Which Honda Motorcycles ARE WORTH IT?

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:57 Africa Twin
3:49 CRF300L
6:04 Hornet 919
7:35 Rebel Lineup
9:33 VFR800
11:05 CB650R
12:26 CB500X

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@yammienoob 10 ай бұрын

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@ivan5604 10 ай бұрын

Where SCL500

@MukiMuki688 10 ай бұрын

Honda is the Toyota of motorcycles and Yamaha is the Honda of motorcycles.

@tarasb.ukrainian1947 10 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@mikestackz854 10 ай бұрын

Makes no sense

@RadCatFood 10 ай бұрын

Spot on

@whatanamazingusername7962 10 ай бұрын

Incorrect. Honda is the honda of motorcycles and yamaha is the toyota of motorcycles.😊

@6amamoeba677 10 ай бұрын

Literally the opposite

@WuHongLee 10 ай бұрын

Dude, I ride a 94 magna every single day. Bought it about 5 years ago for $ 2k and literally been riding it almost every day since. It's bulletproof.

@fastec5 10 ай бұрын

I'm on my 2nd one, the best bang for the buck bikes. Sleepers too, my modded one stays side by side with my buddies tuned 636 till about 100-110.

@winstonlanda7731 10 ай бұрын

03 Shadow for $1800 Literally indestructible

@BangChief_AllIsOne Ай бұрын

@@winstonlanda7731Had an '04 Aero, now on an '05 VTX1800. Salute

@Jacob-he1lg 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2004 VFR, bought it new...0 problems. I maintain it, but don’t baby it. I love that bike, it’s almost perfect, I’ll never get rid of it .

@jrevillug 10 ай бұрын

While not as fast as a BUSA, the Super Blackbird deserves a mention as being a stupid fast bike which is still very usable.

@MarkHanson-du3qs 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2001, without a doubt it is one of best with amazing build quality.

@joseacuna3239 10 ай бұрын

Gotta love the VFR 800, not everyday you have the option to enjoy a magnificent V4.

@christian_p22 10 ай бұрын

I bought my 8th gen VFR800 as a second bike after my ninja 400, i love this bike, 100hp to the wheel, good ergonomics, good handling, excellent features and dash, all round good motorcycle. It offers around 600cc supersport performance with all the comfort and mpgs to make it a daily. The only small problem I have with this bike is that it is heavier, although it helps keep the bike steady on the highway and at high speeds. Glad someone finally mentioned this bike, very underrated.

@vailmcc 10 ай бұрын

Yep, owned a 2003 VFR, and regret selling it. The VFR isn't exemplary at anything, but it's excellent at everything!

@martyroadking4927 10 ай бұрын

😂

@quincy-2000 4 ай бұрын

I sold my ninja400 a couple months ago and have been looking for an upgrade. I may be going for a gen 6 VFR

@NarekAvetisyan 10 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2003 Honda CBR 954RR Fireblade, it's my first liter bike, and the thing is incredible! The power, agility and sound of this bike is just mind blowing! The thing makes my exited evey night to wake up in the morning and ride it. Highly recommend getting an older liter bike, they are fast, they are cheap and you get all the looks too. hehe

@halfboltedon9162 10 ай бұрын

I’m looking an 03 CBR 954RR for $2,500 and 33K miles. It sounds like your experience has been really good. You would recommend it?

@scottytoohotty7617 2 ай бұрын

2.5k?? Did you buy it?

@SLSfan25 10 ай бұрын

Ive had a CB650R for 2 years now and put about 13k miles on it. The greatest city bike ever, from running errands to carving corners. Came from Harleys so the reliability has been... refreshing haha

@andrewstoner4590 10 ай бұрын

I second this. Just got mine February this year and already put over 3k miles on her. Absolutely in love. Thinking about going for the CB1000R eventually, but that’ll be a good few years. Adding the quick shifter was one of the best decisions ever lol

@tkraft1442 10 ай бұрын

I'm thinking of getting a cb650r they have decent prices on insurance, they look more unique than most standard bikes and look more adult honestly. And I heard same that Honda has good quality overall :) Kawasaki is the same color black and green and here in Sweden there's tons of them on the aftermarket so for me I don't feel unique it's "mainstream" and for me that puts me off a bit haha

@andrewstoner4590 10 ай бұрын

@@tkraft1442 it is a great option for sure. I have never seen one around here and people always ask what bike it is. A unique eye catcher for sure

@sschoon86 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2020 CB500X and it truly is a versatile bike. I put some Shinko 705s on it (literally the cheapest 80/20 tire I could find) and the thing is an absolute blast on dirt roads. I haven’t taken it on any gnarly single track or anything yet. It also still handles great on the road, very stable and predictable. Comfortable seating position, sporty enough but not going to wear out your wrists or back. The stock seat is a little too stiff or too narrow for my ass, probably will look into an aftermarket seat or modifying the stock. Power is best described as adequate - plenty of power for the freeway and reasonably fun rolling up through the first few gears, but not going to knock your socks off. Still much more exciting than a KLR650, at least from what I remember when I last rode one. Great gas mileage 60ish mpg. Picked up 2nd hand with 6k miles for $5500, couldn’t justify the $10k+ out-the-door price for a brand new one (list price is $7299, but dealer markups are ridiculous, at least in my area). Would recommend to riders on a budget that want to occasionally go off the beaten path and still comfortably hit 75-80mph, but don’t need 90+ HP.

@Bikencarguy 10 ай бұрын

The cbr650r is one if hondas most unique motorcycles ever. It runs quicker lap times than the 600rr and isnt too much behind on the street or drag strip

@proxyhx2075 10 ай бұрын

It's my absolute dream machine, it sucks that I'm broke though 😅

@joetheagent 10 ай бұрын

I have the cbr650f and it really is a super fun bike on the street. I've never tracked it but it does a great job for weekend twisty road fun.

@subzero-ku2wx 10 ай бұрын

It does not run quicker lap times around any real track. It's down over 20 horsepower, up in weight, with worse suspension...🤷

@warrenr4 10 ай бұрын

I’ve just finished a 12,000 mile three month motorcycle tour round Europe on a three year old CB500X. In that time it had two oil changes a set of tyres and started first time every time. Enough said.

@timgray8489 10 ай бұрын

For the non harley cruiser bro you can't go wrong with the VTX line. 100k motors with minimal maintenance without the aestecical challenges of the goldwing and cheap comparatively to get onto.

@pocotaligoswampfox4789 10 ай бұрын

Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone about the excellent Honda VTX1800 2002-2008 models (Harley Killers). Yammy and many others have never heard of them, which is good.

@timgray8489 10 ай бұрын

@pocotaligoswampfox4789 I have an 05 1300 and my only complaint is that it's not an 05 1800

@cyberrednec 10 ай бұрын

I bought my '86 Shadow VT1100C for $700 with around 27k miles almost 3 years ago and all it needed was a rear tire and a turn signal module. I've put about 3000 miles on it so far and am loving every bit of it, even making it my daily driver for the summer. Can't go wrong with any shadow or vtx for sure 😅

@timgray8489 10 ай бұрын

@cyberrednec135 I picked up my vtx for abput 3k with 30k-ish miles on it. It now has about 43k on her in 3 years and all I've done is a retune after a pipe/intake swap and tire, valves and oil changes and it still runs like a tank. Ill admit I'm looking at getting a harley in the next couple years but I'm definitely keeping my honda.

@cyberrednec 10 ай бұрын

@timgray8489 same here I got my eye on an 08 Road King CVO but I want to keep my shadow yet lol

@ThatB1ueSS 10 ай бұрын

I’ve had a 94 cbr900rr, 99 magna 750, and currently an 02 vfr800. Honda for life!

@flyingmonkey327 10 ай бұрын

3 months on my CB650R. Absolutely in love with her. Bless you Papa Yam 🙌🏼

@1sttimegunowner 10 ай бұрын

My honda magna from 98 i bought with 19k miles on it last year and out 20k miles on it this year zero issues. Great bike

@lomtiptak9519 10 ай бұрын

Currently looking to buy a VFR800 as my next bike. Im surprised you didn’t give us a sound clip lol

@daviddick815 10 ай бұрын

Im glad you finally put the VFR in the spotlight it deserves, but you could have described VTEC a bit better: yes it changes valve activation past an RPM threshold, BY GOING FROM 2 to 4 VALVES PER CYLINDER. That part was left out somehow. You’re welcome, thank you! PS the VFR should have taken up almost all of this video, with its glorious legend status

@ShivaShakur 10 ай бұрын

Most folks don't know the VFR vtec is different from the car vtec! Also most don't know that they changed the vtec activation and de-activation RPM, to let you stay in it longer and be better and smoother. I forget what year that happened, I think 05 or 06, I know my 06 has the updated vtec. I absolutely love it

@seannewall7306 10 ай бұрын

What he's describing is the VTEC used on Honda cars. The V4 VTEC doesn't alter lift or duration, it's purely a valve activation system.

@dbandler1 10 ай бұрын

5th gen VFR was the pinnacle IMO (some purists may argue the 4th gen). It’s a shame Honda didn’t build a badass VFR when they brought the latest gen back. They should have stuck to their roots with gear driven cams and no VTEC and built something people actually wanted

@joetheagent 10 ай бұрын

1998 VFR owner here. The 5th gen is an incredible machine. that V4 is a peach of an engine

@Midnight_Rider96 10 ай бұрын

I have 2 6th gen vfrs and love the vtec honestly, I cream my pants every time it kicks in. Also makes it very quiet at lower revs, stealthy compared to most other sport bikes

@lomtiptak9519 10 ай бұрын

Idk why people get so upset about the vtec models.

@ShivaShakur 10 ай бұрын

@@lomtiptak9519 I love my 06 vtec. Rolling off the throttle slowly, still cracked open just a hair at about 7k rpm, it just purrs/hums in this certain way. I think 7k rpm is my fav to just zoom along and listen to it. It sings like an i4, but still growls like a mean 200+ hp MotoGP machine or something. It sounds amazing and I just have gutted stock cans.

@Midnight_Rider96 10 ай бұрын

@lomtiptak9519 boomers that hate complexity. Only downside of the bike is that it is a bitch to work on

@hayleygray 10 ай бұрын

My first bike was the CB300R and I love the little angry leaf blower. Very light, easy to maneuver, was cheap af (like near grom prices cheap), and still has enough power to let me ride on the interstate at reasonable speeds (Fastest i've gotten it was 86, but I'm also 6'3" so I'm sure it could go faster for someone who is smaller). That and I think it looks quite nice

@TheGrandmaMoses 10 ай бұрын

My current bike is a CBR600F, carburated, the last model line before they split their offerings into CB600F and CBR650RR - so it has the best of both worlds to me. Supersport, but OK to go 350 kilometres on, reliable to the moon, revs 14k and feels amazing then, doesn't look like 23 years old at all. Would buy again.

@stormygrizzly909 10 ай бұрын

Only answer you need is the CB650R

@dimitrhsrap65 10 ай бұрын

You forgot the ultimate middle weight GOAT Honda transalp 650 mod.2000-2008 that bike is a legend!

@RPM6 10 ай бұрын

I got my 2001 Honda F4i for 2400 bucks as my first bike and have no regrets.

@someguy9520 10 ай бұрын

The CB500X gets real gopd mpg for a full size bike at 3.3L in the right hands Thats 575km or 500km real world fuel range

@danjenkins1163 10 ай бұрын

amazes me how the cbr600f4i is always over looked on lists. such a great bike all around. i have two and love them

@laundrieshanging9077 10 ай бұрын

Literally just bought a 5th gen vfr. Love it.

@sebeckert 10 ай бұрын

I started on an 83 Honda Magna V45. I literally haven't found a riding experience like that since. It ruined me for all other bikes it was so damn good and simple.

@ryanfields3247 10 ай бұрын

I'm currently an 82 V45 owner, absolutely love it. It's my first bike and I've had it since the start of June. Still taking care of some overdue regular maintenance, but she still rides great! Not like I can say much due to my short riding experience, but so far I've hopped on a Yamaha Virago (hated it) Honda rebel 250, CBR 125 and 300R

@Splintermill 10 ай бұрын

Those old V45 and V65 bikes were purely awesome. Never owned them, but had the pleasure to ride both and would grab one without a second thought if I found a nice garage queen.

@fastec5 10 ай бұрын

I'm on my 2nd gen 3 Magna and yea that bike still just does something to people that ride it. It's almost bad because the bike just edges you to go faster. Granted mine isn't stock in the slightest BUT still.

@sketchmoon3333 9 ай бұрын

yeah i have the licence for 2 months but i don’t have a motorcycle yet.. but guess which bike will be my first one.. either v45 gen 2 supermagna or a v65 magna… depending on the offers i find and the price.. can’t wait

@lyxzenSimon 9 ай бұрын

I would add that the old Africa Twin is still an exceptional bike. I ride a 1995 XRV750 and once owned a 1990 (that I miss a lot). I also have a 2014 NC750 as a daily. The difference is bluffing as the Africa Twin is better in every possible way! Surgical fork precision, sufficient power with a playful character, a simply perfect chassis and balance, superb braking, after 100,000 killometers, it really has nothing to envy from today's bikes. I live in Geneva where all the bankers have 1250 GSs with all the options at almost 30,000 dollars. There's not a week goes by when one of them (often those close to retirement) stops at the traffic lights and admits to me that they miss their old Africa Twin. ;)

@Smile2Smokie 10 ай бұрын

I'm still rocking my cbr 1100xx blackbird from 2000

@Squesus 10 ай бұрын

Just got a 6th gen Interceptor and I am absolutely in love ❤

@jbreviewer65 10 ай бұрын

Another great video! I have a 5th Gen VFR, great bike! But Yammie... The V-Star 1100 is an awesome cruiser, handles really well and lasts forever. A true mile muncher that deserves to be on he A list.

@alexlaitner3377 10 ай бұрын

Just bought an '88 hawk gt or nt650 as my first bike two days ago. Has a 650cc vtwin, single sided swingarm, disc brakes, under 400lbs, great looks, and passionate fanbase. Couldn't be more excited about it!

@davapod 10 ай бұрын

I've had a number Honda's including the MBX125, CBX 250 RS, NS400R, VFR 750 and 800, VTR1000F, 954 Fireblade over the years (though also some wonderful Kawasaki's, Suzuki's and Yamaha's). I enjoyed every one of them, as I did from the other big 3. My biggest regret was selling the 954 Fireblade.

@halfboltedon9162 10 ай бұрын

I’m looking at a 03 954rr with about 30K miles and $2,500 would this be a good price or motorcycle to buy? Thank you.

@todddeorio6282 10 ай бұрын

@@halfboltedon9162buy it…. I still have mine..

@michaelsteiner5775 10 ай бұрын

I started on a CBR 125, then I upgraded to a Transalp 650 and finally I switched to a CBR 250R again since I wanted a smaller bike. I tried several other brands and Models (Yamaha MT-03, Suzuki V-Strom 250 etc.) but everytime I get on my Honda again I am just happy since it's so easy and convenient to use.

@tommywilliams5734 10 ай бұрын

Have owned all of the Big 4 bikes 20plus so far. Started off with a new '77 xr75 at 11 years old. Currently have a '05 VFR. Sold my '13 'busa in 2014 and bought the Vfr with 16,000 miles on it. 46,000 miles now. Insurance was killing me on the 'busa but full coverage on VFR is only 140 a year. Honda may not be the fastest, but she will get you there. I also have a '74 cb400f that will be my resto project in my retirement years.

@brandonbeh6933 10 ай бұрын

I own a 2014 VFR800X and a 1995 Magna, love them both.

@aussiebloke609 9 ай бұрын

My personal old-school fave is the '79 - '83 Honda Cb750F. Even in perfect conditio0n, they only bluebook for around $3k. That's a lot of bike for the price.

@ericrolland9092 9 ай бұрын

Yam, I think you need to get your hands on a 06ish cb600f. The little brother to the 900 hornet. It makes similar power while reviving out to 13.5k and weighing less. Definitely an underrated bike🤷‍♂️

@iz723 10 ай бұрын

CB500X is very popular. It's such a practical commuter that you can also do touring or adventure touring on. If you want to get real serious off road you can add the rally raid kit. Its a bike you can keep forever and modify to suit your needs, or not at all.

@toi3213 10 ай бұрын

No its not for serious off road. You dont want your engine cracked do you? The engine is part of the chassis.

@iz723 10 ай бұрын

@@toi3213 Well I'm not talking motocross jumps here. I mean adventure off road, like dirt roads, mud, rocky river crossings etc.

@toi3213 10 ай бұрын

@@iz723 then its not serious off road. More like light off road.

@iz723 10 ай бұрын

@@toi3213 eh, semantics.

@silentlighting5523 10 ай бұрын

Got me a 2001 honda cbr 600f4i as my first bike. So good and woukd recommend. Super easy to ride and wity great performance

@RollWithSoul317 10 ай бұрын

I’m just a bit older and I remember test riding a 1980 Honda CBX! It had a inline 6 cylinder 1050cc engine that was a “street monster” back in the day!! At a price tag of around $4500 fully loaded, it was a little steep for my pockets back then. At just over 105 horses, guys would get them and “work” the engine of course!! There maybe a few still around today, but the bike was and still is an awesome machine!

@sohornet919 10 ай бұрын

That's probably the greatest sounding motorcycle ever built

@steveenos1251 10 ай бұрын

I have a couple of Gen 3 VFR 750F RC 36's. Gen 3 is 1990-1993. I love them! I have one "worked" for the street and some track days too. Nothing sounds like the V4 with the gear drive cams. Lot's of bottom end that just keeps digging in and pulling as you twist on the power. I have been riding for over 50 years, raced some, track days and the Gen 3's are my most favorite ever! Smooth power, looks and sounds great and folks are amazed when I tell them she's over 30 years old! Not many Gen 3's out there and if you try to find any fairings good luck... I recently bought a 100% complete, non-op 1991 and have a complete set of fairings... just in case.!

@therealfakecaptain7978 10 ай бұрын

If you want the CB650R but you're too poor to get one you can buy a second-hand Hornet 600 (2007+ if you want injection), it's basically the same thing. I've tried the CB500X, it's a great beginner bike if you want something comfy to do a lot of miles on, plus it's got a great mileage.

@PChelpism 10 ай бұрын

I was handicapped by a drunk on my CBR500R. I miss this content but I cry when I see motorcycle content because I can never ride one again

@michaelrivera131 10 ай бұрын

Legend has it that Honda Hornet is still being fixed and given away to this very day

@joesmithey7131 2 ай бұрын

Love the shadows feel like they don't get enough love

@juliananderson630 10 ай бұрын

If there was a CB1100R or an RC30 / RC45 in my garage I wouldn't complain. There is not much wrong with Fireblades either.

@ihatetechnomusic5232 10 ай бұрын

NT1100 is great for touring, it's basically an Africa Twin but designed for road use. I love this bike to bits.

@dylan_lewis9309 10 ай бұрын

I really dig that the 1st bike is my 1st bike, the Africa Twin! I opted for the AS version with the bigger tank and electronic suspension. Makes it feel a little less flickable off road but being able to switch from on road to off road suspension at the flip of a switch its rad. Not to mention it has cruise control, heated grips, Android Auto and Apple Car play if your into Apple crap.

@peder6199 10 ай бұрын

My first bike was a CBF600SA -08, perfect for my mainly commuter raiding.

@Rhyd 10 ай бұрын

I’ve ridden a lot of Hondas from the cb1 400 to the super sports. As much as I’d love to big up the 650 the cb600f produced more power, has a longer range and feels so much better to ride.

@Imarida2 10 ай бұрын

Im looking at getting the cb1100. I originally wanted a 70s cb750 but didnt want the maintenance. The cb1100 is underpowered and heavy but im 40 now and getting older everyday. I figure this would be a bike w acceptable power, looks i enjoy, and should last into my motorcycle retirement

@Aminole 10 ай бұрын

I can say without a shadow of doubt that any common honda motorcycle will last you a lifetime if you take care of it, and if you don’t it will probably still last a lifetime lol. (I’ve owned pretty much all brands so there is no bias from me) just don’t expect it to be a neck breaker lmao

@HobbitHomes263 10 ай бұрын

My 1990 CBR1000F is still one hell of a bike and 65,000 trouble free mile and factory fresh compression. I did replace the fork seals in 2009 and rebuilt the shock in 2013 but other than that it is all original

@MrBiggles53 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! My Honda Shadow Spirit 750 made an approved by Yammie Noob list!

@Skulclaimr 10 ай бұрын

The hilarity is I still run my 84 VFR Interceptor

@Giitzerland 9 ай бұрын

If it has *HONDA* on the tank, it's worth it.

@JohnCunningham-sy5ug 9 күн бұрын

They do call it the Honda motor company 😊

@jax1670 10 ай бұрын

no "character" "pizazz" Aka they start up each time and you don't have to work on it to get it back into operation

@kurtbrigandi 10 ай бұрын

Surprised you didn't mention the Super Blackbird. I picked up a 2000 back in May for $3,700 mint with 27k on the odometer. Although they may be a little harder to come by.

@plumcrazyswede 10 ай бұрын

I got a Honda Varadero XL1000VA from 2007 yesterday. It's got 100.000km och the odo and feels really great. I'd love to be able to ride some sort of small bikes, but it's a no go. There is so much crap about approachable bikes for new riders. But for dudes like me at 6'8" (203cm) All sportbikes and anything under 650cc is impossible. I've got two Suzuki VL1500 (C90), a Suzuki DR800S and now a Varadero. They are all huge bikes and I've had my bike-license for 12 months. So skip the "beginner bike" talk and start talking about sizing and why tall and big riders are excluded from almost all new bikes.

@gilliam2the2great 10 ай бұрын

I love my VFR 1200f (not that DCT stuff), but gotta say it drives amazing. A lot of my friends or at meet ups underestimate the power it can have, a 170 hp aint no joke

@brandonjerue1205 10 ай бұрын

Honda is the largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines in the world. Fact. Thanks yammidood

@geraldjohnson674 10 ай бұрын

I scored a 87 vfr 1000 in great running condition for $1000 such a fun bike that bike was the first year they made the 1000cc v4 after fixing the rod bearing problem with its smaller predecessor id love to see a video on an old school bike like that

@mrcoconut9205 10 ай бұрын

I've got a 1986 cb450sc 32k miles original motor still runs mint with minimal maintenance

@hermannhesse7587 10 ай бұрын

I have a CRF 300 LS on order, for over a year, now - patiently waiting. The engine is 286 cc, not 296 - just letting you know. Acerbris makes a 3.6 gal tank for the bike; bigger than the 300 Rally tank. Currently, riding a 2004 BMW K1200 GT w/ 22 k on it. Currently, and grew up in Austin , FM 1431 area.

@max-cs4pz 10 ай бұрын

Here in germany the CBF600 was one of the cheapest with ABS on the used market and the naked version looked cool enough for me…. Aaaaand I bought it as a first bike a few weeks ago and I am really happy with it… well the sound could be a little cooler compared to the 2 cylinders i heard so far…. Buuut yeah the price difference is well invested in training, gear and fuel 👌

@MukiMuki688 10 ай бұрын

Doesn't Deutschland have a heavy tax on foreign vehicles, 7000usd or something like that for cars? Not sure about bikes...

@zebrakadaver1933 10 ай бұрын

Maybe cars but for example us cars are cheap because nobody wants them

@philippevonarx8642 10 ай бұрын

cbf 500: loads of fun and always runs!

@alekmorse7987 10 ай бұрын

The honda f4i. The most Indestructible motorcycle ever made

@Spgonahan 10 ай бұрын

My favorite Hondas are the 1970s CB***Fs, particularly the 500s and 550s, and also the 350fs. Can't ignore the CBX either, at the other end of the spectrum from the 350f. The CBX was cool, I dunno if it was practical or fun, though, never got a chance to ride one. But I sure perk up when I see any of these. I know you're not as into the inline fours as I am, but how about discussing the Yamaha Radian sometime? Not necessarily great reviews, but I loved how they looked, and I bet they were good. At least good enough.

@retro_1015 9 ай бұрын

Always talking about the 919 hornet but never mentioned the 600 hornet witch is also a milestone in the motorcycle history

@speedvibes3967 10 ай бұрын

Please do a video on the honda cbr fireblade 954!!!

@0202pmurT 10 ай бұрын

My CB500X got stolen shortly after the release of Yammie's first video praising it as the perfect beginner bike. Clearly the two events are related.

@steveprozinski2922 10 ай бұрын

VTEC on cars adjusts valve timing and lift, on bikes it opens the other 2 of each cylinders 4 valves at 7k rpm.

@soaringeag1392 10 ай бұрын

One bike you haven't checked yet, though it's just an ergo change, is the SCL500, or just CL500 for those outside the States, I genuinely want to see your opinions on that bike. It's supposed to be the Cafe/scrambler to the Rebel's bobber/cruiser style

@markusnellen1599 10 ай бұрын

I own a 1998 VFR 800 and I use it as a daily Driver to the Office. I bought it for 2000 Euros and spent another 500 Euros for a new clutch. This Bike is awesome. Beside the fantastic look it performs great. Last Week I did 250 kmh on the German Autobahn (maybe 235 real Speed) like nothing. Cheapest and best way to ride V4.

@thatfunkymonkey 10 ай бұрын

The Honda NX 250. Honda was the firat company to use the term "dual sport" with this little adventure bike. It was light years ahead of its time.

@peterturnham5134 3 ай бұрын

I still have a VFR800 in the garage, It has the best motor, before VTEC but with the pinion drive to the cams. This motor... you put oil in, nice and clear. 5000 Km later I check oil AND it is still clear. I have never seen that with another bike or car in 67 years of life. Now on the open market this bike is worth around 2500$, it's 20+years old. It won't do 200 Mph, it doesn't have all the electronic trash, which I didn't need In the 1970s. It does have a special electronic key to stop theft that is WAY good. My VFR750 was easy to steal and stolen. The VFR 800 can tour europe, cross thye alpes two up with baggage, it can do the Nurenbeourg ring solo in leathers FAST.

@Adrian-yn4qg 10 ай бұрын

I wanted to encourage you guys to talk more about the ADV stuff. That would be awesome. But, as a long time subscriber and card carrying ADV bro myself, I know better. I still do wish you guys would rough it on the TAT on a pair of small bikes and document that. It would be great content.

@louisvipond5000 10 ай бұрын

Honda CBR600RR is a masterpiece bike 🏍

@5280Roadrunner 10 ай бұрын

Had a 2017 CB500X that I took on 6 day, 2,000 mile road trip that consisted of twistiest and some highway. Most fun I had on a bike.

@1205shyam 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you! Do explore how Honda revolutionised motorcycle markets in India with their collaborators Hero Motorcycles- 'Fill it, shut it, forget it' tag line and an absolutely ridiculously reliable and economical 100 cc bike. There are the Hero Honda CD100 bikes which are 30+ years old and still running as reliably and economically as ever! 70 km to the litre (164.6 MPG- no typo here!) was unheard of even here in India!

@corujariousa 10 ай бұрын

I still hold to my 1999 VFR800Fi (5th gen). It's been running strong and remains fun. I wish it would be lighter and lower though (not getting younger so any help is welcome 🙂).

@winner200playz3 10 ай бұрын

i haven't had a chance to ride the vfr800 but i had a vfr 750 and it is my favorite motorcycle ever, if the 800 is anything like it than it is definitely a great bike but i think both deserve to be on this list

@darkiee69 10 ай бұрын

Yam, the REAL Africa Twins have the XRV designation, the same as the XR as in XR650, a dual sport.

@verigone2677 10 ай бұрын

Can confirm first hand, old Shadows are freaking awesome and amazingly easy to mod, maintain, upgrade, rebuild, or even make a weird project out of. They made approximately 34 million of the damn things, and if you are an even passable welder you can manage the maximum 2 to 3 mounting location changes you have to do if you want to do motor swaps between generations. And if like me you couldn't find a CB500x for sale anywhere near me, the Benelli 500 trail is almost as capable and has more subtle coloring/styling.

@areyou0k98 10 ай бұрын

Except the beneli is Chinese and has next to no dealer support

@vinylos 10 ай бұрын

I went from CB125F to CB500F that i currently own for over 2 years and never had a single problem with any of them. So far wouldn’t even consider changing brands. Unless i would be into some other type of motorcycles

@xsky7740 10 ай бұрын

Quick question @yammie noob, for the younger audience what would u recommend doing if ur under aged to drive, but u want to bike. Is it dirt biking, what might u do if u where in the really young shoes?

@robinl.7948 10 ай бұрын

ST11 and ST1300 don't get mentioned enough. Also the new Goldwing is excellent.

@rickykraus7450 10 ай бұрын

The VFR is a great motorcycle. I have a 2003 Vtec. But you described the vtec incorrectly. It doesn’t change the the cam profiles like a car. It’s 2 valves per cylinder up to 7000 rpm. It then will kick in the other 2 valves making it 4 valves per cylinder anywhere above 7000 rpm.

@ShivaShakur 10 ай бұрын

Yup! and the 05 or 06 lowered it to 6300 rpm, or it's like, 6400 to enter vtec, 6200 to leave it or something like that. Made it more accessible, smoother, and easier to stay in

@V4demon_ 10 ай бұрын

@@ShivaShakurI like how aggressive the older ones are when vtec hits, gives it some character, although can make you crap your pants if you hit it mid corner

@moneydre7763 10 ай бұрын

I love Hondas they super reliable and got bullet proof engines 😂💪

@jake88ci 10 ай бұрын

Not any more ..read up on thew cbr 1000rrr = lemon

@alexsng22 10 ай бұрын

yammie should do a review on the CB400 SF, a 400cc 4 cylinder bike!

@chrispetrou9926 10 ай бұрын

If we're talking about current models, the US is once again missing one of the most interesting ones. The X-ADV which is 750cc offroad capable scooter with a DCT gearbox and 58hp. Not something you see every day right?

@ayo-samurai 3 күн бұрын

I love my 200y vfr and commute on it everyday.

@ridinggravity703 10 ай бұрын

Not one cbr one the list. I loved my 2006 600rr

@srk_mithipati 10 ай бұрын

Was looking for a used 600cc ended up buying 09 cb1000r. Way cheaper than a modern used 600. Single sided swingarm, tourqey over all a lot of fun.

@jimos9878 10 ай бұрын

I have a cfmoto 300nk as a starter biker (for a few months now), and I was really thinking about the honda cb750 hornet as my next one, say in a year or so. but then I just looked at the cb650r and i was sooo intrigued. it's a 4-cyl, around the same power. but the look is just awesome. the only downside from the hornet is the still kinda old dash and that the hornet has more tech, ride modes and stuff