2014 Honda VFR 800 | First Ride

[@chaseontwowheels]

Lmao so apparently I was totally wrong about describing this motorcycle and how the engine works. If your curious about how it actually works just read the comments.

[@steveorr]

Horrifically wrong 😅 don’t worry non-honda bike & car people been fluffing vtec for a long long time lol

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

Yeah…. U really hit a nerve with us Honda boys…. VTECCCCCCCCC!!!!!

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@steveorr yes , dunno why honda gets dunked by people, honda has some of the best engineers and engines ever and the highest Grand prix wins.... why then?😂

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@steveorr yes , dunno why honda gets dunked by people, honda has some of the best engineers and engines ever and the highest Grand prix wins.... why then?😂

[@chaseontwowheels]

We all know I'd get those wrong too.

[@HeroRR]

Thanks for the shoutout Chase!! One quick note about the VFR, It never operates off 2 cylinders. At low revs it operates off 2 valves per cylinder, and once you hit 6800 rpm it goes to 4 valves per cylinder. Nice first ride though, I agree with all your points especially how it needs more power!! :)

[@kerrykgraham2391]

THANK YOU! drove me crazy hearing this from someone with such a large audience.

[@Victic005]

Seem like the VTech is for fuel efficiency but not for low end torque.

[@bucsanders7861]

@@Victic005 The vtech is for fuel economy, and quick throttle response in the lower RPM's. It also quieter when running in two valve mode.

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@bucsanders7861 yes.

[@salskars6637]

The power and everything about the 800 Interceptor is exactly, the sweet spot I was looking for. If I wanted "more power" I would have found another bike. One test drive and I knew I had to buy it. This, coming from a previous liter bike owner btw. It appears that some "reviewers" must always harp about more-power etc for proof of being "core". At least manufacturers are aware that not all riders are wanting H2s or Busas. I wish I would've discovered/ridden a VFR 800 years ago. I've only had mine about 14 months now. I encourage anyone interested to test ride one (new riders and experienced riders).

[@jstn9914]

Honestly the VFR is an anomaly. Fast, comfortable, affordable, sounds goddamn incredible, VTEC, single-sided swingarm... How are these not more popular?

[@pdx650]

I get it. These vfr's are reserved for a more mature rider that could afford them when they were new. Younger type 'squidlet' people could not get these new and there were better, sportier options available, at least, in their minds, there were better options.

[@EdTrollington]

My daily is 2007 zx6r and every now and then it pops into my head to sell it for a vfr. There are too many things I like about my zx though, and it's easy maintenance. I've heard the v4 maintenance can really suck.

[@pdx650]

TWDrive, I can agree with some of what you might have heard. Although, I have not had to deal a lot of 'heavy' maintenance (engine disassembly). I changed the coolant to be the correct fluid after the previous or two owners ago used green coolant. Blue is the proper color of Honda coolant/antifreeze. Same used in their newer cars. Removing the rear wheel is easy (single-sided swing arm), front wheel is easy to remove from the front forks, too. Air filter was easy to get to. The problematic R/R (regulator/rectifier) is a weak spot. I have not had to replace it yet. The previous owner (or before him) had installed a desktop computer fan on the R/R to keep it cool and that is a common mod. I have had to change the oil numerous times. All pretty easy work so far. @@EdTrollington

[@EdTrollington]

@@pdx650 thanks for the info. Have you done the valve adjustment yet?

[@pdx650]

um.....no.@@EdTrollington

[@nothimg599]

HAHA!!! Watching this video I was like damn that looks just like mine. Wait a minute that is the 2014 VFR800f I bought from Mountain Motrsports.🤣😂 It is a Delkevic exhaust.

[@scotstewart4011]

Pretty sure it runs on 4 cylinders all the time. The v tec means it runs on 2 valves per cylinder below 7k rpm and on 4 valves per cylinder over 7k rpm.

[@WilliamInJP]

Correct sir!

[@emmanuelvelezpolanco710]

VTEC do not add more valves either, VTEC changes the part of the camshaft that the engine used to open the valves for the side that open the valves more and for longer time

[@sheppardfrsh1]

@@emmanuelvelezpolanco710 VTEC* V-tech is a phone. Lol.

[@syedsyafiq14]

How VTEC work is that they have a higher camshaft thus when VTEC "kicks in" the Higher camshaft gets activated thus more airflow and more power. In Singapore we have a Bike called the Super 4/cb400 with VTEC as well.

[@carfreak290]

@@emmanuelvelezpolanco710 while you are absoluterly correct i believe the system on the vfr does not operate this way. it operates more like hondas small civic motors in that the rocker floats on one valve while actuating the other. when vtec is engaged it engages both sides of the rocker. its similar to their high performance versions without the big lobe concept. id also be happy to be proven wrong. i havent ripped open my vfr but looked at a few things that lead me to my belief.

[@_stanley_c_]

This bike doesn't look outdated at all, it looks like a modern bike and I really wish Honda can produce the VFR again😢

[@Flipnred78]

Had a new (1998 )VFR 800 and the look of the bike was ahead of its time back then.

[@p.chakraborty4453]

Absolutely need it back.

[@FXSTB]

@@p.chakraborty4453 Had a 91 VFR750F. Also would love to have it back. Supposedly, there's a 91' with 22k miles 35 minutes from me. I haven't stopped thinking about it for days. 🤔

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@FXSTB there's a 2004 VFR 800, with 18000 kms around here ,i was thinking about it too! The stats ain't very mint though.

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@FXSTB get it!

[@flister8701]

The VFR (especially the 8th gen 2014 and 2015 models) have an INSANE amount of emissions limiters. This one I can tell has the flapper, snorkel, and vacuum still installed. The O2 sensor also forces it to run very lean. It’s designed to lower the fuel ratio until you enter very high in the rev-range, forcing the bike to be lean until you enter what’s effectively a “cruise-mode.” Hence the loud sound but muted power. Along with that, the air-box has two small inlet ports. One has a massive snorkel to cut inlet size by 70% but is permanently open, and the other side is vacuum actuated to shut closed once it gets halfway through the RPM’s, killing your air mixture in half. All of it had to be done so Honda could legally import the VFR and then pass initial emissions for sale because it has the VTEC system. Words cannot describe how phenomenal the bike is when you take those limiters away. It has immediate throttle response and genuinely feels as fast if not faster than it sounds. I wish the one chase rode had those things done to it so you can understand why this bike is truly one of a kind, but I can attest to everything he said being true until you do those changes. Although nothing will ever top the sound of the valve-extended V4 roaring in a tunnel.

[@evanbombeke2013]

I bought this bike because of the clean, classic styling and the cool engine/interesting engine characteristics. Haven’t been disappointed!! Sounds like a DREAM

[@HaAWhiteGuy]

People ripping him a new one right now about VTEC 😂

[@adejames88]

Yep was just doing exactly that lol

[@frigginmark6509]

Two cylinders? For a motorcycle guy your lack of knowledge is shocking at times. And you stated the "it runs on 2 cylinders" thing like it was fact. I do enjoy your videos but damn it's a bummer when you get something so wrong. You said you did some research on the Interceptor before the ride. Maybe a quick read of VTEC on WikiPedia should have been part of that. Honda still produces this bike in Japan. We just don't get it here in the states. The bike sold so poorly here in 2014 and 2015 that there were a ton of leftovers. About 2 years ago there were dealers here in the Northeast selling brand new, leftover 2014/15's for half price. A dealer not far from me had 7 in stock asking $6,500. The magazine reviews (remember those) in '14 said they didn't have any personality. That seems to be why they didn't sell well here. That also kept me from buying one, even at half price.

[@Villani_AV]

The issue was the price here, at the time you could get a ducati for about the same price this went for originally. And the engine was the same as the rc46 from 2006/7 so people were just like "I'll keep my older one" love these things though. Wish they would have updated it

[@c0dy1287]

Yeah, I get that he's said himself he's not an expert, but at the same time for how much effort and quality they put into their production, it kinda takes away from all of that when no one could be bothered to spend a couple minutes to Google some basic information, and even worse spreading misinformation like it's fact, and not even throwing up a little note in post as a correction, it is what it is I guess.

[@dearbulls]

Shit, I love these VFRs and I'll definitely buy a new one for 6500.

[@TheBoma1000]

they still sell them in the UK too, they're just £10k new

[@aegisranger]

He's not a "motorcycle guy", he's a Modes and Gadgets guy that rides some bikes... lol

[@PoliceBikeRider]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BIKE! I have had three. I sold two of them and bought a 2015 vfr800 deluxe. A year after riding it i got hit by a distracted driver. I survived but the bike got destroyed. Im not much of a crying person but man that hurt. It was the best bike I've ever had and I've wanted to get another since that accident. It was supper exciting to see that you got to ride one!!!

[@pdx650]

Supper excites me, too.

[@william1sloan]

The VFR is a grown-ups bike. When you work 60 hrs a week, this is your commuter bike. It's not a super bike, its a base model Vette of a bike. ...a commuter. Its a commuter that will do 150 mph. It is the best 'all-round' commuter for sport bike riders. Period. Its a nearly 25 year old bike, that is so good, they still make them.

[@AFJDM]

"Base model Vette of a motorcycle" is a really good description, or maybe like an LC500: not a spec sheet warrior, but soulful, gorgeous, and reliable.

[@jeffjones7012]

That description applies to other Hondas. I love my cbr500r. It reviewed poorly because it looks to good for its own good. It looks fast and sporty. In reality tho. It's cheap, reliable, and comfortable.

[@IIIPhenomIII]

Vtec is the name of Honda's VVL technology (Variable Valve Lift), so idk what you were talking about it running on 2 cylinders down low.

[@mcreact6626]

👌

[@davidanders2365]

I'm from Australia. I have what you call the 2014 deluxe. From brand new. All options. When you turned, you looked like a learner. It's my daily ride, my road ride, my track ride. It's got power. If you know how to use it.

[@danielfarhat2771]

Any problems with the heat in stop-go traffic?

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

Chase got Vtec so wrong here 🤣🤣 why didn’t Brian help stop him 😂

[@xbox736]

😂😂 I was just about to say this bro, not trying to be rude, but chase couldn't have been more wrong about VTEC 😂😂

[@mcreact6626]

😆

[@astsaft]

Chase and technical details... Didn't go that well so far.

[@charlesm.8807]

😬

[@salskars6637]

Brian can only do so much.

[@bootz0409]

Had my 2015 VFR800F for a few months now and it's the coolest bike I've owned. The reviewer was spot on regarding all his deliberations about the bike and I feel it is indeed a bike for those not looking for ridiculous power but who just love riding and who wish to do so safely and who relish the Honda reliability tag at a crazy low price. Mine has T/C, ABS and integrated heat grips and is an absolute joy to ride each day to work. Thanks for a great review which had me chuckling and nodding right the way through. ✌️👍

[@erichalperin5331]

I just bought the same bike in April, with only 5K miles. Traded in my '19 Yamaha R3 ABS for this and I'm so happy I did. The bike is MUCH heavier, BUT the more I ride it the better it gets. It is a very substantial bike, and way more comfortable. I wanted a bigger, faster and something I can take on the highways. The VTEC operation goes from 2 Valve operation to 4 valve operation, not V2 to V4. Overall, great review and I'm so glad Chase gave it a try.

[@salskars6637]

Awesome trade. I got a used 2014 Interceptor (about 7k miles on it) last May 2020. You're right about the weight - It disappears. I like it better than the 1000r naked I had before.

[@Tyler-Hagan-Racing]

OC - as an S2000 owner with lots "VTEC YO!" moments consumed every time I drive the car, I came for the "That ain't how VTEC works, yo!!!" comments and I wasn't disappointed :D Looks like a fun bike nonetheless.

[@1998lemuel]

Oh so you mean it's the perfect street motorcycle? Sounds good, looks good, and it won't get you in trouble because it doesn't have too much power.

[@jaytownjunkyardfiles1999]

I have a 5th Gen VFR and not sure what you mean by "needs more power"? How much power do you want? That engine is probably set up more for endurance riding than 90 minutes on GSXR750. Ride it coast to coast and come back to us what you think at that point. I rode mine 85 mph non stop for 156 miles and used 5/8 of a tank.

[@afidarkside]

To answer your question "whats the reason for all the fancy vtec stuff?" Remember that honda has always had its hand in practicality. Vtec allows the engines to be economical on the low end and provide lower emissions. So since this was advertised as a sports tourer/commuter bike, the majority of your riding would be theoretically spent below 7k rpm. The benefit was increased MPG, but when you wanted to whack the throttle open and have some fun, you have it on tap.

[@A--lex]

Just a small correction Vtec has nothing to do with cylinders it is variable valve timing and lift so at high rpm it changes to a bigger camshaft so that the valves open more and inject more fuel to the engine to make more power likewise in low rpms it changes to a smaller camshaft so that it uses less fuel. Essentially it gives you more power when you want it and it doesn't when you don't.

[@PopoDelFuego]

Honda did offer a 'deluxe' version with Traction control and ABS. Also the exhaust on that bike is not stock, looks like a delkavic slip on, it's much smaller than the stock tip. The ride on it is very comfortable and gives plenty of get up and go when needed. Honda also offered a speed shifter, however the top speed of this model is electronically limited To about 138mph.

[@danrea8188]

When the rider discusses the bikes weight what I think he's really getting at is the amount of rake on the front fork. For what might be considered a sport bike (or Gentleman's Sport bike as some call the VFR) the VFR has a lot of rake which makes the bike less flickable than a true Sport bike like an R1 or R6. But more rake makes the bike more stable at speed and less likely to get into speed wobbles (aka tank slapper). Hence the moniker "Interceptor" which one would find in reference to an aircraft designed to intercept other planes and not to dogfight. My $.02.

[@C1Rob1990]

Man finally you try a Vfr. I loved my 750 rc36II. I'm really surprised by your weird/wrong explanation of the VTec system though 😅 the Vfr bikes have always been a v4 engine and will always be a v4 engine. Its literally in the name. The bike always runs on 4 cilinders... The VTec system is in the valve train and adjusts the camshafts. Below the VTec range it opens up 2 valves per cylinder. Above the VTec range it opens up al 4 of the valves per cylinder. The awesome characteristic of a v4 engine is the low end torque similar to the torque seen in v twins and the higher rpm limit often seen in a i4 engine. The best part is still the sound it makes, and on the 750s the camshafts where driven with gears making those extra sweet straight gear noises. It didnt have vtec so it just had the great sound all the time haha

[@Fee.1]

So which is better

[@paulcrocker4553]

The older 750s and 800s with gear driven, non vtec engines were regarded as over engineered and rock solid, as the engine was basically a version of the racing engine. The owners of the older ones say the non vtec versions are better, as the vtec kicked in at 6100 on the older vtec engines, and from what I have read, people were not a fan of the engagement, so the rpm was changed, and how much of a punch was toned down. I like the older gear driven vfrs

[@CHUCKNORRIZSFOOT]

My 94 has 77K on it run like a charm man.. and I can tell you 100% it is not nearly as much as a slouch as this FI800

[@motomime6148]

@@paulcrocker4553 there was never a “race engine” that the vfr was somehow based off of. Complete myth...

[@paulwilliam55]

By complete coincidence, I sat on one of these at the dealers yesterday. It felt pretty heavy compared to my Street Triple. But otherwise, it looks like a nice bike. The reliability of that engine is legendary.

[@barnacleheart9479]

The exhaust is a Delkavic can. They’re good quality and a cheap price. I have one (a longer version) on my “07” SV650. I feel like they’re a cult brand for cult bikes. It’s good stuff though.

[@Geshmaal]

The perceptions of torque are pretty interesting. The VFR has ~42-44lbft below 6500rpm (where there is a dip) and then peaks at 54lbft at 8500. An MT-07 from a similar year peaks at about 48lbft at 6500rpm, it just kicks up from idle to 45lbft lower in the range than the VFR, then meanders about. I suspect therefore that the MT-07 feels more torquey because it's 1) lighter and 2) has an initial bump of torque that then tails off and picks up gradually again, vs the VFR being very steady, then a dip, then a gradual build to higher overall torque.

[@motomime6148]

Torque means nothing. All it’s telling you is how much horsepower you have at a given rpm, except you have to do the math to find out. As far as “feeling” the power, gearing has a massive effect.

[@quameaddae234]

Torque is responsible for the feeling of acceleration

[@Geshmaal]

@@quameaddae234 a 1kW ebike can put out 59lbft of torque, 11lbft more than an MT-07. I can guarantee you an MT-07 feels like it has (and actually has) far better acceleration than a 1kW ebike. Power output matters far more than torque.

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

What he talking about, all four cylinder are moving, vtec engages different cam lobes which help open the valve earlier and close later…

[@henryforster1996]

That his how it works on honda's cars yes but on the vfr it only uses 2 of 4 valves per cylinder under 6k ish rpm. Above that it opens all 4. Using 2 valves in the lower rpm is to increase low down torque.

[@dragoonTT]

@@henryforster1996 That’s true however he was writing about Chase talking about cylinder deactivation not valve.

[@fonque]

I have ridden all VFRs from 4th gen to current. The 4th and 5th gen just absolutely nailed it. My 1998 VFR was the best all round bike ive owned. The 8th gen missed the mark. It was too expensive, too sporty, not enough power, and for its weight it was too small. It did not feel like a sport touring bike at all. It was also too late to the market. By the time they finally got around to releasing the 8th gen, naked sport bikes were already taking over. The 2014 VFRs are great used bikes, but they were too expensive for what they were new.

[@riffsontwowheels]

I had a 96 VFR which was 95 HP and it had PLENTY of power. I passed trucks in 3rd with NO issues. I passed FOUR tractor trailer trucks at 105 mph and it was fine.

[@davezoom-yb8pm]

1987 VFR700 F2 ..Yup,pulls no problem.

[@dmitriyi.4341]

So happy you did a review on it been waiting a long time for it. There is something that I just love about the bike. Maybe the calmness and simplicity of it.

[@nobull772]

I want to be cruising at 80 on the highway while sitting on 3500 rpm, is that possible?

[@onetrues3978]

wtf VTEC is variable cam timing not turning on additional cylinders.

[@db1machine]

I have a 00’ fifth Gen VFR800 and it’s freaking epic.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

I thought it was the algorithm showing me VFR videos because I been looking at YT videos and used models for sale. And C2W makes a video of one. Sheeeeeeshhhh.... Kinda bummed I didn't go for the deal on the Gsxs1000f I was waiting on, now I'm left saving up and waiting on one. VFR definitely seems like a nice machine though. Great video C2W

[@dailylife3975]

I have a 2004 vfr800 v4 vtec with a k&n filter and staintune exhaust and when my vtec kicks in at 6800rpm it's loud and I can feel the difference in power kind of like a 2 stroke hitting powerband

[@KevinKennedy-ys3gk]

V-Tec means you're using two valves per cylinder on all four cylinders - not only two cylinders. Above 6800 RPM the other two valves kick in

[@joelbrittenour8197]

If you change the rear sprocket go up two makes a big difference when you get on it. the older ones with gear cams are the iconic ones.

[@RipeStories]

Feels surprisingly heavy? It weights 536 lbs wet ..

[@ShutterUp]

I have a 5th gen, Love my VFR

[@distancejunkiemonkey4491]

Power band? Below V-tec is perfect for riding with the traffic flow. In V-tec plenty of power and a beautiful symphony of MotoGP sound. Let’s see how you do on the track on that bike. I’ll bet very few riders can take a VFR to its limits. Like all motorcycles they are all faster than the roads they ride on. As well as all motorcycles are faster than most of the riders that ride them.

[@kittykitkat6265]

vtec is when it goes from 2 valves in each cylinder to 4 valves in each cylinder. 4 cylinders total. from 8-16 valves. variable valve timing.

[@jachconi]

I’ve owned two of these. A 91 and a 2002. Both bikes had more that 60k on them when I let them go. Comfort, performance and reliability. The gear driven cam and V4 make an impressive sound. And that single sided swing arm is an epic look!! Add a power commander, some sprocket work and good rubber and I was able to keep up with liter bikes through the twisties.

[@BoogieOO7ev]

I have a 500,700,750 nd 800 my 5th gen is my favorite bike to ride I ride it more than my RSV4

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

Oh, I thought vtec runs on two wheels at low rpm and one wheel at high rpm. I had that way wrong!

[@diazkevin94]

Love the videos! You should give the Vfr1200f a shot!

[@evanbombeke2013]

Lower power for the 782cc V4 might be attributed to its low compression. Benefit is that it takes regular 87 octane fuel!

[@Ride-rv8xb]

The vtec is the cam that shift on a bigger lob on the cam, so more air is going in the engine.

[@magic_man3899]

Are those mirrors really stock? They look an awful lot like the cbr1000rr mirrors

[@salskars6637]

Yes, they're stock.

[@petethompson1282]

are you surprised the power is high up? All their vtec cars do.. their CB/R 650 all do, it makes it manageable untill you need it. One thing, whats the wind deflection like over a naked?

[@trevg3641]

I own a 2009 VFR 800 with a Dominator exhaust, I tried riding it for awhile without the DB killers installed in the mufflers, I then installed the baffles and I noticed a HUGE difference in down low grunt. I could go full throttle in first with the baffles out and it was manageable, but once I reinstalled the baffles it power wheels in first at wot when v-tech kicks in every time. I guess the point I'm trying to make Chase is the bike you featured in this first ride has some garbage muffler installed that creates zero back pressure and is likely killing this wonderful V4's brutish personality. I hope you have another opportunity to ride another VFR/Interceptor that has a proper exhaust system that doesn't ruin the experience!

[@dingus153]

I really love my second-gen 2015 VFR800X Crossrunner, which is basically the same as this bike but on stilts. So damn easy to ride. And the candy apple red kinda paint it has is so beautiful

[@patricksandeberg8184]

It's a V4 all the time. i-Vtec is that you get double the amount of valves open above 7000rpm.

[@Fee.1]

No Vtech is wireless home phones

[@patricksandeberg8184]

@@Fee.1 My bad! You're right! It says i-Vtec on the sticker on my Honda.

[@NLK_Racing]

Was a bit excited to see you do a first ride on a VFR :-) As a 2009VFR owner my self, I have been riding mine for 2 years now, and I asolutely LOVE mine! I will say you are correct on the weight vs power point, and I think that is why it lost out to other brands... The V-tech explanation, yeah well I wont get on your case about that one, mistakes do happen ;-) Thx for the vids, Looking forward to the next first ride :-)

[@TheGamersRace]

Honestly the vfr series is one of my favorites, but the vfr800 power was kind of lacking. Maybe, though, it makes up for it in mileage and longevity.

[@pdx650]

I am (kind of) in the wrong place to be commenting, but.... I bought my '98 Interceptor in 2015. I love the gear-driven cam sound and single-sided swingarm. I added Givi panniers, top box rack and a D200S touring screen to mine. I love it, but I have an ST1300, too. I most certainly want to get a sixth gen vfr(781cc), but maybe stick a 5th gen engine (to keep those cams) into a sixth gen frame. That would be cool.

[@habibiranch]

110HP and your complaining? Thats more hp than half the bikes sold today.

[@Cabezon76]

I have the same bike. It has plenty of power, but you have to keep her in the vtec power band to have lots of fun.

[@salskars6637]

You mean, as apposed to changing gears too early like in the video? I agree, It's On Tap.

[@Cabezon76]

@@salskars6637 exactly!

[@mycomment5434]

on a civic there is a vtec-e that is used for economy mode where you get less noise, more power and higher gas mileage. Wonder what the gas mileage is like compared to other 800cc bikes?

[@Fee.1]

8:04 what does the bike say, chase?

[@P-CROZIER]

Having owned a few of these VFR 800's it definitely needs another 30 hp. It's ok for 100 mile! 160 kms and then you need a break.

[@motordemic]

I can imagine that VTEC also gives better fuel mileage when cruising below 6k rpm?

[@dariolinder4508]

Absolutely, BTW he got the VTEC COMPLETELY wrong. It always runs on all 4 cylinders, it just runs on 2 valves below 7k and 4 valves above. That means less air drawn in and less fuel burnt. But with VTEC on this thing chugs like a 1000cc bike.

[@peterroda8156]

The bike is a masterpiece

[@victorgonza4528]

Dude...V2 and V4 ?

[@jonathanflores5752]

It is comfortable riding two person ?

[@vaporcaper9601]

So I wonder if it were Street fightered would it be light enough to make a difference?

[@vaporcaper9601]

Yeah just take off some weight

[@opmike343]

Great videos, but you gotta do some basic research on these bikes. There's no cylinder deactivation.

[@xrstofstreepify]

you need to do a little more research before posting. vtec only changes the lobes on the cams which changes the valve timing. allowing more air intake at higher RPM. Switching off 2 cylinders......oh boy.. C

[@Smittyschannel]

The Viffer is a great all purpose bike; plenty of torque getting around people (moreso in the 5th gens), lots of fun in turns, a classic timeless look, & a unique sound that makes it better sounding than most bikes on the road. You should test a 5th gen next time- you'll prob like it better

[@SteveMuir]

I have the 5th gen . 106000 km on it . still love it.

[@guntherd.2005]

If Honda came with a new VFR1000 with 140-150HP and massive mid-range torque, I'd be the first ordering one.

[@ThreeB78]

Check out the VFR1200

[@jmsmikey]

Great vid~ I had a yellow 2000 VFR that died of old age last year~ I hear that Honda is going to come out with a newer version with 900-1000cc's. We'll have to wait for that.

[@thetravelingpearl1964]

Chase, a "first" ride is not enough to appreciate this bike. In the twisties is where this bike REALLY comes alive. it is a true sleeper. Take it to the twisties and THEN tell me what you think.

[@stekke_2stroke]

Its variable valves its always on all 4 only the valves shift into a more "sporty" setting on the cam lobes the new bmw r 1250 gs and rt have that feature now

[@MotorCitySol]

Where's the carso headset the camera car driving? I don't see it on their site

[@gbsfzs1302]

And here’s what you should have said. Honda introduced this bike in 1983 as the Interceptor with a 748cc 90° V4 engine. In 1998 it took on a sport touring style, got a bump up to 784cc and in 2002 came chain driven cams and Vtec. Changes from here on were mostly about styling and trying to smooth out Vtec. Vtec is where only 2 valves per cylinder are active at lower RPMs with all 4 valves being active in the top part of rev range. This creates a little more low end torque and a little more top end HP. Dropped from sale in the US in 2009. Brought back in 2014 with production cancelled in 2021. It was just too expensive, heavy, underpowered and outperformed by the competition to remain viable. They turned into vanilla ice cream. Vanilla is still good, it’s just vanilla.

[@racernoob683]

I love my -99 vfr ❤️

[@augustusczar7375]

The vfr has a cult following for a reason. The older ones with gear driven cams are highly sought after. I'm currently after an 86 750 1st gen, or a vfr 400 😁

[@themessicomedian]

Dont go for the first gen VFR, They added the gear driven cams with the 1990 VFR750 RC36 till the 2000 or 2001 model

[@augustusczar7375]

@@themessicomedian yeah I just like the retro style of the first gen. And the 400 is insanely hard to find

[@FXSTB]

I appreciate that you addressed the goof. No worries. I'll just leave this for whoever needs to hear it. 😋 VTEC - Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control

[@FXSTB]

Also, Honda usually controls the actuation electronically but the engagement is done with oil pressure. 😉

[@FineTouchLLC]

Are these to heavy for a 5’10 150 pound guy?

[@BoogieOO7ev]

There Is a 2024 vfr800 coming nd it looks sikk

[@bryanh7797]

I had never heard of this channel but saw your film car and this bike in downtown Alpharetta on my lunch break one day, tracked down to here, got a new subscriber.

[@thomaslenz8645]

It's always running as V4. Vtec modifies valveoperation only. Might want to read up about it again.

[@nathanhood2415]

How did you do any prep and get the whole idea of VTEC so horrifically wrong XD. Still a good video to get a vibe of how the bike feels.

[@chloestorm4509]

Oc: I like the new updated stuff but at end Of the day a bikes a bike I’m here for them all

[@mtorcto2975]

VTEC is for variable valve timing technology not for cutting off two cylinder.

[@Alped20]

I had a 97 vfr, I now have the 2015 deluxe model (with a delkevic slip-on with the baffle, yours doesn't have it). I like the bike, but I'm ready for something else.

[@charlie0801]

vtec only kicks on if certain parameters are met (throttle and rpm) and it's not about chaging the number of cylinders or valves actuating. its about the cam profile. in vtec, valve opening is taller and longer, which is why the tone changes so much

[@ronsmith9251]

Engine note just isn’t the same without the gear driven cams of the earlier bikes.

[@Fee.1]

That’s kinda the point of that bike. You just enjoy it. Soak up the sounds. Enjoy the throttle without going to jail etc

[@ItsJustKnight]

"without further adeu" *proceeds to adeu further*😂

[@danielmoore394]

Vtec is simply the intake valves staying open longer.. because of the larger lobe on the cam... runs in all four cylinders all the time

[@nobull772]

Man those roads are fucked up, those gaps on the road are huge! I’m spoiled being here in Florida.

[@huntertheus]

love these first rides! keep up the hark work brotha! 😤

[@mikesweet3732]

It’s obvious this guy has never read a motorcycle review. It’s as if he expected a Hayabusa and is shocked he’s riding a Honda.

[@paradox206]

OC: I think they should have made more updates to it to keep it relevant (especially the dash). Its like they did half the refresh job and then just decided to copy the 6th gen for the rest of it. If they were going to keep anything from the 6th gen it should have been the undertail exhaust, as it didn't overheat the rider. I'm guessing emissions forced the change though.

[@gregoryz3]

The unique ones are the gen 6, undertail exhaust and quad lights gets all the oooh's and ahhh's. Love my '06. Its not about power, its the total package.

[@evoemperor3776]

If honda made a liter v4 and vtec for the fireblade arrrrrrrrr it would be one of the iconic sounding sports bike beside r1 and panigale. Every 4 cylinder sportbike sounds the same with flatplane four which is kinda typical and boring.

[@Victic005]

Don't see the link to HeroRR video. OC.

[@JDelta87]

OC: I'm usually at a crossroad because I like new bikes aesthetically and mechanically but low tech such as LCD or analog displays for cost reduction and simplicity. Sure TFT screens and dozens of rider settings are nice but I've experienced them and don't particularly care for it.

[@zThisPlay]

actually doesnt vtech chage cam profile?

[@FXSTB]

It utilizes secondary cam lobes, in order to affect the operation of the valves. In most Honda cars, it changes lift and duration but it sounds like the bike also changes from a 2 valve per cylinder to a 4 valve per cylinder when the switch occurs. As many noted, this should offer more fuel economy when sport touring the machine but gives you full grunt when really asking for it. That said, I've owned many VTEC Honda cars but I prefer my VFRs a bit more carbureted and pre-VTEC. That's just me.