I'm the proud owner of this very model and to be totally honest I change my bikes every two years and I've had them all from gsxrs to cbrs to zxrs to Italian supermodels , this is the 1st bike in years that I'm struggling to replace so you know what I'm keeping it probably forever. There I said it, its out the therapy sessions paid off .

@andyrawlings5369

3 жыл бұрын

once you ride a vfr you become part off it have 3 of them 2 750 models and this latest 800 one like your self had big litre sports bikes as a all round bike viffer is perfect you will agree with me a good man on a viffer will keep up with anything on the road . A great v4 motor with loads off bottom end grunt myself been riding 35 years a viffer will take some beating its the perfect road bike only other bike that comes close in my mind is a triumph sprint st 1050 had one but does not have the plush ride or quality of the honda keep enjoying yours i love every minute of mine the v4 howl is ace.

@MrPruske

3 жыл бұрын

i was planning on keeping my 09 until it was stolen.. someone wanted it more! lol

@srtjerome2902

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrPruske LOL

@offthewallhobbyman6978

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about my VFR, its a keeper for certain.

@jasonengland2357

Ай бұрын

Same for me, I own a 98 and a 15’ VFR800, after owning several other types of bikes I came back to the VFR and will keep both of these phenomenal bikes. Both of mine have a straight pipe exhaust and nothing sounds a good. Also pulled the flapper and snorkel out of the air box so the intake growl can make all its glorious sounds too.

Upgrading from the CBR to this VFR was the greatest decision ever! Would recommend starting here for a 1st time bike owner.

@marks3620

3 жыл бұрын

Which CBR model did you upgrade from? I currently have an ‘11 600F ABS model. Did you notice a big difference in weight and top heavy feel at slower speeds? Mine is 211kg wet weight this is 242.

@danielbarrios2030

3 жыл бұрын

@@marks3620 it was the CBR500R.

@carefreejimbob

2 жыл бұрын

@@marks3620 I upgraded from the cbr600f to the vfr800f. I noticed a difference with weight at slower speeds but not a great deal. Overall money well spent 👍

@SHPrtz

5 ай бұрын

@@carefreejimbob how would you rate it for comfort vs a CBR?

@carefreejimbob

5 ай бұрын

@@SHPrtz comfort I'd say pretty much the same. The cbr600f/vfr800 are a lot more comfy than the cbr600rr

I've had the 1996 750, the 2007 800 and now the 2020 800F. This bike is fabulous and it reminds me so much of the '96 model which was always my favourite bike. I've had CBR-RR supersports (600 & 900), CBF1000's, FJR1300's, GUZZI 1100's, BMW RS1100's and lots more, but this bike is just about the best all-round compromise there is. I've added colour-coded luggage and a modern SatNav to make it the perfect 2-UP tourer for me and the Mrs in the summer months. It came standard with ABS brakes, Traction Control, Heated Grips, a 12V accessory socket and a colour-coded Seat Cowl. The exhaust can on the 2020 is different to the earlier cylindrical model and is better for it as far as I'm concerned. It sounds awesome at high revs and I have no intention of swapping it out (which is unusual for me). The riding position IS slightly more sporty but nothing to worry about (I'm 61yrs old, 5ft 11in by the way). The seat is height-adjustable which is great for shorties too. The finish on the bike brings a smile to your face and that all-important pride of ownership! This is a PROPER Japanese built bike. Like all fully faired bikes, it's at risk of significant levels of damage from even the slightest spill (damned insurers are so quick to write-off bikes these days), so I'll be fitting Crash-Protection this weekend. If you're coming from a high-performance, powerful machine, you WILL notice the drop in power, there's no avoiding that, but you soon adjust to the difference and you start to enjoying the refined power delivery of the V4 engine and that 'oh so addictive' growl at 7000rpm+ when all four valves kick in. The way I look at this, is that you cannot get on FireBlade or Gixxer and rag the back out of it on the UK roads, whereas you CAN on this bike. And you get to live!! LOL

@Aamal-ct3py

Жыл бұрын

beautiful insights.... adorably written.... thank you luv🇲🇾

@ScottB-NE

2 ай бұрын

Nicely written comment. 🫡👌 Do you still have the VFR? Any more to add after several years ownership?

@tommcquiggan8402

2 ай бұрын

@@ScottB-NE I sold the VFR and just got a new CB650R. Fancied a change. Not 100% sure it was the right move - I love the 650's screaming engine, but miss the V4 growl. I need two bikes LOL

The quality of these reviews are awesome, keep it up! More please!

Really enjoying these videos, especially the bike reviews.

Yay!! I hope autotrader acknowledge that their bike videos get much more attention as bike videos are a rarer commodity on KZread, we need more!!

@AutoTraderTV

9 жыл бұрын

JackSwatman Thanks Jack, We are trying to make many more bike reviews!

US INFO Called Interceptor (best name ever), Centerstand is optional extra for $190, DLX model includes heated grips, Traction control, self-canceling signals, and ABS, for about $2000. Otherwise the same bike

My favourite motor bike review channel.......by far.

Ordered the 2015 a couple days ago. Can't wait to go riding again😀. Haven't rode in over a month due to a bad wreck.

I gotta say, this bike is beautiful. It's simple and clean, not all these needless creases in a lot of newer bikes.

@jasonengland2357

Ай бұрын

Agree, I own a 98 and a 15 VFR and the 15 is so much cleaner, fit and trim looking. Very well proportioned

great review!

I am sold on this bike, great review, keep them coming! Kelowna Canada.

The bike reviews are my favorite! I'd love to see a review of the R1200R/RS or S1000XR. I'm getting older and those bikes are on my shortlist!

@AutoTraderTV

9 жыл бұрын

Josh A Thanks for the feedback. We'll see what we can do.

Another great review and what a coincidence I took one out for a test ride today. This is an often overlooked bike and I don't understand why. Think of it as a sensible Panigale 899. Love it.

@TheKwod

6 жыл бұрын

too heavy

@robertmarsh3588

6 жыл бұрын

Because its no better than the equivalent of 20 years ago. The 80s and 90s bikes were more comfortable and were relatively fast compared to sport bikes of the day. Whilst the VFR looks and sounds nice, the R1200RS makes this look very poor, and the tracer 900 is cheaper, faster and more comfortable.

@roadwarrior8560

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertmarsh3588 Tracer is a heap of shite, no comparison to any gen vfr,

@JimLarsson

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertmarsh3588 I got rid of my R1200RS for the VFR as the 1200rs bounced more - and yes, I did get all the suspension checked over and changed the tyres - Nice bike 1200rs but more fun on the VFR

@robertmarsh3588

4 жыл бұрын

@@JimLarsson I owned a 98 VFR800 for 18 years from new years ago btw. Still think the RS more comfortable though VFR probably handled better

Got one myself in black had plenty of vfrs in the past this model in my mind is the best one .

I had a look at this model when trading in my CBR600 and wasn't taken by it at all, despite always wanting a VFR800. Instead I found a dealer with a very low mileage and immaculate 2011 model which I fell in love with immediately. So much better looking and more comfort than this new version in my opinion.

I own a 2007 one. That sound it makes over 6000 rpm is addicting!

I've still got my 18 year old 5th generation (pre vetch) VFR800 and it still runs perfectly. Of course I'd do a straight swap for this new model but the differences are so minimal on the new bike that I certainly wouldn't pay anywhere near the difference to change. The old 1999 VFR800 is still a peach of a ride; no fancy gizmos (linked brakes aside)...just the good old honest pleasure of a practical yet versatile machine with that glorious v4 engine.

@stuartbarrow666

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I have to agree I have one too and its only just given me a small electrical fault fuses blowing etc,,, but it got me to the Isle of man last year no problem... and will go on for many years I guess.

@steveo4141

6 жыл бұрын

warren goldstein nothing wrong with the Vtech.... I have a 2005....its a blast to ride put on 18000km over the last 3yrs ...no probs..... I don't get what the fuss is about related to the Vtech system

@sugarrfree

6 жыл бұрын

Let all of us keep ours old machines for years so Honda as a company could go and fuck themselfs.. becoming a bancrupt.

Great review as always! Jon, can you kindly share the name of the ending track where the auto trader logo shows up.

@AutoTraderTV

9 жыл бұрын

Aamir Sanwari HI Aamir, the track is called Swanlike you can find it here: www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/swanlike_14662

Well done!!

Got it .nice updates 3rd one I've owned

It’s a lovely looking machine. I just can’t understand why Honda can’t make a bike around 195kg these days. Where’s all the lard come from?

@gerloczyek

Жыл бұрын

All the nanny state legislated bs traction control, catalytic converter, lean angle ABS, electronic this and that I think....

I find the biggest issue with Honda’s VFR line up has been new price. The used market makes these bikes an amazing option. My VFR1200F was such a good buy for what it is in the used market. Only had 7k miles and cost $7k

Excellent review....!!.....I had the pre V-Tec VFR around 2001 and enjoyed it a lot....moved on to other bikes at the time. Now thinking of returning to the latest VFR....it seems the V-Tec has evolved and become more user friendly. One question is how does the riding stance compare between the two bikes....is there a quoted hand grip height vs seat height anywhere?.....it would be a useful comparison for anyone considering a purchase.....

@acedroneimages209

4 жыл бұрын

This may be 3 years too late... ;-) but Anyway... Having owned my pre VTech VFR for 14 years, I test rode a 2014 VFR the other weekend. Riding position is almost identical for both rider (...and Pillion - an often over-looked element of any bike review). Note that both rider and pillion seats are height adjustable and the only other difference you feel sitting on it, is that the newer bike is narrower (Due to the radiators now being moved from the sides, to the front). Was instantly easier to filter through traffic then the older model. Anyway... I bought it. If it gives me half as much fun as my older bike, I'll be very happy.

I LOVE mine...but it DEFINITELY needed an aftermarket exhaust...

I just bought a 2017 edition, she's a beat n I haven't rodden for 36 yrs lol..she's beautiful n in the same colour...

7000 + rpm puts a :) on the dial..... Had a 750. Will be picking up an 800 this weekend.

great review... hate the look tho. loved my 2014 vfr800 vtec

can you do a review on the honda cbf1000 2008+? and / or vs vfr800

Great bike... not too sure if it needs an extra 10/20 horses tho?

bought a 2015 with 4750 miles on it the person who had it layed it down @ 45 miles hr in the rain had slight plastic damage that he cleaned up somewhat. bought the bike after i sold my Buell X1 Lightning both are extremely fun to ride wife ways its time to let it go!

It looks so much better then the VFR 1200. If you want a good sportstouring bike with 1200cc you would be better off with buying a GT1200 BWM.

excellent

From Chicago👍👍👍👍👍

Beautiful bike, and it is a Honda👏👏👏

Loved my 98 VFR. Owned it for 18 years. The more sporty position of the latest bike is a retrograde step in my view. Bikers are generally getting older, some less sporty would have suited better. Sports 600s died out when the same thing happened. I've not long turned 50 and pretty fit, but still chose a GS over this. I want to ride for hundreds of miles and be comfortable. Sorry Honda. Nice to see this new bike but you've got it wrong. Cross runner doesn't have the torque to make sense, for anyone that wonders why I didn't go that route. Just found it too revvy, and still not that comfortable due to lack of legroom.

@russelledbetter1726

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 1999 that I have owned for 16 years. It has stripped and polished rims and staitune high-rise exhaust. However it is now my red headed step child since I now ride a loaded K1600gtl(with full Akrapovic exhaust) and a loaded out Vstrom. Just don't ride her anymore. But, she is SO pretty and stupidly reliable I prob keep her forever. The BMW...already had to change out the cheap fuel-disconnect fitting. She is so smooth and a hooligan touring bike. The Vstrom is my everyday. Very practical with touratech Zega panniers and can take a curve.

So, how is it better than my '98 version? I like the idea of traction control and abs and the built in pannier mounts are a really good idea. The thing is, my bike has a better engine, no VTEC and gear driven cams. Twenty years of development and that's it?

@ToastyClam

4 жыл бұрын

Are you actually downplaying vtech?

@ToastyClam

4 жыл бұрын

You’re sitting on a bike with -100+ miles of range even though your bike has .3 gallons additional fuel capacity lmfao? This cannot be real

@acedroneimages209

4 жыл бұрын

I own and love both. In answer to your question. Suspension and brakes. The traction control is pointless in the dry - stops all the fun. The quick shifter is great and linked to the akropovic exhaust gives you a motogp soundtrack. Riding position, power and weight are all about the same. However, the biggest advantages of the new bike are the suspension and brakes. Combined they make for a much more nimble and spirited ride.

Pity it doesn't have gear driven cams like mine.

They actually stopt selling this model in The Netherlands, they didn't sell enough of them and I totally understand why. For about the same monay you get buy a simular bike from another brand that has more options, more power and is just a more complete bike on all fronts. Don't get me wrong, I love Honda and especially the VFR, I've had a VFR750f that I drove al the way up to 135000 kilometers. And the sound of the V4 is like non other! But even this new model VFR had almost the same features and the same power output as my 1994 model. And that - in my opinion - is where Honda dropt the ball... For example, you can buy a Kawasaki z1000sx for about the same money and you'll get al lot more features, goodies and power...

What is the music they use in this video at 0:46?

the only sportbike i think that came with double stand

Soo.. a sportier position on this bike. I don't really like that at all, I think the position on the vfr 750 rc36 that I have right now is just perfect. :( There's already so much sportbikes out there, but hardly any sport-tourers with a crownplate steering.

@nestserau

7 жыл бұрын

There is a factory option to raise the bars by 15 mm.

The riding position is a let down for me. I test rode it and the wrist pain was sadly enough to put me off.

Old review....But - Not all bikers like heavy metal music....Bike soundtrack better than some of the review music.

2015 Honda VFR800 Interceptor Deluxe

Please get rid of VTEC and that muffler god.........show that nice wheel......I have 2000 VFR.....and it has way more pick up grunt then the VTEC models.......him sure Honda could get at least 125 HP out of this amazing engine

@ToastyClam

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not the year 2000 anymore. We like things that work better in all situations not just blasting off from the stop light

I like so want Honda To keep the Honda VFR 800 Running and Upgrading cause it is not keeping up with the kawasaki tourer. Also I am a sports bike fan and this is the first tourer that has ever caught my eye in touring motorcycles. Love you Honda for giving us the beautiful Gift of the VFR 800 and May Allah guide Honda to better up the VFR. Amen

Torn between this and the Ninja 1000

@Juan_E_Dewitt

5 жыл бұрын

So am I. Did you finally make a decision?

@sleeper.simulant7327

5 жыл бұрын

If you guys are planning on commuting this bike is FAR more comfortable then a ninja 1000. Ninja is faster though. The VFR is a jack of all trades, decent at everything. The ninja is a specialist when it comes to track or hard riding though

@NinjahPenguinZ

5 жыл бұрын

@@sleeper.simulant7327 nope. Ninja 1000 is more comfortable, feels lighter and smaller, more powerful, better stock sound, and is not old af

@sleeper.simulant7327

5 жыл бұрын

Ninja Penguin it’s not more comfortable lol, not even close. Your arms will go numb 30 minutes into your ride and your rear end with be sore... these VFR’s are sport TOURERS, designed for comfort. You’ve obviously never ridden a crotch rocket if you think they are comfortable lol

@NinjahPenguinZ

5 жыл бұрын

@@sleeper.simulant7327 ninja 1000 is a sport tourer, competitor to gsxs1000f. The bike you are talking about is zx10r. Know your shit before you talk shit

Damn that thing is heavy. My 94 is 70+ lbs lighter.

J'ai acheté cette VFR en juillet 2020 neuve ; elle est repartie au bout de 24h et 300 km parcourus sur une dépanneuse. Un clip de maintien de soupape a lâché : soupape et bougie explosées, cylindre et culasse fortement abimés. Honda France a mis 6 semaines pour accepter le remplacement du modèle (après intervention de mon service d'assistance juridique) ; initialement, proposition de réparation simple et 200€ d'avoir en pièces Honda...lamentable de la part de leur service client. Heureusement, le concessionnaire m'a dès le début soutenu dans ma démarche.

hmm expert thats a drip under pressure eh ?

unnecessarily complicated Honda putting that Vtech shit making service PIA and no real performance gain.I had 1998 VFR800 without Vtech and made 100HP and this with all gizmo crap making 104HP. No wonder it did not sell.

@povertybeachCM

6 жыл бұрын

also a 98 with a power commander, simply plenty fast

WTF? An intro about riding apparel? Like we need to know what you’re wearing just to know this bike?

@sleeper.simulant7327

5 жыл бұрын

Maxumized a lot of people often ask about riding gear, so why not throw it in?

@tonymeman9041

4 жыл бұрын

Where's your video mate lol

520 lbs - heavy bike for an 800.

@ToastyClam

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely not

Seemed like more of an infomercial with all of the product placements !! Yuck

242 kg? What a porker

Unforgivable to see someone taking off with their left foot on the peg and right foot on the ground / in the air.

@JohnJones-lm2gj

6 жыл бұрын

tdunster2011 You sir aint no motorcyclist are you? Cmon now!

@tdunster2011

6 жыл бұрын

Are you serious ? Your right foot should always be ready to cover the rear brake on a road bike - without exception. Dragging two feet is best left for the track or off road. The bloke in the video can't ride for shit - he's a journo ffs.

and this is the whole reason as to why this bike sucked ass and they stopped production on it and there several different variations over the last 10 years