I've got a red '14. I can't wait for the weather to get a little nicer to ride again.

Yes mate, great bikes, I've moved to a Hayabusa for a while but I do expect in the future I'll probably get another VFR, just hoping they make a sporty version

How did you find going up 2 teeth on the rear?

@@StormTEC It gives it more toughe, you can tell difference. I really like it. Also I've read where changing the front sprocket going down in size is not advisable, puts to much wear on shaft so if you try , go to sprocket center and get 520 conversion , I choose nickel finish really nice. They set up is lighter. Good luck.

1200 VFR sounds like a BMW 1200ST (Boxer), beats the entire idea of a V4 engine

Nunca tuvo problema de inyección? La mia se ahoga al acelerarla a fondo pero no apaga solo deja de acelerar 😔

Thanks for that, yeah the electrical issue seems to stem from the reg/rec which then kills the stator. Gonna double check if mine has been done in the service histroy this weekend and if not I think I'll have to get it done this year, just over 25k miles now. Might take a long Europe trip and would hate for it to die when I'm not near home. Such a shame they moved away from the gear driven cams, too many regulations these days. I haven't been on a 750 yet but definitely plan to at least once when I can!

@@StormTEC I've heard people doing mods to their regulators, like adding a fan to cool it down (It seems the problem with them, is that they heat up so much, that they eventually fry), although I never tried it out myself, so I don't know if it works or not. And some people even changed them to Yamaha ones, or Kawasaki ones (It seems they don't heat up as much), but you need to adapt the connections, as far as I know. Your VFR is probably smoother than the older ones, but I was still impressed by how smooth and confortable it was, I actually got really surprised, riding at night was really good too, the stock lights are very bright, riding slowly was actually very easy and very economical on the gas too. The only downside is that it was more expensive on the maintenance, since the engine is more complex, but still not a big deal.

Gear driven cams also cost much more than a chain, probably weigh more, and more noise. 6th gen has numerous things done to reduce noise including the intake flapper and vtec

It's a v4 engine configuration, not a inline 4. Hence why it sounds amazing. I have an 02 vtec myself excellent motorcycle.

Good question, I'd like to try the new Hayabusa, but I don't think that could directly replace this bike and I think the VFR can do more things easier than the Hayabusa. I was also thinking about getting a Fireblade as a sport bike too, but if I swapped to a Fireblade from the VFR then I wouldn't want to take long trips to Scotland or Europe on it, for example. The VFR is a great middle ground because today I can go to a twisty road, where a sport bike is fun, and tomorrow I can ride 4 hours to Cornwall with no issues like a touring bike can do. So no plans to completely get rid of it this year at least, but I might be able to pick up another bike and just have 2.

Thats what I did ... VFR800 for Spirited Twisty 500 to 800kms Breakfast Runs... 2010 Cross Plane R1 for Serious Twisties and Kawasaki Concours(1400GTR) for touring ... Three bikes for the price of one New Hyabusa ....Gotta love the Hyabusa regardless tho ...

VFR is used a lot by winter commuters and couriers, etc. Probably more suitable for commuting than a sport bike, Avon Storm 3D tyres are the first ones I had and I reached 150 in the pouring rain xD

Wow really stock cans that heavy

@daniswift415 yeah they're quite heavy, being under the seat you'd definitely notice too

@@shaneryan9076 so it's a win win not very often u get one them ha ha

It felt like I could walk over and grab that rainbow

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I never really tracked the MPG but I think it was about 40 if you kept it below the VTEC line. V4s drink a lot of petrol i think

Thanks man, yeah great biks! Just some generic leather gear I bought online. Sometimes I wear a textile jacket if it's really cold. Tested out the leathers by sliding down the road and they held up well, look like the terminator now, would recommend leathers!

Yeah it is =)

Probably the VFR

Congrats dude, it will be a fine first big bike in my opinion. The weight might take a little getting used to, and take it easy on the speed for a while as well, a lot faster than a 125 and it wont tip into corners as fast, so you need a good few months to get used to it.

@@StormTEC thanks for the advice

I would say that a VFR800 is a big jump up in size on riding a motorcycle from a 125cc. Keep in mind that there is hardly any room for error when you ride a bike like the VFR800. The bike is a great bike, fast, very comfortable, and reliable. In my opinion, the VFR800 is not a good beginner bike. A beginner rider needs more room for error in case they make a mistake on the road.

Haha been there too mate, first and last time

None for me but there is a common issue with the stator (the thing that charges the battery)

the charging system on these 2003 onwards are fine but theres ground blocks and a few other connections in the system that cause these bikes renound electric issues. check my videos i have several on the matter

Vtec

Previously Avon Storm 3D that came with the bike, they were great, no complaints even when they were very worn. Now running Michellin Pilot Roads Will get Pilot Road 6s when these run out

Still here bro! Got a BUSA now

@@StormTEC Good show, sunny side up. I'm a Bbird soul myself but I feel ya. It's a crazy world.

@@spandon Hell yeah, it's been raining this whole month, but I literally can't be bothered with riding in the rain anymore ~

Yes... pollution regulations are killing the motorcycle industry from making fun vehicles, at a time where all cars are going electric... they really should allow exemptions for motorbikes

@@StormTEC Well I got a VFR 1200 now lol ULEZ of course .. every silver cloud m8

Someone who causes trouble and breaks the rules, might be a British term

😂 Someone who had Avon Storm 3d tyres and ABS on their bike

I would say that depends on why you're into bikes and what you're expecting from them? If you want a sportbike that's super fast then a 600 or 1000 is the way to go and you won't want the VFR. If you want a great tourer then something like the bmw GS or yamaha tracer would be ideal. But if you want a bit of both then I think the VFR is perfect 👌🏻 If it's price, I've seen the older models going for £1000 and sometimes less

you know so little

Tell me you've never ridden a VFR800 without telling me.

Yep, hundreds of thousands of riders are wrong................. 🛎 end.

@@davidmolyneaux5062 People follow like sheep.