Honda VFR800 opinions
Discussion
TPS said:
Thinking of buying a 2006 VFR800 and wondered what peoples views are.
If anyone has any good and bad points i would like to know plus problems etc to look out for.
sorry if it has been covered before but a quick search only showed a few threads recommending them.
That's the VTEC, isn't it?If anyone has any good and bad points i would like to know plus problems etc to look out for.
sorry if it has been covered before but a quick search only showed a few threads recommending them.
Don't do it.
Look for the cleanest, latest pre-VTEC VFR you can find - they're actually holding their value, and possibly increasing in value, as people avoid the hugely over-complex and less comfortable VTEC.
Alfa_75_Steve said:
That's the VTEC, isn't it?
Don't do it.
Look for the cleanest, latest pre-VTEC VFR you can find - they're actually holding their value, and possibly increasing in value, as people avoid the hugely over-complex and less comfortable VTEC.
Yes its the vtec.I may be wrong but i think the vtec came out after 2002 or was it 2004? and was supposed to have been upgraded and some of the issues fixed from 2006 onwards.However this is only brief and unreliable research by me from the net so i could be very wrong.Don't do it.
Look for the cleanest, latest pre-VTEC VFR you can find - they're actually holding their value, and possibly increasing in value, as people avoid the hugely over-complex and less comfortable VTEC.
Edited by TPS on Thursday 14th May 09:03
Alfa_75_Steve said:
TPS said:
Thinking of buying a 2006 VFR800 and wondered what peoples views are.
If anyone has any good and bad points i would like to know plus problems etc to look out for.
sorry if it has been covered before but a quick search only showed a few threads recommending them.
That's the VTEC, isn't it?If anyone has any good and bad points i would like to know plus problems etc to look out for.
sorry if it has been covered before but a quick search only showed a few threads recommending them.
Don't do it.
Look for the cleanest, latest pre-VTEC VFR you can find - they're actually holding their value, and possibly increasing in value, as people avoid the hugely over-complex and less comfortable VTEC.
Castrolcraig said:
Alfa_75_Steve said:
That's the VTEC, isn't it?
Don't do it.
Look for the cleanest, latest pre-VTEC VFR you can find - they're actually holding their value, and possibly increasing in value, as people avoid the hugely over-complex and less comfortable VTEC.
really?Don't do it.
Look for the cleanest, latest pre-VTEC VFR you can find - they're actually holding their value, and possibly increasing in value, as people avoid the hugely over-complex and less comfortable VTEC.
TPS said:
Alfa_75_Steve said:
That's the VTEC, isn't it?
Don't do it.
Look for the cleanest, latest pre-VTEC VFR you can find - they're actually holding their value, and possibly increasing in value, as people avoid the hugely over-complex and less comfortable VTEC.
Yes its the vtec.I may be wrong but i think the vtec came out after 2002 or was it 2004? and was supposed to have been upgraded and some of the issues fixed from 2006 onwards.However this is only brief and unreliable research by me from the net so i could be very wrong.Don't do it.
Look for the cleanest, latest pre-VTEC VFR you can find - they're actually holding their value, and possibly increasing in value, as people avoid the hugely over-complex and less comfortable VTEC.
Then there's the servicing - the 'big' service with valve clearance checks is hugely expensive, as the cams have to come out to do the valves - not a great idea when dealing with a VTEC lump. I've seen quotes of £600 upwards from Honda dealers for this one.
The VTECs are marginally quicker, and a bit sharper to ride - but are much less comfortable and have chain driven cams *spit*..... one of the big reasons for wanting a VFR is the wonderful gear-driven cams.
Honda and camchains don't have a great reputation - even modern bikes seem to have issues keeping them tensioned.
JB Rugby said:
If I can throw my tuppence in... I tried both a 2008 VFR and a 2009 Sprint ST over the week end and found the Triumph had a better throttle response, was comfier and looked better.
For me at that time the ST was the best bike and maybe worth a try.
I was thiknig of a blade in a couple of years for my next bike step, but looking at the Sprint ST and the fact i have a shot back, that has REALLY tempted me to change my mind...(thought it will probably change AGAIN before i get there!)..plus its British For me at that time the ST was the best bike and maybe worth a try.
J
TPS said:
Thinking of buying a 2006 VFR800 and wondered what peoples views are.
I rode a loan one for a few weeks when my last bike was written off. It was very efficient and was a great form of transport. It was just lacking soul, it was too pedestrian and a bit of a "white good" in my opinion. It even sounded a bit like a sewing machine.JB Rugby said:
If I can throw my tuppence in... I tried both a 2008 VFR and a 2009 Sprint ST over the week end and found the Triumph had a better throttle response, was comfier and looked better.
For me at that time the ST was the best bike and maybe worth a try.
+1 For me at that time the ST was the best bike and maybe worth a try.
Not ridden a VFR V-Tech & was tempted to buy one but I do have a Sprint ST 1050 & mightily impressed. It has indeed a great throttle response & is said to have better handling than a VFR. Better sound IMHO too.
Mmmmm 3cylinders
Id say go for a testride, if you havent ridden the earlier bike /have nothing to compare it to you may find it fine..As others have said, the Sprint has very few vices but I cant stand the design of the front headlight on it..
Then again, im going to suggest an(Mk1) Hayabusa as an alternative and there a bit marmite as well in the looks department but are a similar weight to the VFR,good 2 up and have an engine and a half over a VFR..
Then again, im going to suggest an(Mk1) Hayabusa as an alternative and there a bit marmite as well in the looks department but are a similar weight to the VFR,good 2 up and have an engine and a half over a VFR..
RizzoTheRat said:
podman said:
the Sprint has very few vices but I cant stand the design of the front headlight on it..
The 1050 or the 955? I love the look of the front of 1050, far prettier than the 955. Just a pity I don't fit on it 
Who needs "the best looking lights|" -when the rest of the thing is so damn good ?? 
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and incidentally at least 2 headamps light up on dipped- which is something that many other bikes don't do. I prefer the added visibility & to be seen better.
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and incidentally at least 2 headamps light up on dipped- which is something that many other bikes don't do. I prefer the added visibility & to be seen better.
Edited by sprinter1050 on Thursday 14th May 13:34
I had a pre-Vtec VFR (2001, Fi-1) and I currently ride a 2006 VFR Vtec daily.
Between the 2? No contest... the VTEC EVERYTIME.
If you wear sandals and have a beard, then sure, go for the <2001 VFR. If you value one of the most comfortable, do-it-all real world bikes, then you can't do much better than the VTEC. The Vtec is addictive and gives it a hard edged sound that makes every trip over 6k rpm an occasion. The clocks are crystal clear, headlights better than most cars, and overall ergonomics faultless. Handling is good - they tip in like any other good sportsbike; and you have peace of mind knowing it starts up every morning. I think they look great too (better than the Sprint ST imho).
VFRs are overlooked in Blighty, but then again it's a national habit to root for the underdog when VFRs are top dog.
Between the 2? No contest... the VTEC EVERYTIME.
If you wear sandals and have a beard, then sure, go for the <2001 VFR. If you value one of the most comfortable, do-it-all real world bikes, then you can't do much better than the VTEC. The Vtec is addictive and gives it a hard edged sound that makes every trip over 6k rpm an occasion. The clocks are crystal clear, headlights better than most cars, and overall ergonomics faultless. Handling is good - they tip in like any other good sportsbike; and you have peace of mind knowing it starts up every morning. I think they look great too (better than the Sprint ST imho).
VFRs are overlooked in Blighty, but then again it's a national habit to root for the underdog when VFRs are top dog.
Edited by Ducade on Thursday 14th May 16:45
Ducade said:
I had a pre-Vtec VFR (2001, Fi-1) and I currently ride a 2006 VFR Vtec daily.
Between the 2? No contest... the VTEC EVERYTIME.
If you wear sandals and have a beard, then sure, go for the <2001 VFR. If you value one of the most comfortable, do-it-all real world bikes, then you can't do much better than the VTEC. The Vtec is addictive and gives it a hard edged sound that makes every trip over 6k rpm an occasion. The clocks are crystal clear, headlights better than most cars, and overall ergonomics faultless. Handling is good - they tip in like any other good sportsbike; and you have peace of mind knowing it starts up every morning. I think they look great too (better than the Sprint ST imho).
VFRs are overlooked in Blighty, but then again it's a national habit to root for the underdog when VFRs are top dog.
what he said ^^^^Between the 2? No contest... the VTEC EVERYTIME.
If you wear sandals and have a beard, then sure, go for the <2001 VFR. If you value one of the most comfortable, do-it-all real world bikes, then you can't do much better than the VTEC. The Vtec is addictive and gives it a hard edged sound that makes every trip over 6k rpm an occasion. The clocks are crystal clear, headlights better than most cars, and overall ergonomics faultless. Handling is good - they tip in like any other good sportsbike; and you have peace of mind knowing it starts up every morning. I think they look great too (better than the Sprint ST imho).
VFRs are overlooked in Blighty, but then again it's a national habit to root for the underdog when VFRs are top dog.
Edited by Ducade on Thursday 14th May 16:45
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