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    Quote Originally Posted by f2dz View Post
    I'm assuming a V4 ain't so great on gas though, or am I wrong?
    I can't see why it would be thirstier than a similar size & power straight 4.
    When I changed from the RF900R to ST1300 I found that at the same speeds I used less fuel - probably the newer tech with EFI compared to the older carburettor engine.
    Still, going to a bike with over 300cc more engine and over 120kg more weight, I was a little surprised to find it more fuel efficient.

    Maybe someone with a VFR800 could pitch in here and let us know how they find it on fuel economy.
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    5.7-6.5L/100km average for VFR800 according to fuelly.com

    St1300 4.9-6.6L/100km

    5.5-6.8L/100km for the RF900

    So much of a muchness. A gentle hand on the st1300 can get some impressive mileage. It's economy will depend on use, I think a Viffer would be redlined a bit more often than an ST.

    But basically, no, the engine configuration and even capacity have little effect on economy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by f2dz View Post
    Definitely digging the look of those VFRs. I'm guessing they've got typical Honda reliability?

    I'm assuming a V4 ain't so great on gas though, or am I wrong?
    Pre VTEC VFRs were the bestest for longevity. A handful of VTEC flavour ones have had cam chain tensioner issues.
    Anything is shit on gas if you rape it
    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ View Post
    Ha...Thats true but life is full horrible choices sometimes Merv. Then sometimes just plain stuff happens... and then some more stuff happens.....




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    Quote Originally Posted by ducatilover View Post
    Pre VTEC VFRs were the bestest for longevity. A handful of VTEC flavour ones have had cam chain tensioner issues.
    Anything is shit on gas if you rape it
    I ran out of gas on my VFR400 today at 220kms from a full tank!
    Too much spirited riding I think, it's just so hard not to on that bike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by f2dz View Post
    I'm assuming a V4 ain't so great on gas though, or am I wrong?
    You'd be surprised. Anywhere up to 370km from a tank.
    Having said that, I emptied half a tank on a short, spirited ride recently. It's all in the control of your right hand.

    Also, the vfr 750's are well worth a look if the price is right.
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    600cc Road Test.

    In the MCN there is a road test for 24 used 600 models. Look for link called
    24 Motor Cycle News April 30, 2003 Road test which used 600.

    http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/uploa...s/cbr600f2.pdf

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vinz0r View Post
    I ran out of gas on my VFR400 today at 220kms from a full tank!
    Too much spirited riding I think, it's just so hard not to on that bike.

    Good effort!
    I found all my 400s were rubbish on gas. The GPZ, ZZR and CB all loved it, ZZR ran around 7L/100km, the CB high 5s. The ZZR was better on gas when I converted it to 600 and spanked it even harder, it managed 5.5/100km with a mix of normal shit and rape.
    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ View Post
    Ha...Thats true but life is full horrible choices sometimes Merv. Then sometimes just plain stuff happens... and then some more stuff happens.....




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    Quote Originally Posted by ducatilover View Post
    Pre VTEC VFRs were the bestest for longevity. A handful of VTEC flavour ones have had cam chain tensioner issues.
    Anything is shit on gas if you rape it
    Really lovin the look of those slightly newer VTEC VFRs moreso than the late 90s ones.

    Might be slightly over what I originally wanted to spend but hopefully a younger bike might mean a bit more reliability, minus the mentioned cam chain tensioner issue.

    Those meaty twin cans are also pretty suh-weet.

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    I'm heading over to the UK in September to meet up with a few mates for a couple of weeks of touring around North Wales, Cumbria and maybe Scotland. A VFR800 will defo be on my bike hire options shortlist.

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    And the bike hire ain't cheap either - around £150/day and whatever security deposit £'s the hire shop withholds in the event of cosmetic damage from stone chips etc. There's one shop near Heathrow that's well known for very punitive hire terms.


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    Get a TDM. Cheap, effective, reliable. Does whatever you want to do when you ride. Tour, scratch, commute, gravel, very easy bike to live with and to drab for thieves. Sound great with decent pipes, too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vinz0r View Post
    I ran out of gas on my VFR400 today at 220kms from a full tank!
    Too much spirited riding I think, it's just so hard not to on that bike.
    I get about 200 to reserve regardless of how I ride it (track evening...200, commuting, 200) though as you say, maybe I ride the same everywhere ;-)


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    Quote Originally Posted by ducatilover View Post
    Good effort!
    I found all my 400s were rubbish on gas. The GPZ, ZZR and CB all loved it, ZZR ran around 7L/100km, the CB high 5s. The ZZR was better on gas when I converted it to 600 and spanked it even harder, it managed 5.5/100km with a mix of normal shit and rape.
    Agreed. My cbr600f got better fuel consumption than the vfr400, and about the same as the bros 400. Best was the er6f though


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