02 VFR800 vtec test [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

carver

19th July 2008, 18:46

oh yes, this bike, the one with all the supposed problems.
snatchy throttle, snappy power deliver when going into vtec mode.
linked brakes, and poor turning in are also said to be issues.

thats all shit.

this bike is a great smooth sports tourer, it is a bit thirsty when in vtec (200k to a tank).
i rode it today, it could wheelie it in the wet through first and second, we dragged a F2 CBR 600, and they were pretty even up to 230kph, the F2 got off the line better, but it just wouldn't go over 240 kph, i was tucked right in, the road was nice and straight, but the VFR still passed me!
this bike is comfortable to ride, pillion's have good leg room and a nice broad seat.
to ride its easier than my race modded CBR 600 F4i was.
it feels a bit bulky, but its pretty easy to ride, just be mindful of your throttle use, and just be gentle and progressive on the gas.
i found the bike to be a bit slow, not peaky really.
the brakes have sweet feedback, the bike feels very stable.
we had it over 200kph in the rain on public roads and it handled it fine.

so there you are

VFR's are all sweet!

Sidewinder

20th July 2008, 20:53

oh yes, this bike, the one with all the supposed problems.
snatchy throttle, snappy power deliver when going into vtec mode.
linked brakes, and poor turning in are also said to be issues.

thats all shit.

this bike is a great smooth sports tourer, it is a bit thirsty when in vtec (200k to a tank).
i rode it today, it could wheelie it in the wet through first and second, we dragged a F2 CBR 600, and they were pretty even up to 230kph, the F2 got off the line better, but it just wouldn't go over 240 kph, i was tucked right in, the road was nice and straight, but the VFR still passed me!
this bike is comfortable to ride, pillion's have good leg room and a nice broad seat.
to ride its easier than my race modded CBR 600 F4i was.
it feels a bit bulky, but its pretty easy to ride, just be mindful of your throttle use, and just be gentle and progressive on the gas.
i found the bike to be a bit slow, not peaky really.
the brakes have sweet feedback, the bike feels very stable.
we had it over 200kph in the rain on public roads and it handled it fine.

so there you are

VFR's are all sweet!

fuck off Vfr's are gay because there are made by honda and only homos ride hondas so you must be a retard

carver

20th July 2008, 22:13

im gay and proud of it, your still in denial, you got the honda, ride over to mine and il show you what it means to be a homo

Sidewinder

21st July 2008, 00:44

im gay and proud of it, your still in denial, you got the honda, ride over to mine and il show you what it means to be a homo

sweet im at your place on your bothers laptop in bed with him, wana go 3 up road racing with us hun, the beds warm now!

mark247

21st July 2008, 13:46

had it over 200kph in the rain on public roads and it handled it fine.

insightful comment.

moT

21st July 2008, 15:41

how many vtecs does it run? can this one have a blow off valve attatched to the vtec?

vifferman

21st July 2008, 15:51

We're almost there! PD is just a post or two away.... :clap:

vtec

21st July 2008, 15:54

Yeah I had a VFR800 up over 200 with a pillion in the rain. Nice bike, but too big and bulky for my liking... I'm more a fan of a bicycle with lots of power.

Just the one vtec, kicked in around 8000rpm i think. Not much of a power spike or anything which is good.

vifferman

21st July 2008, 16:01

Ah yeah I had a VFR (pre-Vtec) up to 220 km/h indicated, on the track.
I could gorn faster if I had more time to get used to it.

mark247

21st July 2008, 16:12

I thought 800cc bikes were fast???? My VFR400 can probably do 220kmh.

vifferman

21st July 2008, 16:14

I thought 800cc bikes were fast???? My VFR400 can probably do 220kmh.
Top speed for a standard VFR800 is ~240 km/h. They're only ~105hp, and kinda heavy, and actually only 781cc.

carver

21st July 2008, 18:17

I thought 800cc bikes were fast???? My VFR400 can probably do 220kmh.

have a drag with sidewinder

moT

22nd July 2008, 13:06

I thought 800cc bikes were fast???? My VFR400 can probably do 220kmh.

need to derestrict it first

BMW_RACER

22nd July 2008, 13:33

have a drag with sidewinder

in the rain, past aquinas. At approx 3.30pm

Its all good.

mark247

22nd July 2008, 14:08

need to derestrict it first

My bike is derestricted

in the rain, past aquinas. At approx 3.30pm

Its all good.

Aquinas?

vtec

24th July 2008, 12:02

I thought 800cc bikes were fast???? My VFR400 can probably do 220kmh.

Yep, I'd believe it. I've drafted both of my CBR250RR's up to over 200 indicated. More likely 190. But once you get over 200k/hr, the wind resistance increases exponentially. To get a little bit of extra speed you need a lot more power, or decrease the coefficient of drag (a much more efficient way of increasing top speed). The VFR800 is big, and I don't think it's particularly aerodynamic.

Plus the early 90's small capacity Hondas were wonderful machines. I love them. My dream bike... VFR400RR (if only they were injected).

vifferman

24th July 2008, 12:09

The VFR800 is big, and I don't think it's particularly aerodynamic.
Yeah, they're reasonably good, aerodynamics wise. The V4 engine means the bike's not very wide.

vtec

24th July 2008, 12:16

But it's so tall, and the position the rider is put in is not all that aerodynamic, maybe it was because I had a pillion too. I think I got it to 220 indicated in the dry 200 in the wet. But I got a hayabusa up to 260 with a pillion. I'll have a look for aerodynamic stats at lunch time 3pm nz time.

Sidewinder

26th July 2008, 16:38

Yep, I'd believe it. I've drafted both of my CBR250RR's up to over 200 indicated. More likely 190. But once you get over 200k/hr, the wind resistance increases exponentially. To get a little bit of extra speed you need a lot more power, or decrease the coefficient of drag (a much more efficient way of increasing top speed). The VFR800 is big, and I don't think it's particularly aerodynamic.

Plus the early 90's small capacity Hondas were wonderful machines. I love them. My dream bike... VFR400RR (if only they were injected).

ive had my 800 up to 250kmph and know of someone thats had one upto 270kmph,

dont matter anyway because ill own everyone anyway!!!

lostinflyz

26th July 2008, 19:14

you can get a vfr400 up to around 210 but fuck does it take a day and a half. Guess if you put shitty gearing on it you could go faster but again it would then take 2 days

does anyone know how the 02 800 compares to say the 05 or 08 models. Did the VTEC fixes make a difference???

Qkchk

26th July 2008, 19:35

The VTEC kicks in at approx 6,600 RPM. Ive done the mods to make the 'kick' less a foot up the arse and more fluid. Some people just hate the VTEC where as I, just love it. Think of it as a powerband or turbo kicking in.

carver

27th July 2008, 10:25

The VTEC kicks in at approx 6,600 RPM. Ive done the mods to make the 'kick' less a foot up the arse and more fluid. Some people just hate the VTEC where as I, just love it. Think of it as a powerband or turbo kicking in.

do you have a link on how to do this mod?