It's a nice bike. A bit on the heavy side though. The price on 800Fs in Europe at least, is way too high for what's offered, at least for my wallet to consider it as a second bike. The RC46 though, always a very good choice. Wouldn't classify as unreliable. Older generations will be extremely hard to find in very good condition. But if you're lucky, you'll find one that only needs some reasonable maintenance done to it.

Hey man, let me tell you about how awesome the old VFRs are. Dude, if you're looking for a comfortable sportbike that is in the affordable category, that SOUNDS FUCKING AWESOME, then it's hard to go wrong with an older VFR. Just this year I bought my 1998 VFR 800 FI (5th gen) for $2800. It has lots of miles but maintained perfectly. Both the VTEC and non-VTEC bikes are very reliable. Voltage regulators go out a lot, that's all. Not a super complicated fix. From what I can see the older VFRs all handle and ride about the same, have about the same body position and ergonomics, all about the same weight. A difference of something like 30 pounds will make absolutely no difference in what you can do on the bike. Let me tell you these bikes handle really well. They handle like a true sport bike, just slightly softer and more comfortable in every way than a true 600cc sport bike dialed in for track use. Go for it. Either the older gear-driven cam VFRs (awesome gear whine) or the newer VTEC models will all make absolutely delicious, exciting bikes to own and ride every day.

They are all reliable if well maintained. I would prefer a more recent bike, like a 2007-2010 rc46II... better fueling and less agressive vtec crossover! Had a 2011 model before this one and had a blast with her. Can't go wrong with VFRs, motorcycles well made in japan that last forever! Cheers mate and thanks for watching ✌ Ps: I'm a subcriber of your channel for long time, keep it up 👍

Try a CB 400SF. VTEC scream at its best.

I have an 2008 VFR800. Brilliant bike, I also took it to the track a few times :). They are known for having some electrical issues but if that's fixed they are pretty reliable. I have to say however i have ridden a gen5 VFR800 for a few days and I liked it better than my 08 in some regards:). @V4 Rider I just installed an delkevic exhaust on my bike and it sounds very similar to this. Love these engines. Great video! Congrats!

This is truly scientific work, great job on the audio profile there haha 😂

@@chriscestero Hey it goes from Mmmmmmm To baaaaaaa at 6800RPm's

@@audioeroticasynthification5679 6400 :)

😁✌

I personally prefer the v4 on the tuono, but this one sounds nice too. V4 are the v8 of the motorcycling world🤣

@@V4Rider it seems ypu have a quickshifter, its fun to run the gears on a v4✌️

Vtec kick in yo :v

Vtec kick in yo :v

Yes because we are entering EV age.

Sorry to burst ya bubble but go check out the cbx1000 absolutely mental sounding bikes don't get me wrong tho this is definitely up there

@@leocotter1401 I know, it's the Formula 1 sound on a bike 😆😆 love it!

This bike came out a long time ago, I love the VFR800 its so rare to see one with an aftermarket exhaust. Sounds very good.

Bro imagine if there was a blow off valve spool at the end… omg.

Agree 😁✌

Man I know this is 2 years on but definitely look into a vfr800 or vfr800x I've got the X and the sound is nuts. I'm the same I had loads of honda cars, a few b16s and my track k20 type r. Vtec for the win!

Yes, at 6800rpm the V4 wakes up 😁

My Ducati wakes up when I hit the starter button lol 😂

Vtec kicked in yo

@@darylclifford sometimes.

@@apancher bro 😭💀

Exhaust or intake or both?

@@retoadyt3196 surely both, maybe even more intake

It does switch both intake and exhaust. You'd be hard pressed to hear the intake in this video though, the microphone is obviously closer to the exhaust which is also quite loud. The reason for the marked change is that this version of VTEC switches from two valves per cylinder operation to four, doubling the valve area in the process. In the likes of a B, C or K series (car) engine, the switch is for the cam profile for all four valves. Since the total area is very similar between the profiles, the change is less pronounced. Although the rate at which the valves open is increased significantly on the high lift profile, so it is still a noticeable change, audibly - but mostly on the intake side.

imagine if these two are ever combined!

@@60-ish. Aprilia rsv4, v4 with the firing order of an r1

Could not agree more...!

Along with the single side swing arm or a more modern version of it

@Alpha Demon only on paper sadly

Nah, better use it for new Magna

@Alpha Demon they don't do shit to thr wheels😂 you don't know anything

Why did you sell it and what do have now?

@@fatihk.8896 I have a 2017 Kawaski Verseys 1000 and a 2008 Honda Goldwing. I honestly just felt too old for it ( i was in my mid forties ) and wanted something with a little storage.

Thanks mate! It's always a joy to ride this V4 ✌

Thanks mate! Won't be uploading more videos for a long time... Portugal it's in lockdown to! Cheers ✌

Obrigado! É uma das minhas estradas favoritas, tanto pelas curvas como pela paisagem ✌

Two strokes don't have valves, homie.

@@elcucuygarage they don't have valves in the engine head they do have an exhaust valve

He prolly meant the spike in 2-strokes

😁 addictive sound isn't it? ✌

I drive one from '99 :) So in love with the V4 sound! ♥

Estão para sair mais vídeos destes 😁 tens de trocar o teu! O som de origem é muito abafado e não deixa ouvir bem o V4 ✌

Thanks mate! This is in Portugal, we have amazing roads to ride, some of them like Picos and the Pyrenees ✌

Me too

Just me again😅 Every time when VTEC is on i have fckn gooseflesh 🥹🥹

Obrigado! ✌

Obrigado companheiro! Abraço ✌

Thanks mate ✌

Thanks mate, it's bikers paradise 😁✌

Thanks mate! Greetings from Portugal ✌

Do you still have it? I'm getting ready to buy a 2014 that is white. Was just wondering if the love affair you have with the bike is still on 🙂

Still have it, still love her 😁✌️

Thanks mate ✌

Its the perfect exhaust for the V4 ✌