What's It Like To Ride a VFR800 V-TEC

[@ericdoswell8115]

I bought a 2002 VFR last weekend and rode it 750 miles home. WOnderful bike.

[@bombaya85]

You lucky ducky you👌

[@chrispotter2948]

That is so awesome!

[@FirstnameLastname-ew9qm]

I picked up a 2007 VFR800 last fall and absolutely love her. It took awhile to get used to the weight, and top heavy feel, but its so planted on the highway and handles like a lighter bike. With the mods done the fueling is smooth and lots of torque through all the gears. My only disappointment is that I'll never have another V4 like this again... sounds goood!

[@mhordijk0871]

Had a 750 twice. I can only agree; VFR is the way to go. Did over 400 miles in 1 day. No problem. The looks. The sound. The ride. It just fits.

[@Nissan240vertguy]

Bought my first bike about two months ago and it is an 06 VFR800. Big thanks to you and your multiple review videos on your bike that partially influenced my decision. I regularly commute with my VFR 60 miles or more per week day and it's so comfortable, easy to ride, and I love that V4 sound. Thank you for helping me decide on, what I think is, an awesome first bike!

[@jasonl5589]

Nissan 240guy whao that’s a lot of bike for a first bike

[@Nissan240vertguy]

@@jasonl5589 maybe it is a lot of bike for a begginer but I feel it's very manageable. I have rode a few bikes ,occasionally, back when I was younger, just never got around to buying one myself. I feel comfortable on it and when I ride I respect it's capabilities. Shoot I hardly ever full throttle it and hit VTEC. I just let the low end torque do the work haha. In the end I feel like the VFR is a decent first bike, maybe not the best, but it's not hard to get used and I love mine.

[@SinjinCerasani]

I had taken my brand new RC51 to a track day for the first time. This guy shows up on one of these and literally smoked all of us on the track. That was 2002 and I still have respect for the bike and the man on it to this day.

[@pedroreprezas]

Man I miss my 2006, I'm 52 this year and sold mine after an incident during split laning broke and deslocated my metatarsals it's taken in over a year to recover, sold mine but I'll find another VIFFER in due course and enjoy the most well put together bike ever. Thanks for your videos you're like me a fan of that engine, who isn't if you're over 17?

[@dirrtydave]

Civic owners be like: V-tec?

[@shaan8982]

XD

[@ruikazane5123]

v tech

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Rui Kazane those are the people who still have landline telephones

[@drogcodm9792]

tru

[@keeponkeepinon18]

Their VTEC is such a knockoff compared to VFR VTEC lol

[@stuntmunky5817]

I took my 98 on a few track days. You will find that as you get faster on the track the VFR will start dragging hard parts like pegs and the headers where they meet the collector.

[@snipsdraper7537]

2014 VFR 800 in Red. Love the Bike. Bought it brand new, this year from Honda auction 0 miles when i test rode it. No regrets

[@snipsdraper7537]

It's a blast, with the touring windscreen risers for the bars seat is adjustable, saddlebags, heated grips, phone charger, tank bag and delkavic short exhaust. Fun Sports touring

[@ASadP1ckle]

I love my 04 vfr man, and ive got a full delkevic coming in soon, theres nothing like that v4 purr

[@georgeheisch4681]

Just bought a 1999 VFR800 and I love it. Such a well rounded bike.

[@georgeheisch4681]

@PowerOf One I read mixed opinions on v-tec on the blogs and the VFR only site. I cant imagine the bike needing it either but I would love to try it out.

[@leeengelsman6356]

Yes it does have nice curves doesn't it.

[@brianwest5348]

I sold my 07 25th anniversary edition and have regretted it ever since! I had delkevic exhaust, k&n filter and seargent seat. Honda makes great bikes, they do a lot of little things right you don't notice until you own other bikes. Wish i would have kept it. By the way mine topped at 160mph according to the speedometer and like you said it always felt planted to the pavement. Oh yeah, also not everyone has one and you rarely see another one on the street which was a huge appeal to me. Enjoyed the video!

[@jimc793]

Nice video. The sound of your exhaust is absolutely great. I had a 98 VFR with the gear-Driven cams which also sounded great and now I have a brand new 2015 Interceptor with VTEC. I agree if I could only own one bike it’d be my VFR

[@nm-1-m159]

After owning a ktm rc390 for 4 years I'm finally looking to something like this VFR. I never thought I would! But I am sick of the endless repairs now

[@CadaverCo]

I own a VFR and... Repairs? You guys have to do repairs?

[@brunoekscheffler6694]

Great Bike 41 MPG, love the dual breaking system. It’s got the power

[@Temetnosce77]

I didn’t want another bike however You’ve just made me buy one of these with delkevic slip on exhaust. You git, thank you. I’m so excited.

[@vageliskoios1062]

Hi mate!Finally you bought her?I am ready to pull the triger on 2005 model

[@robertlizarraga9716]

Think you just sold me on a vfr.... plus i love that v4 sound omg...

[@Do-lf8ne]

Robert Lizarraga I love the bike on your picture ❤️😁

[@robertlizarraga9716]

@@Do-lf8ne its a ktm rc390, i have the same bike but the decals on the fairings are different

[@Do-lf8ne]

F#cking awesome! I really like the design of the whole thing 👍🏻

[@matzemunz2827]

The old 750 carb engines sound even better 😋

[@matzemunz2827]

Great Video, and as a VFR rider myself (97 RC 36/2 with Brembo Sinter pads, so no bad braking at all) the RC 36/2 and the RC46 are one of the best Streetbikes ever built. You get an perfectly balanced bike on which you can ride +250 miles to the track, do a track day and ride home without any flaws or sore back. And you get the greatest thing of them all... That SOUND!!

[@AndreasBrOlesen]

Matze Munz I also own a RC36/2. The brakes are just fine. When doing an emergency stop on the course (I am doing several riding courses/track days each season) , it will lift its rear wheel even with a pillion. The brakes do seem a little “mushy” compared to my Speed Triple, but I suspect it is the lack of braided brake lines.

[@lv0ll9]

bought my very own today, 2003 with 15k miles, cant wait till i get my licence upgraded to ride it in about a couple' months!

[@Conicon]

I bought a 2006 VFR 800 because of your videos! Brother has the 1993 VFR 750. Fantastic bikes!

[@captvertigo]

Ride my vfr800 every year on the Dragon, however hard front brake in some of the tightest curves causes rear wheel to lift just enough to lock, causing unanticipated slide, real pucker moment. One who rides this bike as aggressive as I do, remove the link brake system. Was not that hard to modify, using steel braided lines, install rear brake master cylinder from cbr600 F4 and block anti-dive cylinder, completely changes character of bike, been riding mine with no issues for 16 years, never crashed, but fall over now and then when not moving!! It’s top heavy

[@HeroRR]

It is very top heavy so I can see that, glad I have my big T Rex sliders they work great! Good info on the brakes, I don't actually ride my VFR too hard in the twisties so that's not a huge concern for me.. I have multiple bikes so the CBR and RC51 are more my "tackle the twisty" bikes. The VFR is my commuter and I actually really like the combine brakes they work really well and feel safe to me. But like you said you gotta be careful if you are going at 100% in the corners. Which I don't really do on the streets anyway. Ride safe!! :)

[@TurboMatriX333]

One of the best bikes ever made! 105000km and it's still going really well.

[@michaeljkasnter]

TurboMatriX333 seriously??? Insanely crazy

[@angelina-louisa]

A beauty of a bike. Very comfortable for pillions too. I always remember when VTec kicked in for the first time......Wow, just wow! 😍

[@Eclipse89]

i just bought vfr v tec 2004 and im pretty happy with it so far. Also after watching this clip its exactly what I intend to do with it just cruise on pavaded roads from work to home on summer days and maybe some longer trips around country.

[@Tumpz]

I love the engine noise of the vfrs it's amazing

[@RichO1701e]

Strongly considering one of these as my first bike, as a 6' tall, 19st, 35year old bloke in the UK. Thanks for the review(s) on your VFR

[@Droogie128]

Buying an 07 next week. It'll be my 4th V4 bike. Can't wait. I've had a 96 Magna (first bike), 01 Vmax, 04 st1300, and soon the VFR. Becoming quite attached to V4's.

[@UnleashedSoldier]

Need to replace my brake fluid soon, loved the linked breaks till this moment lol

[@tlittle416]

I like that u pointed that safety tip out on keeping right in that situation

[@MrJimcasey1]

Last week I finished a 3 week trip from San Francisco to Bangor, Maine and back on a 2007 VFR. 7,197 miles. I had a small tank bag, a 'trunk' bag and matching (hard case) panniers attached. The one and only issue I had was the cross-wind in Ohio and again in Nevada. Cross-wind at 25mph blows the trees around and is brutal when it buffets the bike. You can throw out peace-of-mind. The wind will own your a** in short order when in 4th gear/4500rpm's.

[@andrewwasson6153]

Gixxer rider here. My next bike will be a mid-2000’s VFR800. I’ll keep at least one Gixxer too but for a sport touring bike, the VFR is the one for me.

[@petebjerkelund5088]

I'm going to look at a '02 today... thanks for this hands on ride video. My '16 VStrom650XA will remain as my explorer-tourer all day back roads camping, and I feel the VFR will be the perfect (for me) all-round the sport-tourer 'get there' moto faster trips on asphalt only. Not as big, heavy and more HP than I need like an FJR/C14 (rode a C10 for 14 years previous to Strom). Fun sunny day go for a rip; or pack up and go across the country.😎

[@rj9617]

Plenty of power. Outstanding brakes. Feels super planted on the highway. Sounds great with the Staintune exhaust. Love my '04 Interceptor..

[@hvymtal8566]

Praise be to the V4 paved-road omni-tool! The benchmark by which every all-rounder is measured!

[@chipcash1868]

Last August I bought a 2008 Honda vfr800a deluxe and love it. The deluxe came with the honda matching panniers, factory heated grips, Sargent seat, abs linked brakes, and on the fly adjustable preload for the rear shock. I could take this bike on a 1k ride.

[@shaneweightman]

They slipped my grasp the vfr, as I went from early blades to blackbirds , but apart from the engine they have things in common with the vfr, namely heavy, smooth , linked brakes and stability,, great bikes cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@razor1uk610]

Tob be fair, hidden within parts of its design, particularly inside the engine, is a RC45 lurking.

[@HeroRR]

I like the way you are thinking.

[@mrgazpacho3316]

I love my 02 VFR, makes a nice change from my cruisers and she is a beauty to ride, it rides itself.

[@JvinDelSol1993]

I am looking at 2002 Honda VFR 800. Silver in colour tomorrow. 44,000 kms on it 1 owner. Unmolested. Going to cross my fingers I hope it's as clean as its advertised.

[@miguelamaral4863]

I have one from 2008. I bought mine in 2010 with 2000Km. It is a wonderful bike! It is the only bike that the former owners talk about like they were talking about the pet they when they were young. And I know what I am saying, I had 3 dogs when I was a kid. And only one VFR. Ride safe.

[@BKLYF]

Bought an 04 in february! God damn it's a fabulous bike, still want to get the valves done

[@HoodlumMedia]

This video has answered everything i wanted to know... I'm living in Vietnam with not-so-great roads (but still pavement) and I've been considering this bike for touring. I LOVE the damn sound, so fucking much. what you said about the comfort, suspension and being planted really sold it for me. I've only ridden one shortly around small crowded city roads but jesus, the speed is definitely there... Also the octane thing is perfect because buying higher octane could be a nightmare here in the middle of nowhere. There's one for sale about 6 hours away, I think I'll go take a look!

[@Fee.1]

What are you doing in Vietnam ??

[@tuongqle]

One of my favorite bikes thanks to you :)

[@planet6393]

I am the proud owner of a 2001 and 2003! Love these bikes granted they are not CBR quick but the comfort of the ride and the handling make up for that!

[@lavaheadache]

Small world moment here... I've been browsing youtube videos of VFR 800's as of late since I will be heading to Georgia in a couple weeks to pick up a fresh out of crate 2014 interceptor for a smoking deal. As I'm watching the video I start to think to myself how familiar the landscape is to my own area. Just then, you pull out of Bournedale onto Head of the Bay..... Jeez man, I live in Sagamore Beach and travel that way often. Small world. Can't wait to be hitting V-TEC on Head of the Bay myself... lol.

[@frankmorris2603]

I owned a VFR750R in the 90s. Beautiful engine. The power band was killer. Suddenly becomes an axe murderer.

[@harleypalmer4031]

I love this bike, I own one, and you're videos definitely helped me with my decision! Cheers, HeroRR, another great video! Thanks

[@URBANENGINEER]

Enjoyed the video. I also have one. If it didn’t have over heating issues, I think I’d keep it. It sounds great, the fueling isn’t terrible, and the suspension isn’t terrible. It’s the definition of a compromise bike. It’s still exhausting to ride. LBS (brakes) ftw...!

[@elchaparralboi]

What years had overheated issues?

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

The vTech feels like a turbo kicking in. I love it...a LOT :)

[@sanuhara1375]

Honda VFR review aside, you are the best well behaved biker I've seen.

[@johnharris7353]

The Honda linked brakes are awesome! The linked brakes on my Cbr1100xx have saved my butt a few times.

[@cblancin7244]

Looks like a fun bike, it doesn't have to be a screamer to have fun, great sound and it's a Honda so reliability is a plus.

[@kidlatazul]

I have a 2007 VFR800. Stock except for a Sargent seat, the stock seat is not good after an hour of riding, while the Sargent seat is comfortable all day. I agree with everything you say: it's a great all-around bike, plenty of power, fantastic handling, comfortable on highways. And she's pretty too. I can't think of another bike that compares. (BTW, I get between 45 and 50 mpg regardless of the terrain. Not fantastic gas mileage but not terrible either.)

[@jonathanwoodworth3667]

My 02 vfr gets 35 mpg. What do you do?

[@kidlatazul]

@@jonathanwoodworth3667 I probably ride like your grandmother, but it does save gas. Actually even when I'm pushing it in the mountains I still get around 45 mpg. I thought that's what everyone got.

[@URBANENGINEER]

Jonathan Woodworth I also only get about 35 mpg, 30 mpg when I ride it like I stole it. I never get 40.

[@thejourneyman1087]

Yeah, great bikes, I had 1998 model pre VTec and loved it. With stock bars they are a little wristy though. A perfect all rounder and yes they love corners.

[@m0rph3u1st]

You touched all the points about the VFR. That's it, no more, no less. I'm one of the guys who can have only one bike. I'm currently on my second VFR and rode my first one for 18 years, sun and rain. Never complained. Also the maintenance is brainless and not that expensive. As for the milage... It depends how you work the throttle. Around 5000rpm is not that bad.

[@justinhawkins2205]

I have 2005 vfr 800, gonna ride it on the circuit (pannonia ring) for the first time. M-Bike got Power Commander, tuned exhaust, tuned brakes, gear indicator, Dunlop sportsmart TT tyres and some design parts like smoked turning lights, smoked windshield, etc... I love to ride it, i do like the cornering, anything but the highways (too boring). Never gonna sell it, even that i have vfr1200f.

[@maximepreseault5861]

One of the best-sounding bikes ever made.

[@ipekadark2256]

I miss my 08. One of the best bikes I've ever owned. I miss that powerband hit at 6900 and that exhaust note change.

[@JFBrigz]

Was gonna search what vtec meant but you just made it easier by simply explaining it. Great vid 💯

[@jacobklug7816]

VTEC is a way of life my friend

[@JFBrigz]

@@jacobklug7816 truly is... if i could find a vfr, i would straight swap it to my 650 suzuki...

[@andrewbeale3385]

I am lucky to own a 8th Gen VFR800F. Awesome bike. I leave all my friends behind on mine. Not due to speed or skill. I leave them at the petrol station! VTEC great for mpg! Great Vid.

[@alexmorgan3435]

LoL!

[@CadaverCo]

“A lot of people think I’m crazy for liking this bike” No one thinks that dude. VFR’s are universally known as fantastic amazing bikes. They’re like the KLR650 of sport tourers, ol’ reliable, fun as hell, solid ass motorcycle with a cult following.

[@leewilliams8146]

Lovely bike, thanks. Hired one on holiday in new Zealand. The v4 howl when the vtec kicks in is glorious, even with stock pipes. Handling is good too for a tourer, had it tipped over on the mountain passes. 😁

[@G91YS]

I ordered the VFR800X :) Better suited to me. Awesome bike.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

kellyozore I don’t think we can get the 800x models in the states :(

[@G91YS]

@@sleeper.simulant7327 That's a shame... It's an awesome bike, a better quality Tracer 900GT or Tiger 800 XRT. But bit pricey

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

kellyozore I personally like the Africa Twin but that’s out of my price range for now, here we can buy a brand new 2014 VFR800F that’s been in the showroom for years and hasn’t sold for $8400 USD, they were over $14,000 USD originally...

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

kellyozore we can get the NC750x and the CB500x. Both are excellent commuter bikes, fuel efficient and relatively inexpensive to purchase. In my state lane splitting isn’t allowed, but I live in a very rural state (Vermont), most riding is country and mountain road riding. Our biggest city is very small compared to other cities and easy to get through. Europe gets more and better bikes then we do. My family is from France actually, Normandy to be exact, my great grandparents migrated here when they were very young.

[@gullfaksB]

You can buy a brand new 2019 model VFR800F in Norway for approx 18000€. I´ve been through two VFR, the 6th gen and now the 8th gen. Love these bikes.

[@ybasti8072]

Because of your History of the Honda VFR, I nearly bought a VFR 800. I didn't go ahead, because I found a low mileage 10kkm '04 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer, that is cheaper to run overall and also has the underseat exhaust going for it. Insurance f.ex. for the Honda would have been more than double the Yamaha. I love the FZ6 though - the engine is the same as in the Yamaha R6, only 20hp less powerful and it does "only" rev to 14k rpm, the frame and suspension are very much up to the task and it sure wouldn't feel completely out of place on the track.

[@stef4492]

Love your vids. Just bought a 2007 Anniversary Edition and am thrilled. Great bike!

[@chrispotter2948]

I've got my eye on one of those. Mind if I ask what you paid and what mileage it had? Thanks

[@stef4492]

@@chrispotter2948 Sure man. Got it a year or so ago for $4900 with 25,000 miles on it. Researched a bit, found one in town so I could go see it. Was in great condition so went with it. Loved the paint scheme, had the original panniers and some upgrades like Leo Vince slip-ons and and a Sargent seat. Have been very happy. Basic maintenance is all I have done. Runs like a Honda.

[@andrewhowe1969]

Traded my zx6r for a 2009 vfr. Best grade ever. Way more comfy and still have good power.

[@hobzsgarage6130]

Vfr bro ❤️

[@ld6842]

Top video, looking at this for my first 'bigger bike' coming from a 2014 CB400SF, we didn't get the ABS here. So close, but also like the Sprint 1050 ST(ABS). The sound, even from launch is so nice.

[@NotFroggoTTV]

I got a 1987 VFR750, I love the damn thing

[@bradfordlyman4791]

I want one in my stable. I will have one in my stable. Great video. Tanks Safety HeroRR. Lol FYI I do the same. The masses in their cages are pretty dull when it comes to watching out.

[@zainm217]

0:56 - 1:08 OMFG that sound. now I want one 😭

[@StargateDav]

THAT BIKE SOUNDS LIKE A DAMN CAMARO AT LOW RPMS AND A FERRARI AT HIGH RPMS LIKE WTF DUDE IM BUYING ONE ASAP IDGAF IDGAF DUDE OMG THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO I THINK IVE EVER SEEN ON KZbin!

[@dustfang5422]

On a stock 04, I got mine up to 154. Probably could squeezed a few extra mph out of her, but I ran out of pavement, had to back off as I got into town.

[@species-xo4tz]

Good vid, Honda make's many good bikes, I own a vfr 800X crossrunner 2012 (v-tech) and really love the engine sound. The only thing my bike is not is smooth, its a bit more on the rough side to much engine breaking and bit stiff gearing) but its still ok and fun to ride, i just love it. keep up the good work. cheers.

[@ruikazane5123]

I kind of feel sad that the VFR became a touring bike when back then it was arguably the best racer...it sucks because I now own a 1989 FZR400(R) JDM. I lose!

[@interman7715]

I watched a video of Joey Dunlop onboard one of these racing around the Isle of Man ,OMG !!!They are fast .

[@HCVFRVideo]

vfr its nice bike when you open your vtec just only fall in love

[@martyldl6238]

I love everything about these bikes, good amount of everything 👌

[@csidriss4948]

Rc36 does not break a lot, but you can change pads , then it's better, but remain less than current bikes.

[@elnino4398]

I hear Boston in your voice. Go B’s

[@MrCrazeDawg]

Owning 5th gen VFR, I can confirm that its super nice :D

[@ricardbennett6487]

V Four sounds beautiful!!

[@basithph8958]

VTEC is so satisfying😌

[@TheChindoboi]

That engine sounds amazing!

[@Aleph1010]

Nice vid, if you like the KLR for road and dirt than try the Africa Twin, you’ll never back to a single again

[@davidcrofts5246]

Could you post a description of all your mods on the bike please? I've got one and I really love what you've done with it.

[@ZPOLLAK]

I just sold mine, bought it 2 months ago. Best sounding bike i've owned, but it was just simply too top heavy for me. Other than that, excellent bike! Again, hands down, best sounding "affordable" bike.

[@robp5656]

It is a LOT of fun on a track day - but you do notice the weight for the last few sessions.

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

Another good vid, dude. Thanks for taking us along on a nice ride...

[@rkmania487]

The crossrunner 2015 version is so underrated

[@ridge9066]

I went for the Blackbird. But the VFR 800 would be my second choice. Awesome bike.

[@theshreddup]

Had both. Loved my vfr to bits however since getting my bird I could never go back!

[@albertsciascia245]

Have a 2006 as again thanks for the info brother, Ireland

[@angelteamnolimit624]

Bike Awsome looking ill minus the side bags and make it look more sporty and she’s Awsome looking rig have you ever wheelie it and it’s vtec that’s insane never thought they would put vtec in a motorcycle

[@user-hc2zc5lm4q]

Don’t be afraid of the v tec weenies vetch is great

[@brianpreval5602]

it's a great bike and really good looking as well.

[@mhks68]

Oh I miss mine a lot. That sound.

[@ridingwithjon3048]

i know some VFR v-tec fans. These are great bikes.

[@pvobikelife6912]

This bike has a lot of haters. I love it! Especially after my accident. It’s comfortable, reasonably fast, and beautiful. She get’s a lot of looks when I’m out.

[@pvobikelife6912]

And yeah this bike sounds amazing! 😏

[@larrysouthafrica1474]

Thanks for the info,thinking of getting one,trying to find a comparison between the 800 non v tech and the v tech.I had the last generation VFR 750,it was awesome.Did track days with it as well as plenty touring(South Africa).Have pics of track days with the pegs scraping as well as my knee down,and that was the 750.

[@HeroRR]

Hahaha awesome! Honestly if you plan on bringing the bike to the track I would skip the VTEC model, the VTEC transition can be startling when you are going around a corner. Maybe if you can find a 06+ model, they supposedly fixed the VTEC on those.

[@larrysouthafrica1474]

Thanks for the advise,much appreciated.

[@iMr.Jetpacks]

GREAT review... GREAT! I love touring/sport bikes!