VFR800s.. What ya reckon?

**Mountlocal1** · 10th June 2008, 17:10

Well I have just sold the GS... I decided to get rid of her and concentrate on paying off all my bills this winter... So after I pay all my bills I can buy a new bike in time for next summer! I think thats a grand plan..

Anyway...

Whats everyones opinion on the current model VFR800's?

**Blackbird** · 10th June 2008, 17:19

All VFR 800's are fantastic bikes - bullet proof and fast. I'm pretty sure they've smoothed out the famous VTec surge too. You won't find any bad test reviews.

Another possibility is the Blackbird if you like their shape. I only mention it as there are some fantastic deals around for new or near-new birds. $15000 - $16000 gets you one with only a handful of km on the clock and they last forever, not to mention mind-blowing performance.

**Mountlocal1** · 10th June 2008, 17:22

Sweet..

Yeah I thought about a BB, one of the guys I ride with has one. Nice bikes but are they as good all round as the VFR's seem to be? A couple of people have made the comment the VFR's are down on power?

**Pussy** · 10th June 2008, 17:25

I can't recall a negative comment from a VFR800 owner. Get in touch with Pritch008, he'll be able to give you the good oil on them

**Blackbird** · 10th June 2008, 17:29

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

Sweet..

Yeah I thought about a BB, one of the guys I ride with has one. Nice bikes but are they as good all round as the VFR's seem to be? A couple of people have made the comment the VFR's are down on power?

They tour well, if that's what you mean. I toured the south island last year with some other owners, no bother at all. Also did the Southern Cross round NZ in 5 days ride with no dramas. The VFR's are down on power compared with a 'bird but how much is too much in reality? I think that the VFR's are still good for around 260 clicks! The VFR is just a superb all-rounder but it very much depends on how much versatility you want.

**DingoZ** · 10th June 2008, 17:38

Watching this thread with interest. I am leaning very hard towards a VFR800 as my next bike....

**popelli** · 10th June 2008, 17:42

VFR750 was a far better bike

magazine tests don't rate the VFR800 that well either, the VTEC doesn't work

new BMW 800 parrallel twin is possibly a far better bike

**Mountlocal1** · 10th June 2008, 17:47

Originally Posted by popelli

VFR750 was a far better bike

magazine tests don't rate the VFR800 that well either, the VTEC doesn't work

new BMW 800 parrallel twin is possibly a far better bike

Ive heard the new model VFR has had some tweaks to the V-Tec side of things.. V-Tec now kicks in smoother and at 7000RPM not 6 something? Also new model has cam chains not gears... Not sure on the impact of that?

**Swoop** · 10th June 2008, 20:06

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

A couple of people have made the comment the VFR's are down on power?

Hmm. More cc's but delivered differently. It will vary between each rider as well.

Originally Posted by popelli

VFR750 was a far better bike

magazine tests don't rate the VFR800 that well either, the VTEC doesn't work

Fuck that's funny!
Have you ridden one?

As for the 750 being better...
There are some who say that the 5th Generation are the best of the best. The VFR is now Honda's development flagship and technological demonstrator.
The VFR started with the racing pedigree and is now a sport-tourer par-excellence.

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

Ive heard the new model VFR has had some tweaks to the V-Tec side of things.. V-Tec now kicks in smoother and at 7000RPM not 6 something? Also new model has cam chains not gears... Not sure on the impact of that?

The VTEC starts at 6800(ish) and the delivery is smooth. The sound that comes out the pipes when that happens...

PM coming.

**one-speed** · 10th June 2008, 20:25

Originally Posted by Blackbird

They tour well, if that's what you mean. I toured the south island last year with some other owners, no bother at all. Also did the Southern Cross round NZ in 5 days ride with no dramas. The VFR's are down on power compared with a 'bird but how much is too much in reality? I think that the VFR's are still good for around 260 clicks! The VFR is just a superb all-rounder but it very much depends on how much versatility you want.

Yep the vfr800 is a nice bike alright just about brought one myself,
glad i did'nt the blackbird is an awsome bike just like many other's it's all up to what you want (not much help a

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**Grub** · 10th June 2008, 20:28

If it counts for anything, the VFR is The Grub's next bike.

**Renegade** · 10th June 2008, 20:55

i test rode a new one last month as i was very keen myself, looks great, sounds great, goes great, but i dont know if i like the vtec kicking in, you definately feel the surge and that can be a little un-nerving for a novice like myself.

still at $15,500 (what it was offered to me at the dealer) you get a LOT of bike, just looking at it screams plumbers nightmare if some thing went wrong though.