VFR 800 | First Ride On A V-TEC

[@guystevens162]

Yes i love my 2006 VFR800. its a good all round bike. But then everybike has its own character thats what makes them different.

[@iMr.Jetpacks]

I'm debating on purchasing a 2009 VDR800! I hear some say it's too heavy, some say it's perfect the way it is... what's your thoughts??

[@alexxela754]

@@iMr.Jetpacks i have one. At parking speed it feels a little top heavy. But when riding it feels super light. It’s a joy to ride in every type of roads. Highway or small bumpy roads. Just lacking a little power for ultimate experience. And sound is amazing.

[@martinbond461]

Guy Stevens The 2006 model is definitely the best. I had a 2018 model for the day and wasn't that taken by it, plus I think it looks ugly. So I saved a small fortune and bought a 2004 Vfr800 with just 3K on the clock which I absolutely love.

[@steveo4141]

What's to hate...VFR800 is a fantastic bike... the extra weight keeps it rock steady at speed... pretty much disappears at slow speeds once you've ridden it for a while.

[@RarefiedRoad]

It's an all round solid bike I think it just takes a certain kind of riding style and there are some riders that it just won't gel with, but that's true of any bike.

[@1minutecovers76]

Had 750f, didn't like the weight :/

[@splodge57]

That VFR sounds great and I love the V-Tech engine.

[@yournamehere3679]

You should hear the gear driven cams blasting through the gears 👌

[@ev92]

@@yournamehere3679 fairly sure the vtec models didn't have gear driven cams

[@yournamehere3679]

@@ev92 I never said anything about the vtec models, can’t you read? I said you should hear the gear driven cams, you know from the 98-01 VFR800 lineup

[@splodge57]

I did own a new VFR 750 back in 1995. Nice bike but the VFR's were never very comfortable. Prefer to sit upright now.

[@MrPruske]

first gear is on all of them, so it still sounds like a spaceship in a parking lot@@ev92

[@hyperthunk]

I've had one of these. Lovely bikes. Also had a '92 VFR750, gear driven cams gen. Lovely. Currently own a crossrunner, same engine, upright riding position. Great fun and lovely tractable engine, no bump when it hits the vtec.

[@steady2wheels]

I have a 2011 crossrunner and very much notice when the vtec kicks in on mine

[@hyperthunk]

@@steady2wheels really!? I can't _feel_ a transition at all, obviously the noise changes and the bike has more go in the higher revs, but I don't notice a jump, clunk, or anything sudden when it switches. 👀

[@goldfever4570]

I just sold my '99 VFRFi. Miss it already, brilliant bike.

[@yournamehere3679]

Won’t get rid of mine, seen way to many “I wish I still had mine” comments 😂 just a fun bike

[@Killswitch-ON]

Have mine '00 , won't make same mistake, new stator & rectifier, high level pipe, micron muffler, rare blue "Tahitian Candy" just adore her 😀. Will see if the new Vfr will release 2023 according vidordown rumours. If not, considering to buy the second bike which could be gsxs1000 gt, or ktm 1290 super adventure

[@mike.47]

One of my favourite bikes I’ve owned. Brilliant tour around Ireland then a quick ride to Devon before heading home to Suffolk. The only downside to that trip was 9 miles from home the chain snapped, leaving a small hole in the crankcase on its way off the sprocket.

[@yamahass66]

To loose chain or what? What brand?

[@mindspinn311]

I absolutely love both of these bikes. I’ve been tempted by this and the more current version of the VFR800 more than once. We never got the CB1300 in the US but we briefly got the Suzuki Bandit 1250S in 2016 and I almost bought one.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

All these are great bikes. :) Have to agree man. Drop by, you may like it.

[@rahulmenon6073]

Oh, a video on VFR .... Man of culture I see 😁

[@chris71mach1]

"Spoiled for views" is absolutely right! This is some fantastic footage of what looks to be beautiful Irish countryside.

[@kkiwi54]

Welsh I would say by the "araf" on the signpost

[@thestar111]

Your handle bars are moved forward moving you closer to the front of the bike... I have a VFR800 vtec with lots of mods and I love it.

[@garypunter412]

I have to agree that the CB1300 would be my choice too. Used to own one of them back in 2004, epic machine handled well went like a mad thing. Never had any chicken strips on the tyres, that is how capable it is. Keep up the great work 👍

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks Gary, I think I'll miss it when it's gone.

[@garypunter412]

Rarefied Road I miss mine all the time now it’s gone. Great bike even better memories

[@TFA-01]

Currently on a vfr 800 and wouldn't change it for the world, load it up, and off you on some serious likes and then it makes sense.

[@zardportugal]

Both are brilliant.

[@_audacerider3838]

The sound of the VFR is so good!! My take is buy the last non vtech generation put a nice can on it and ride it till it brakes and that would be never!! Plus the non vtech bikes are cheep as chips this days!! Mate of mine did a track bike out of one!! Upside down forks with radial breaks no abs no TC just you and the V4 screening engine!!

[@RarefiedRoad]

I'm hoping I'll get to try the original at some point, a friend of mine is buying one soon.

[@iMr.Jetpacks]

Hmmm... 🤔

[@DigitalSubset]

To me it’s the best sounding engine in general aside from a cammed corvette

[@neilwiddison6529]

@@RarefiedRoad I have a lovely 97 vfr750 love it.

[@jimbo1485]

It’s a real shame Honda don’t make one with better performance. The last one far too heavy

[@yournamehere3679]

5th gens where it’s at, started going downhill after that

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Great video man. :) Enjoyed your comments. Keep up.

[@MrTrek164]

I had a later vfr800x until I got shunted and I would put it in my top 10 of bikes .The newer ones are even smoother .The only downside is that by today's standards they are heavy .

[@RarefiedRoad]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you were ok aside from the bike.

[@MrTrek164]

Rarefied Road a few bumps and bruises but bike was written off which pissed me off more .certainly a far better bike than the sum of parts suggest ,yes if Honda made a new version but 40kg lighter I'd buy it .

[@makina2022]

im looking to pass my test my first choice would be the cb1300 in white and red. that is the pinnacle of motorcycle beauty for me. along with the 1200 and 1700 vmax

[@debenhamdave4314]

Nice bike, maybe not to disimilar to my Supersport, but that monster the pick of the bunch, biggest regret selling my 696+. Thanks RR

[@RarefiedRoad]

Yeah my dad is pretty adamant he's never selling his monster.

[@timrains5011]

V4 much more characterful/ lumpy than an inline 4 IMO. Always loved vfrs but apples and oranges to the CB. I suspect the vfr is quicker.

[@aapddd]

Yes it’s a wonderful engine. Smooth but with bags of character. None of those tingling inline 4 vibrations.

[@ge8402]

Man true but when you rev the damn i-4 come on... 😍😍

[@robbikebob]

I'm not a sports bike fan either. My sportsbike riding mate says I'm the only person ever to think a suzuki bandit had an uncomfortably extreme riding position! 😅😕

[@RarefiedRoad]

He might be right 😂 I don't think I'm ever going to be much of a sports bike rider either though. Glad my brother likes it.

[@jonass961]

Wait what, Suzuki Bandits are generally more upright than they're sporty though? I mean they're nowhere near gixxers or even sport tourers like the ninja 650

[@robbikebob]

@@jonass961 exactly. But I was tilted ever so slightly forward..... I put it down to a mix of old age (47 but a very unfit 47) previous accidents and the fact I used to mainly ride custom bikes. Bolt upright and feet forward.

[@Terry-qe9su]

Brilliant bikes great ride

[@urbanfireblade]

Would you describe the VFR as a bike to entice you out on sunny days to ride the country roads? Or would you take the keys to something else like a Street Triple or MT07 etc? I know the VFR's sound lovely but a lot of ppl go on about their weight and the more touring handling rather than a sharp exciting ride you'd maybe get on something lighter and newer. I had the VFR750 6 years ago and tbh it made me feel 20 years older back then, was a lovely bike, did nothing wrong, but in the company of newer machines it just felt old. But i do love the VFR's pre v-tec, actually contemplating another one but when there's other options like those i listed earlier i think they would be a much more fun enjoyable ownership for daily riding/commuting/ weekend fun. What do you think??

[@RideToLive102]

Absolutely not, the bike does absolutely everything. Fun rides, adrenaline rides, calm rides and commutting. It's an all rounder

[@krisknave]

What did dad say at the end? "If you're confident and a good rider..." what was his final comment?

[@RarefiedRoad]

I think he said 'you can ride the tits off it' if I remember correctly.

[@Fee.1]

1:40 can you explain what you mean when you say the monster will be very cheeky in the corners compared to the vfr which you have to ride like a sport bike? Thanks

[@SHPrtz]

I would guess that as a lighter and smaller bike, the Monster is more forgiving and 'flickable' in corners, allowing you to approach them with less foresight, than the heavier VFR which has a much larger wheelbase. But I'm not sure that comparison holds true for traditional 600 sports models, so maybe he meant something else.

[@VinciGlassArt]

Oh man, where is this? Watching from burning California(usually a bikers paradise). Craving those cool, gorgeous grey skies and green scapes.

[@RarefiedRoad]

It's around Snowdonia North Wales

[@VinciGlassArt]

@@RarefiedRoad Thanks. Ride on.

[@dry509]

Are the fueling and the transmission smooth or jerky on the vfr?

[@dry509]

What is your dad riding in this video?

[@1990-t1j]

There's something about bikes with fairing I don't like. I bet the engine's impressive, though.

[@yournamehere3679]

The 800 V4 hits different, higher rpms than a lot of inlines, arguably the best exhaust note, power delivery is pretty linear until around 6-7k (5th gen) then they roll out pretty quick 👌

[@203232crash]

@@yournamehere3679 hell yeah. Mine is straight piped after the cat and it sounds beastly like an old school high HP muscle car.

[@yournamehere3679]

@@203232crash how loud would you rank it 1-10? I like loud pipes on anything, but also don’t want to wake my neighbors up at 9:30pm 😂👌I got a Vance and Hines on mine now

[@clarknawrocki3851]

Honda talks like this is the best motorcycle you can buy but I'm not convinced it's a 800 with 100hp big deal

[@haron7694]

Hai perfettamente ragione

[@Soulbreeze]

Wish they'd make a streetfighter with that VFR engine. Although you know it'd be overpriced like the latest VFR's. Never seen a CB1300 before. Looks like something I'd be into, but we don't get the cool bikes in the US. No GTR1400 either (that what the naked Concours is called?).

[@RarefiedRoad]

It is a really good bike. It feels like a big sensible bike in a good way. Not sure what the naked concours would be called but I think the Kawasaki Zrx1200 was compared a lot to the CB at the time.

[@Soulbreeze]

I was thinking of the XJR1300. Which we also don't get lol.

[@jeremyb4493]

Yeah I've wanted something along the lines of my old black '84 Nighthawk 700s that I owned for a few years after high school 25 years ago. 6 speed,shaft drive and enough power to have fun without triple digit speeds. I remember seeing that updated Honda CB line of bikes for sale in the UK and being disappointed the U.S. wouldn't get them. I prefer the styling of the Nighthawk, without the back end hiked into the air or too much fairing covering the bike. The closest bike I've seen is the Honda 919.

[@hyperthunk]

Oh, first time o a V4...? You wanna try and get a test ride on a Tuono mate. Even the older Tuono 1000cc V4R is ridiculously good.

[@RarefiedRoad]

Fingers crossed I cross paths with one at some point.

[@flyingdutchy01]

I've heard so much about the Tuono v4. I'm gonna try one as soon as i get the chance

[@martintyler8694]

I wanted a Tuono, missed out on one very closely but the VFR came up instead so had to do it

[@guillaumecourcy728]

Dunno what is V-tec, but Vtec is Honda technology. You are introducing cameras in comments, but not the bike...interesting...what year of bike, and options...

[@davesnothereman699]

I think you mean inline instead of four cylinder

[@quars3528]

BUT ..... how could you really test the VFR on that kind of country road? You should have looked for a road with a tight mix and a fast one.

[@grahamriches7859]

My lasting memory from this is the admission to calling a bike 'Black Bess'. Couldn't you think of anything slightly more original?🤦🏼‍♂️😁

[@cowboyanimal_1]

As a very very tall person who never fits into superbikes, is the VFR an alternative option? I mean I know the supers shit on them but they seem like relatively reliable bikes. Lanklets please report in.

[@203232crash]

I'm 6'2 and 260lbs. I fit perfectly on my 2007 vfr800 and. Superbikes dont shit on them. Till over 100mph. 0-60. Is still 3.4 seconds stock. An R1 is only 2.9. But after 80 to 90 mph the liter bikes eat it up.

[@cowboyanimal_1]

@@203232crash nice. beautiful bikes too.

[@misterborntodrill4167]

So you like it stiff and smooth 😉

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

Jesus christ guys, buy some proper gear - i enjoyed the video but it irks the life out of me when i see people riding in plain clothing like that!

[@RarefiedRoad]

It's all safety approved motorcycle clothing trust me. It's just made to look like casual gear.

[@203232crash]

Poor thing. Must suck to be irked all the time. 🤣🤣🤣🤣