I have limited movement of my left leg and that’s exactly why I now have a DCT Africa Twin and a DCT Goldwing. Love the DCT and it enabled me to get back on two wheels.

@jorgeherter

4 жыл бұрын

I have cerebral palsy that affects my right leg and hand. I ride a Kawasaki versys 650 with the brake and the clutch run to the left side. I think the DCT with the brake on the left would be a better solution, and I'm having so muc damn fun on the little kawi...but my next bike will probably be the Africa Twin if I have the money.

@app1mxh

4 жыл бұрын

Im looking at a Can Am

@rmsvmax

4 жыл бұрын

@@jorgeherter Honda makes a 700 Twin (I had one, & wish I could remember the model...I'm getting way too old, & have owned WAY TOOO many bikes...LOL)) with the DCT option, & it's a GREAT bike, & very comparable to your current KAW...

@jorgeherter

4 жыл бұрын

@@rmsvmax It's the NDX 700 I think you're referring to. That bike is crazy for a number of reasons. One is I think they took a Honda fit car motor, cut it in half and stuck it in a bike. It's got a helmet locker where the gas tank normally is, and the tank us under the seat for better weight distribution, keeping the center of gravity low. All of this is interesting, except I don't know if a car motor would rev the way I like. When that little kawi hits 5k revs, turns into a ninja and just wants to go, man that is a helluva feeling. I do like Honda and I think they're coming out with a smaller Africa Twin, which would have that DCT and the long travel suspension I want for the crap roads here in Mexico...however, importation fees would cost an arm and leg on a new bike. It will be a shit ton to import my current bike, or I could just go with a Suzuki V-Strom 650 or a Yamaha Tennere 700 because they are the only ones available here. However, because of the pandemic I haven't been able to contact the company that makes the special lever I need....maybe they won't exist when this is all over.

@LeeGodden

4 жыл бұрын

@@jorgeherter You're referring to the Honda NC700X. I've had my 2016 since new. Love it. It is *false* the engine is a "cut in half" Honda Fit car motor. That was a joke told by a Honda engineer, but it continued as an urban legend. The engine is low HP but high torque... designed 100% for the bike it's in (which is now the NC750X).

The unicam and crankshaft is so unique to this motorcycle. The crankshaft and firing order is like an I-4 and it has a narrower bank of cylinders under the rider to make it even more compact. Honda really flexed their engineering trickery on the VFR and no one talks about it. Also, you can get DCT, which is badass.

@mathias6423

Жыл бұрын

No one talks about it because the engineering trickery made it less cool than other V4 and it sounds like crap compared to other V4 bikes :P Still, it is an awesome bike, I just wish it sounded more like the vfr800 or the Tuono v4 .

"my left leg is literally doing nothing"... looks down at his right leg... lmao

@joelalexander5338

5 жыл бұрын

I noticed that, too. Shawn is great, though.

@maynard-1776

5 жыл бұрын

@@joelalexander5338 it explains why he always gets on the bike from the wrong side lol

@joelalexander5338

5 жыл бұрын

@@maynard-1776 I bet he would be a fun guy to ride with and have a beer with. I've been a subscriber for a long time now, and really enjoy his channel. I hate to sound cliché, but he comes across as a "real" guy. Oh, I need a VTX 1800, if anyone is in Missouri.

@gtags1

5 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing!

@MonstaFreak13

5 жыл бұрын

@@maynard-1776 there is no wrong side. Have you ever watched a bike cop mount/dismount? its typically on the right side to avoid traffic. In my parking spot theres a wall to my left so i get as close to it as possible, lock my forks and get off on the right. Easier for us tall folks tho

VFR1200 NEVER had dual exhausts, single silencer only stock or also offered with an Akropovic

@ppinheiro1986

5 жыл бұрын

True

@dirtymikentheboys5817

3 жыл бұрын

My 2017 does?

@caseyjones6316

3 жыл бұрын

Adrian Brent “NEVER”

@dirtymikentheboys5817

3 жыл бұрын

@@caseyjones6316 you sure?

@GlennFrost321

3 жыл бұрын

@@dirtymikentheboys5817 Definitely not. Swing arm on left, big muffler on right. (In Australia)

I have this VFR but with the manual 6 speeds transmission. I was not tempted by the DCT despite the attractive characteristics of such transmission. I still do not regret my choice. This VFR is a real sport touring bike with shaft drive transmission and this is very interesting on a sport bike. Nice video. Many thanks.

Adore mine - 145000km (90000miles) still kicks arse. Always serviced myself. Have replaced the radiator cap once.

@MrDavidelliottjr

5 жыл бұрын

I want one

@pgo2372

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats servicing yourself...so to speak.

@robertpolkamp

5 жыл бұрын

@@pgo2372 No shame in paying someone once in a while to give you a "helping hand".

@xrexc3179

4 жыл бұрын

What's the top speed if I may ask? He said it was engineered for it but never named it lol

@alanrix5344

3 жыл бұрын

Pieter Blade yes I have one of these and I absolutely love it .Awesome power and interesting to see that you've done quite a few k's .So you havent had any troubles hey ?

I got the DCT as well and I bought it because I found a stupid low mileage example and I was thinking, too bad it was DCT. Right now I would not go for regular. The biggest thing for me is, the DCT makes this bike commuter friendly. This crazy powerful bike drives like a scooter in D. It goes all the way to 6th gear in the city, keeps you from driving like a maniac and the fuel economy is acceptable. Switch it to S or paddle and it turns into an animal. I kept the original exhaust which keeps it nice and torquey at low revs in higher gears in the city. This is a perfect bike that was totally misunderstood by the press and the market.

@Roberta_Esposito

Жыл бұрын

good points

@JIMWSMITH

7 ай бұрын

Yes it's an awsome bike that the press tried to kill , I don't understand why. They say the blackbird was a better bike, absolute bullshit.

This bike is crazy underrated!!!!!!! Definitely will be my next bike.

Very thoughtful review of a DCT. I found the biggest plus was that stop and go traffic didn't wear me out anymore. I have impared use of my left arm (nerve damage, wasting, and reduced circulation because of it), so sometimes my LH fingers cramp so bad they don't work properly. Pulling back your whole arm to work the clutch aint fun! Other positves. -Lightning-fast upshifts and downshifts. -You can never downshift too far because it won't let you. -No chafing on the top of your shoe -All shifts are smooth, so no knocking helmets with pillion. The only thing missing on my 17 AT was cruise control. It seemed silly having to use a throttle lock with the DCT. I was looking really closely at a used VFR1200 DCT. The price was right, but none of the earler DCT models had CC.

@grkm82

Жыл бұрын

Is it a comfy bike on long road trips ? What do you think ?

@johnschaefer3563

11 ай бұрын

Your ailment description is pretty much exactly what I go thru on my 2014 VFR800 while in traffic or between the intersections... which is why I'm seriously looking for a VFR1200DCT. Great video here!

I love how Sean always gets it “up to speed limit.” And I’ve seen where Harrison blurred out the Speedo at least once. I understand why. And I would do the same in their shoes. ...but I loved how Sean described hitting 70, them 80+ on the on-ramp and blamed the digital Speedometer. LOL. Thanks for another great video!

@Srkcycles

5 жыл бұрын

I can neither confirm or deny any of this or that I’m even the person on the motorcycle

Sean!!! Thanks for the shout out!

This is awesome. My wife is a left leg below the knee amputee from a MVA when she was a teenager. She's owned scooters in the past and has talked about getting a full on Motorcycle over the years. Never knew Honda had this type of thing on offer. Thanks for the vid man!

@kitko33

4 жыл бұрын

Honda CTX700 DCT might serve her better - low center of gravity and much lower seat.

@waynehowrze3160

4 жыл бұрын

FJR1300AE is a similar bike

@outdoors-gs9td

4 жыл бұрын

I want the African twin with the auto. Transmission. I get gout in my right foot and left/clutch wrist. Lol their sweet and have those transmission down and set. No issues and my friend LOVES it!!!

@2old4allthis

8 ай бұрын

So, did she upgrade?

This thing is probably the fastest twist-n-go ever made, it sure as hell beats my moped lol.

I've been riding a VFR 1200F DCT since 2012, now still as a second bike alongside the Diavel 1260s. The DCT is much better than any quickshifter. On winding roads, I usually shift by hand. In the city or leisurely overland with automatic.

Have the non DCT model. Awesome bike. Thanks for this feature. Awesome video.

@anthonyspanjich2772

5 жыл бұрын

Me too.... couple of hints. Derestrict it in 1st / 2nd with a simple inline device (off gear selector electric cradle) that simply tricks the bike into thinking its in 3rd when in either 1st, 2nd - or 3rd. install an akrapovic WITH FLAPPER VALVE. (trust me, you throw away bottom end power otherwise). There's a little dip in power around 4000RPM standard.... just install a Power Commander 4 and ask a good tuner for max power. viola - you have a beast!

That's like my dream bike right there. Nice and comfy when you want it to be, but fast and fun too

Man the 7th gen is one sexy looking machine. I love the two layer fairing without any obvious vents. This kind of styling is seen only on Italian bikes like MV Agusta and Ducati. Clean, sleak, awesome.

Man i just love how you pray before every ride. Love your videos but don't know what is what when it comes to motorcycles, man that bike is beautiful as well as so functional. I been watching your videos for a while, i'm from Trinidad and Tobago, broke as a bat but i wish i even had a scooter to ride just to feel free on the open road so i could pack a few fishing rods and go fishing man. I love you brother, just keep praying to God to keep you and your family safe in this time that we living in man, you have no idea of how much seeing you pray on these KZread videos gives some of us strength. Seems like nothing ever goes my way brother but look at that, just inthe middle of it your video popped up and you said a prayer. God bless you man.

@boiledelephant

2 жыл бұрын

I would second your idea of even just getting a little scooter or something. My first bike had 4 gears and did about 45mph but it was the most joyful thing I'd ever experienced. Bikers spend their later riding years trying to recapture that early feeling of freedom and immediacy. I hope you manage to get a little bike one day.

That bike is way faster than i thought seems just as fast as any lliter supersport but is more comfortable to ride. Awesome bike

This is one of my dream motorcycles, ever since I saw this in 2010 launched, I wanted this

Not to show my age but I remember the old hondamatic

4 жыл бұрын

You sound like you are not young?

@slimdudeDJC

4 жыл бұрын

Too late, gramps!!!

@agro6821

4 жыл бұрын

Lol me to. 750 Hondamtic

@fidelcatsro6948

3 жыл бұрын

You witnessed the moon landing on tv!

@takeonetheater

3 ай бұрын

With age comes wisdom..👍🏍️🏍️

I had owed a CTX 700 DCT and it was a great bike!! You can’t beat it for commuting in stop & go traffic!!

2009 FJR Looks great without the Luggage.

@arjankroonen4319

18 күн бұрын

One review "I prefer this over the FJR because of the shaft drive" This review "You would never take the bags off a FJR"... What are these people smoking?

I had one. I’ve always loved the looks. It’s not the best touring bike, but by God it was a great sport bike.

@sliglusamelius8578

3 жыл бұрын

Totally a sport bike lol. It's as much a touring bike as a ninja: zero.

Love this bike so much, I bought it twice. One with DCT, one in manual. Manual is much better.

@HighEnergy

3 жыл бұрын

Why is manual much better?

@jasonmelo9379

3 жыл бұрын

@@HighEnergy because you slow down for a corner or ride around at 15 mph or so it can't decide whether it wants to be in the first or second

@HighEnergy

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonmelo9379 that's valuable feedback, thanks!

@jasonmelo9379

3 жыл бұрын

@@HighEnergy Yes this happens even if you manually shift it with the little buttons. Because when you slow down it automatically shifts down you can't control that.

@n300zx931

3 жыл бұрын

Have the manual. 2012 with a tune. The bike is flawless.

Great video once again. The fastest sport-tourer for many is the BMW K1300GT 2008-2010 at 173 hp.

@henriklmao

Жыл бұрын

My dad has a VfR 1200f dct and my neighbour does have a k1300gt. They are pretty similar tho the Honda is a little faster, not significant tho

Thanks Sir! 🙏 For this Awesome Review👍💙💖

Great! I really like this. I want one. Funny you should mention the Hondamatic 400. I had one and drove it around London, U.K. around 1980. It was a very nice bike, but not very popular because of the low power. But for town riding it was so practical and easy. It had two gears: low and high: no clutch. Very economical and comfortable. Top speed was only about 70 m.p.h. I have a black and white photograph somewhere. I liked the almost flat seat, which meant that I could get more leg room by sitting slightly more towards the back. I took a friend on the back to Belgium. On the return journey, we got a nail in the rear tyre and we went down. No serious injuries. Luckily, there was no traffic at 2 a.m. that night.

Sean as usual a good vid. I'm 68 and have been riding bikes since 1969. As along as I have the ability to shift dim gears you can keep the DCT..

@EP-yc2gu

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t care less how fast or slow a DCT shifts. What I don’t understand is how anyone can do slow speed maneuvers on a 600lb bike without being able to slip the clutch.

@waynehowrze3160

4 жыл бұрын

@@EP-yc2gu I own a FJR1300AE and it is different to handle on tight slow maneuvers.

@andyreisch6755

4 жыл бұрын

Feddie I am 69 and have been riding since 1966. I also thought like you. Currently I have 5 bikes including the Honda 750 NC DTX and I now use this as my go to bike. It just knows when to shift gears at the exact right time. It is dead easy to ride at slow speed when you would normally have to slip clutch. Try one you will be amazed.

@scootyman2974

4 жыл бұрын

E P I think it does something fancy with the combined (linked) brakes. The first movement on the rear pedal only activates the rear for slow speed manoeuvres and only when you press it harder does it pull the front too. You make a very good point about the clutch and I guess the throttle would have to be butter smooth at low end also to manoeuvre slowly at those speeds.

@johndyer8381

4 жыл бұрын

I am 65 and I bought a new 2016 Wing and this spring I bought a 2018 Wing 1800B both are sticks.

I had you at about 3 seconds 0-60 give or take a few tenths. Fast it is for sure, it was going for 90 really quick.

Nice review! One thing, though: the VFR doesn’t have dual exhaust pipes from factory.

I have the exact same bike. There’s a guy that will reprogram the ECU to remove the limitations in 1st and 2nd gear. The powerband seems to be about 6000 rpm but it’s much lower. The sales of this bike were less than stelar. Used ones are very hard to find and dealers that buy them have difficulty selling for over $6,000.00 it took me a year to find one nearby, and I’m very happy with mine.

@XtreeM_FaiL

5 жыл бұрын

datermanator How that thing handles crawling speeds? Is it easier to keep balance than normal bikes?

@datermanator

5 жыл бұрын

XtreeM FaiL it’s no trouble for me to maneuver in a small parking lot, but it does weigh close to 600 lbs, so be aware of that.

great job ryan! have you ever ridden a cbr11xx?

4 жыл бұрын

I have ,it's like riding a jet turbine ,any speed any gear just roll on the power and the world flashes by

Absolutely love me vfr. The V-tech sound is unmatched. I know this doesn't have vtech but still beautiful bike.

@JanWillemHelmers

5 жыл бұрын

It's just plain ugly :(

@anthonyspanjich2772

4 жыл бұрын

@@JanWillemHelmers its one of the most under rated sports tourers. goes hard (add power commander 4, akrapovic, derestrict throttle limitations in 1st / 2nd and tune). styling wise..... umm, sorry I love mine? but I also loved my katana 1100 before anyone recognised the timeless style. old honda v fours had a touch more soul in the firing order (VFR1200f pretty well sounds like a hot inline 4). Don't even start me on VTR1000f's (had 2) and VTR-SP2. Try a good V4 as a rider and cut it some slack till you experience it

@JanWillemHelmers

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it's a great bike, the specs are good, I just don't like the looks, the VFR800 looked much better but was missing the shaft drive I find a must.

@WASTED__POTENTIAL

4 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyspanjich2772 I had a V65 Sabre. The power from a V4 is what dreams are made of. I have a Blackbird now, so I couldn't really justify another sport tourer, but I'd still like to get a 5th or 8th gen VFR800 as well as a VFR1200f. I COULD, however, justify an adventure bike, so there may be a VFR1200x somewhere in my future. All I know is that I'm going to have another Honda V4 someday. Maybe even a V65 Magna. I should probably just get them all...

Man I only found your videos, your a legend the way you talk about this is the same way I think 😂😂😂 brilliant bro

Thinking about this bike. Coming from a Triumph Sprint 1050 ST, which is a triple cylinder. How does this feel while downshifting in automatic? I'm used to shaving off speed real fast with my downshifts how fast does this do it?

I had a 2010 and a couple of things to note: It's a top end motor with weak midrange. In roll-on's against my wife's CBF1000, the 100hp CBF would leave the VFR for dead at anything below 100mph. The windshield was amazingly effective. On a twisty mountain ride I could wear out the front tire before the rear, because when pushed, it would push the front. I couldn't get past this and replaced it with a much better handling Ducati Multistrada, with less overall hp but better in every other category (except the windshield). I wanted to love the VFR1200 as I thought it is stunning looking, it's just flawed.

@lloydbaxter6583

Жыл бұрын

Try a Bazzaz z-bomb for low end. Totally changes the bike.

@scott83gmail

Жыл бұрын

@@lloydbaxter6583 the power restriction might be to compensate for some weakness with this type of transmission

@Roberta_Esposito

Жыл бұрын

I find this Statement complete BS… Mine pulls like a train from 2900

@brucerossonthetube

Жыл бұрын

@@Roberta_Esposito It's all relative....Thomas the Tank Engine or Deisel Electric. Lol.

@chuckbowen4334

Ай бұрын

Then something was wrong with your bike! Mine would pull a wheelie and not stop but, there is a slight lull before the 4000 RPM mark. It's there to keep you from twisting the driveshaft off.

1st gear 82 mph! I had the manual version. Sick nimble bike w abs brakes like Velcro! Incredible performance. Definitely not a beginner bike even w dct.

@davidsmejdir2824

5 жыл бұрын

Doug G X

@frenchy6254

3 жыл бұрын

FZ1s 86 in 1st. Love it.

@dazsyvo8499

3 жыл бұрын

The brakes are the only plus on it

@Paul_Zernick

3 жыл бұрын

@@dazsyvo8499 no. Everything. It's my first sports bike and it ticks all my boxes. It can do far more atm than I'm even close to doing. As he keeps saying if you just want pure raw surgical precision get a 600 or a litre bike. Me.... I'm mega chuffed.

@dazsyvo8499

3 жыл бұрын

@@Paul_Zernick but its not a sports bike its a sports tourer

I want this bike. What a great easy going bike. Looks smooth. And strong.

Having owned a vfr1200 if thinking of buying one ensure the honda recall work on drive shaft has been done on 2010/11 models .

Great video, normally VFR1200 vids are all hate. I have had 2, both DCT. Also great you tried to cover the gear controls. Even in AUTO mode you can change gear. 0-60 is about 2.58 seconds (if done properly lol). 6th is an overdrive type gear so 5th is all you need unless motorway. It is restricted to 160mph. The version you have is the 2010 version. 2012 onwards have traction control and better power lower down (1st and 2nd). ALso better colour (rear colour body work matches front.

The 1st automatic (full sized) motorcycle Honda made was the CB750A, in 1976. It was too much for some people so they brought out the CB400A in 1978.

@moustachio334

2 жыл бұрын

Dct is technically a manual transmission

@moustachio334

2 жыл бұрын

Honda uses DCT over a true auto because of size constraints.

Hey in the UK this bike was a total sales flop, avoided by dealers cos they did not wanna lose their shirt. Also the original bikes ran out of fuel at 120 miles which made the "tourer" title a little lame. Last year I purchased a 2013 VFR with the manual transmission and boy did she blow me away, I have owned an FJR1300 (which remains a better long distance bike as she has loads of fuel on board) but the VFR is soooooo fast I found myself at way too high speeds!!! GREAT fun.

In terms of downshifting is that done through speed sensors or how

No one seems to be mentioning the sublime BMW k1300S. Out of production now due to Euro 5 legislation. I've owned 3 of them. They're amazing bikes with hyper acceleration and more stable the faster you go.

@ianlaker6980

Жыл бұрын

And a better pillion seat bigger tank as well.

@ianlaker6980

Жыл бұрын

@EnduroEspresso people are just commenting on the hype. For a bike that's supposed to be the beesknees as a ST it's pillion seat is too small along with its tank range. Sales figures prove the hype especially compared to both the Blackbird and VFR 750/800. My mate tours on a CBR but doesn't call it a ST. He's happy with minimal luggage and tank range. So basically it fell between the gap of sports bike or tourer and that's why it failed. If you wanted a tourer the Pan or Goldwing Blade for sports

@ianlaker6980

Жыл бұрын

@EnduroEspresso I don't know anyone that's tours at 150 even on the Autobahn in Germany it wasn't easy to maintain that speed for long. Absolutely pointless a bike with a small tank drinking juice even quicker at 150🤦

@ianlaker6980

Жыл бұрын

@EnduroEspresso I mainly tour Europe with Sport's riders we were stopping 3 times for every one fill up on my 07 GSA That's fine until you get Slovenia and Croatia where inland there's not so many petrol stations

BMW K1200GT I rode one of these at a test ride, awsome touring bike also

@ph0ib0s1

5 жыл бұрын

Awsome to drive, but stay away from it. One of the most unreliable and troublesome bikes ever build by BMW. I owned it for 2 years, it was a nightmare. BWM produced it only for 2 years and replaced it with the BMW K1300GT

@jediknight1294

3 жыл бұрын

Not really a sport tourer though. Its a much like the Pan European

I have a 85 maxim x. Would you know where I can get parts for this old bike?

love it ... looking for something like this bike soon :)

Sweet... And way dig that its a shaftdrive...

@robertrico7598

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Robbins you like shaft drive???

@testicularoxide5055

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertrico7598 my 91'vulcan, 92' voyager and 80' xs1100 are all shaft n have required only the bare minimum maint, while all my chained bikes constantly need lube/adj... But to be fair havent owned any bikes newer than a 96' so I might be jaded...

@robertrico7598

5 жыл бұрын

@sexiewasd they ride OK, but when you're on it and shift hard, it wants to kick you off the bike. Shaft is BY FAR my least favorite final drive.

I like how he goes into sales mode for people "With no left hand and a bad leg". hahahaha

Why not put the manual shift on a foot shifter ?And the ebrake on a micro switch ( where you push the brake hard a flip the swich and it locks ) ?

I have this bike in manual and I love it. My hour commute to work is mostly highway which is why I got it. It is planted and a rocket on the straights. Although it's trail and heft make it beatable in the twisties it is still comfortable and thrilling. The paint and whole package is awesome quality except for the brutal OEM seat... Overall though, I believe it is top shelf and this review was spot on. Slainte, C. in the Hammer, Ontario.

@Paul_Zernick

3 жыл бұрын

Just baught a DCT. Alot of options. One is a aftermarket seat. I was going to chase down a OEM one. Are they shit? I love OEM. Has a akra pipe yet I've already got a OEM exhaust on the way. Seat is uncomfortable but?

Ever seen the ZZR1400? 210hp with the RAM intake

@Curry3659

4 жыл бұрын

@mld yeah bro. It's the oil in the air filter. You soak the air intake with race fuel after you've oiled it. This makes the air more combustible and dense. I learned this while I was in the army in ww1. I'm 25 yr old now and I've seen it all.

@92suzukigsx1100g

4 жыл бұрын

The Underground Man you're so full of shit. A brand new zx-14r with a full brocks exhaust and a tune will make around 200-210hp to the back tire.

4 жыл бұрын

@@Curry3659 Were you a poisonous gas sniffer in the army

@dazsyvo8499

3 жыл бұрын

207hp on a gen2 with ram 190hp without

@marcusellis698

3 жыл бұрын

Owned two, not sport tourers. Where do you put your wife?

Still after many years Love my BMW K1300S

@burnerjack01

5 жыл бұрын

My K1600GTL is 'only' 165 Hp. I can't even imagine more power and less weight! Must be incredible.

@code23hyper44

5 жыл бұрын

My friend has that bike and holy crap it’s fast. I run circles around him in tight twisties but my god that thing is a rocket in between turns. I took his for a 3 hour (both ways) highway trip last summer and it felt like half the time. It just ate miles like Pac Man.

Can you please review and rate a Suzuki bandit 1200

I have one of these and love it. Very cool looking bike.

Kawasaki H2 SX is a sport tourer with 210HP (with ram air)...you need to test it...

@normanhughedicko4076

5 жыл бұрын

Eduardo de Vasconcelos its 220hp for 2019

@valensinclair6750

5 жыл бұрын

Lightly modified H2SX puts out close to 250 hp at the crank (215 rwhp). This video has to be some kind of sick joke.

@coldsnap4467

5 жыл бұрын

@@valensinclair6750 If you and I watched the same video... You would have heard him say that for 2010 it was the fastest sport touring bike... The title is partially correct, it's what makes it click bait.

Greetings from this other side, a fast side...H2SX

Congratulations. You got me. Baught the only VFR(DCT) in Australia today. 2010, 30,000km. Don't care. Had to have it. This came up while watching your goldwing videos. Hooked. Just baught a CTX1300 last week(poor mans goldwing). Love these V4s. Your love of this was infectious. Baught sight unseen. Cheers mate. Good job. I'll join ya on a GL1800 one day. But for now I'm in V4 heaven. Please do a review on a CTX1300 if you stumble on one. Preferably red. Faaaaark..... Honda does the best red on these 2010+ bikes. I've got 2 now❤️❤️❤️😁

Hey Shawn, the 2021 hayabusa bumped its horsepower to 190 horsepower now, you should pull some strings and try to get one to review, they look awesome, the orange and black look sick

Is more powerful than my 2010's car

u gotta make up your mind on what's the fastest hey lmao

I like to try this bike out. Nice looking bike. Think comfort is number one most time

Do these have heated grips and cruise control? A sport tourer and neither of those are kill it for me.

Bike doesn't behave like 170HP monster on video, and exhaust is too silent. But i think it looks like SciFi vision in front

I couldn’t get a hang of the DCT. In the heat of things and I wanted to shift manually I would hit the wrong button. The sport mode was flawless, but kept the revs high enough for track day. Everyone calls this an automatic, that is incorrect. It is a dual clutch transmission, an automated manual two clutches that are are controlled by electronic solenoids and automated mechanicals. Very precise, very advanced. Not a slush box hondamatic.

@Paul_Zernick

3 жыл бұрын

You need to ride a mountain bike with shimano rapid fire levers. No problems for me. Same shifts. Finger-fast 😉

I have arthritis in my left hand so this bike would be PERFECT for long trips. Thanks for this. I completely forgot about the DCT motorcycles

It's awesome how much you use the word awesome.

As a h2 sx owner with a buddy that owns a vfr 1200.... yes h2 sx absolutely smoke these even with a headstart

@porkins93

5 жыл бұрын

No shit? Lol

@Krishnendu792

5 жыл бұрын

Supercharger advantage

@andrewburns9741

5 жыл бұрын

Zx14?????

@8jordan

5 жыл бұрын

@@andrewburns9741 without the flash, h2 loses, with it the h2 wins out buts its alot closer than a vfr

@TheSudsy

4 жыл бұрын

not in 2010 you didnt ....

Wish Honda still made something like this!!

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_

4 жыл бұрын

mikstaa27 They still have brand new 2016 and 2017 models for sale.... go buy one, they won’t consider restarting the series until after older new models are gone and in demand again.

I adore my VFR1200F. I have the manual version, but even the DCT is nothing to sneeze at. Such an under rated and under appreciated machine that gets shot down by so many ignorant people regurgitating what somebody else said. Talk to anybody that owns or did own one and you hear much different opinions. Have the ECU reflashed and have Daugherty Motorsports work their magic on the forks and rear shock, and you end up with a cruise missile. Corrections - only ever had single exhaust. Never were dual pipe. Weight (wet) Manual 589lbs, DCT 613lbs. This was also the first production bike to feature the DCT transmission. The whole bike was an engineering test bed. Even the fairing design was a new design intended to improve air channeling and reduce drag without compromising high speed stability.

@supastarvfr9534

4 жыл бұрын

I got my manual VFR1200F right after this video came out. I love it. Cant wait to get a decent exhaust and the reflash!!

@OddBallPerformance

4 жыл бұрын

@@supastarvfr9534 They sound great with an exhaust, especially once you go past 4500rpm. The reflash is probably the most worth while upgrade you can do besides having the suspension setup for your weight and riding style

@supastarvfr9534

4 жыл бұрын

@@OddBallPerformance I've talked to a couple of guys about the reflash. I'm looking forward to the smoother throttle input moreso than anything else. More power amd smoother shifting is nice bonus, though I admit, Im not a speed demon lol. Exhaust is where the fun of modification begins!!

@OddBallPerformance

4 жыл бұрын

@@supastarvfr9534 I have mine tuned for exhaust, intake, and 91 octane with all gear restrictions removed. Stock fan temp switch temp and redline. The smoother throttle is a plus, but the rest of it makes the bike an absolute missile.

im sold. love this demo

I need this bike in my life.

nice reading before the ride, it has changed my life

I own the Nc700X with the DCT... its my 15th motorcycle and ive put 11,000 miles on it in just 8 months. I love it and wont go back to manual trans. im not racing it... im riding around town and the countryside. the fact that I get 70 mpg and have a helmet storage "frunk" is all just bonus. If it had shafty spin it quite possible could be the perfect bike for me.

3.07 "launch was slow" hahaha noice.

I had a 2010 VFR1200F for a couple years, that I did about 30,000 kms touring on. Its an awesome riding machine but for one fatal flaw...the range is awful, Honda really dropped the ball on a machine that was marketed as a sport tourer. I ran out of gas 4 times in the time I had it, due to my own stupidity of not stopping for gas before hitting 150 or so km’s on the trip odometer and assuming I’d find gas before running out, or just because I wanted to keep riding as far as I could on a tank and then getting caught out...by 250kms you know you’re in trouble and by 260 you’re on the side of the road. There are many places where you can find yourself when touring where you can go over 100kms and not find gas (unless you stick to main highways and interstates or plan very carefully). Sold it and bought an FJR and couldn’t be happier, 95%of the VFRs engine and handling for all practical purposes, 400 kms minimum range guaranteed so zero range anxiety, better comfort, better wind protection, cruise control, and regular fuel instead of premium....Loved my VFR for its good points, but couldn’t live with the miserable range.

@RacerJuan42

5 жыл бұрын

mike a exactly, I know what you mean, there are lots of isolated areas in the west where 250-260km range just doesn’t cut it, unless you’re willing to stop every 150km or less to fill up....if you don’t, eventually it catches you dry. I wasn’t willing to stop that often and the range anxiety was real😝... hence why the VFR1200 went bye bye.😁

@AW8UK

2 жыл бұрын

I know FJR has bigger tank capacity & range but K1300s capacity only 0.5 litre more and VFR is the same as K1300s from 2012. I guess a lot depends on where folk ride realtive to open gas/fuel stations.

@bigboi9611

2 жыл бұрын

250km? My bikes get zo reserve at 130-160..... 250 seems pretty good

I prefer my cbr 1100 superblackbird.

@ThanhTran-pv4kl

5 жыл бұрын

This bike might be better

@Big1_

5 жыл бұрын

@William Harvey GET REKT

@australiaray

5 жыл бұрын

Survivalist I like my cbr1100 as well

@tedfoster2823

4 жыл бұрын

@@australiaray Blackbird is still the best ever sport tourer ever made. Mine had 154 rwhp and would destroy this interceptor wanna be and it was built in 2002. Honda fell asleep in the sport touring world and thats why Im on a Concours 14 now.

@gc33

4 жыл бұрын

I worked for a honda dealership when the VFR1200 came out...rode our demo model on several occasions..and found the vfr1200 boring to ride...it was nice..typically honda refined, everything seamlessly fits together..but just somehow seemed a bit sterile. I considered trading my Blackbird in at the time on one...but nope...still think the bird is an exciting machine to ride..and it looks better than the VFR as well. And the VFR was overpriced....here in australia at over $20k for the peasant pack...no thanks.

You wrong. Is the BMW K1300S

My modded 12r was up there. Why? Because the closer you get to 200hp, the closer you are to 250hp. And so on and so on

Are you forgetting about the Kawi H2 SX sport touring?

@drivejapan6293

5 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of spot tourers faster and more powerful. But they need to catch the viewers attention so they can get those new viewers. He actually got in right in the video by saying "one of the fastest".

@OddBallPerformance

5 жыл бұрын

you must have plugged your ears when he said "in 2010"

@drivejapan6293

5 жыл бұрын

@@OddBallPerformance and there was the hayabusa in 2010. Very much a sport touring bike.

@OddBallPerformance

5 жыл бұрын

@@drivejapan6293 Yeah,, but that isn't an H2 SX isn't it? Also, the VFR1200F was literally 1/10th of a second slower in the quarter mile than the Hayabusa from 2010. Both bikes hit 60 in about the same time (manual). The only difference was the stock top speed, which Honda limited to 157mph with a 6th gear rev limiter. With that removed they have almost the same top speed.

@scottparker6219

5 жыл бұрын

I missed that, I was looking at the date of the video which is Jun of 2019.

H2SX: *HOLD MY BEER*

@abde4645

4 жыл бұрын

In the real world this bike is way better than the h2sx

@92suzukigsx1100g

4 жыл бұрын

The Dude no. No it’s not.

@abde4645

4 жыл бұрын

@@92suzukigsx1100g ok

@Fearless154

3 жыл бұрын

@@abde4645Actually you're wrong. I rode both bikes back to back my dad used to own the vfr1200f and now he owns h2sx and it's so much better. What makes the h2sx so much better it's not the specs but how smooth and easy it is to ride while having this kind of specs and it handles way better than the vfr1200f. h2sx is a very versatile bike you can ride it around town in low rpm in slow speed or long road trips cruising on the highway for hours or even ripping it on the track and no matter how you ride it the bike feels like home. Don't let 200HP fool you it's a very friendly and easy bike to ride. It has nothing to do with the craziness of the regular h2.

@Paul_Zernick

3 жыл бұрын

@@Fearless154 it's also not 2010. But it is on the radar. Atm, still too expensive. If they drop another $10k I might look. Just baught a 2010 vrf so no hurry at all.

Build qualiy superb, Gearbox superb. A superb bike. But VERY heavy.

@mcplutt

2 жыл бұрын

Not VERY heavy, just heavy.

Hey Sean, I had a Honda-matic lol. It was ok. It had neutral, 1st and 2nd. My friend who had a Kawasaki 305, could keep up with me with no problem. I would say they were really close to equal.

FJRs actually look sharp without bags.

Kawasaki GTR1400 !!!

Back in the Early Eighties I had the Houg Hondamatic!! Loved that bike! Had to let it go because no one know how to repair it.

@luvyesmusici4886

3 жыл бұрын

I went on a poker-ride back in the day oit in Maryland. Saw this guy roll up on a side car platform in his wheelchair. He had a Honda 650 automatic if I remember correctly. I was riding my FZ 750. I rode with him for a bit and he was flying for what he had. I couldn't have been happier for this guy riding/doing what he loved, and at a very good clip.

Just got one a few days ago. Same color. Love the ride and plenty of power when I need it most. I slowed down and stopped to reach an intersection to turn into my neighborhood. A guy behind me pulls up beside me (while I’m getting ready to turn after all cars pass in opposite direction) stops and holds up traffic just to say friggin awesome bike with a thumbs up. I guess i should stop speeding on this thing.

Older model VFR's look cleaner in my opinion

@happytrails1963

5 жыл бұрын

I think your right. Honda released new VFR's in Japan that look more like the older models and they look amazing. I saw a video with the red, white and blue scheme at a tokyo show... fantastic!

@Douknowgregg

5 жыл бұрын

@@happytrails1963 I'll have to see if I can find photos of the Japanese released model sounds like a stunning looking bike.

@brane1872

5 жыл бұрын

@@happytrails1963 lol that model is not new (just new colour), its made from 2014 and is sold worldwide

@brane1872

5 жыл бұрын

Also this vfr 1200 isnt succesor to old vfrs, vfr 800 rc79 is

@happytrails1963

5 жыл бұрын

@@brane1872 lol.. no the one I saw had completely different body work, it looked awesome

PURISTS: "DCT SUCKS dude!" Me: "Why you got a speed shifter bruh?"

@Texarmageddon

4 жыл бұрын

Also me: so why get a DCT when you can get the lighter and cheaper option.

Yup had the 6speed one for 5 yrs or so,one of the best mile munching machines there is.

@DaDaDo661

3 жыл бұрын

How was the wind protection with the stock windscreen?

did you sell this? didn't see it on your site

THANK YOU for the scriptures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Even with a slip on pipe, it still sounds like a lawnmower. Not impressed with the sound.

@Paul_Zernick

3 жыл бұрын

V4. I like it. Enough to buy 2. VFR1200F & a CTX1300. Granted the CTX is 90° longitudinal, but still sweet. Cruisy AF. If ya want shouty buy a I4 or v-twin. Not my thing. Next bike will be a I6 or boxxer 6. So yeah, ya see where I'm heading👍😜

@n300zx931

3 жыл бұрын

Watch my video of mine on my channel. It sounds very mean.

Good video all the best

2:30 That's funny as hell. Glad I left NC for Germany all those years ago...lol.

I guess the H2 SX is a joke to you judging by the title of the video.

@Srkcycles

5 жыл бұрын

The HS SX is a hilarious joke. Amazing bike and makes giggle that they made it. Kawasaki is doing awesome things

U passed an Amish dude on a scoot....he had an automatic too😎

@Srkcycles

5 жыл бұрын

We are the same

I see myself getting old on this one

I switched to a DCT after 15 years of traditional bikes. I got a ctx700 but want to add this interceptor to the garage. V4 is awesome.