man Luke your reviews are the best ive ever seen , good, unbiased full of info keep em coming like that mate and show all these moto mag reviewers how it should be done. Well done mate
great review this guy knows bikes, i have 2007 25 anniverary paint is awesome these chain drive v tecs are awesome! i was sceptical i love gear drive but these are one smooth mill best tranny ever hondas best creation to date great review greetings from seattle!
hey ya! im looking at getting a road bike after doing my learners on a honda XR 400. the thing is im 6'6" (bout 200cm) and need to look at a sport tourer. i have been doing reserch on the this vfr and other bikes. do you have any surggestions on bikes that i would be able to fit on and are worth looking at. i dont really want to get on anything more powerful then a 800 as i would be coming straight of a 400 road trail.
I´m about to buy a bike again after being without for aprox 5 years.. drive 30 min to work and back in the summertime and also take a ride with the wife time 2 time.
I´m 187 cm, is this the bike for me? I have seen used bikes for good price. Live in Sweden. Sorry for bad english. Previous bike ZZR600 -94
@bard77 - I traded my YBR125 in for one as a first "REAL" bike after passing my test. I love it, but have never really known anything else. I got a 2004 VTEC (Without ABS), with two years (full) warranty, fully serviced and serviced by them before I picked it up and 12months MOT. Never had any problems and it's been used every day for the last 9 months. I'm even thinking about going for the new VFR1200, not the duel clutch thingy, manual for me cheers!
@bard77 I have a same dylema...Im 196 cm tall and it will be this one or ktm 990 adventure....but honda have one big, big plus..... that v-engine and its sounds !!!
A lot of points raised there which are the reason why I've had mine for almost 4 years (since new) as a daily drive. Every time I consider trading it in, I can never make up my mine on what to replace it with. Nearly anything else would mean sacrificing a level of comfort or usability which I am used to with the VFR. I don't think I could ever replace it, only add an extra bike to the garage. It's got flaws, but it's a fantastic all rounder.
Thanks Luke, nice vid...I am tempted for the next step on from my SV650 Sport however me thinks a KTM SMT at the mo...I WANT a bigger V-twin :) Will you ever review any KTMs??????
@motorcycleluke Mmmmm, overly priced for the high end spec'ed bikes, although I won't rule anything out...if I get son a hypermotard in the spring and like that it may well be one of those :) I want a more sit up bike with a grunty V2 engine, but ideally with some protection too (don't like multistrada's for the cash)
@Kaivalaginiviti Pricey true!! 2nd hand monsters are lush though buddy!! How about the Moto Guzzi Griso, rode one of those recently, amazing, or an Aprillia??
@Kaivalaginiviti Tuono is ace, Had one for a week, so much torque I dont think the front wheel touched the ground!! Up there wirh speed triple for grinability!!
I would defo say try the Grizo, muto guzzi have got over there reliability problems, and for a twin, its so easy to ride, sounds ace, and yet can scare the crap out of you if you want, and not expensive at all!
One of the best kept secrets in bike world - will be posting a review soon!
Well the Vtec engine is designed to provide awesome mpg under 7,000 rpm fella, before the second set of valves kick in, so it all depends on how you ride it!!
Love the V Strom too, Keep it rubber side up fella!
The VFR economical!? - Ha! I really didnt like my VFR. Kept it 2 months and had to be rid of it. No torque, had to change gear every 2 seconds. If you're in the wrong gear you really have no power. It broke my back, drank fuel, expensive to service etc. It is gorgeous though but I'm not buying it for its looks. I bought a V Strom after this and for half the money for the same age I'm far far happier.
What an awesome bike dude :) i love Honda bikes!The video is great keep an up Luke :) .I would like to see test of the new VFR 800 2010 its such an lovely bike :)
man Luke your reviews are the best ive ever seen , good, unbiased full of info keep em coming like that mate and show all these moto mag reviewers how it should be done. Well done mate
01bungee 5 months ago
aprilla is great but quality paint ect is light years behind honda .honda is best quality dependability
996artichoke 6 months ago
great review this guy knows bikes, i have 2007 25 anniverary paint is awesome these chain drive v tecs are awesome! i was sceptical i love gear drive but these are one smooth mill best tranny ever hondas best creation to date great review greetings from seattle!
996artichoke 6 months ago
hey ya! im looking at getting a road bike after doing my learners on a honda XR 400. the thing is im 6'6" (bout 200cm) and need to look at a sport tourer. i have been doing reserch on the this vfr and other bikes. do you have any surggestions on bikes that i would be able to fit on and are worth looking at. i dont really want to get on anything more powerful then a 800 as i would be coming straight of a 400 road trail.
zipstart 6 months ago
lets face it, it may have been old , but its taken others over 10 years to catch up to it.
Mathewmartialart 8 months ago
I´m about to buy a bike again after being without for aprox 5 years.. drive 30 min to work and back in the summertime and also take a ride with the wife time 2 time.
I´m 187 cm, is this the bike for me? I have seen used bikes for good price. Live in Sweden. Sorry for bad english. Previous bike ZZR600 -94
bard77 8 months ago
@bard77 Yeah man, its defo the right type of bike for that mate! Good mixture of sport and comfort, and a lot of fun!!
motorcycleluke 8 months ago 2
@bard77 - I traded my YBR125 in for one as a first "REAL" bike after passing my test. I love it, but have never really known anything else. I got a 2004 VTEC (Without ABS), with two years (full) warranty, fully serviced and serviced by them before I picked it up and 12months MOT. Never had any problems and it's been used every day for the last 9 months. I'm even thinking about going for the new VFR1200, not the duel clutch thingy, manual for me cheers!
Dabbzle 1 month ago
@bard77 I have a same dylema...Im 196 cm tall and it will be this one or ktm 990 adventure....but honda have one big, big plus..... that v-engine and its sounds !!!
MrJatzeq 3 days ago
Wish they would keep that camera still.
adenough6 1 year ago
A lot of points raised there which are the reason why I've had mine for almost 4 years (since new) as a daily drive. Every time I consider trading it in, I can never make up my mine on what to replace it with. Nearly anything else would mean sacrificing a level of comfort or usability which I am used to with the VFR. I don't think I could ever replace it, only add an extra bike to the garage. It's got flaws, but it's a fantastic all rounder.
Hyssy 1 year ago
6:05 - Woahh, theres a sound of a god!
jellyking12345 1 year ago
Thanks Luke, nice vid...I am tempted for the next step on from my SV650 Sport however me thinks a KTM SMT at the mo...I WANT a bigger V-twin :) Will you ever review any KTMs??????
Kaivalaginiviti 1 year ago
@Kaivalaginiviti Hopefully man!!! Have at look at the Ducati's, maybe a monster would be up your street???
motorcycleluke 1 year ago
@motorcycleluke Mmmmm, overly priced for the high end spec'ed bikes, although I won't rule anything out...if I get son a hypermotard in the spring and like that it may well be one of those :) I want a more sit up bike with a grunty V2 engine, but ideally with some protection too (don't like multistrada's for the cash)
Kaivalaginiviti 1 year ago
@Kaivalaginiviti Pricey true!! 2nd hand monsters are lush though buddy!! How about the Moto Guzzi Griso, rode one of those recently, amazing, or an Aprillia??
motorcycleluke 1 year ago
@motorcycleluke All food for thought....could get a Tuono 1000 before they go the V4 route :) Thanks for all the reviews, have a good Christmas ;)
Kaivalaginiviti 1 year ago
@Kaivalaginiviti Tuono is ace, Had one for a week, so much torque I dont think the front wheel touched the ground!! Up there wirh speed triple for grinability!!
I would defo say try the Grizo, muto guzzi have got over there reliability problems, and for a twin, its so easy to ride, sounds ace, and yet can scare the crap out of you if you want, and not expensive at all!
One of the best kept secrets in bike world - will be posting a review soon!
motorcycleluke 1 year ago
Well the Vtec engine is designed to provide awesome mpg under 7,000 rpm fella, before the second set of valves kick in, so it all depends on how you ride it!!
Love the V Strom too, Keep it rubber side up fella!
motorcycleluke 1 year ago
The VFR economical!? - Ha! I really didnt like my VFR. Kept it 2 months and had to be rid of it. No torque, had to change gear every 2 seconds. If you're in the wrong gear you really have no power. It broke my back, drank fuel, expensive to service etc. It is gorgeous though but I'm not buying it for its looks. I bought a V Strom after this and for half the money for the same age I'm far far happier.
simon44 1 year ago
What an awesome bike dude :) i love Honda bikes!The video is great keep an up Luke :) .I would like to see test of the new VFR 800 2010 its such an lovely bike :)
lazaroanda 1 year ago