I have this exact bike. You're high. The VFR is legendary.

Most of these problems are beginner problems. Real riders don’t need gear indicators. What did riders do for 50 years without them? If you hand or wrist hurts its because you aren’t riding properly.

Your opinion is your own, but since you posted, you're not going to get a lot of consensus.

I have the identical bike in fact it's #.......0003 , so 3rd one made. I'm 66 years old and this is my 35th bike, I LOVE IT, I find it comfortable enough for 400 to 600 KM rides, it can power wheelie, (without clutch) and I find it very smooth, handles great, but one thing I did add was bar risers, and that helped a lot.

They are the best headlights on any motorcycle I've driven

#1. I changed to a Corbin seat on my VFR and found it less comfortable than the stock seat. You can save your butt by raising it when you hit bumps in the road. #2. If you learn to ride with your arms loose, and use your back to support you, it will strengthen your back, keep pressure from your wrists and will allow the bike to literally dance under you (hint from Reg Pridmore's Superbike School), #3. I've accumulated well over 60,000 miles on four VFR's, including a number of track days; while it's no superbike, I've found the pegs to be almost perfectly located. #4. My latest VFR, a 2014, has a gear indicator which I find novel but frankly useless. Beyond a reliable indicator for neutral, I find no benefit to knowing what gear it is in, as the engine will always tell you when it wants to be in a higher or lower gear. As you note, "it's not a big deal." #5. The 6th gen headlights are not bad, but the HID bulb replacement will change your whole opinion of night riding and even during the day do a much better job of warning cagers that you're coming. There is no perfect motorcycle, but if you spend time in the saddle of other machines, you'll find this one hits the sweet spots!

Just sell it and stop crying, I love this motorcycle one of the best motorcycle

I bought a 2007 Interceptor ABS in early 2016, and have put about 8,000 miles on it since. You're right, the stock seat is uncomfortable--I bought a used Sargent seat on eBay and it has made all the difference. Clip-ons are a little low, until you take it on twisty roads (which fortunately we have not far from home and I go out of my way to find), then they're just right. Finally, I like the look of the front end, but didn't enjoy the hours it took to replace both main beam bulbs when one burned out. It's a real pain in the ass replacing them unless you've got tiny skinny snake-like hands and fingers (which actually I do and it still didn't help). All that said, the engine is buttery smooth, there's more than enough torque and power for me, the handling is superb and I love the way she looks.

Like you said, this is your own opinion... As far as the clip ons, you shouldn't put weight on your hands/wrists. You've got to squeeze the tank with your knees and keep yourself upright using your abs muscles like when you're on sport bike...As far as the seat goes, I find it OK but if you upgrade to a Corbin/Sargent, you'll see the difference. I've had so many bikes over the years and I've always had a VFR among them a a second bike. My experience on Honda's V4 goes way back in early 80's. Interceptor 750 1984, Interceptor 1000 1985, Interceptor 750 1990, VFR800 2003 and now, a VFR800 2015 and it's always nice to ride it. Most of the bikes I've owned over the years were Super Sport bikes...

I think you are the first person I’ve ever heard say that the VFR is uncomfortable. It seems like a simple thing, you sit down and see what you think; but in reality, it takes some time to get accustomed to it ( as I’m sure you know ). On a VFR, 500 miles should be done in 1 week, or 1 weekend, not 1 1/2 months. That said, city riding is not a comfortable endeavor on most sporty bikes, so if that’s where you ride then I completely understand. I’ll have to agree with you on the headlights, I’ve never been too fond of them. Thank You for the review!

If you don't like it, sell it. If you can moan about a VFR 800, you won't be happy with anything though. Trust me!

Tooooooo much whining.

I have a 2007 VFR 800 and I love mine!! After I bought it I decided to figure out how well she could do a burnout and I was pleasantly surprised!! She smoked up the Dunlop real easy.😎

Sell it and get a car. You don’t deserve one of the best bike made

I just installed some foam Grab-On grip covers on my 2015 cbr300r and they seem to really help cut down on hand fatigue. They're really cheap too so it wouldn't cost much at all to give them a try.

Did an 800km ride on my 2002 vfr800 last year. It was quite comfortable for the first 700km then my bum started to get a bit numb. Overall I would say this is a comfortable bike.

I drove a 750 VFR for years...until I bought the 800 VTEC. You have 5 crybaby whines. Keep it up and your girlfriend will leave you.

I fucking LOVE the anniversary paint. But I got such a good deal on a red 05 with 12k...

I Love this bike ..... Always wanted one of these....Great vlog

Terrible review

You bought the wrong bike. Sounds like you want sport bike performance but don't want to (or know how to) ride a sport bike.

get real. looks like u ridin for 6 weeks in total

Your opinion change since you made this video?

I've never understood the want for a gear indicator, do folk really not remember?

Why the hell did you buy the bike......I hope you grow into it.

i got the same bike and was interested in your opinion. As you write ..it is your personal opinion. And yes I disagree in some points: The seat - yes it seems to bee to "cheap" for this bike, but it has never given me any problems - and I take some very long trips. Also the clip ons i like - I love the riding position because you can ride relaxed or more sportlike according to your mood. Im interested in hearing your opinion about the engine because thats what make the bike special. It has taken me some time to learn how to put the throttle on in the corners in the best way...but im getting there - what do you think?

it seems like it is all about appearance to you. where is your valuation of the functionality versus appearance? Do you recognize it costs more money to plate surfaces which makes them stronger, easier to clean, and observable for defects? If you want painted black stuff buy a Chinese bike, right?

All bullshit problems, that just aren't problems. Or are easily sorted. Just dont bother.

Mate, you have no idea about motorcycles..

looks like it was left out in the sun too long, and exposed to extreme weather. get a cover or a garage.

I put 500 miles on in a weekend. You should have done your homework bud. You clearly are a new rider, you don't need a gear indicator if you are paying attention to your riding. I don't think you're cut out for motorcycling, most of us will get on and ride anything just to ride. Complaining about how the legendary VFR because it's not a GSXR. BTW, I've had a GSXR, you would hate that too, they are track bikes basically. A GSXR would kick your butt dude, you're coming from a Nighthawk 750. And how can you only put only 500 miles on it? No, just sell it and buy a KTM 330.

No OE motorcycle seat is comfortable. Manufacturers design them to sell the bike, so it looks good on the showroom floor. There's absolutely NO incentive for them to make the seat comfortable for longer than the test ride. Everyone knows this (or should). There's a reason there's a dozen different aftermarket seat manufacturers out there. As for comfort, the bike is a SPORT tourer. If you want a sport TOURER, look at an ST1300.

yo, the seat is damaged the foam is bad

Nice color

If u think that is uncomfortable how did u ride GSXR ?

ALL honda seats suck on sportbikes, like sitting on a stone.

What other bikes have you driven?

That is an old worn out seat that obviously wasn't taken care of or probably even garaged. Based on your handlebar and seat complaints it is evident you do not practice proper riding position; you should not be using your wrists to support you. Can of black enamel spraypaint is like $8. If you wanted a gsxr you should buy one, totally different animal. I learned a cool trick in kindergarten; I can count from 0 all the way up to 6 and back down again. Sounds like you didn't buy the right bike for you.

You’re not recording from a camera, you’re using a potato.

Inexperience...

Bro is complaining about a bike i would kill for “the color” just go and ride it ffs that why you bought it and f GSXR

Yo! The headlights look like a BMW. I give you my Suzuki bandit for your shit

you sound like a new rider who needs a gear indicator listen to the tone of the engine it aint rocket science

are you on glue bud

That thing is ugga ugga ugggly...Yikes! Other then that i’m sure it fine.

You're mental. I have the same one. One of best all arounders out there...

Wow pretty crappy video. I have an 05 and disagree with most of your comments...Peace.

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