Honda VFR800 test ride! Can this bike still be a winner today?

[@Woobi3]

My 06 VFR was my first bike with hard bags, It was so nice just popping the bags off with the turn of a key to carry into the motel after a day of riding, and so much better to lock them back on and not mess with straps and tie downs like with soft bag in the morning. Loved my VFR, she would just eat up the miles while touring, and tear up the twisty road when you wanted to have some fun, Truly as they used to say, The gentleman's sport bike.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks watching and your comment. Completely agree with you. It is a do it all bike. Mine came with the original Honda hard panniers and top box with inner bags which has proved to be very convenient.

[@richardwestmoreland4796]

Hello from Vancouver British Columbia Canada. Nice video Mark including the nice tunes at the end.Thank you for giving us a peek at the south of Sweden. It looks to be very nice. I would be remiss if I didn't thank you for sending a couple of really good hockey players and even better people awhile back. I'm speaking of Daniel and Henrik Sedin who played for our beloved Vancouver Canucks for about 20 years each and are still with the organization in an advisory capacity having retired a few years back. It is guys like them that have made me want to come over to Sweden and take a look around. I'm in the market for a bike and the Honda VFR with that VTEC engine is one that I am very interested in having. A wonderful piece of technology that surprises me in that other manufacturers never really picked up on the idea of how the VTEC works. The way that fuel prices are I believe that type of tech that doesn't open additional intake valves until they are really needed is a wonderful idea. I have yet to hear of anyone giving the VFR VTEC a bad review. I'm hoping to have one to ride in the very near future. Take care and happy riding Mark.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks for watching and your comments Richard. Honda have always been on the forefront of technology and are still the biggest engine manufacturer in the world the world. The older VFRs will always be an iconic bike especially when it was released over 20 years ago. Hopefully you’ll fine a good example to test ride soon. Cheers!

[@markboucher5776]

I've had a 1998 and 1999 VFR800. I now own a 2008. They are such good machines that I kept getting another! I'm 59 years of age now and this will be my last bike. Enjoyed your video! Ride safe.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks Mark. Glad you like the video Nice to hear your history. 2008 eh? Nearly a new bike,,😃

[@markboucher5776]

@@andrewonmyway8184 also, thank you for sharing some of Sweden with us! I'm in northeastern Ontario, Canada about the 49th parallel. We'll have to be putting my motorbike away in a week or so.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Same for me Mark. Darkness has hit us here especially after putting our clocks back an hour.I am using both my VFR and FJ for work now. But November has so far been unusually mild. A couple more weeks then I will take them of for the winter to get some service work done. Thanks for your kind comments!

[@manbiteslife3110]

What's the fuel consumption

[@andrewonmyway8184]

I get to around 330km before the light starts flashing. ( Normal riding) The tank seems to hold pretty much 20l. Thanks for watching 👍

[@davidanders2365]

I'm in Australia and a month ago I bought a Vfr800 2017. I love it. Stock standard. Love it. I'll buy more bikes, but my VFR is a keeper.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Hi to sunny Australia! The 017 model is a beautiful looking bike. Must be fantastic on those roads down there! Thanks for checking out my vid! Ride safe!

[@Diemerstein]

I do have a 1999 VFR800, purchased it with 18,000 miles on it from a person who I can only describe as a garage queen. This bike is show room clean, complete exhaust system job, extremely well maintained and runs as if it were brand new. This bike was not set up to be a touring bike, but rather lets hop on it and tear up the town, it's quick, it's fast, it sounds amazing with a shorty on it.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Sounds like you have a great bike there which is future proof. Certainly a classic worth keeping hold of. Thanks for checking out my vid and ride safe!

[@bjrniversen9008]

Bought my vfr 800 (2003) in March this year. Love it!

[@andrewonmyway8184]

That’s great Bjørn. Thanks for watching. Will be doing a bit of service work during the winter on mine. Mind how you go on that bike.

[@bjrniversen9008]

@@andrewonmyway8184 you too, buddy. Be safe😉

[@chrisgee7631]

Great video! I bought a 04 vfr as my first road bike about a year and a half ago. I love it, it’s totally standard and I’ve done about 9k miles loving every mile! 👍

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Nice to hear that Chris. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@michaelhart5886]

Ive owned a heap of vfr's including a 1997 vfr750, 4 5th gen vfr800s and my current 2008 vfr800. I can afford to buy most new bikes if i like but have no interest as they do nothing for me. Ive modded the 2008 model with a power commandor 5 and dyno time which has massively smoothed out the power delivery and the 7000rpm dip is gone. Changed gearing to minus 1 on front and plus 1 on rear for extra poke. Fitted a pair of dominator mufflers which weigh bugger all and sound great. Removed tear foot pegs. Saved 6 kgs between the exhaust and pegs. Stiffer fork springs and a new rear yss shock with the rear raised by 10mm. Turns in much better. Fitted whitepower heated hand grips. Fitted some sticky tyres and she rocks. Go away with mates on newer bikes and keep up with them no worries. Did 2200kms round trip from Sydney Australia to the Phillip Island motogp in comfort. Brilliant kit

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Wow . Very impressive updates you've done to your bike. Glorious place to ride i can only imagine and all year round. I can only ride 8 months of the year here because of the winter. Thanks for your feedback and support!

[@ronbailey8370]

Hey Andrew, great vid. I have the same bike, mines an 04 mat black. If you like the bike stock, you'll love it moded. Put a gear indicator, on it, oxford heated grips, a battery meter-usb, a Sargent seat, and Delkvic slip ons, will totally transform the bike to awesome.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks Ron for checking out my vid. I actually have a USB port connected along the side of the bike. Its been used regularly. I plan to fit Ox.heated grips too. Those Sargent seats look very nice although the standard seat is pretty good though! Cheers!

[@geoff_va1]

I'll second the Delkevik exhaust. The stock mufflers are hiding the most beautiful exhaust note. The new system makes it sing. It comes with removable baffles depending on your tastes, and it doesn't cost a lot. I love my '06 VFR! I can't imagine any other bike I'd rather have.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Could be a future upgrade if i can find some secondhand ones. Thanks for your comments!

[@heismysavior21]

Which USB/Voltmeter did you use by chance?

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Nothing fitted yet. Thanks!

[@heismysavior21]

Great video! I've been a rider for 22 years. I currently have a 09 vic kingpin I'm selling. I've been looking for a proper VFR and found an 04 with 50k on it. im going to pick it up this weekend! Matte black, delkevic exhaust, sargent seat, oxford grips, puig screen, and gvii bags. Couldn't pass it up! I can't wait for spring.....

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Sounds like a nice future bike. Has perfect upgrades. Going to feel very nibble compared to the Victory. Hope you are lucky with your VFR mate!

[@rocdouglas]

I have 6gen only had it 3 months, not done any touring just yet, but the time iv rode it I know I'm going to have a great time when I do

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Nice one. Hope you are lucky with your bike. Thanks for watching!

[@xraywatch1943]

Great observation, great center of gravity, perfect balance. Handles great.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Cheers my friend.. for taking the time to watch. More videos coming when the weather starts to turn into spring. It’s been a long winter here in Sweden.

[@peterkeats593]

I have just bought a 2015 VFR800X. It had 22000 km on it. I was riding a CB 500FA. I just love my VFR it has everything I want and nothing I don't. The only little thing it is a little thirsty. Only getting about 260km from 20 litre tank, but that's life. Safe riding everyone

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Looks like a fun bike and no doubt reliable. Thanks for your comments Peter. Mind how you go.

[@thesmithsteron2wheels362]

Purchased gen 8 2019 , bike never sold very well, so managed a good deal at the time from new, recently purchased full luggage for the bike, which was difficult to find. Covered 20,000 miles which have been trouble free riding, just needed new heat guard . Bike looks and rides like new, best bike have owned.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

The gen 8s are grand looking bikes! Glad you have been lucky with it and enjoy riding the bike. Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@hvcardetailing3473]

I just sold my cbr 900rr 99 and I bought the VFR800 03, with power commander and staintune exhaust. I don’t miss my old cbr…

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Congratulations on your VFR! I can imagine the VFR is more comfortable. Great bikes! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelbutler5578]

Have an 05 with 2 1/2 years,got all plastics repainted,new badges,tyres,brakes etc,not mint,needed a good tidy up,older bike to some, absolutely love it though

[@andrewonmyway8184]

That sounds great Michael.They are super bikes. Check out my other vids. Thanks for watching!

[@db79887]

Bought a 2011 with 10,000 km on it 3 months ago enjoying it 😊

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Wow. Amazing find. Enjoy your bike and put some Kms on it., Thanks for your support ☺️

[@c130comm]

Thanks. Good luck to you

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks mate! Same to you!

[@stephencollier665]

I have a vfr800f 2015 model i love it 😀

[@andrewonmyway8184]

2015 you say. That’s a new bike practically,! Thanks for watching and enjoy your VFR !

[@MrSillenomis]

Fantastic bike

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Certainly is! Thanks for watching mate!

[@MrSillenomis]

@@andrewonmyway8184 I have an 03, chance buy from a big retailer. As soon as I sat on it and heard the rumble I thought I would try it out, never having read anything about them. Love it to bits, quality build and so versatile

[@RENARD920604]

Bonjour très bon choix de moto j'ai la même en rouge parce que les rouges sont plus rapide 🤪😂 très bonne vidéo bonne route ✌️

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks for your comment Papy!. Reds are faster you say? Perhaps I should find one! Ride safe!

[@RENARD920604]

@@andrewonmyway8184 Ride safe you too 👍✌️

[@abato_a]

I'm looking at those bikes now - thanks for the review! How many miles does it have on the clock? And is it still running problem free?

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Hi Artur. Thanks for checking out my vid . I have another video showing my mileage. Mine has just passed 50 k km now so it's just run in. I ve had no problems in the 4 years I've had the bike. No bikes run here during the winter so a 20 year old bike looks like 10 if you look after them. Get one with a service history and you should be ok. Hondas usually age well. Good luck 🤞

[@abato_a]

@@andrewonmyway8184 no problem, great video, I subscribed and hope to see more ! Thanks for the advice, will try to find a well cared after example. Tack!

[@andrewonmyway8184]

@@abato_a No worries!

[@dps6198]

I bought a 2008 VFR800 new in the crate in 2010 and is it relevant, does it keep up with newer bikes, etc.? I don't care. My VFR gets me to point A and back to point B as good as any other bike or car. Color, style, age, etc. doesn't matter. Years ago when I was married my ex family had a lake house. So I spent $$$$$ on a boat. After I spent the money I found out I could have bought an ugly yellow boat for $500. I was upset that she didn't mention to me that she wanted to sell me the boat. Had I known her that I would have never bought my boat I would have bought hers for $500 way less than what I bought mine for. If I had the ugliest wrecked bike ever and it was mechanically sound and inexpensive I'd buy it. Why? A bike is better than no bike.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks for watching my video about the Honda. I guess the moral of your story is we all certainly don’t need to speed a fortune on a motorcycle. I agree with you completely, There are still so many older bikes out there which I could never afford before when new because of kids, house you name it. But these bikes which are in fantastic condition especially here when people take them of the road for the winter. Are available to me now. I sure have a list to get through without losing too much cash on the ones I resale. Ride safe and cheers to you!

[@adriangedamke2069]

Yes

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks for your support!

[@CK.one1]

Regulators fail all time on them get Mosfet RR and do it soon before old one fails

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Thanks for watching. I have heard about this too. I am going to check things during the winter . So far I've had zero problems.

[@CK.one1]

@@andrewonmyway8184 had 2 blow and 2 stators aswell on mine. Only way to sort it is Mosfet rectifier. All the forums say get a Mosfet as they all had same problem. Other than that there fine. My 6th gen has 43000 miles on her and still going strong after changed to mosfet.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

You've been unlucky. At least the MOSFET rec.is shared by many other Yamahas so a second hand one is no problem to get hold of.

[@Soulasgard]

Does anyone know about a reliable stator that doesnt cost an arm and a leg like the oem one and doesnt fail within 6 months even after installing a mosfet rr.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

@@Soulasgard Isn't best to get a good second hand original item if the cheap ones aren't up to it. Are you sure the wires have no corrosion?

[@c130comm]

Hi from pa usa

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Hi to you and thanks for watching!

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Hello 😊