5 Reasons I Ride A Honda VFR 750 from 1995 (GEN 4)

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9 ай бұрын

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Welcome back to Ed's Moto Mindset! In this exciting video, I'll be sharing the top 5 reasons why I'm absolutely in love with my 1995 Honda VFR 750. If you're a motorcycle enthusiast or considering adding a classic sportbike to your collection, you won't want to miss this.
Here are the 5 compelling reasons why the Honda VFR 750 from 1995 holds a special place in my heart:
1. Timeless Design
2. Legendary V4 Engine
3. Versatile Riding
4. Reliability and Maintenance
5. He's becoming rare
Whether you're a seasoned rider or just a motorcycle enthusiast, this video will give you a newfound appreciation for the Honda VFR 750 from 1995. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an update from Ed's Moto Mindset. Join the conversation in the comments section below and let me know if you share my passion for this classic sportbike!
Equipment: GoPro Hero 9 Black
Export settings: 3840p 60hz
Editing suite: Adobe Premiere Pro 2023
Motor: Honda VFR 750 1995
Release date: 09/17/2023

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@jaconijsse1924 9 ай бұрын

I bought a vfr750 4 weeks a go with 140.000 but it runs and drives still great.Absolutly no regret of this motorcycle.

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

Congrats on that amazing machine. I know for sure you won’t regret your choice ❤

@kabdu68 9 ай бұрын

I have the same bike. 145,000km so far. Love it. Cheers from Canberra Australia. Nice video

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback, new to creating videos as you can see in my timeline I try to improve every vid! ❤️

@lexirose1011 Ай бұрын

I just got a 1995 VfR 750 F with 12,000 miles on it mint

@edsmotomindset Ай бұрын

What a luck! Hope you have a great time with that amazing machine!

@ralphcantrell3214 2 күн бұрын

That's a GREAT find! You're going to love it. 👍

@zappa916 4 ай бұрын

i have a 1997 with over 245,000kms on the clock. Replaced the RR rectifier twice and still pulls very strong. I hope Honda bring it back as discontinuing it was a crime of humanity. Nothing compares to a V engine.

@Broodjemetbeleg 4 ай бұрын

Damn 245k that's amazing!!

@ralphcantrell3214 2 күн бұрын

I had a '94 model just like it and loved it. It went into a tank slapper at near WOT in 6th gear while wheelying over a rise in the road and pitched me off, sending the bike sliding into a telephone pole and totaling it. I tore a few ligaments and my left knee is still a bit unstable, but I was dressed for the crash and pulled through much better than one would expect. The '98 VFR800 I replaced it with was also really sweet.

@edsmotomindset 2 күн бұрын

That sounds painful, thankfully you wear fully protective gear! Which one did you like most?

@ralphcantrell3214 2 күн бұрын

@@edsmotomindset I was more comfortable on the 750, but the fuel injection on the 800 was worth a little discomfort. It was a little faster too. I got miffed and moved away from VFRs after 2001 or 2 when they dropped the gear driven cams in favor of V-Tech valve trains, which I found to be a bit unsettling when it kicked in while leaned over in turns. Thanks for the video. 👍

@castertroy7238 2 күн бұрын

I've just got rid of my r1 after 17 years and bought a 4th gen 96 vr after missing all the best rides I had back in the 90s. I crashed 2 vfr750s back in the day because I was too confident with them lol. When I was a kid my dream bikes were the rc30 and rc45 so this is the best compromise for an ageing biker like me. Great video 👍

@edsmotomindset 2 күн бұрын

I hope to not crash one of my bikes, but I drive pretty offensively. Good luck on your 750! I test drove a r1, but it was to heavy on the arms for comfortable driving for me 👌🏻

@viniciustb9431 9 ай бұрын

Such a cool bike!

@MarcHillM 8 ай бұрын

I'm riding a 94 so same Gen. It's done over 230,000k with minimal things breaking, in fact only one, the the starter clutch a few years ago. Dont wish to ride other bikes really, It's them gear driven cams and pure mechanicality with no rider aids. Valves were last checked around 95/6 along with an upgraded rectifier and that's about it. The original head bearings will be changed next week.

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Amazing! I don’t know if the previous owner did it justice, maybe he tanked cheap gasoline, what can really mess up the carburator ?

@H8FUL4IM 6 ай бұрын

Old well kept Honda machines are great bang for buck

@smokemagnet 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations for the machine.! I agree with you 100%. My favourite version is the RC36 I, with the green and silver colours, with the green tinted wind screen :)

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

Share the love ❤❤❤

@ramgovynd38 9 ай бұрын

Aaaah... smooth but power sound.👌 Can't say I Love it ❤

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

We all have our preferences 😊

@robertw8225 9 ай бұрын

I HAVE THE BEST EXAMPLE OF A 1997 RED VFR 750 IN THE WORLD! 😎 A bold statement you say! Truth is thats exactly how I feel even before I ride it, yes, its unconditional love as soon as I see it just waiting quietly oozing charisma. However it is a good clean example & runs sweet. Its my second Viff so I know their pros & cons. They are not for everyone & that goes for all bikes but when you get a taste of these machines they do leave an impression. Great vids Ed! 👍

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

Thanks ❤️👌🏻

@dutch3325 8 ай бұрын

love the 750 RC36 II, my first bike and I still have it. mine have done over 130.000km incredible sound + it throws flames out of the devil exhaust 😊😊

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Yeah! Mine does do that once in a while too! Check the newest video, at the end (just before the doggo) you can see the flames 😂🔥

@davidupton3186 8 ай бұрын

Great review. I have a black 1994 VFR. Other bikes have come and gone, but I'll always keep my beautiful viffer.

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment, trying to learn how to make good videos. Being honest, raw and unedited is the road (fun intended) I picked for now, please let me know if you have any advice or tips! 🙌

@dariuszklak012 9 ай бұрын

Honda VFR must be the one of the best motorcycles ever built I had the pleasure to own three Honda VFRs 2003 VFR VTEC 2000 VFR gear driven and now I own VFR 750FN generation 3 produced from 1990 to 1993 I must admit this is the one best which I had so far. When Honda was making these used to time back in time they had the department which was allowed to do whatever they wanted no cost spare Honda was experimental something which today is motorcycles manufacturers lost the touch with. I had 13 motorcycles since 2010 different types including 3 VFR. Honda is my favourite motorcycle company and Honda VFRs are the best in my opinion.

@dariuszklak012 9 ай бұрын

Also Honda was little cheeky when they were limited to 4 cylinder when they were taking part in racing. So they bore 4 cylinders more and sticked oval pistons. NR750 was born. Welcome little V8. That's a Honda

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

Would love to ride the v8 but haven’t yet

@leondavibe Ай бұрын

yes they were handed a blank cheque to make it reliable after they cocked up with the first v4, so yea avoid the sabre and its brothers with same engine or get the special tools and i suppose there must have been a recall for the oil lines as long as you know what you are buying, you could set the valve timing rotate the motor measure again and it was different, honda actually had to make a special tool to keep the cam in position to adjust the valves everyone thought they were bad luck until a magazine published its long term test review , and then the stories started rolling in some say the reliability of hondas has their origins in building an unreliable first itteration of a v4, then engineers was told make it reliable at any cost to save face , or heads would roll and there we go v4 vfr as we know them

@corujariousa 8 ай бұрын

I keep my 5th gen VFR800 (many similarities to your 750) running nicely until today. As age comes upon my body, I wish it could be lighter and lower but it still warms my heart when I ride it. 😅👴. Note: I had to replace the rectifier years ago but that was the only "problem" I've had with this bike.

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Soon I will ride a 5th gen VFR, very curious how that bike runs❤️ it are amazing machines, hope you have bought something nice in return?

@danielmori501 8 ай бұрын

Lovely video, Lovely bike. I've got the Gen 4 in red too. Mine's got a double bubble screen, it looks great and gives more wind protection - mind you, I don't know how hard they are to fit as mine came with one. Great to see a bit of Holland, such a nice country.

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Love living in the Netherlands

@Wileylikethehawk 5 ай бұрын

I own a 95 and love it. My dad has a 91, a 98, and two 04 bikes so clearly we like them. Just unbelievably high quality…. My fairings are getting old, but mechanically my bike still runs like a top.

@edsmotomindset 5 ай бұрын

Much love for this amazing bike and completely deserved! 🔥❤️

@casaamaril 6 ай бұрын

Mooie motor met prachtige tellerpartij, uiteraard een geweldig geluid. Groeten van een mede VFR rijder uit het oosten van het land.

@edsmotomindset 6 ай бұрын

Thx 🔥

@alexmorgan3435 7 ай бұрын

It's good, but don't get carried away. I love riding mine, but compared to my Triumph Speed Triple RS it is a dinosaur.

@jameshenry1285 4 ай бұрын

I'm getting a 1996 Honda VFR750 in trade for some patio remodeling work. This will be my first "real" motorcycle, as I've been riding a 50cc Yamaha Zuma scooter for the past 2 years. I hope this isn't too much bike and a good bike to learn on.

@edsmotomindset 4 ай бұрын

You will have tons of fun keep safe 👌🏻

@sebydeac3757 Ай бұрын

Hey there, I've managed to put on mine over 350000km with some minor issues over time as it 1990 3rd gen model I still have it and still running fine for its age...

@edsmotomindset Ай бұрын

Would love to make a video on your machine, you happen to live in the Netherlands? If you do, please send me an DM on Instagram :)

@tischot 7 ай бұрын

een paar weken geleden heb ik een zeer nette en fantastich onderhouden rc 24 uit '89 gekocht voor een prikkie. ik was op eerste gezicht stapelverliefd! net als de jouwe is het ook rood en ziet er nog geweldig uit. erg jammer dat ik nog geen rijbewijs heb, kan echt niet wachten om te rijden

@edsmotomindset 7 ай бұрын

What a blast as a first machine to ride!

@user-tc7lm9yg3m 9 ай бұрын

loved the video 54,000 km is a lot

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback! She’s just getting started 🥰🥰

@theaustralianconundrum 9 ай бұрын

Subscribed from Australia! No one has to ever give any reason(s) why they choose to ride any year Honda VFR 750. They are probably one of the most iconic Sports tourers that Honda ever engineered and also one that is so sublime and silky smooth but also has enough grunt to really deliver in the twisties and also at the top end speed when called for. Highly under rated by the sports bike crowd. Highly under rated by the cruiser crowd. Highly appreciated by the people that "get" Honda's design philosophy here. They really are fantastic all rounders and many a time I've met them in Australia on the higher speed rural mountain roads to find a very good rider right up my exhaust on any litre sport bike I was riding at the time. No Harley can do this! Cheers and good luck for the channel. @@edsmotomindset

@filipelourenco5039 5 ай бұрын

Bela moto.

@edsmotomindset 5 ай бұрын

Thx 🔥

@madencio2254 3 ай бұрын

Hey man! Ik ben een beginnende rijder en op zoek naar een eerste motor. Nu ben ik om de hoek bij mij precies deze fiets tegengekomen, een zwarte. Zou je het aanraden als beginnende rijder? Ik les zelf op een MT-07. Thanks alvast, en informatieve video!

@edsmotomindset 3 ай бұрын

Hey, ik heb een losse video waar je aan moet denken als je deze als eerste fiets wilt rijden, ik zou zeggen, het kan zeker maar er zijn betere/veiligere opties 🔥

@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 8 ай бұрын

Reed je door Wassenaar? Ik had een rode, ingeruild op een XJ900S. En toch maar weer een VFR erbij gekocht, nu een metaal blauwe uit '96. Originele Honda kleur die je zelden ziet. Er is nog een probleemgebiedje: de starterclutch. Nog steeds te koop bij Honda, uurtje werk, wel kostbaar. Een VFR blijft een geweldige machine, als ik echt comfort wil pak ik mijn ST1100...

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Ja reed inderdaad door Wassenaar, had dat nog niet gevonden online dat dat vaak stuk gaat, misschien zit er in mijn apparaat geen originele meer? Heb de machine pas anderhalf jaar. Bedankt voor het kijken van de video ❤

@csabagyorgy7428 9 ай бұрын

Hey there i owned a honda vfr 750 rc 24 from 1986 the first gén and i lóvéd nothing come close to the vfr for me its the best bike in the world ever produced 2:47 by honda company its my opinion

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 7 ай бұрын

Stunning bike.. I have a Gen 3 (1992) and love it. 😊

@edsmotomindset 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, the 3rth gen is also a amazing machine

@TumzDK 8 ай бұрын

98hp and 236kg ;-) 105hp was the RC36-1. Last year I had my '94 on a scale and she tipped in at 236kg, admittedly with a full tank of fuel, but without the tool kit and the to two rubber pads in the fairing. I do all my maintenance my self, and that is bit of a of a pain IMHO. The V4 makes it very cramped to get to carbs, I always remove the radiator when checking valve clearances, as there is more space to work on the 2 front cylinder. For me it is part of the charm, so not a big deal really. I've owned mine for 5 years now and do not plan to sell it. Oh BTW it is an "old man's bike" these days. The RC36-2 was brand new when I got my motorcycle license and I've been wanting to own one ever since ;-)

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Strangely enough on my ownership-card it states 105hp 😂, I don’t know what the real deal is but it’s a bit on the powerful sides as a beginner bike in my opinion🚀. The V4 makes it a little harder to get to, I totally agree, but I didn’t take repairs into account, I only took the regular maintenance into account, which is reasonable easy to take care of ❤️ lovely to meet so many VFR riders!

@TumzDK 8 ай бұрын

@@edsmotomindset hmmm, sound like there is as much confusion in the Netherlands as here in Denmark. I bought a '94 for spares back a few years back on the paper work for that states 74kW(100.5hp). Both of the ones with Danish papers I own, is both rated at 72kW. I've even found some where the Danish paperwork is showing 136kW!!?? this is more or less what the 1200 have??

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

@@TumzDK Lol a whole new rabbit hole to dive in 😆

@helgejohan3604 2 ай бұрын

105 hp✊🔥and 95 on the back wheel with a slip on 🔥

@bryanstoll7104 3 ай бұрын

You win! Just the fact that the bike runs after 29yrs LOL 😅.

@edsmotomindset 3 ай бұрын

Love to win, what was the competition?

@RadCarnage 8 ай бұрын

Ik woon in Utrecht (provincie) en heb een 2002 VFR 800 V-tec. Welke provincie kom jij vandaan?

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Zuid Holland, Den Haag. Mag ik een keer op de GEN6 (denk ik) rijden? Ben erg benieuwd naar de veranderingen aan de motorfiets 👌🏻

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Stuur me maar een DM op Instagram (link op channel page )

@machien321 9 ай бұрын

That's the beauty of it...54000km is nothing for a vfr..😊 The only thing I don't like are the " rubber condoms" wich cover the mirors so I removed them and sprayed the underlying construction...much better!

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

Oeh, great idea!!

@sebastianchamerski1653 7 ай бұрын

I agree.... I need try....

@twosheds1749 8 ай бұрын

Love my vfr, but the sound of a Honda CBX1000 blows any other bike into the weeds!

@edsmotomindset 8 ай бұрын

Haven’t had the opportunity to listen to that engine, maybe that will change my point of view 👌🏻

@birddaddydetta 9 ай бұрын

Is this bike suited to fit a passenger? It looks like there is no seat on the back

@edsmotomindset 9 ай бұрын

Yes the bike is suited for that. I installed the red cover cause I never had a passenger, but it had 2 alloy handles for your passenger and a longer seat👌🏻

@andresilva9373 6 ай бұрын

In my house lives one😀

@edsmotomindset 6 ай бұрын

A VFR750?

@andresilva9373 6 ай бұрын

@@edsmotomindset yes!

@rubo1964 Ай бұрын

Had the 5th gen.Typical issue thin stator wires frying rectifier.....heavier then 4th version and runs hot very hot.Its not a bike you want to get stuck on traffic....Anyway I may look into 4th gen

@edsmotomindset Ай бұрын

Great choice, only the carbs can be a pain in the ass👌🏻