F4i Review

These are my thoughts and opinions of the CBR F4i.

[@fitzworld18]

Looking to get one myself as my first bike. *Update* Just purchased one today. 2002 with 14000 miles. Waiting to be shipped. Super excited!

[@angelodark6144]

There nice bikes good choice 9:17

[@ΔημήτρηςΗλιάδης-ε6γ]

U gonna lav it!!!😊😊😊 Oops,that was 3 years ago,so am pretty sure u lav it!!!

[@MerlinMan1579]

I have a 2006 version. Test ridden an Ridden FZ09, FZ07, MV Agusta F3 800 and the latest Honda VFR800F, none of them could sway me from my F4i. The F4I is a real keeper in my opinion.

[@hickonahonda1620]

I love mine, don't get me wrong I have my eyes on another bike but I will always have the f4i. Lot of sentiment in the old girl.

[@mikkei3532]

I love mine too. My best bike ever - with banana seat and central stand

[@Viyla]

its been 6 years but damn i just wanna say that shifting around 1:22 was so smooth

[@hickonahonda1620]

That ol girl put out, hopefully I will make another video comparing the bikes I've had since

[@S2KRacer611]

Dude! was looking around for a new bike and came across your vid, took me a second to realize your video starts out on Davis road by AE. Literally 20 miles from you. haha

[@hickonahonda1620]

SawcyPanda Thats awesome lol.

[@riffsontwowheels]

Long straight roads. You'd love being up here in the Northeast where we actually have curved roads and hills. Nice review. I rode the F2 and F3 and had a VFR 750.

[@hickonahonda1620]

Neil Devine thanks man. I hope to take my 1000rr to the track in March. Would you guys be interested in an 06 1000rr review?

[@rassanelasso9558]

How does it compare to the vfr?

[@h22eh6]

Great great bike. They all sound the same I love it. People gotta realize this bikes power is 12k and up. Wife still has hers. Do u still have it?

[@gonebush843]

My front brakes were the same, I had cheap Chinese levers on it, now I have ASV Shorty Levers and it has made a huge difference with NG Discs on the front and now the front brakes are perfect.

[@juanerrodas139]

How are you shifting that quick and smooth?

[@hickonahonda1620]

Practice my dude. Just gotta take it out and play with it

[@Ghofy]

Got a f4i love it only problem i have is gear shift pedal hits chain

[@hickonahonda1620]

Sounds like yours was wrecked and something bent

[@DiscordCriminal]

Found a 2002 for only $1800 stickers are up to date on this month and the guy just bought an r1 and is getting rid of it. Probably gunna jump on that deal. Only problem is the bike is yellow 🤮

[@waterboy3519]

Do i just got got my 02 for 1700.. if it your first bix dont expect it to be running perfect. Buying a bike i always think to spend about 3 grand after its all done. After cleaning the fluids and chaning forks and electrical issues on mine i came to a grand total around 3300. Great bike man, i love it.

[@julian11able]

It's about 90-100 hp on an f4i. They slack behind the rr

[@hickonahonda1620]

julian ageitos yes you are correct. I would imagine it makes 110 at the crank but those figures don't really mean anything. Shoulda had it dynoed when I still had it. Thanks for correcting me.

[@rickaustin3077]

110 bhp from factory I know a few people who have dyno them and running between 100 and 103 bhp get power commander and slip on you can get 110 at wheel

[@jacobowitness5564]

Got a 2002 with 22k miles for 1,700

[@anthonymancuso7272]

good find. looking at one for 2500 in my area.

[@jacobowitness5564]

Update. Bike blew a head gasket.

[@KidNamedKuddy]

Jacobo Witness jesus

[@KidNamedKuddy]

Jacobo Witness did you repair? How much?

[@s19pajua13]

Jacobo Witness lol that sucks

[@matthewjanssens5973]

Are the brake lines steel braided? That can dramatically change your brake feel especially on an older bike

[@hickonahonda1620]

They were not. Honda's don't have the best feeling brakes when compared to other brands. The 3 cbrs ive had were usable but yamahas have much more bite factory. My MV 910 has a similar feel to the hondas and my Brutale 1000RR has full brembos but it still doesn't bite as hard as yamahas. Personally I don't care for yamahas brakes they are too aggressive for me

[@MotoMikeF4i]

❤F4is

[@lilpukkuh9925]

Definitely better than Harley and cruisers

[@waterboy3519]

Anyone elses F4I run at a hot temp? I know being in Texas takes a toll on that but at a light i can heat up to 230 easy. Not the biggest fan of Water Wet.

[@hickonahonda1620]

In a city, stop and go traffic, the bike will reach 230 consistently. They don't overheat until 240. I would recommend an ECU flash si you can adjust when the fan comes on but idk of any reputable source that does the f4i.

[@randymaizland9662]

Fun video but your buddies obnoxious exhaust ruined it for me haha.

[@hickonahonda1620]

That might have been the loudest harley I've ever been around. I could hear it behind me as we cruised down the road lol.

[@petrolmajk]

My breaks grab instantly in f4i so probably something wrong with yours

[@manuelsantellan8808]

how's that damper? I'm wanting to get one on my 01 f4i

[@hickonahonda1620]

Fan-fucking-tastic, it's been awhile since I rode without one but it smooths out the steering big time. Plus it gets rid of speed wobbles and head shakes from wheelies. Best $500 investment for a sport bike ever.

[@h22eh6]

Do u still own it?

[@hickonahonda1620]

I do not, I got rid of it 5 years ago or so

[@h22eh6]

@@hickonahonda1620what do ride now? U just upgraded?

[@hickonahonda1620]

Rsv4, brutale 1k, brutale 910

[@hickonahonda1620]

I went to a cbr1k from the f4i and just kept spending more lol

[@h22eh6]

@@hickonahonda1620 I got a 04 1k and wife rides f4i. I love that old school f4i. Did u enjoy it while u had it?

[@Teh509]

106bhp... though probably sub 100 with American fuel.

[@hickonahonda1620]

Teh509 yea I would agree... I with I still had it and if put it on the dyno to know for sure.

[@spencer14130]

Would you suggest this as a good starter bike?

[@hickonahonda1620]

It depends on a lot of things I started on it but I've been riding 4 wheelers and dirtbikes for over 10yrs. the biggest thing is can you look yourself in the mirror and honestly say you're going to take it slow and learn how it does what it does or not. For a more in depth answer watch my video on which bike to buy and if you have any more questions comment and I'll respond.

[@mnmotorsports4527]

Spencer Larsen yes!

[@julian11able]

I'd say yes. It's the most tame 600cc super sport. Like any death machine you gotta take it easy until you know what you're doing. I want it as my first sports bike because I will get a feel for what a sports bike rides like. Half way sitting up and half way tucked in with the handle bar position. They can be cheap af too.

[@Kenspiricy]

Nice video... These bikes are tanks!!! Lol

[@hickonahonda1620]

Thanks man, I have a soft spot for the F4i or is it a hard spot? idk lol

[@cbrzach6002]

Are u from West Virginia?

[@hickonahonda1620]

Kansas lol

[@cbrzach6002]

Hick on a Honda oh ok lol

[@julian11able]

Any drive by cable is hard as shit to get used to coming off the closed throttle. I had my 95 truck at the inspection place and the guy hadn't drive a drive by cable I guess. He literally couldn't get it on the dyno machine and he over gassed it and backed my truck into the office. I was fucking hysterical( and I just let him do it knowing what was coming 😂😂😂)

[@hickonahonda1620]

julian ageitos lol something like that makes me real nervous when it comes to letting others drive my stuff

[@itssanktime82]

Chyeahhhh