I can't get past those exhaust headers sticking out 'the wrong way.' 😔

Yes sport touring bikes have evolved a more relaxed position but I don't want that. At 41 years old I love my vfr because it's much more of a sport bike without needing to be 20 to ride it long distance.

This is such a handsome bike. I still feel the Guzzi Norge needed cruise control and could be a reason it died. Loved that bike too. {'m from the States and never heard the term "ticking/tick over" . What does that mean? Congrats on your V100. If I ever get a new road bike this would be it.

I took the opportunity of a test ride on the V100S and from the get go found it very easy to ride slow, I was impressed as my ride is a CBR400RR and is so much smaller and lighter, pulled the trigger straight away and have no regrets or problems as it approaches first service. It's a real looker and very capable. Not used my panniers yet nor gone any distance so have that to look forward too, having owned the Honda for 30 years which is a proper hooligan bike this feels very grown up.

You can get around the clunky neutral-to-first shift by downshifting before a stop, but then you're stuck at a traffic light holding the clutch in. My two big gripes: seat and heat. Even with the "comfort" seat, the contact point is the sensitive parts of one's male anatomy, not the posterior as God intended. Hope Russell Day-Long seats can solve this. As for engine heat, stay off it on hot days.

10 things I love about my fireblade 🥰

A lovely run out in fine country. I have not been on that road for years. Thank you.

Beautiful 😍

The clutch is a killer , especially in heavy traffic. It vibrates a lot and is sore on the wrists, but it’s an absolute dream of a bike at speed, it actually looks sexy as fuck and is quite a big bike. I’m 55 and ride mine like I stole it . I absolutely adore her and couldn’t part with it for anything. The new bikes look like shit 😂😂😂 got enough power to keep up with the new bikes. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

Add an AF1 exhaust kit and soon to be released an ECU flash for the win.

Do you still have this bike and if so how many miles and when can we have an updated review from experience. Thks

The quick shifter is garbage, and making shifts from 1 - 2 almost useless!

That back line is like a bagjo to the 1st clamp

I’ve had a couple of vfr 750’s last one a 97 absolutely loved it but I’ve now got a GSXs 1000 naked bike not sure I could go back to the old vfr now!! But saying that I still love em great noise great motor

I agree with the clunk when going into 1st gear. I do enjoy the ride and look. I got a big issue with the bike on my first ride. The engine was overheating. Guzzi had to replace the entire engine on a 100km bike. Took 4 weeks to fix, and it came to me scratched. I'm so upset. I'm now taking to Guzzi and dealer for a solution. Any experiences from Guzzi from others?

My 1995 urban tiger version just makes me smile the whole time I ride it. And that is more worth than the newest and fastest bike

Full vid of the whole journey? Ferry,racing, around the island etc?

Devils staircase isn't that impressive but Llyn Bianne's stunning

£1000 seems a lot of money when compared to the value of the bike itself. Appreciate the notable difference however it’s money spent that imo you’re not going to get back. But fairs fair. Looking to do similar modifications to my RRW 1998, so it’s great to see before during and after. Thanks for the videos

I’m probably spamming every VFR YT video as I have just added a white 1991 VFR750 to my collection.. it’s all original with 14k miles. My only previous V4 engine experience was my first big bike that I had after passing my test in ‘89.. a VF400F. I loved that bike, all I remember was it was torquey (for a 400cc) and growly sounding 😄 So I’m looking forward to riding this bike….once it stops raining of course 💁🏻‍♂️🌧️

The Griso 1200SE does not clunk into 1st gear. I purchased the Griso new in 2016. No issues and 56000km. A buddy purchased a V100 Mandello and complained about the 1st gear. It is an oil bathed clutch and not a dry plate clutch on the V100. That's the reason for the 1st clunk. No problem at all. My Suzuki has the same clunk at 1st gear, and so does all Hondas etc.. with the same clutch setup. I have not had any change to ride the V100 for a long journy, but when my beloved Griso is worn out.....

Some basic, black-colored wax will make any scuffs, marks, or scratches disappear on your gas tank. If there are deep scratches it would probably just reduce them somewhat. It’s worked great for my Super Tenere ES which has a similar paint color.

Interesting video, it’s always good to hear other opinions.. I have a ‘99 Fireblade, and 6 other 90s era sport bikes.. But I just had delivered yesterday, a totally original 1991, VFR750 with 14k miles, in white (I wanted a white one 😊).. But as I haven’t ridden it yet (thank you UK weather 🌧️) I can’t make a comparison. I’ve had my Blade 5 years, and it’s a great bike..but I haven’t bonded with it as I have my other bikes. It’s a typical Honda, it does most things well. And even after 25 years, it’s still doing things well, even though modern fuels are determined to bugger those things up. I have just refitted the carbs after cleaning.. & boy were they horrible.. Ethanol 👎🏼 I am looking forward to putting some miles on the VFR. I may then return back to this video with a better understanding of both. Cheers for the video 👍🏼

Bought a 1995 urban tiger version from my colleague. He buoght it 25 years ago. Was sitting in his garage for years. Had some standard maintenance to do and one wheelbaring and that was it. 35000 km on the clock and it is a head turner.

If you're riding induces the abs system I'd say you're riding style needs looking at. Non abs does not equate to a dangerous bike, abs can actually increase braking distances.

Read about how the mechanic who neglected to torque the caliper bolts on Eddie Lawson’s 500 GP machine. Luckily Eddie didn’t get hurt. He came back into the garage, instead of firing the mechanic he said he didn’t want anyone ELSE to touch his front brakes - because he knew that mechanic would never make that same mistake again. Food for thought…We all mess up sometimes.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think you have quoted wheel bhp for the VFR,and crank bhp for the blade.....I'm sure it's atleast 105 bhp for the 750 as a direct comparison to the 900. Good video,thanks for the upload

What a great video. The same applies to driving your fun car. That's given me a boost to get my bike licence at 50.

I bet the "almighty clunk" is due to the high idle speed. Even my RC51 idles at 1100/1200. 1600 is 4 cylinder territory.

Great review🥰The thing about horsepower, I think we've gone bonkers. I have a Supersport 950 with VVT and it's got real pull everywhere. The California Superbike school run BMW S1000RRs (not in full sport mode I think). I found my bike would slowly pull up on them on the long straight. Obviously at more then 120MPH or so I guess I would be left in BMW poo. However I was leading a twisty road ride recently with said BMW behind me. He was hell bent on staying with me but, once again, the Ducati was pulling away from the BMW out of the corners. So, 115HP especially with the fat torque, I would expect the Guzzi to be fast. Gorgeous bike. Unfortunately for me, my nearest dealer is 90 miles away, interstate miles, which I LOATHE so that's out otherwise I'd buy one.

Just put a down-payment on a mint 99. So excited to get it.

Amazing bike, I had one of those until I moved to the next generation (800cc) the only constant problem I had with that bike was the regulator rectifier module which is not cheap until someone tood me to put the Yamaha regulator rectifier which is half price and last longer and no modification needed just plug and play. Cheers

So much time to re check that properly

Love the bike, I have an S model, hitting the gear change lever while operating the sidestand caused me to dump the bike on it's right side. NEVER mess with the sidestand with the engine running unless you are holding the clutch lever IN. Had an oil leak at 1500 miles, found some very loose bolts on the engine output to the drive shaft, tightened, seems to have taken care of it. High idle speed, huge clunk into 1st. Also find downshifts with the quickshifter are brutal and I don't use it. 2600 miles so far, time will tell...

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Should have tried to shut the visor before heading off, that way the problem could have been spotted 😢

Interesting place to visit, love the music

Looks like you had a great time!

I have about 950 miles on my V100 S. I just did the 1st service myself. Mine idles at around 12-1300 rpm. Yeah, Guzzi's always clunk into 1st gear, but I agree, you'd think it would be better after so many years. As for the side stand causing you to engage 1st gear, I've not had that issue. Boot size and shape may contribute to that. I know on my 1993 MG Daytona 1,000 that the side stand was so far forward that even if you were 200 centimeters tall, you could not deploy it without getting off of the bike! No leaking issues or anything else so far. I don't expect to have problems, actually. I've been very happy with Moto Guzzi over the years; maybe I've just been fortunate. As for parts replacements, Ducati has been much worse for me. Cheers from Colorado, USA.

Shame some arsehole stole his leathers from his last TT win !

The last time his pit crew were seen alive

I want to get me one like that 👍👊

Beautiful 😍

Wow...awsome. Like the music as well 😊

Well he needs sacking

Sounds like you need your bike setting up properly I have a 98 fireblade and it’s smooth at all speeds.

Anyone know what Arai helmet he's wearing?

Its only a sports tourer if you decide to ride it like that. Its an animal in the right hands. Ive got a gsxr1000k4 and this bike gets me into more trouble at the traffic lights grand prix

Seems like the guy fitting the visor made a hasty exit …………