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Just the fact that's a v4, I would most definitely go with the vfr.

I’ve been riding all kinds of bikes for close to 50 years; 66 years old now and I can’t see giving up my ‘09 VFR. It’s not my daily rider, a V-Strom has that job, but the VFR (with basic mods) has enough character, comfort and class to keep me buying new (and better) rubber. Next summer, I’ll finally lower the pegs a tad and add HeliBars - hopefully, that’ll get me into my seventies.

A lot of bikes from 03' look very dated now, that VFR looks very nice still, love it.

As a motorcycle courier for over 36 years . I’ve used VFR’s since 87 . I currently own the 2014 but I will admit the 02 was my favorite . I put 700,000 miles on that one and average 400 to 500 thousand on all the VFR models . plus back in 91 full coverage on a gsxr would’ve been $2300 a year cuz they’re stolen or crashed all the time while the same coverage on a VFR was only $600 cuz punks don’t ride them , crash them or steal them Like most squidbikes. I’ve ridden them hard and put them away wet many times . They’re bullet proof.

I own an 04 vfr and I have never removed the side fairing for an oil change. Turn the bars to the left while back is on center stand and reach through header area. Pretty simple. It helps to remove the 3 bolts holding the black cover in front of the headers. The vfr isn’t the best bike out there but it is a great jack of all trades bike. The V4 is an amazing engine and the usable torque and power band keeps me happy anytime I am riding it. Great bike with a lot of soul.

The VFR looks like an Italian sports car from 90s or even 80s :)

I really loved my 2001 VFR. I toured on it, did a race school, and commuted on it. A great all around bike.

Had vfr800fi now got vfr1200... Much heavier, but manageable and surprisingly nimble.. Power is on another planet.. Very comfortable with helibars... Shaft driven, so no more chain cleaning/lubricating. Love this bike!

I've had my 02 VFR800 for 2 years now, It was love at first sight. Definitely gives you an appreciation for V4 engines.

My cbr from 2007 is my daily drive :p had it for almost 2 years now and put 30.000 KM on it, no trouble at all

Both are great for different applications! You don’t have to be uncomfortable commuting on the cbr600rr you have an option

VFR rulez!

I'm 55 & I think you have two awesome bikes.the 07/08 cbr 600rr's are the best looking supersports imo & also are comf & are fast & handle like a dream. The vfr is way more practical for street riding with the comfy ergos & low end torque. The stance & bodywork & exhaust on the cbr is beautiful, you have the best of both worlds. Don't ever get rid of them!

I personally prefer the sound of the straight 4

My 1999 VFR seems less problematic, as in zero issues....lol! Nice comp

Vfr is the best sounding bike out there, just love that sound!!!

I own a 02 VFR 800 and after watching how to vids on YT I’ve realized you don’t have to remove anything to do an oil change on the VFR!! There is plenty of space to reach in the front and access the filter. The oil drains with no issue as well. Took me 15 mins to do it to!!

The truth: The VFR is legendary, up till it wasn't a VFR anymore. The gears and the 'R' go together.

You're young. Your CBR won't ALWAYS be your main girl. The fact that you've put on as many miles on the VFR in 6 months as you have on the CBR in 3 years is telling. ;) I see you selling both of them for a new VFR. You'll see how you change with age. I remember when I was your age, with my new SV650, like it was yesterday.

Took my blackbird for an mot and the guy must have been mid 70's, man he manouvered that thing around like it was a push bike! He just knew all the tricks. Both look Nice great vid. I'd love a 954

Nice comparo of the two machines. As you note, it's a little unfair comparing two bikes of different vintage. In front, I'll admit my VFR preference; I'm on my fourth, starting with a '95 and am now riding a 2014. The two bikes really have two different missions; the CBR is more track-focused, while the VFR is designed as an all-rounder. I've done track time on the CBR and two of my VFR's, and while ultimate cornering speed is higher on the CBR, the VFR does not disappoint when you are on the track. Since I use a bike to commute and for the occasional long ride, I find the VFR more comfortable. Most of all, however, the V4 is just an exceptional engine. After tens of thousands of miles on VFR's, I'm still grinning every time I rotate my right hand - it is an amazing sound! BTW, I had a Remus titanium system on my '03 and it gave a much mellower sound than the Delkovic silencers (not much) on your VFR. Good riding and thanks.

Two of my dream bikes. I have the CBR600rr, but I have yet to find a VFR800 with undertail exhaust.

The CBR600F4i IMO, is the absolute best lightweight sport tourer ever made. Great video!

Love silver too!! Shinning colour! VFR is so cool, great performance!

15:00 from that angle i like the VFR looks more actually but from every other angle its the CBR your VFR is so loud it woke up even my neighbours... and i live on the other side of the big pond^^ i love your camera! very crisp, clean image

Always loved the Honda CBR600 ! Gorgeous bike !

I own a 2002 VTEC and it's still beautiful to me. I actually prefer its looks to 2014 VFR 800 which is kind of uninspiring to me.

Just had to leave a like for the giggle after revving the cbr lol I just fired my 01 F4i up for the first time since last season to get it ready to go. After it warmed up , I gave the throttle a couple of good blips. The giggle that came out was so "school-girly" that my son called me out on it. I just said "son... wait till you have your first bike, then we'll talk about the giggle after revving " lol

use the center stand on the vfr and u can spin it 360 degrees in its own radius. I do it with my 2000 in my driveway

Hey man i have a tip for u. Put something like a small piece of carpet down on your garage floor under your VFR centre stand. Put the bike up on the stand on the carpet. Then you can very easily spin the bike around on the centre stand.

The VFR has been my dream bike especially this early 2000s love

The VFR has always been my bike of choice for day to day riding anywhere. I'm running the 1200 VFR but have had no problems or concerns with the bike it's too bad Honda stopped making the 12's and if you can find one with the DCT it's even better for longevity and Daily commutes no matter what the distance is.

Way back in the day I owned an 86 VFR750.... wonderful bike, in almost every way. Yes, they are sporty. I accidentally entered a sharp corner way too fast once, leaned it way over to not hit the rail. It went over, I goosed it a little more, made the turn and I brought it right back up..... I never made that mistake again, but it was very satisfying knowing it could take that sharp of a corner that fast... (about an 80 degree turn in 20 feet at about 55 MPH) In EVERY way, the bike’s capabilities excelled mine... I was only willing to get up to 140 MPH (once), the bike still had more. I only wanted to lean about 25-30 degrees to turn, but went to at least 50 degrees once and the bike was fine with it, no slipping and made the turn... the bike was awesome, and people with greater skills than I would have enjoyed its capabilities. Had I been willing to spend on the sport riding courses and track time maybe I’d have been able to legitimately put her through her paces, but I was young and poor and spending my meager amount of money elsewhere... but I never should have sold her.

Looking at your video, I wonder: aren't both front tyres on the wrong way around? The way the profile goes it seems to drain water towards the middle of the tyre which is exactly what you don't want. Compare the profile with your rear tyres, that both seem to be on the way I'd expect them to be. I might be wrong, just something I noticed :)

After buying and riding my vfr800 2006 Honda Interceptor from Atlanta Georgia to Madison Wisconsin I am riding 100-mile trips every other day now that I'm back home which is a piece of cake after running 900 miles in 48 hours the bike is a great sport tourer.

I've owned both bikes and if I owned both together (which I did for a month), the CBR600 would never get ridden! Love the VFR..

This review is some show bizz stuff.. i keep watching it so many times.. i dont even know when this was made.!

TOTALLY AGREE! :) My experience - 1998 CBR600 F3 (which some negative vibe merchant poured petrol on and set alight one dark night) to 2000 VFR800 which I loved, but I lived in Sydney, and the extra weight was noticed in congestion, and the linked breaks made the back break insensitive, but the fuel injection was beautiful. My brother had a 199X VFR750, which was a more nimble and lighter bike without linked breaks and naturally aspirated. I preferred his VFR. Now I recently got a 2000 CBR600 F4. 200KG wet, 115HP at the back wheel, $3,500. Still has a centre stand. It feels just like the 1998 F3, but the fairing is a bit different, and the looks are sharper. The F4 is still naturally aspirated. In my opinion, the balance of features is just right. I am more practical, though under seat exhaust an single side swingarm looks WOW, they have no practical benefit. The chain is just as hard to adjust on a single side swingarm, and you now need a special tool to do it. The rear wheel is a little easier to remove with the single sided swingarm, but that is a job I have only done twice in 30 years of riding, and never on the VFR. The underseat exhaust is a mess of plumbing, and is too hot on your arse in summer.

I actually have a 2016 vfr800 and love it! I did considered an inline 4 sport bike, but the v4 did it for me

Unless your tracking this bike the valves should never be a problem. I heard of so many owners that went 60k miles on theirs that went and had a valve check only to find them in perfect spec. Also the 5th gens were notorious for the wire harness melting. Honda used too small wire and heat issues cause the plastic on the wire harness would melt shorting out your stator and/or regulator leaving you dead in the water. They improved the plastic on the wire harness on the 6th gens but it can still be a problem. I always check mine when I do oil changes to see if I see any discoloration of the harness which will indicate a problem early. I plan on upgrading mine so I wont have to worry. Go to www.roadstercycle.com and get the super mosfet kit if any vfr owners want to upgrade theirs for a permanent fix.

I eventually sold my VFR as I jacked my shoulder and it was too heavy as I had some serious messing about to do to get it into the garage on a gravel drive. I dropped it in the garage once and had to get a neighbour to held lift it up. They are a big old beast, though the weight disappears once moving.

Just bought my 07 vfr800 rwb this year. Seems to be a pretty good bike.

I love my VFR! Two Brother's make it sound oh so sweet....

I own a 2007 6th Gen VFR, a 2005 Suzuki SV1000s and a couple of inline 4s (Kawsaki ZZR 600 and a Honda CB600F Hornet) and they all have their advantages/disadvantages. I live in California and have an urban commute and have had a different experience from you in terms of choosing my favorite commuter. I prefer my ZZR 600 for commuting for several reasons; (1) The VFR runs hot here in California in the summer. The side-mounted radiators don't cool the bike as quick in slow moving city traffic. It can get up to 115 here in July through September. (2) The ZZR is SKINNY - great for lane-splitting here where it is legal. Some of the roads I travel on are too narrow to fit the VFR between stationary traffic lanes. (3) The VFR is heavy, making low speed handling more of a pain when commuting in urban areas. (4) I HATE the V-TEC in the lower gears - too notchy for me in 1st and 2nd, making commuting less enjoyable. It's fine at speed and less noticeable in higher gears. (4) I find I-4s easier to ride in low-speed conditions like my commute. The linear power response makes them more predictable and they just seem to handle better at low RPMs. I do actually commute on all of them, but find the Hornet and the ZZR my favorite for those types of riding, with the SV being great for the twisties and the VFR great for long distances...

bro, VFR stands for, okay, VRacing, so you got out of the line when said "built for different reasons", VFR has racing roots from races and as for 600cc bikes - not really sure why they exists, for canyon once or twise a year or track day, but you have to get to those places somehow lol

Nice... Honda makes great bikes I had 2 VFR's past 15 yrs. 2 bikes is cool.

I totally MUCH MUCH PREFER the VFR. The comfort level is WAY WAY BETTER. The power is at lower rpm. The VTEC is... AWESOME. Unless you are a track rider, the VFR kills on the street....

Maybe I missed it but one big difference is insurance cost. I got full coverage on my VFR for 250 a year.

You have 2 great looking bikes mate, thanks for the comparison, i would slightly go towards the vfr

A few years ago I had a cbr600rr and a Vfr800 pre vetech one had to go still currently have the Vfr800 and it’s still going strong

Notably the 2006 version of the VFR (Gen6) is Way improved. Although i know that's not the question here.

VFR all the way. There’s a reason it was Bike of the Year so often

They are both awesome bikes, but it what you’re going to use it for. The cbr600rr is one of my favourite sports bikes ever, but I LOVE the VFR and if it were my money, I know I’d benefit more from the VFR as I’d be doing long miles on it. Really though, you can’t go wrong with either :)

Great review. I've got a 96' VFR and an 02' F4i. Great combination. Can't wait to add a Z900 or FZ10.

V for Victory :), sound, torque, real world fun,comfort....everything Honda made the VFR to be :)

VFR 800 and CBR 1100xx are the best bikes Honda EVER built.

Bar the chain tensioners going on mine, my 2003 vfr was bulletproof. That with the full hard luggage kit meant it was great for commuting and touring. I could ride all day on it. But, just didn’t have that certain “soulful something” my previous or latter bikes had....

the 1998 - 2000 gen 5 vfr800 is the best looking and sounding with the geared cams 😁

Thanks for resolving one of the most important question I had about motorcycles

I own a 2015 VFR800 and have ridden CBRs from the mid aughts and I have to say I prefer the VFR.

The CBR just sounds crap compared to the VFR. Nothing beats the open exhaust V4 growl, makes me grin every time I push the start button... Four headlights, linked brakes, weather protection, stability in strong winds is also a pro for the 800.

Great video man! It's been awhile since I've been here and I see you've grown your channel alot so good for you! Keep riding and living life bro!

Finally - you unfolded the mirrors!

Awesome bikes my friend...nice comparison 👏👏👏... love from Portugal 😊

I'm surprised your VFR isn't more convenient to change the oil on. My Honda Blackbird, of the same year, '03, is as easy as could be. Put it up on the center stand, take out the drain bolt, reach up through the fairings, and unscrew the filter. No fairing removal, as long as the filter isn't over-tightened.

Have 02 vfr model since new, also had issue with wiring but fixed myself eliminating connectors and running extra grounds. Best mod was installing cruise control, de-linked brakes with braided lines, quick shifter(got lazy, works great for normal cruising), Delkevic mufflers. I ride the Dragon yearly making motorcycle drone videos and swapped bikes several times with my buddy’s CBR and it is noticeably more nimble around those curves and needs to stay in the upper revs(buzzy) while the vfr will power out from apex faster. Love the color combination on your CBR. Google “Tail of the Dragon by Drone” by vVertigo

The CBR600RR is a very pretty bike. But if you're spending hours at a time in the saddle? You'll pick the VFR every time after you ride it once.

Great looking bikes, I'm a Honda man too. I've got a '97 Cbr1100xx, weighs 550 pounds. Some weight on the highway is a good thing, as you said. I'm a huge, heavy dude so I couldn't do the 600.

Dude, that vfr makes the cbr look like a Miata. I’m a layman. A couple decides to go for a ride. Either the guy and girl go two up on the vfr or the guy jumps on the vfr and the girl jumps on the cbr. But I’m I future beginner. Experienced bike folk may know better.

the two bros exhaust on the 600 sounds so good. lol

So glad I found your YT page; I love watching your experiences and your love for Hondas!! I've also a fondness for them, but in their automobiles. I'm now at a point in my life where I am comfortable purchasing my first bike. Eventually I'd like to own a VFR800, but not first. My question is this: what are your opinions of the CBR F4i, specifically the '04/'05 version, and comparing it to both your VFR and the CBR? I've always loved the older model F4i, and I've heard it's quite reliable as well. Thanks, Ken

Both of the bikes have not been started in weeks? Is that your back yard? Wow. Awesome vid dude, ride safe. Just a photography tip-try moving much further away from the bike and zooming in to get a good picture, makes it look more isometric, closer to what your eyes see. Does the design of the bike a lot more justice by eliminating the lens distortion. Sound wise this might affect it but it works visually,

Glad you prefer your CBR. For me, VFR. Solid, fast, smooth, comfortable.

To make the oil change easier I drilled a hole in my belly pan so that I could simply unscrew it with a ratchet. As for gear driven cams, their great when their working, but not so much when your changing them.

you could make a video of how to properly wash the bike, chain ... me and other people certainly have doubts too, and it is a video that is not found very much on youtube. Nice video ;)

A clean chain 6 times a year? I clean my chain + both sprockets every Saturday morning. I don't know if it's just me but after around 6 days of riding I can FEEL the dirt in the rollers

After watching your bye bye Ninja video i REALLY am gassing for an Interceptor.

100% same boat. 94 zzr boat and 03 cbr rocket... I like them both, each bike is used for a different purpose

Don't know if it was mentioned but VFR has 4 headlights. I think the US-version has 2x H4 (low) + 2x H7 (high), the European has 4x H7 (low + high). Btw. an awesome review. I have never ridden a true sport bike but I really love my 2002 VFR. Cheers!

Next up: Supersport VS Superbikes. OMG I love liter bikes so much!!!

Moving bikes is a technique, weight doesn't come into it when you have the skill. Commuting on the VFR is a better proposition. The RR is lovely, but much more aggressive in rider posture, and not comfortable on long hauls unless you are very young or super flexible. The new VFR800F in red is stunning.

I just bought a 2004 VFR800..love it! I previously owned a 2006 Ninja 636..I can say the VFR is does not have the acceleration my Ninja had, but it's such a more comfortable bike to ride. I'm in my mid 40s so comfort over performance is a big plus for me.

If the VFR lost 50-75 pounds, it would be absolutely perfect, I think. Maybe chill with the vtec adjustments and bring back gear driven cams and other reliability standards.

Actually, you give a statistic that belies your favoritism of the RR: miles per month. If I understood correctly, you had (at the time of the vid) 7K on the VFR and 14K on the RR; but you've been riding the RR three times as long. If so, that would mean you ride the VFR more per month (or some other time length). That would seem to suggest the VFR gains the upper hand.

its funny to hear you complain about the weight . when I was 25 I had a yamaha xs1100 that weighed 200 lb more than the VFR but never moaned about moving it around or picking it up after dropping it once or twice

Nice video. Still torn. Have been researching the VFR and CBR for a while, although I’m more torn between the f4i and the VFR.

Really want that 600rr! Have a vfr1200F great bike, but that light and fast 600 is fun

well, newer doesnt mean better, when it comes to the VFR... I got the older VFR 750 RC36 II from 95, it ran now about 98.000KM and the only thing i had to change (what was not maintenance) was the loading controller from the generator. Changing oil is even easier then on your CBR, and weights about 238KG with full gas. Still, due to its height, getting backwards outta the garage is not funny, i give you that, but valves are not yet nessecary to ajust (doesnt make any noises, and got no V-Tech), but spark plugs are still painful on her, given that V4 engine and the lot of Plastic around it... but still, reliable till deah do us part.

Awesome bike's man. I am ridding for already 1 month my 92 VFR 750, and i have a question to you. What your opinion for the the double bubble screen on this older bikes, bulky and big, does it worth the extra money. Finally does your VFR800 have a Double Bubble screen? or is it stock?

I want a VFR sooo bad (Fadeless White Pearl Tricoat) VTEC yo!

I was in a similar situation here, hero. My very first bike was a 2002 Interceptor. I loved it, it was comfortable, throaty, fun, all the good stuff, though fat n heavy. But I got rid of it for a new 2016 CBR650F. I just wanted a newer bike, sticking with sport touring. I loved the 650, too. It was a good bike. It was a touch more comfortable, and great on milage. But it didn't feel as good in my throttle hand. It just felt like it was missing something... Just something... So I handed the 650 over to my wife, and got a 2017 Fireblade. Oof, that bike was slathered in mayo because it was super spicy. As much as I loved having 180+ horsepower cradling my balls, and an M4 exhaust screaming directly into my eardrum (not really on the last part, tbh), I started to hate the bike because of the seating position. I had to start wearing a brace on my wrist just to ride it. I felt really bad, but I couldn't take it. Unfortunately, it got totalled, and we sold my wife's bike... That being said; Next week, I'm going back to my first love; the Interceptor. A new 2014 Interceptor, from the dusty Honda warehouse. There was just something about the VFR-800 that I loved and was never able to recapture with any other bike I've ever ridden.

Awesome video! Hey HeroRR do you think you could make a video of you replacing the cam chain tensioner? I’ve been loving all your instructional videos on the VFR. I own one too!

I like the look of the VFR it reminds me a little of my old Katana 750. Right now I only have a little CRF250L to explore the desert on, but I'm looking for another sport touring bike. Thinking either a concours 14 or FJR 1300. But, both of your bikes are very nice.

That VFR is such a sweet looking bike man! You fairing paintjob on the CBR is nice as well.

Glad I've got the 2001 pre VTEC, two brothers exhaust. Sounds great..... the neighbors might disagree though.

I have a CBR650F and I plan to keep her just because is comfortable and I ride 69 miles each way to work. I put a full exhaust Two Brothers plus the power commander. My question to you is why Honda is more expensive than Suzuki for example and have less top end power? Also for my type of riding will you recommend me the Suzuki 1000 or the Honda Interceptor and why? Once again thanks for your time. Also I have to add that I like the Honda quality and service. The service and reliability is second to none.

So the best compromise would be a CBR1100XX.

Hey man, did you replace the exhaust pipes yourself on the vfr? Looking for guidance on how to do it, since the stock exhaust doesn’t just slip off