Has the VFR 800 STILL got what it takes!? | Old but gold? |

Overview of the mighty vfr800. Is it still relevant? Old but gold? or over the hill?
How does it compare in the current market?

[@yellowbearworks2535]

The 5th gen is aging nicely and still relevant. My favorite model years are 2000-2001. Just wonder why SO many folks still do not realize that it is a true gem.

[@twistandgo3414]

Yeah, had a 1200 and a couple of V-TEC 800’s over the years but I really do think this one is the sweet spot. Just because it’s old, doesn’t mean it isn’t still gold! It’s 3rd of the price of the latest crop of sports tourers, Doesn’t have the latest gadgets but do you need them!?… thanks for watching. 👌😎

[@wezdarsit]

What a fantastic peice of engineering ooohhh and that sound , good for another 22 years 👍👍👍

[@twistandgo3414]

Agreed! Think these bikes were over engineered really for their purpose, but they’re certainly standing the test of time Or perhaps just engineered properly! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 😎

[@2bikemikesguitartopics145]

I still have my 1999 VFR totally stock, 90,000 km on it, and it still goes like the wind and rides smooth as silk

[@twistandgo3414]

They are a brilliant piece of engineering aren’t they!? mechanically, probably over engineered for a road bike, but that’s testament to its reliability and longevity! thanks watching and taking the time to comment.

[@HippoDrones]

The VFR in all it's guises has been an incredible machine over the years. It makes plenty of horsepower, is smooth as silk generally and they are genenerally still an amazing motorcycle. Even the old VFR400's will still hold their own compared to modern stuff providing they have been looked after.

[@twistandgo3414]

Yeah, I'll be honest, I really thought about another Sprint ST 1050 b before this. Yes it's got a bit more power but that's not always everything. It had character, but not like the Vfr's do. Having had the Sprint GT 1050 before this kind of made me decide on another VFR. They're just Great bikes and somewhat of a bargain now. Just because they're now out of sight or forgotten press headlines, doesnt make this era of bike a bad buy., But then they also wouldn't be doing their job if they weren't promoting the latest and greatest since sliced bread! This video was actually nearly called 'Forgotten Treasure'. Thanks for watching! 😁😎👍

[@Brushwarrior]

Looking to find one at a later date :-)

[@martinaddison5991]

This has just popped into my youtube front page. So sorry for the late comment. I have exactly the same vfr only mines a 2000 fix model. Blue is the most striking colour after yellow. I bought it new and the next ride will see it past 50000 miles. I did 30000 in the first 6 years touring home and Europe. But since then its local rides with mates. It'll do both with little effort. It's been a great companion for 24 years and I'm glad I haven't fallen for something flashy and faster . But now nearing 70 I am finding the vfr getting heavier to manhandle about and thoughts have returned to getting a lighter bike, but I have found the vfr although a great bike with more than enough potential for modern times, this does not make it a fashionable bike which reflects on used values available to the seller. You may have paid £2500 for yours but I'm seeing £395 to £800 to px to any other bike which does not bear well for the future values of this impressive machine. While my bike is best described as well used it still brushes up nicely and has been garaged all its life. But I refuse to give away to a dealer so it will probably be given to one or other of my two biking son in laws to fight over it.

[@twistandgo3414]

Excellent! Yeah, had a 2000 yellow fix myself back in 2000, also bought it new, but think I was a bit premature with a sports tourer 24 years ago 😂 now I’m just over 40 it suits me well.. kind of wished I’d kept mine before but hey, had plenty other bikes since and ironically a few other vfr’s along the way. Says it all really. After all these years and many other bikes, back on something I’ve already had previously! Totally agree, still as good as many other bikes regardless of its age and they’re ageing well, minus the resale values but are worth the investment in improving some of the components. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Hope you enjoy many more miles with your VFR for as long as you can manage the weight. My dad was the same and bought something cheaper, I can personally recommend the scrambler 400X, I love mine! Really don’t think I could part with this VFR now… although I do look at yellow ones from time to time… 😂👍😎

[@xxhalo1999]

Really good bike, mine has just over 100k KM and it still drives smooth af

[@twistandgo3414]

Nice!! Yeah, they’re lovely bikes. I’m in Frankfurt at the minute, but kind of wished I’d taken it to stretch it’s legs on the autobahn a couple of times

[@GPR111]

Totally brilliant bikes, even at the age they now are. Mine is a yellow yr2000, lowly 20k miles, maxton rear shock and lots of other upgrades. I keep thinking of selling as it doesnt get very much use at all but struggle to make the effort to sell it. The rare occasion I ride it, makes me reflect on 20plus years of vfr ownership (have had a few.... ) and then theres the sound.... Its kind of cool (?) owning a true modern classic too. Think they will be worth a ton of money some day although not yet it appears. Terrific do it all machines. Ps I only ever put e5, 99 premium petrol in my bikes - they are too special to put in anything less other than rare occasion that I fill up where it isnt available - and then I top up again soonest with 99... 👍 In my experience all VFRs love a hard thrashing once warmed up correctly and ALWAYS use only very good quality engine oil (why wouldnt you !?) With all the work you did on yours, theres no reason that bike wont last til you quit in many years time ??

[@Mothy2014]

I hardly ride mine and sometimes I think of selling it. But once I start it up and ride I decide to keep it for years to come. Gen 5 with gear driven cams 👌 can't beat that sound and so smooth

[@simonmears1726]

Keep the o2 sensors in even in after market headers don't want engine to run lean and hot pistons will melt like a snow cone in Phoenix 😢

[@twistandgo3414]

Yeah, but they were bypassed with the power commander connected and partially tuned… doesn’t mean much when it’s obviously not been running right to begin with. Been fine since power commander been disconnected 😂 Ideally needs another trip back on the dyno and a proper custom tune, now it’s running better. I really don’t rate these pre-made fuel Maps though. Thanks for watching.

[@marktintinger7492]

I bought a new Honda VFR 800 Crossrunner in 2013 , full pannier kit and the heart of the sports cruiser, to date i have ridden 40.000 kms with it 2 up and have just completed a 2700 km trip in our country South Africa, this bike just does everthing so effortlessly, 19 kms per liter, rode some beautiful mountain passes, long 100km stretches through the Karoo and this machine has not missed a beat.😊😊😊

[@twistandgo3414]

That Sounds fantastic! South Africa isn't a place I've had the pleasure to visit yet but id love to and of course do the stereotypical and obligatory safari! Yeah, the Cross runner I haven't actually tried before but it really makes a lot of sense for road use, I find even the vfr is actually quite sporty. For the pot holed roads we have, that extra suspension travel and more upright riding position, makes alot of sense. Enjoy many more miles and thanks for watching and commenting. 👍😎😁

[@Brushwarrior]

Love the sound and the chat

[@twistandgo3414]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DavidWelsford]

I bought a 2001 in Blue 3 months ago and I'm in love (the wife understands). They run a little hot in summer in Aus but new coolant sorted that out. I have 75000 ks on mine now and looking for many more. Great video nice roads with out to much traffic. awesome.

[@twistandgo3414]

Nice!!! Hope it give you many miles of Enjoyment! Yeah, they really get under your skin and it still feels quite sporty but without the loss of comfort! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@chriswhotton7056]

Just managed to find a RS Performance 50th Anniversary 19000 miles , to add to my collection I already have the 50th red and silver and over the years I've owned 8 in total great bikes and still look amazing they will probably be the last bikes I sell out the garage cheers Chris.

[@twistandgo3414]

Very nice! They’re a lovely model if you can pick up a non neglected and cherished example.

[@trevorphillips3055]

I have a vfr750 rc36, it has stainless headers and a viper end can and was until a couple of weeks ago bloody loud! It's always had a flat spot at about 4.5 to 5k revs, but after fitting a db killer, it now revs cleanly right through the rev range and is much nicer to ride. 😊 Always fancied an 800 but never ridden one. Also got a 765rs like yours 😊.

[@twistandgo3414]

Nice!! Yeah, I was quite tempted by a vfr750 too before this if I'm honest (my dad had a red one in 1995) always loved the similarity of that to the NR750 (dream bike)... Really love the look of the 8 spoke wheel from the 750 and looks much better than the standard one, they're great bikes with an epic sound track. Sounds good baffle out, but for road riding, I agree, it's a bit much! Nice to hear you have a 765RS 😎😁👍. I. Love that too for different reasons obviously and don't think there's actually that much difference in performance if you put them flat out side by side... But the vfr couldn't hold a candle to the 765 on a track. You could tour on it though if you wanted to! Of course it's Nice to have the luxury of both though. Thanks for watching!

[@ewan3900]

Beautiful bike mate I've got an 2007 RC46 with v-tec and I love it. I'm planning on a trip up the whiskey trail this summer. As for fueling my puppy I only use the e10 shit as an absolute emergency gallon to get me to some real v-power juice I always notice the lumpy effect the that e10 causes but once she blows that crap through she's back to being awesome. VFR's are true Honda excellence ( I envy your gear driven cams ) happy riding and keep her singing

[@twistandgo3414]

Ah nice one! Yeah, I really liked the vtec's too when I had them, managed to get a set of statintune exhausts on the red one I had, they're like unicorn sh*t to get hold of now though as im sure you're aware. Still a great bike though but since my yellow one in 2000, just had to go for another 5th gen. You won't be disappointed with your run up here, brilliant roads and probably vfr country really given the variations in road surface! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, hopefully catch you up this way. 😎👍

[@JeffersonHilary]

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[@guystevens162]

Nice ride on a great bike. I had a 2006 VFR800 Vtec. These bikes are awesome. But the whine of those gear driven cams is music to my ears lol. And I think they are the most photogenic of bikes. And we all know they don't have all the gizmos of modern bikes. But these are a classic. And if I get another. Will be a cam version 😊. Just one question don't ever sell lol. 😅

[@twistandgo3414]

Thanks! Yeah, it's a great bike. Had a couple of Vtecs and a Vfr 1200 over the years, but there's just something about these that gets under your skin! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@chrismurphy4724]

Cant not like a Viffer, the V4 engine is sublime. Mine is a 2009 and its a silent missile when the Vtec kicks in. A Nitron rear shock combined with Andreani Evo fork cartridges has sorted the dated suspension and a bike I was considering selling is now a firm keeper. Did Le Mans MotoGP on her this year and she was simply faultless. Another good video, cheers

[@twistandgo3414]

That sounds ace! Not had mine on track yet but id like to take it round for a laugh. I think it would be better suited to a longer smoother track like Donington though, Knockhill is closer but I think its weight would be a disadvantage there and cook the brakes a bit. That said, you never know and I’m no Valentino Rossi so I’m sure it would fine! Yeah, keep having notions of selling it but I wouldn’t get the money back I’ve invested and there’s something old school cool about it with bags of character i don’t think you get on a modern sports tourer so she’s not going anywhere! Thanks for watching!

[@davidreed9217]

I had a red 98 FiW from 2015 to 2022 until I threw it down the road and broke every bit of plastic on it, so what do you do ?. You buy a blue 2002 Fi1 like yours, cos those VFR's are addictive. I may be naive, but I trust these bikes as they have never let me down even at 22 years old. Mine is a little scratched here and there but it runs like a dream. I think the later models are bit more picky when it comes to fuelling, the ECU expects the O2 sensors and PAIR valves in place to keep it smooth, starter valves need to be adjusted regularly too.

[@juliansmith1608]

Yes I guess this is the best colour ever on any of the VFR range. Redline oxygen sensor kit delete maybe worth a shot. A firestorm rad fan, waterless coolant, a gear indicator does work well. Top brand Frame slider's. I guess with the 8 spoke back wheel it could well be the best bike to own there has been.

[@twistandgo3414]

Yeah, don't really dislike any of the colours, least is probably silver but yellow will always hold a special place in my heart. Love the difference the rear wheel has made, looks so much better. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TheZanshen]

Vfr is a super machine. Thinking of getting another one ie this model with the gear driven cams . I have the 1200x crosstourer so trying to justify a second bike. As you stated the vfr is 3rd of the price of your 1000gsx but the not 3x the price better than the vfr . Those bikes were built to last and the proof is in the pudding.

[@twistandgo3414]

Ace!! Yeah, they're still great bikes all these years on. As you say, shows the engineering that went in to them to still be so reliable now.

[@Mothy2014]

You don't want another bike.... You NEED another bike.... justification done! 👍

[@twistandgo3414]

@@Mothy2014 N+1 Right!? 😂👌👍😎

[@s7jrx132]

Ace mate

[@twistandgo3414]

Thanks man. 🙋😁👍😎

[@MatthewDietrich-c7f]

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[@JeckDRippa]

Just picked one up 4 days ago

[@twistandgo3414]

Excellent! Wishing you many happy and safe miles on your new steed! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MatsModén]

SHELL have the best fuel ,v_power !😊

[@twistandgo3414]

Certainly seems to do the trick anyway! 😁👍😎👌

[@MadNath]

Yeh you defo had old fouled e10 fuel in the line's which heavily corrodes. Get some fuel additive in clean up the injectors. I always run e5 now. Do you do your own valve check.

[@twistandgo3414]

Yeah, did all the maintenance and stuff myself, that's part of the fun. 😁. Would have cost more than the bike in labour otherwise 😂. Yeah, going to throw in some Redex before the next run out to give it a good clean through. Won't be running E10 again unless I know it's going straight through as a whole tank. Thanks for watching and the continued support. 👍😎

[@MadNath]

@twistandgo3414 get some liqui moly. Really I need my valves checked fancy a wee job and content 🙏 your local got to support you ha ha 😂

[@twistandgo3414]

@@MadNath 😂 jeez, it's taken me a year to get this back on the road 😂 don't want your bike for the commute any time soon then? 😂😂

[@MadNath]

@@twistandgo3414 lol you'll have my bike done in no time that's assuming the valves do need adjusted

[@cloudbasenirvana]

@@twistandgo3414 I purchased a CBR1100XX-2 last year 2002 plate and she is such an unbelieveable joy to ride. Fast, Smooth with incredible handling. I have been using E5 and she loves it - If I put E10 she runs so lumpy at low speeds around town and gets less mileage with E10, plus E10 sucks a lot more moisture out of the atmosphere so if you don't ride for a while E10 will get saturated with absorbed water.

[@Mothy2014]

Can you please tell me the name of the rack and top box you have. I didn't quite understand what you said. Thanks

[@twistandgo3414]

It’s a givi monokey rack and top box

[@Mothy2014]

@@twistandgo3414 awesome thanks.

[@spency787]

How tall are you and how do you find the comfort? Cheers 👍

[@twistandgo3414]

I’m 6ft 4, i find it really comfy, more so than a normal Bertie upright big trail bike. Prefer a little more of a canted forward riding position. My street triple RS is also all day comfortable for me. Thanks for watching.

[@spency787]

@@twistandgo3414 thanks for that, I’m 6’ 4” too, I might have to try one 👍

[@twistandgo3414]

@@spency787 Thoroughly recommended. old school. No gadgets or gizmos, just old fashioned engineering. These engines are good for 100K miles as a lot of owners have reported.

[@budster6080]

​@@twistandgo3414From what I have read on many forums the ,4th 5th gen with gear driven cams can get well over 200thousend miles. Of course keeping up on valve clearance, oil changes + riding habits would have a lot to do with that. I have a 4th gen 1996 VFR , Prefer the looks over the 5the gen with 41+ thousand Mi, It runs amazing mostly stock except 3bros complete exhaust, break lines.

[@twistandgo3414]

@@budster6080 nice!! Yeah, they will do big mileages if well looked after! you’ll notice I’ve fitted an older gen rear wheel, just looks so much better! Thanks for watching! 👍😎