackbird?
@@MrBoybergs Dont get me wrong I really loved my vfr.(the engine is a gem and didnt want for more power as it felt like it had more than the power figures said) but for me the bird is more comfortable, has a lower center of gravity, better brakes, better engineered, and better build quality. The 50% greater power is just a bonus.
I have a 99 vfr800fi and I love it. It’s an amazing bike. It’s my first bike. It’s insanely enjoyable.
I've had a 1998 800 for 13 years and love it! wont ever let her go! Thank you for the documentation.
So have I. A 1999 for around 13 years. I cannot find a suitable replacement. Nothing comes close.!
Great video. Pity you didn't mention the 1984 VF1000R with it's 130hp and gear-driven cams (unless I missed it). I had a 1984 750S, an '84 750F and my favourite the 1986 750F (E). Comfy, quick but heavy. Thanks for the great video.
In 86 I bought a new VF1000R for less than MSRP. They were big, top heavy and expensive. I loved mine! The one bike I wish I had back. Fantastic engine, great sound, reliable as hell.
Nice vid - I've always been a fan of the twin-round headlights from the 80s on the RC models :)
Currently all v4 focus seems to be on Ducati - it would be interesting to see a timeline of other manufacturer's v4 developments.
I had both a V45 & V65 Sabre back in the 80s.. Loved them. Comfortable and fast. Became a road racer in the 90s.. Today I get to buzz around on my '92 NC30 & '89 ZXR400 H1..
Been smiling ever since..
Great video.
On my third VFR now, the first one was a 1986 VFR750 that came over here from Canada. It didn't have all the EPA emission crap on it the ones sold in the US had, better carbs and a few more hp's. The second one was a 4th gen beauty and I was hooked on that bike. My latest is a 5th gen VFR800 that I installed a A&A Performance supercharger on. Only 40 of these kits were sold world wide. I'll never sell this one. Still ride it, just not as much as I used to. VFR's have to be one of the best bikes ever made. Rock solid engine, you can ride them all day long and have lots of fun doing it. Great video capturing the GOAT of motorcycles.
Make a video about a history of CBR?
Milos Jocic agree
now where talking.
Well I better give the people what they want! CBR History video is going to happen, i'll begin now.
@@HeroRR Thank you brother! You are making the best youtube videos and your channel deserve more views and subs
@@HeroRR you absolute legend
Back in the late '80's when I was working on these bikes, Interceptors and Magnas were everywhere, but the Sabre was pretty rare.
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I owned an '85 V65 Sabre and was lucky to get one with good cams. straightline performance outstanding but didn't handle so well when things got tight. Also, something about them just didn't look right: sort of like Honda pulled a big magnet through the parts bins and the assembly team was told to put a bike together out of what they got.
Ralph Hugelschaffer Ive always loved the look of a sabre, I've got an '84 v65 magna. If I find a good sabre one day I'll probably get it too haha
Fast pace and informative, excellent work.
Having both the VFR (RC36-2 from 1994) and a CBR 919 (SC33, 1996) switching between them always surprises me again how two machines can be so attractive and unique without being able to favour one over the other. The torque builtup on the VFR is somehow more planted, cool and controllable, while the CBR is simply faster. Behind all the technology, Honda has somehow injected magic in a complicated system.
Had a 1998 VFR 800 Fi in yellow. Loved that bike, shame it met a nasty end when a car pulled into my path writing it off. Subbed. Great video.
@Spitch Grizwald Mine was definitely 1998. So it must have also been a time machine 😂
Excellent video! I subscribed from just this one video. I owned a 91' and regretted selling it. Just bought a mint 96' a couple years ago and it is still my favorite(also own an 02' CBR600F4i) I will never sell it. V-4's RULE!!
Christopher Gates i got an 05, but cant sell my 91...
AMAZING video man! Extremely informative, I LOVED EVERYTHING about it!
Love my VFR. Thanks for putting this together.
You'll have 100,000 subs probably sooner than you thought.
I have my eyes on a 5th gen 99 model. Like you said they got it right with this one. Excellent work by the way on this video. 10/10
The VFR 400 was the 1st gear bike I rode. I instantly fell in love. Best bike ever. I wish I could have 1 now but the prices are crazy for a decent one. I am riding m 2008 cbr600rr Hanspree now because of that blue red and white VFR. LEGEND
I’ve owned a 98 fifth Gen for 16 yrs now and recently added a 15 Intercepter to book end the VFR800 chapter. Love these bikes.
I just bought my first bike!! 86' vf500f
The VFR1200X is great. I'll probably trade in my GS for a Crosstourer soon.
Loved my '93 VFR. The sound of the gears was just out of this world. Still regret I got rid of it.
Great video. I really enjoyed it. Thanks! I bought a 5th gen, 1998 VFR in 2014 in red. The bike was in absolute beautiful condition with only 17K on it. I have it still and plan on never letting it go. I agree that it's the best gen VFR. When I bring it to the Honda dealership for service, they always tell me to never sell it because it has the best engine Honda ever produced.
I love the looks of the 2 round headlights the racing vfr look amazing
And yeah I made it this far 👍
Bring back the badass, underseat exhaust or install a shorty exhaust, ala the Akropovic on the new Ducati Panigale V4.
Just put a smaller delkevic on mine and love it you can see more of the swing arm
Awesome vid! A great history lesson for a fan of the Honda v4 lineage....
I bought a 95 VFR 750 and it is such a superb bike. I have 3 friends with bikes. A GSXR 750 an Aprilia Tuono 1000 and an R1. I've ridden them all and I still would choose this bike every time. It's a bike I can ride all day while my friends have to keep pulling over for a break. I have gotten more compliments on my bike even against the others all lined up. It's a racing heritage that cant be denied and legendary reliability and it's still fast enough to keep up. I rip off the line and love the torque of this thing
this deserves a like and comment, next video gsxr750?
Sales have slowly dwindled over the years, as this bike has gotten further away from its roots. It's almost like Honda is ignoring their customers.
They sure are. They can't even give their CRF1000L AT cruise control!!! They are just so off the money at the moment. Other manufacturers are offering far more exciting bikes.
@@alexmorgan3435 Yeah... It's no secret that Honda is my favorite brand... but they just don't make exciting bikes anymore... although I do really like the new fireblade and 450L.
This actually a really crazy thing that Honda’s been doing for years, so I’m a Honda certified tech and when I went through my training I got a fair bit of insight into why they do the things they do it’s not that they’re ignoring their customers it’s that they are treating their customers like children as in you want this but this is what you actually need, however they are starting to transition away from that because of slumping sales
The new 2018 crf250r and 450r are the indicators of said shift
Hmm. I agree that Honda seem to have lost their way. Certainly in oz.
Made it to the end haha! Great video, good start to the morning. VFR really does have a long history!
Well done! My first ever bike was the '84 VFR500,"currently riding a 98 VFR800 and I absolutely love this machine!
Was going to sell my RC46 last Autumn. Thankfully didn't make that mistake...
I really enjoyed that....grest vid! I'm now on my 3rd consecutive VFR800 5th Gen (always red). From time to time I test ride other bikes when I think I might fancy something different but I always end up riding away on the Viffer. There's simply nothing else out there; old or new that, can persuade me to give it up. Imo it's still the best and most versatile all round bike and it's a blast to ride really hard when you're in that kind of mood.
My sister have a 1999 vfr, it is fantstic, but i does have a very annoying on/off at the throttle. How did you risolve the problem?
@@SeraphinoII Tbh the throttle response on all 3 that I've owned have been 100% perfect and I haven't heard of other owners noticing a twitchy throttle response. The POSSIBLE causes of your bikes problem are many (depending on if you actually mean on/off response or jerky and lumpy response?):
1. clogged injectors,
2. a poor remap of the ecu or an aftermarket exhaust system that would benefit from an ecu remap,
3.dirty air filter,
4.dirty fuel filter,
5.failing fuel pump
6. throttle body issues
7. needs new spark plugs/coils
This may sound extreme but on a bike they're all relatively simple and inexpensive fixes.
My advice would be to take it to a good independant bike mechanic/garage and tell them the issue (Don't go to a Honda dealer as they'll simply start replacing parts and the cost will be crazy). The independant mechanic should be able to eliminate 90% of the above possible causes very quickly for you and resolve the issue much more cheaply.
@@MrBoybergs Ok thank you for the advice! :)
@@MrBoybergs When you open the throttle trying to exit a slow corner it gives you a noticeable kick, i does not matter how smooth you are!
@@SeraphinoII A bit of a long shot but have you checked the chain tension? It's possible that a slack or worn chain could be the problem (has the bike always done this)? If that isn't the problem I still reckon a decent mechanic looking over the machine is the best way to go
Absolutely love this video ! Nice to hear a history of a bike instead of seeing somebody jump on it and pull the throttle back. Keep up the great work
got a 1200f Dec '21. I'm in love. I guess I'm not as sporty as most, but this feels like all I'll ever need.
I got one 1200f is an amazing machine 👍