Great video! I'm picking up a vfr tomorrow, can't wait!
@krissi66x13 күн бұрын
Such an underated bike!!
@kilian94487 ай бұрын
i really like the rider+bike format. would like to see more. Especially as you never find reviews of older bikes which is exactly what most people on a budget are looking at. To me thats a large part of what makes your channel awesome, your not scared of the old and beautiful
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
Exactly thats why i love making These. Ofcourse i love new bikes aswell and they bring more Clicks but no one will See a Video on a bike like that and then get the Idea to buy one. But with this that actually is a posible Option
@musicmonk99767 ай бұрын
This was my first bike!!!! 90’ VFR 750 single sided swingarm🔥🔥🔥🔥
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
so pleased to hear that what an amazing bike to have as a first bike it most likely is a very special memory
@insidealphacontact7 ай бұрын
Great video and format, I'm just discovering your channel. I've had my 1990 VFR 750 for years, and I wouldn't sell it for anything. It's an extraordinary machine, still so modern.....and completely underrated in Switzerland where you can find them for barely 1000 Euros....
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and yes it’s an amazing bike. There is lots of stuff to be discovered here ☺️
@MarcHillMАй бұрын
My Gen 4 1994 has done 237,000k with essentially regular maintenance. The rectifier was upgraded in 1995 and is still on. Hard to find another bike that can do what this does.
@anchinkan8 ай бұрын
Nice and honest review of this Japanese gem. What you guys missed though, was to mention that the engine of this bike doesn’t consume oil between services. Consumption ranges from moderate, i.e. 4,5l/100kms (in case I ride it) to hilarious 7 +l/100 kms (in case Sher rides it😂). Cheers and safe ride!
@SherKhan-b1kes8 ай бұрын
How often do I have to keep telling you that it’s Ok and recommendable to go above 2000rpm ?
@Moodster0202 ай бұрын
I've had this VFR750 since 2002. And the oil is ALWAYS golden even after a couple of year 10,000 miles plus, never carbons up !
@TheBlackbird7 ай бұрын
Moin, fahre seit Jahren eine '91 VFR. Vor zwei Jahren ist der Tacho das erste Mal rum und der Motor läuft wie am ersten Tag. Als ich auf deinen Kanal gestoßen bin war mein erster Gedanke dass ne VFR das richtige Bike für deine On-a-Budget Abenteuer ist. Absolut Zuverlässig, Wartungsarm, kostentechnischer Underdog und easy zu fahren. Ein absoluter Charakter, der überall gerne begrüßt wird. Meine hat mich bis Corsica und Norwegen gebracht. Nächste Idee ist die Atlantikstrasse. Wär bestimmt auch ein geiles Video ;-) Felix
@andih.58186 ай бұрын
Mit meiner 93' komm ich immer in interessante Gespräche. Jeder ist erstaunt über das Alter, Laufleistung & Optik der Guten. Einziges Problem war Lichtmaschine und Laderegler. Viel Spaß mit dem Gentlemansportler 😊
@ThrottleAddiction7 ай бұрын
Had me looking up VFRs on bikesales here in Australia. They're quite cheap to buy.
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
That sounds amazing, hope I can tour Australia on my motorcycle one day ☺️
@calibre_au61836 ай бұрын
I still have mine after 30 years - 115,000 kms, still going strong. Also NOT for sale!
@davidupton31866 ай бұрын
Get one. You won't regret it.
@nedflanders46998 ай бұрын
Very good review👍.Bought myself a 1990 model rc 36/1 in pearly white for only 800€.What a gem,typical honda perfection.
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
For 800 bucks that is an absolute steal how amazing
@portugezemonster13 күн бұрын
Where the hell did you get a VFR for 800euro? that is an incredible deal
@Euronasa7 ай бұрын
I'm 50 and last year i rode my 89 vfr750fk from Norway to the Isle of Man and back trouble free. Almost crashed in Belgium 😮. The bike is heavy and has a special smoothness and quality feel that ways up for the not top notch touring riding position. The engine did not use a drop of oil after 85000km. Now an old bike like this needs to be looked after! Don't be naive❤
@raptorpome25777 ай бұрын
I am in the UK 🇬🇧 and want to ride my vfr750 to Norway this summer
@Euronasa7 ай бұрын
@@raptorpome2577 You go and have a great time, hope you find dry weather 👍👍
@ernstrichardmesserle98136 ай бұрын
I got one in Januar 2024, i love her like a long forgottan friend.
@triumph44257 ай бұрын
Ich mag das Format, gerne mehr davon! Aktuelle Motorräder mit TFT-Screen-Tacho, Tempomat und 7 Fahrmodi sind leider genau das Gegenteil von dem, was ich an Motorrädern mag...simplicity... Wenn du Doppelscheinwerfer, 90er Feeling und eine tolle Drehmoment-Kurve magst, wäre vielleicht eine 955er Speed Triple (99 - 01) was. Unfassbar viel Motorrad für das Geld! :)
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
Ja genau deswegen mache ich auch die Serie weil es sind einfach Motorräder die den Leuten näher sind auch weil es find ich unrealistisch ist an die 10000 tausend Euro für eine neue coole Maschine auszugeben. Ist zwar schön sich das anzuschauen und werd sowas auch immer wieder vorstellen will aber auch das es tatsächlich nahbare Motorräder zu den Leuten schon ne Verbindung haben sind
@larryfromwisconsin99707 ай бұрын
In the mid 1980s I had a Honda V4 Sabre V45. It was 698cc to evade the 700cc import motorcycle tariff that Harley Davidson encouraged Congress to pass. My Sabre had the Hondaline full fairing and detachable suitcase saddle bags so it was set up for sport touring. I would routinely cruise at 115 mph comfortably.
@jfv652 ай бұрын
Honda is the king of V4 motorcycles. I did a test ride on a VF400f owned by my nephew and a VFR800i. I want to try a Pan European which is also a V4 and has a very good reputation.
@MrAigaro7 ай бұрын
Gosh, I want one of them now😅👍🏻
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
I can understand that they are pretty cool
@siegervanderlaan54786 ай бұрын
This saturday im looking at a vfr750 but it is like a 200km drive im glad you did the lenght test because im 6’5 and didnt know if it would fit me and drive 200km for nothing! Thanks for this video
@FreeMilesMC6 ай бұрын
Let me know if you bought one, it’s a lovely bike ☺️
@keyboarddancers77514 ай бұрын
The beauty of motorcycling is that there is such a HUGE choice of older (very much older) ballistic continent crushing machinery still available for extremely modest cost.
@kristopherbell7158Ай бұрын
Had one forever with all yellow badging, grown to love it dearly with the 8 spoke wheel and rear cowl I like the look alot and it's quick enough
@henrydegan62047 ай бұрын
V4 in a bike is the V8 at cars. Me riding 1200 V4 since 1995 and since 2017 I ride a 1700 V4.
@towkomisar7 ай бұрын
V-Max is super-cool!!!
@WoS-bv5tg7 ай бұрын
@@towkomisar for those who understand the bike for what it is, the VMax is indeed one of the best bikes ever. At least on public roads, at speeds and ride styles that don't exceed the legal limit too far. And if you stay in "civilized" regions. On racetracks, off road and far from gas stations hey are useless. I couldn't afford a Münch Mammut, so I stuck on it's closest modern spirit.
@ralphcantrell32144 ай бұрын
I had a VFR just like that one back in the 90's and loved it. It was sporty AND all-day comfortable. It got totaled when it went into a tankslapper after wheelying over a rise in the road at near WOT in 6th gear and pitched me off. I still have an unstable left knee from that one.
@marcohimmrich511329 күн бұрын
Habe seit 4 Wochen das gute Stück.. Ihr Ruf eilt ihr vorraus und es wurde nicht zu viel Versprochen.. Ich mag die Bikes aus den 90 er Jahren.. Hatte vorher 27 Jahre eine Cbr 1000f sc 24.. Der Sound des V4 gepaart mit der Leistung.. Traum die gebe ich nicht wieder her..
@norberthaase169721 сағат бұрын
Ich habe sie auch einige Jahre genossen.Da gab es bei Ducati nix mit V4.😉
@robtroughton57878 ай бұрын
They are a fantastic bike’ I’ve owned over 1 year now. Only 2 complaints…. They are uncomfortable to ride when it’s hot weather and they are not the most economical but that glorious V4 makes up for it 😊
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
I thought about mentioning the Economics of the bike but for a almost 30 year old bike it’s Average
@andih.58186 ай бұрын
Yes! It is a really hot bike in summer conditions. But you never had to install a seatheating even in fall. Hot engine!😂
@robtroughton57876 ай бұрын
@@andih.5818 Agreed, they are great in the autumn and winter
@frankmacflier3808Ай бұрын
Hello can you give us more details of the handlebar conversion please? Did you purchase it as a kit? Did you need to change the brake hoses? A lot of handlebar conversions for the VFR750 require the top fairing to he cut otherwise the fairing gets fouled by the switches.. Did you have to do this?
@Vickeviren8 ай бұрын
Cool! I just bought a gen 6 from 2007 this thursday. Havnt had a chance to ride it yet as i got my bro to pick it up, just sat on one before and rode a 7th gen for a test ride years ago 😆 All of the vfrs look great except for maybe the 1200 in my opinion 😅
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the amazing new bike ☺️
@BunikuXXL8 ай бұрын
It's a great bike, but no longer cam driven.
@helgejohan3604Ай бұрын
Sport touring comfortable bike Nice sound🔥✊
@paulelverstone86775 ай бұрын
When you think that a good, used example will cost approx £1500 they are an absolute bargain imho. Built during a time when Honda made bikes to a standard, and not to a price...
@paulomoreira55088 ай бұрын
Vfr rc36 is the best bike ever! Actualy in Germany nobody want IT! A very good rc36 with low miles cost just 1200€!! Thanks for the Video!
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
Uff that’s tempting don’t make me buy another bike 😂😂
@matteot37798 ай бұрын
I was looking for one about a year and a half ago, opted for a ducati st2 instead because of the vfr high fuel consumption. In retrospect, both bikes are probably unsuited for my needs as I do quite a lot of city riding and now I'm looking for something else. I admit this bike is better in the looks department than my st2 though.
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
Both amazing bikes maybe somthing less powerful and lighter for the city could be nice
@andih.58186 ай бұрын
My VFR 93' can be drivin with 5l fuel per 100km. What's the problem?
@4alenas48 ай бұрын
Wonder why you`re worrried about speed cameras facing the front of your bike😅 great bike, great video. Cheers
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
Some of the newer once also flash from behind and also if you get many ones from the front you have a higher risk of them linking multiple speed camera pics from the front to you when you get flashed from behind. As they still know your clothes height other physical features and make model and color of your bike. Also in some towns some motorcycles are not super common so if you overdue it they will figure out who you are.
@jonno3038 ай бұрын
Nice bike. Want to get a vfr 800. But they can be quite pricey. They really hold their value 2nd hand.
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
The vfr 800 is also very cool but the break system is supposed to be quite different
@AdventuresofmrBosch7 ай бұрын
I had the same on a honda GL1100. Had to look 2 times on the speedo on highways to not break the law becouse it was so convertible
@lew3815 ай бұрын
Also this has the wrong handlebars these are super raised. The original bars are lower. But great vid man.
@telmosilva73558 ай бұрын
You should try the 6th gen VFR 800
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
Maybe at some point I get the chance
@MatsModén4 ай бұрын
The fifth are the best vfr !😊
@VinnieQ7 ай бұрын
Lol the owner of the bike has a strong German accent.
@saddle8bag8 ай бұрын
That was probably the best sport bike engine for the road ever. They ruined the linearity of the engine output with the Vtec crap.
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
The vtec thing must be a handful especially when leaned over
@Euronasa7 ай бұрын
The vfr750 and 800 has a 180 degree crank for better v4 sound unlike the vf750 and the RC30 (vfr750r) which have the 360 degree "big bang" crank for better top end power distribution.
@gogocro17 ай бұрын
@@EuronasaVfr800 has 180 crank.
@martywiseman46946 ай бұрын
The fifth generation,VFR800 1998-2002 pre vtec are awesome! Arguably THE BEST EVER.Cheers
@martywiseman46946 ай бұрын
@@FreeMilesMC, thankfully,they fixed it after four years,in 2006,when they remapped it.
@jcarvalho1500Ай бұрын
You found it comfortable and quick? Now try the cb1100xx ;)
@Carby4SZK7 ай бұрын
you should try a suzuki bandit 1200
@weaselymidget87995 ай бұрын
I have a 94 VFR750 and with a bit of aftermarket in it 220kph is surprisingly and a bit worryingly easy
@forthector71887 ай бұрын
this is my bike as well. I can confirm that this thing just makes 65 feel like 45.
@R4pidCL1Cker7 ай бұрын
hello mate i have two bikes you could try if you want. 1. aprilia caponord rally 1200 2016 (gigantic barge of a touring machine) 2 aprilia tuono Gen 1 2005 the first factory naked bike made from a supersport. this is in my opinion the most mental bike there is, to much power and no abs or traction control. i live in the netherlands about an hour from the german border, i dont mind touring towards you :).
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
That Sounds amazing i would love to Review those bikes especially the tuono sutch a Special and interesting bike. I don’t mind coming to the Netherlands especially because I at some point this month need to go to Amsterdam for work anyway. This is my Instagram and email whatever works best for you for in detail discussion instagram.com/freemilesmc?igsh=MjhyeW11MGhiaTN1 Freemilesmcbusiness@gmail.com
@andrewdoran45727 ай бұрын
A friend has one of these, having ridden the VFR I came to these conclusions.....felt gutless...it wasn't....but it didn't "feel" like it was pulling strong ( even tho it was) I wasn't too happy with the different coloured clocks. The side fairing had false black "air vents" to ape the NR750.....again, pointless...... but the bike ride ok......smooth engine, as ever from Honda.
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
Probably the feeling you are discribing comes from the bike not giving the Tipical sportbike clues like other bikes that can make it very deciving
@MoePower27 ай бұрын
Those air vents are real and doing their job thought.. Air exit through the vents under the seat, so they help pull heat from within the fairings.
@danhollatz59442 ай бұрын
I'll stick with my VFR800 FI For ever! Stepping down from my 1991 GSXR1100! what a Cadillac!
@lew3815 ай бұрын
Its not a sport tourer. Its an animal! As an owner of a gsxr1000 k4 this gets me into more trouble. Its a torque monster. Like a 2 stroke sports bike to me.
@maxderror68247 ай бұрын
Really Like your work. As Im a „victim“ of the Marketing about new/big bikes and gear. 😄Startet with a 2004 Suzuki SV1000s. Great to see your content and most Important your Passion about bike travels and non fancy motorcycles.
@OM-sb2bd7 ай бұрын
4th Gen VFR is The Best VFR. ❤🔥 …. even with those weird aftermarket bars.
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
I definitely am a fan now too ☺️
@rubo19647 ай бұрын
agree lighter then 5th gen
@grumpopzijnmashfifty31097 ай бұрын
Owned (for a short while) a vf 1000f . Predecessor of the rest of twin fours. A beast of a bike if it was running right. But there were to much probs whit those bikes. Carburator and leaking headgascets just to name the biggest. Taking half a bike apart to get to the heads is the same shit as is still happening with newer or new bikes. A bike needs to be simply build and easy to work on. Not being build shit compact like a damn car. I endend up selling my bike for peanuts because i hated it. Never ever a twin four again. Having said that. I am a old bloke. I grew up in the 70,s and early 80,s. When bikes looked like bikes and not like fucking robot transformers. Made from steel, not plastic. Easy to work on. A bitch to ride sometimes. But you worked with the bike , you felt something that is not there anymore with new bikes. Abs, a computer telling you when you can start your bike, computer telling you this or that is not working correct. You got 20 km till the motor is shut down for safety reasons. Oh, the horror, a led lamp failed. I cant ride whitout a computer who tells me what to , the computer has a glitch for a sec. Cant start your bike cause the computer cant find the nearest gas station where you can take a shit whitout paying 5 euros for it. Radar cruise controle ? Sure. Look at cows in a field instead of a upcoming bent in the road. Bikes from 2005 onward are lazy mans bikes. The have become cars on two wheels. Riders today relay to much on electronics. (Forced upon by goverments who are complete morons) the generation growing up with this shit computer bikes wil if the are intrestid in real bikes regret the day they bought there latest new computer transformer bike. I hate everything that has more than simple carburator. Having said that, i do like the kawa 800 w. I know it has ( fake feul injection) But thats the only bike i would consider owning. It is very easy to work on. But than again i like strolling alonge with 90 to 110 km a hour. Sofar for the ramblings of a old grumpy bloke. What ever you ride, enjoy racking up the miles and stay safe
@FreeMilesMC7 ай бұрын
Carburated bikes are always a Bit of a handful
@Mazafaka774 ай бұрын
Этот байк надежней дукати на порядок
@zaffux52166 ай бұрын
Where i can find my vrf like that gel seat?
@robdotcom718 ай бұрын
The autobahn is one of the best things about Germany....
@FreeMilesMC8 ай бұрын
Well kind of for making these videos yes when you just want to get from a to be the no speed limit thing can be anoying.
@wouterattheorgan7 ай бұрын
@@FreeMilesMC sadly loads of parts of the autobahn are restricted now so i can't just hop the dutch border to try my top speed legally
@simbaisthelionKing7 ай бұрын
@@FreeMilesMC What do you mean? Is it not the case that fast drivers can use the lane on the left and the ones who want to cruise can just stick t the right?
@BauerGallacher-e1gАй бұрын
Marie Camp
@ShirleyGiancarlo-o1uАй бұрын
Favian Manors
@MacArthurEvelyn-y1yАй бұрын
Bo Field
@mavisbeeswax81365 ай бұрын
You modern kids... with your new fangled Bluetooth saetnavs..I have 1990 😅