Honda, please please listen, this bike has the dna of the perfect dualsport touring bike. It needs to lose weight, it doesnt have to be 1200. make this 1000, lose 100 lbs, add cruise, and this bike is perfect. I want the shaft drive, single side arm, wire wheels, style is perfect. it just needs to lose weight, we dont need 1200cc, please redo this bike, it needs cruise control big time

@filthymcnastyazz

3 жыл бұрын

africa twin

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

That is an option. Not shaft drive though.

Thanks for a really good review. I've been considering this bike for a while and this review has certainly helped.

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the VERY late response. Thank you very much for watching and the comment. Hopefully, you have purchased one and are enjoying it. Or something comparable.

Extremely informative review! Nice one dude !

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Yes, very good review. I don't know how I missed the channel previously. Just picked up a 2016. I think I wish it was DCT but looking forward to the miles.

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

2 жыл бұрын

DCT does have some advantages once you get used to it. Enjoy you bike.

Really love this. Great bike

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching

This is my best bike in the last 20 years.

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Good to hear.

@Amos1965

3 жыл бұрын

Ashwin, mine also. It really is the best all round bike I've ever owned or ridden and I will ride it until it says that's it I'm tired and need to retire. Or I get to an age where I can't handle the weight anymore due to advancing years and weakness. Superb motorcycle 👌🏻

@AshwinSpencer

3 жыл бұрын

@@Amos1965 Yes, it is superb! DCT, Power, Style, Comfort. The entire package is awesome, especially the DCT. I have bought the Harbor-Freight motorcycle dolly. It makes it so easy to maneuver the bike in the garage. Without the dolly, if I lean the bike against my body, it relieves some of the weight while maneuvering.

Compared to the Africa Twin DCT, how does this VFR measure up? Thanks.

Incredible motorbike. Thanks for explication!

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching... Glad you liked it!

Great bike, great review! Really liked my 2017 DCT, but traded it in for my 2018 Goldwing DCT, non tour, which was the plan all along. Love my GW, and have the VFR 1200F model (street) version, but will be getting another X one day.

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like you are equipped to lay down some miles. Have fun out there and RIDE MORE! Thank you for watching.

Yep that ticks all the boxes for what I want in a motorcycle. I hope cruise control is included in the 2020 version.

@pgo2372

3 жыл бұрын

It was only sold in the US in 2016 and 2017.

Phenomenal review

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Appreciate you watching.

I need it

People don’t realize that it is impossible for a standard clutch bike to shift even close to the speed of the DCT. Everything you think you need like engine braking, revving to the redline, and slow speed maneuvers are all great with the DCT. I’ll challenge any similarly tuned 1200cc engine to even keep up with the V4 engine and DCT transmission. He is wrong about the drive by wire. It is a cable actuated drive by wire that accepts after market electronic cruise control. The McCruise model of cruise control works best on the VFR.

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

We are DCT converts. Especially if you are more of a touring oriented rider. However, DCT is pretty amazing offroad when you have the correct settings chosen.

If I can find a new old stock still in the crate, I'll grab it.

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

That could be a good deal.

Nice review! I have a, question if you don't mind? I do have Africa twin for 2,5 years in Thailand 🇹🇭 and I love that bike. Now I stay in Europe and wonna buy a, bike here too. So for Asia I use my AT gor travel and Enduro. Buy one more AT in Europe sounds a bit stupid I like to try some other bike! If I buy a crossturer do I will be happy to use it compare my Atwin in Thailand? Thank you

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

5 жыл бұрын

THe VFR1200X is a great bike. Certainly a more comfortable bike for long days on pavement. But not as adaptable to dirt roads or rough terrain as an Africa Twin.

Rode an 18 GoldWing with the dct and it was snatchy at low speed almost causing me to dump it.I’ve heard that’s been corrected on subsequent models, but I don’t think I could ever get used to it entirely.

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

4 жыл бұрын

We got used to it in about 30 minutes. It works great on the Africa Twins.

Met mijn moto crosstourer 1200 Vfr, binnenkort met led verlichting onderaan 👍👍👍👍

I have 2016 (May) manual version. I've put on 15,000 miles so far. There's a lot I like, but for long distance, it is NOT comfortable. The seat is uncomfortable, and the windscreen adds significant neck strain from lack of wind protection. I think the windscreen would be good for someone around 5' 8" or shorter. Although the height of the bike is a tough reach at 6 feet and 32" inseam. I've shortened bike with customized seat (still not comfortable), but 1/2 there, and lowered bike itself .75 inches. I'm 6' 0" and it's brutal on long trips (even trips over a few hundred miles). I had (then sold) the OEM side bags. They are brutal in any wind. I just get my Give top case. I lost MPG with the side cases as well. VERY expensive too.

@sergiutopor1291

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, I have the 2012 (European) model, manual gearbox. The saddle on these is always hard - not sure why Honda did that. After market seat or custom re-upholstering will fix that for not that much $. For wind protection, large touring screen (Honda OEM) + an aftermarket wind deflector on it and I can go 80mph with my visor open. But yeah, first few thousand KM I had the same issue with wind protection (I'm 6'1") and seat being too hard. Now it's absolutely amazing for long tours.

@2old4allthis

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the write-up. I’m curious - how did you lower the bike itself 3/4”?

Don't play music over the exhaust sound smh

So in the states there was only a 2016 and 17. I assume the bike did not go over well?? Seeing a lot here at the end of 2020 on cycle trader still new for $10,000. That's a good deal on a $16,000 bike. There must be something that people just dont like about it and prefer the Yamaha Tenere 1200 or something like that? Was always told if you have to have work done on the Honda V4, valve adjustments or worse it's very expensive????

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of those sales were cannibalized by the Africa Twin.

Stuck between this new “17” @ $10k - 0 miles non-dct... or “16” Versys 1000 @ $7.9k 5100 miles. I’m starting to get the sense the Honda is considered a more premium bike. Thoughts?

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

We would probably go with the Honda with our money.

@ComfyDadShoes

3 жыл бұрын

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE 🤘I’m looking forward to bringing it home this month!!!

we need a new vfr1200x

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

5 ай бұрын

Agreed!

riding a 130 hp 1200cc v4 but barely mentions the engine?

@kylestewart8354

4 жыл бұрын

no shit, VFR V4 is legendary. this guy keeps talking about dirt roads, Ya we know, it has clearance for dirt roads dude, what about the BIKE?

Is it Honda aftermarket cruise control or another brand?

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

5 жыл бұрын

Honda. THis bike was 100% stock

@easyrider4x

4 жыл бұрын

Buy the McCruise electronic cruise from Australia

Niice

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What is better VFR800X or VFR1200X?

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, we have not had a chance to ride the 800.

Looking for one but they’re so expensive 😢

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not a budget bike. Good luck.

I need completly manual gear change !

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

If you get an opportunity to try the DCT, we highly recommend it. It's pretty amazing. It just might change your mind. Plus it still has the up/down shift buttons that let you override the DCT when you need it.

U can still buy the 2017 brand new dct for 10G

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a screaming deal.

@8andsk835

3 жыл бұрын

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE yes a shop in Oregon has a few of em.

just a correction... it is ride by wire..

@paolobrunello8300

7 жыл бұрын

PeteTheGreek NY una grande moto, fantastica

@UKenGB

6 жыл бұрын

I was about to correct that mistake myself. Yes it IS Ride By Wire. The confusion occurs because it has throttle cables between the twist-grip and the Throttle Control Position Sensor which is under the tank. Stupid idea, but only for the 2017 FireBlade did Honda get around to using a combined Twist-Grip TCPS. That makes installing an electronic Cruise Control possible, but why oh why do Honda not include that. Unbelievably short sighted IMO. It should also have radial mount calipers and for a bike that is designed for a bit of rough-roading, it should be possible to turn off the (rear) ABS. Small things, but this is a great bike that's been in production long enough for Honda to have corrected these omissions - like they did on the VFR1200F. Oh, hang on, no they didn't fix that bike either and then discontinued it for lack of interest. Doh! Make no mistake though, the VFR1200s are terrific bikes.

Such a. Shame there's no factory cruise control.

@davidck1

6 жыл бұрын

can you believe it! we are still waiting...

@maxxbenzz7842

5 жыл бұрын

Wtf are with these companies not offering it. Wont buy a bike without cruise

@williamkerner

5 жыл бұрын

@@maxxbenzz7842 I wrote a letter to Honda USA about the lack of cruise control, and I got some response back in a letter that said "we appreciate your views ..." you can tell they put no clear thought into their response (I'm sure it was a mass printed letter). I don't understand it, look at the complaints on KZread about the VFR and the Africa Twin, people are amazed that a company like Honda doesn't provide basic cruise control. I'm amazed on how stupid they are.

I bought VFR1200x DCT last year, i put on it 10000m so far. 1. The dynamic mode shifts up fast, its useless. 2. Engine vibrate between 2000rpm to 2500rpm. 3. Not equipped with a safety system like; tire pressure monitor.

@adelmomew

6 жыл бұрын

Nic i want one for city/work and weekend outings, should i go ahead with it seen one for 5k with 22xx miles

@nic8376

6 жыл бұрын

I would

His behind is going to be sore using that seat

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

4 жыл бұрын

Well we only had it for a couple of days. If we were to keep it longer, we would have had Seat Concepts build us a new one.

Automatic bike mid coroner ? You must be joking

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

3 жыл бұрын

It's DCT so you still have a lot of control over the shifting if you choose to.

Those panniers are not aluminum. All plastic

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

4 жыл бұрын

It's been so long, we can't remember. We believe you though.

you look too short for that heavy bike . tip toe lean it and you will fall :)

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

4 жыл бұрын

Boothy is a trained professional... no sweat!

Adventure bike this day are so fat like drivers. Yes hightway advenures. yes - no have satelire phone, martini glass e.t.c

Watched it until you said DCT :(

@UPSHIFT_ONLINE

4 жыл бұрын

Don't knock it until you try it. It's quite impressive actually. We fully understand that it's not for everybody. But it works quite well.

Its hondas adv poser bike tryin to fit in with with all the bmw's in the starbucks parking lot!!!

@ficoprooo

5 жыл бұрын

Bro its a lot more powerful.. (vfr1200x is a DETUNED version of the big old vfr)

@ficoprooo

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, the old vfr has around 170, saw some post on a forum that someone made a remap on theirs vfr1200x and got 150hp at the wheel..

This is a piece of junk !!!!