21-07-10 - VFR800
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- čas přidán 22. 12. 2010
- So my final video on Honda's mid Range VFR800, a bike which during the last few days has shown me just how versatile it really is!
Today I take the bike back to Brindley Honda, to have a chat with Lee about this punchy little machine!! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
The 90's VFR's (specifically the 94-97) were some of the best bikes ever made, and the same goes for the modern VFR's. Really, you can't go wrong with any VFR. Beautiful bikes with the performance to beat many many bikes.
A lot of points raised there which are the reason why I've had mine for almost 4 years (since new) as a daily drive. Every time I consider trading it in, I can never make up my mine on what to replace it with. Nearly anything else would mean sacrificing a level of comfort or usability which I am used to with the VFR. I don't think I could ever replace it, only add an extra bike to the garage. It's got flaws, but it's a fantastic all rounder.
I have a vtec and on post -06 models the vtec kicks in at 6800 and out at 6100 iirc. There isn't a huge surge in power and it would only cause problems in a corner if you were riding at 99.9%. hth
More bikes, less face.
@bard77 Yeah man, its defo the right type of bike for that mate! Good mixture of sport and comfort, and a lot of fun!!
@bard77 - I traded my YBR125 in for one as a first "REAL" bike after passing my test. I love it, but have never really known anything else. I got a 2004 VTEC (Without ABS), with two years (full) warranty, fully serviced and serviced by them before I picked it up and 12months MOT. Never had any problems and it's been used every day for the last 9 months. I'm even thinking about going for the new VFR1200, not the duel clutch thingy, manual for me cheers!
Well the Vtec engine is designed to provide awesome mpg under 7,000 rpm fella, before the second set of valves kick in, so it all depends on how you ride it!!
Love the V Strom too, Keep it rubber side up fella!
@Kaivalaginiviti Tuono is ace, Had one for a week, so much torque I dont think the front wheel touched the ground!! Up there wirh speed triple for grinability!!
I would defo say try the Grizo, muto guzzi have got over there reliability problems, and for a twin, its so easy to ride, sounds ace, and yet can scare the crap out of you if you want, and not expensive at all!
One of the best kept secrets in bike world - will be posting a review soon!
lets face it, it may have been old , but its taken others over 10 years to catch up to it.
@Kaivalaginiviti Pricey true!! 2nd hand monsters are lush though buddy!! How about the Moto Guzzi Griso, rode one of those recently, amazing, or an Aprillia??
Luke - about to make this (an 06-08 version) my first bike in many years. I'm 6'4", any issues other than adding frame sliders that I should be alerted to?
HI Luke, great videos man.
Question. I have an older 2001 Pre VTEC Viffer, i have heard that some had issues with the VTEC kicking in at an awkward rev range, i.e when corninering in the wet on a roundabout causing the rear to spin up. Was this a problem with this bike?
Thanks, and great channel.
@bard77 I have a same dylema...Im 196 cm tall and it will be this one or ktm 990 adventure....but honda have one big, big plus..... that v-engine and its sounds !!!
I'm getting a VFR, its not a 800 thought its a 1991 400 nc30 still a fantastic bike
@Kaivalaginiviti Hopefully man!!! Have at look at the Ducati's, maybe a monster would be up your street???
Hello Luke, i like a lot your reviews and personal opinion about bikes. I have a question: When you will do a review for an Triumph Sprint ST and what would you choose between the vfr800 and the sprint ST and why ? Thanks & Regards
Alex from Romania > riding a Yamaha Bulldog.
I would pay £9,000 for that 800 VFR looks fantastic and sounds great but also great reliability
I am at the same age, I bought a similar one ('02) last year as a first (real) bike. I like it because it does not look too sporty, but you can drive like that, however if you feel so.
It took some time (days) to get used to its weight at low speed but otherwise very handy, still much in it to explore and big fun :-).
A driving technical training (Honda, BMW offers it) before you get it makes a good warm up (I choose Honda's one).
hey ya! im looking at getting a road bike after doing my learners on a honda XR 400. the thing is im 6'6" (bout 200cm) and need to look at a sport tourer. i have been doing reserch on the this vfr and other bikes. do you have any surggestions on bikes that i would be able to fit on and are worth looking at. i dont really want to get on anything more powerful then a 800 as i would be coming straight of a 400 road trail.
I realize this is off topic in regards to the video, but what's your opinion of a 93' VFR ? I have the opportunity to pick one up for a steal and I'd appreciate some input!
Thanks & Cheers!
@bard77 vilken hoj blev det? själv är jag 205cm haha och vill ha en sport
good bike for a 46 yr olds first bike?
Low rpm economy. High rpm power. That's the point of every vtec engine produced. You only need a setting for economy when you have an automatic. Keep it in low rpm if you want to save money. An economy mode would neuter your top end and STILL use more fuel than if you just shifted at lower rpm.
You still alive Luke?
No kidding. There's a saying: "sh*t or get off the pot". This guy just rambles on about "VFR is good, but doesn't quite do it for me". Could've shaved 7 minutes off this video about the reviewer stroking himself that the VFR 800 is not quite the bike for him.
I didn't understand a word u said
Speed up
Slow down.
Luke you need a haircut
The VFR economical!? - Ha! I really didnt like my VFR. Kept it 2 months and had to be rid of it. No torque, had to change gear every 2 seconds. If you're in the wrong gear you really have no power. It broke my back, drank fuel, expensive to service etc. It is gorgeous though but I'm not buying it for its looks. I bought a V Strom after this and for half the money for the same age I'm far far happier.
You talk a lot without saying much. Really