2020 HONDA VFR800F - Review and Test Ride

[@volt8684]

Intoxicating soundtrack of V4. Sold my 1999 non vtec this year due to skeletal problems. Owned for 21 yrs . Never a fault. Tyres, oil, filters,plugs and brake pads, thats all And 1 battery but kept on optimiser. Put bar risers and lowered footpegs but at 63 had to give in. Got a sit up and beg now. Miss it everyday, as soon as I got on it I just wanted to go. Did tours with mates on sports bikes bmw s1000rr, not that much in it on the road considering its age. Certainly not £16k difference. Finish of bike was almost as new. bought for £5500 in 1999 and sold for £2500 in 2020. Not bad eh. Listening to vlog made my heart patter

[@andyrawlings5369]

Got one myself in black had vfrs since the mid 1990s this is the best one small and compact well built vtec system is very smooth the perfect road bike .

[@MrBoybergs]

Out of interest, why do you prefer this to the 5th gen? Is it purely that its more compact?

[@andyrawlings5369]

@@MrBoybergs its smaller than 5th gen better brakes better handling and very smooth .

[@PDCRed]

Nice. Picking mine up this week. 2014 with just 2000 miles in black.

[@RevZolution]

Very nice!! They're a cracking bike

[@bootz0409]

Great vid, thoroughly enjoyable. I've been riding my 2015 VFR800F, 8th Gen to work each day. It's a fantastic daily commuter as well as being a sports tourer. The fuel economy is not anywhere near as good as my CBR600F4I but I feel safer on the VFR because its absolutely rock solid on the road and has ABS which is comforting given the wildlife around. VFR800F as a commuter? Can't go past it! Bloody bewdiful mate! 😀✌️👍

[@rhemyis]

What mileage do you get from both? I currently have an 06 F4i and was considering a VFR800F as an upgrade but I am expecting a better fuel economy from a newer motorcycle, this is one of the most important aspects for me because I want one for commuting. Thanks

[@socziifications]

I love my Honda VFR V4 engine with exhaust SC Project sound is Perfect 👌 Nice video well done 👍

[@derekohlarik1198]

Thanks for the VTEC review! I had a VTEC Anniversary model, and it was a harsh kick, many times in a corner, which was unsettling. There is no desire for a ‘kick’ on a motorcycle, so glad to see the 8th Gen is smoothed out!

[@rpik69]

I got mine VFR in the same color. Absolutely amazing!

[@RevZolution]

They're cracking bikes. Did you get the Panniers as well

[@rpik69]

RevZolution yes, I did. In the same red color. It looks awesome:)

[@salix777]

"It's got everything you need on a classic motorcycle" Thats review gold right there, so fukcing useful

[@RevZolution]

Thank you. It's a brilliant bike. Wish I'd owned one

[@bradjacobs1844]

Very complete review. I will own this bike soon, only it will be a low mileage pre-owned bike. Can’t think of a more rounded bike available. Had a 1200S Bandit that I put 55,000 miles on and feel that a sport touring bike is the best of both worlds. Comfortable enough for touring and sporty enough to keep you interested.

[@RevZolution]

You're definitely going to enjoy it. I wish I had one. It's a brilliant bike

[@Funkussionist]

I ride a 2002 Honda VFR 800. Yes, you definitely feel vtec kick in on my model. Also agree with your comment about wanting to keep on riding it. My commutes always feel too short. Thanks for the video.

[@richierichbm]

Brilliant video. I'm looking forward to seeing more from this Channel 👍

[@RevZolution]

Thank you. Please let me know if there's anything you want to see on the channel

[@AksAniis]

Thanks For Making This Review M8, It Helped Out A lot 🤝 Ride Safe My Brother 🤙💯

[@philiprise]

Congrats on the structured review. You can tell you haven’t got all details down about this bike, and lack some experience, but it was honest and well put together. I did find it funny how you mentioned things like the bike has double disc up front and a horn and a kill switch. For this kind of bike that stuff goes without saying, right, and would only be worth mentioning if it lacked any of these attributes. Anyway, respectable job and keep m coming! The VFR is heavy and underpowered for today’s standards, but it’s absolutely brilliant, regardless, who else can do that?!? ;-)

[@RevZolution]

Thanks for the feedback. I've never done anything like this so all feedback is welcomed. No doubt in time they will get a lot better but still with a simple easy to understand review. I've got a few more Honda bikes to come in the coming weeks that I've taken out.

[@philiprise]

RevZolution 🔥👍

[@coltenxavier7601]

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[@houstonrowan9614]

@Colten Xavier instablaster ;)

[@coltenxavier7601]

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[@markb9592]

Nice review in the best colour coyrs

[@theblackcountrybandit1430]

Good video , I was looking into getting one of these bikes , I am coming from a bandit 1250 which is obviously a torque laden engine that pulls well in any gear.... I am worried about the step down in power and torque , how did you find it with 6th gear acceleration.. thanks

[@RevZolution]

Thanks for the feed back Kenny. So my daily ride is a gsxr750. As you can imagine there is a massive power difference. That said, the vfr800f is fantastic. I really had to stop myself buying one when I took it back. Its got plenty of respectable power that is easy to use. In 6th gear I found it very responsive and can still pull very comfortably. 👍

[@theblackcountrybandit1430]

@@RevZolution thank you for the reply , think I need to get a test ride 👍

[@RevZolution]

@@theblackcountrybandit1430 I'd highly recommend it. You'll definitely enjoy it

[@bryanstoll7104]

Just add one to my garage, now have KZ1000, Z900rs cafe and 2014 Interceptor.. The VFR only has 4600 miles on it, like new. They don't sell to well in the US.

[@RevZolution]

That's great to hear you've got one. I really enjoyed riding it. I came so close to buying one but I ended up with a Suzuki GSXR 750. You can no longer buy them new in the UK sadly

[@justchillin619]

How's the clutch pull? Is it light or heavy?

[@RevZolution]

I found it pretty light. I've not ridden many modern bikes these days that have a heavy clutch. They're pretty much all user friendly

[@ya33a]

The self cancelling indicators are a bit hit and miss, at speed changing down gears and making a decent turn they cancel after a few flashes, if you're just changing lanes at any speed it can take quite a bit longer, if at all for them to cancel, the system 'reads' the difference in wheel speed front and rear from the ABS sensors, to decide to work, not always accurate. The original VF750 from 1983 had self cancelling indicators that worked on a 5 flash timer/counter, you learned to adapt. Oh there isn't/ wasn't the Combined Brake system on this current generation VFR, just the ABS system. Great review of a great bike. Keep going with it.

[@go72ko]

I own the 2003 model. Like Ichy Vida the vlogger. Honda knows how to build reliable bikes, worth the price any negative side any picky guy can find is countered by 100 great things.

[@RevZolution]

I'll be doing a review on a 2007 vfr800 very soon. I love them. I'd rather have had one than my cbf1000 but I had to deal with honda and they only had brand new vfr800 to offer at the time

[@go72ko]

@@RevZolution Great would like to hear and see your evaluation, some interesting useful data, facts, maintenance tips maybe... OEM parts and accessories suppliers maybe if you can find a list in Europe and North America as it is not easy to find now... I struggled to find used top and side OEM bags and racks here in Canada. New is impossible to find here. This 6th generation is still nice current looking with its sharp shape, angles etc... Look new and sexy in the low price range. CBF is nice looking bike adventurer style I guess? Why would you prefer VFR over it?

[@malcolmmathers2690]

seeing i just bought a 2014 v bike i like hereing good things about them cheers

[@spyazure]

Hi, it's a good video. I'm glad to see how u like the Interceptor. I have a VFR800f from 2015, and it's kick in with the V-tec. Such a pity, as they found it as a problem this... I love it. Feels like u turn on the burst on a rocket... A bit... Try in gear 6. Maybe. When u just accelerate it not feels as diff. But go with 98, then around 103 miles it's turning on. U will feel.

[@andygilchrist9015]

Saw one in a dealership couple of days ago, they are beautiful in red, how much did you say the set of panniers were again?

[@RevZolution]

They are a really good looking bike. I think the price has come down since it was launched. It's £9,999 for the bike. Top box only is an extra £700 and the whole lot with 3 boxes is just over £11,000. VERY EXPENSIVE

[@acvn-hg9gy]

Since i have to travel a lot further now i am thinking lf getting this instead of my hornet 750. Unfortunatly only black ones are available now over here

[@RevZolution]

That's a shame. You could always get the red one and have a company wrap it in black vinyl

[@n300zx931]

Gorgeous bike. For the life of me I don’t understand why they didn’t use their lighter, more compact, more powerful 1237cc v4 engine with 170hp??

[@RevZolution]

If they did that would have made an absolutely epic bike

[@shortblokeonabike]

The brake specs you gave are wrong and from the older models. They are abs not linked. 👍

[@RevZolution]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@rabola55]

We want an updated VFR sportstourer now with a V4 engine, no vtec, more power and a roomier riding position. Please Honda.

[@Texarmageddon]

I liked VTEC

[@Desertduleler_88]

How would this bike compare with the Honda CBR650R?

[@RevZolution]

Personally I'd have the vfr. It's more bike, quicker, comfortable and serves more of a purpose. The CBR650R is nice but lacking something

[@Desertduleler_88]

@@RevZolution Thanks for your response, I was thinking along similar lines.

[@bootz0409]

Does anyone know why Honda axed the dual braking system on the VFR 8th Gen? I understood the dual system to be extremely clever and provided extra stability when braking hard so you didn't nose dive too much. Seems odd that Honda made that decision. 🤔

[@RevZolution]

I'm not too sure. I'll ask my contact at Honda for you

[@itnoked]

The brakes are NOT linked on the 8th gen.

[@naveedahmed1668]

Thanks

[@michals1108]

I think this will be my next bike .

[@RevZolution]

Great choice, you definitely won't be disappointed. After I created this video honda gave me the bike for 24 hours and I managed to get a fair few miles done. Absolutely loved it. I'd always go for the panniers as well so you've got the option of being able to tour or even just using them to go to the shops when you don't want to take the car etc

[@geraldineold3641]

Not linked brakes on this version

[@kamillusdelellis]

This generation of VFR800s does not have the combined braking system anymore.

[@michaeldobson8859]

I find Honda Designed bike to be Gimmicky. They have one big feature and do a second hand job on the rest of the bike. Examples are: Linked Braking rather than ABS on all of their bikes over 600cc. Instrument panels without connectivity Non-Adjustable wind screens Bikes that are so hot and uncomfortable in Summer Unadjustable suspensions (cheap components) No dynamic suspensions No ride height controls No dynamic headlight or cornering headlights No advanced anything Cheap to produce underpowered parallel twin engines that are the lowest power in each class, Open class, Mid size class, doesn’t matter Honda is LAST in power ratings. Honda is a Has been Company. Honda hasn’t made anything worthwhile since 2015.

[@toofastnobrakes]

When does this release?!!!!

[@RevZolution]

It's out now to purchase from Honda 👍

[@toofastnobrakes]

RevZolution how did I not hear about this?!!! Why is it not listed on there site?!

[@RevZolution]

@@toofastnobrakes www.crescent-motorcycles.uk/honda-new-bikes/asset/vfr800f/

[@toofastnobrakes]

RevZolution is it just not available in the US then? I cant find it anywhere online here

[@RevZolution]

@@toofastnobrakes I'll have a look and get back to you on that one👍

[@pahwasaki9389]

Bournemouth ?

[@RevZolution]

Crescent Honda, Southampton towards the West Meon and Bishops Waltham, Hampshire

[@lesjones7617]

Got my VFR, 2019 the panias and rack was £995

[@crustyzimmerman3324]

There’s room for a stake bake and a custard slice!

[@crustyzimmerman3324]

- Under the seat.

[@TheZanshen]

I have the 5th generation and was thinking trading in for the 8th generation. Anyone done this as the 5th has the gear driven cams

[@jasonengland2357]

I also have a 98 and just bought a 2015 deluxe to modernize the fleet.

[@TheZanshen]

@@jasonengland2357 What is the 2015 model like?

[@jasonengland2357]

@@TheZanshen I’ll have to answer this next week or two, I just bought it from another state and it’s in transport to me right now.

[@TheZanshen]

@@jasonengland2357 no worries mate

[@Desertduleler_88]

Shame they don't sell this model in Australia anymore.

[@ya33a]

Yep, our loss, I bought a 2014, with 3k km, $9500, have 8k km now, really happy with it. Just needs a chip flash, to get 120+ ponies...

[@Desertduleler_88]

@@ya33a I know a silver one with 3400 klm on it for 10800, he wouldn't take 10K for it....:(

[@DayDreaminBlueZ]

@@ya33a Curious to know where you had it flashed? I'm also OZ based and just picked up a 2017 and keen for a bit more power. Cheers

[@ya33a]

@@DayDreaminBlueZ Haven't flashed yet, but there's a guy from Europe who sounds like he's got it sorted. I'll track down his email. I'm after another ecu first

[@DayDreaminBlueZ]

@@ya33a cheers mate. They appear to be in the states and only list vfr1200 but i will have a dig.

[@Killswitch-ON]

Waiting for the 9th gen 🤣

[@michaeldobson8859]

Only Honda Engineering would design a Quick Shifter in One direction! Really, how stupid.

[@adep6189]

4 k for three panniers .. you've lost all track of reality .....

[@RevZolution]

Part of the reason I didn't buy one. Great bike but silly money for all the luggage.

[@lenkiewitcz]

£4000 for the panniers? That can't be right...

[@RevZolution]

Sadly that is the price the dealer quoted me. I had to double check I heard right. There's no way I could justify it at all

[@lenkiewitcz]

@@RevZolution Me neither...was looking at buying a new one in January...probably won't now, thx for the heads up.

[@ya33a]

@@RevZolution There's the Panniers and Top box and mount, the top box and mount is about 2/3 the price of the panniers...pretty expensive... The VFR800X panniers are exactly the same, should find some discontinued at a better price?

[@davem7785]

@@lenkiewitcz RRP is £1,400 for top box & panniers, if you speak to dealers they will discount. I've seen genuine panniers (no topbox) at £499 for an 8th Gen VFR. If you are looking at panniers alone you won't need a frame.

[@emmanuelarnold1721]

J'ai acheté cette VFR en juillet 2020 neuve ; elle est repartie au bout de 24h et 300 km parcourus sur une dépanneuse. Un clip de maintien de soupape a lâché : soupape et bougie explosées, cylindre et culasse fortement abimés. Honda France a mis 6 semaines pour accepter le remplacement du modèle (après intervention de mon service d'assistance juridique) ; initialement, proposition de réparation simple et 200€ d'avoir en pièces Honda...lamentable de la part de leur service client. Heureusement, le concessionnaire m'a dès le début soutenu dans ma démarche.

[@RevZolution]

c'est vraiment dommage d'entendre ça. mais au moins tu as eu un résultat. possédez-vous toujours le vélo ou avez-vous autre chose maintenant?

[@emmanuelarnold1721]

@@RevZolution Après maintes discussions avec Honda France, j'ai mis en demeure le concessionnaire de réparer la moto dans le mois (garantie de conformité) ; dans l'impossibilité d'effectuer les réparations dans les délais, Honda a finalement accepté de me changer le modèle : j'ai donc une VFR neuve qui m'a été livrée 2 mois après la panne de la première.

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

WHY DO U FELLAS ALWAYS WANT PAYMENT ,FOR WHAT ?

[@RevZolution]

I'm sorry? What are you talking about?

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

@@RevZolution You say "Subscribe" does that not mean pay somat ? Iv been reading Mc tests since 1961 and one thing we always want to know is MPG you never mentioned running cost .

[@RevZolution]

@@robertjones-eb4xo when KZbinrs say subscribe, we're asking you to press the subscribe button on our page. There is no cost involved at all. It's just so we gain more subscribers which helps KZbin promote our videos to more people. I've currently got almost 600 subscribers and none of them pay anything and can't pay anything either. The bell means when we upload a video you'll be notified when another video comes out from us. Thanks for that feedback regarding MPG and running costs. I will look to add that to future videos👍

[@stevenlangridge3637]

Drone footage is crap, go past the bike and film the bush 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@RevZolution]

Thanks for the comment. This was one of my first videos and I Only had the drone a week at that point however, when you learn how to create footage you often go past the subject or you pull back towards the subject to reveal it or you go towards and then leave it. Many many ways to film with a drone. I prefer hand held to show the bike as I do in my other videos.