Just brought a 99 and I’ve got to say I love it, it’s a fantastic bike that just inspires confidence all the way through the revs whilst still being practical
This gen VFR has everything you need. Look how impressed he was with the digital dash - now we aren’t satisfied unless our bikes have fancy electronics packages. Shows how spoiled we’ve become over the years.
We didn't become spoiled, people don't complain about a bike not having fancy eletronics stuff. It's just that the industry standard has evolved, so when you pay full price for a new motorcycle, you expect to have the fancy shit included 😅
@@jayflash2035 complain like "I dont wanna ride this bike" or like "this bike shouldn't cost 18k" In my opinion it's usually the later, the only thing I see people genuinely complain somewhat regularly is the lack of ABS
Bought the same 5th gen last summer. I absolutely love it. 40k, runs like a Swiss watch. Lovely sound, great handling, I personally love the brakes, they inspire confidence and plenty of power even two up.
massive vfr fan got 2 early 750 models and the latest 800 model bottom line is every vfr is excellent built to last one thing wrong with a vfr is getting of it and waiting for the next ride if god made a bike he made the vfr .
Just bought a 98 55000 miles on it.. Bike is perfect only tiny crack where screw overtight on fairing...why I didn't buy one years ago I'll never know.. Love it
Had a blast on a mates Ducati v4 Diavel yesterday stupid fast . Jumped back on my 5th gen and thought wow this vfr is still amazing. As an all rounder i don't believe there is a better bike
People complain about the brakes,if you can do your own maintenance then you can bleed these just follow the procedure and do it it's not that hard. Love my 2001 and brakes are excellent.
Had mine since new.. plated Oct2001. Blue... she's just ticked over 40K on the clock(not ridden much in the past 5yrs truth be known). Just recently had all the fluids flushed and replaced with any worn associated bits replaced due to old age. Standard condition and in great nick! Thinking of 2 options. 1- replace with a Beemer GS or 2. Maybe lash out and get it converted to 'standard' setup for a more upright seating position... the engine and body is solid but cant say the same for the owner! hehe.. The bike owes me nothing so no point getting rid of it...just the rego and a small insurance and thats about it. When it came out of storage recently I got my local bike shop to do the fluids stuff and a full front to back end overall checkup given the age of it. Other than some clamps, pipes, and a few seals and screws it wasnt a super cheap fix but it wasnt expensive either. All sorted and now all I do is make sure the battery is still fully charged and fire it up to move the oil around occasionally for the internal seals and clutch.. Still zaps like the day I bought it! nuf said! (a shame its owner is now about 20kilo heavier though hehehe... ) :)
Great job here. :) In detail, have to mention it. Even thought this is nowadays an old bike, it is still relevant and a very good second hand option. :) You got my like.
Loved mine, cracking bike, not fault free but glorious engine. ..... but so uncomfortable, poor riding position hurt my wrists and back and never got on with the brakes, moved onto a V Strom and 10 years later still got it. 😎
My first bike was my 98 VFR800 I bought back in 2007 and still have it, recently added a 2015 VFR800 after a few other bikes to replace my 98 as my daily driver. I just missed the V4 and had to get another.
Shame honda didn't include a spare rectifier;) 😂 I brought a pretty neglected one last year with only 18k on the clock. Oil changed at 8k and never again no other fluids touched flushed and refilled all now has 23k on the clock. Still Going strong.
No way.. It handles good and you can give it some on twisties not good with a shaft drive unless you ride like a granny.. Shaft drives lock up rear wheel on down changes I'll never buy bike with shaft again.. Horrible on down changes
I own BABY VEEFERS😂😂😂😂....2 of them....in india they were sold as hero honda karizma....first one i got new in 2003 ,it has a small fairing design of vfr 800 and headlight is quite like vfr's....the later version of karizma zmr 2010 model has full fairing....huge piece....again an official design copy of vfr 800...but headlight design is more like borrowed from suzuki gixxer...engine is 225 cc....again a design copy of CRF 230....but with 5 speed gearbox....u can check on net....but i own both....and yes these bike are baby veefers....i m so delighted wd their performance that i only imagine what an actual vfr 800 does.....
Just brought a 99 and I’ve got to say I love it, it’s a fantastic bike that just inspires confidence all the way through the revs whilst still being practical
This gen VFR has everything you need. Look how impressed he was with the digital dash - now we aren’t satisfied unless our bikes have fancy electronics packages. Shows how spoiled we’ve become over the years.
i actually hate electronics both in cars and bikes. prefer simpler analog things
We didn't become spoiled, people don't complain about a bike not having fancy eletronics stuff.
It's just that the industry standard has evolved, so when you pay full price for a new motorcycle, you expect to have the fancy shit included 😅
@@Marques_239 they do indeed complain
“Very fancy display” I love it!
@@jayflash2035 complain like "I dont wanna ride this bike" or like "this bike shouldn't cost 18k"
In my opinion it's usually the later, the only thing I see people genuinely complain somewhat regularly is the lack of ABS
I drove my VFR for 100.000 miles, fantastic bike. Then bought a Blackbird, but still miss the old Viffer.
blackbird is the viffers big bro :)
Bought the same 5th gen last summer. I absolutely love it. 40k, runs like a Swiss watch. Lovely sound, great handling, I personally love the brakes, they inspire confidence and plenty of power even two up.
Bring this show back
"630 miles back from the Bol d'Or"
You know the v4 was howling & the French speed limits were fully disregarded.
I miss the 90s
So right bud. Don't think we've truly progressed on anything since then.
massive vfr fan got 2 early 750 models and the latest 800 model bottom line is every vfr is excellent built to last one thing wrong with a vfr is getting of it and waiting for the next ride if god made a bike he made the vfr .
This beauty has outlasted a few women in my life 🤣 the only keeper so far!
Just bought a 98 55000 miles on it.. Bike is perfect only tiny crack where screw overtight on fairing...why I didn't buy one years ago I'll never know.. Love it
I have 50th anniversary model, 49k km on the clock and rides like a dream. Best ever built
50th? Didn't realize 2032 came and went already.
Mine has over 66,000 mi on it still runs/rides like a dream
Had a blast on a mates Ducati v4 Diavel yesterday stupid fast . Jumped back on my 5th gen and thought wow this vfr is still amazing. As an all rounder i don't believe there is a better bike
People complain about the brakes,if you can do your own maintenance then you can bleed these just follow the procedure and do it it's not that hard. Love my 2001 and brakes are excellent.
Had mine since new.. plated Oct2001. Blue... she's just ticked over 40K on the clock(not ridden much in the past 5yrs truth be known). Just recently had all the fluids flushed and replaced with any worn associated bits replaced due to old age. Standard condition and in great nick! Thinking of 2 options. 1- replace with a Beemer GS or 2. Maybe lash out and get it converted to 'standard' setup for a more upright seating position... the engine and body is solid but cant say the same for the owner! hehe.. The bike owes me nothing so no point getting rid of it...just the rego and a small insurance and thats about it. When it came out of storage recently I got my local bike shop to do the fluids stuff and a full front to back end overall checkup given the age of it. Other than some clamps, pipes, and a few seals and screws it wasnt a super cheap fix but it wasnt expensive either. All sorted and now all I do is make sure the battery is still fully charged and fire it up to move the oil around occasionally for the internal seals and clutch.. Still zaps like the day I bought it! nuf said! (a shame its owner is now about 20kilo heavier though hehehe... ) :)
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Great job here. :) In detail, have to mention it. Even thought this is nowadays an old bike, it is still relevant and a very good second hand option. :) You got my like.
Loved mine, cracking bike, not fault free but glorious engine.
..... but so uncomfortable, poor riding position hurt my wrists and back and never got on with the brakes, moved onto a V Strom and 10 years later still got it. 😎
Picked up an absolutely spotless 2001 (pre VTEC) has 20,000 ks on it. Beautiful ride.
Excellent motorcycle. I'm well impressed with mine.
I also love this old video
My first bike was my 98 VFR800 I bought back in 2007 and still have it, recently added a 2015 VFR800 after a few other bikes to replace my 98 as my daily driver. I just missed the V4 and had to get another.
I love my 2000 year model! in red and black rims. yoshimura steel exhaust
Beautiful looking bike. Don't like the later higher exhaust pipes edition. 4 into1 do me. Great vid.
compare this brilliant bike to the shite being produced now
got the model before this it is awesome
One thing he got wrong, when you operate only the front brake, only 4 pistons activate (5 pistons on later models).
Shame honda didn't include a spare rectifier;) 😂
I brought a pretty neglected one last year with only 18k on the clock. Oil changed at 8k and never again no other fluids touched flushed and refilled all now has 23k on the clock. Still Going strong.
I had this bike back in the year 2000. I still miss her to this day
Best bike Honda ever built, wish they sill made them.
They do make them.
@@Blackfinger00 no they don't, they still offer a vtec version for sale, rubbish compared to the 5th gen.
20 years later all bikes are not like this.
Most of them are crap.
@@biomechanikaxx4722 i'm about to go see a 2001 model advertised for 2100euros. pretty sure i'll buy it
@@Loop44 ... and a 2001 model has got me interested today also. That's why I'm here looking (".)
@@gp85hkg me too
I have some extra cash saved up from lockdown, buying another 5th gen, am I being greedy having 2?
You can never have too many bikes. I believe its impossible!
No but a 6th gen then enjoy both experiences
This is polygamy for sure😀😀
Yes. Leave some for me.
6:18 watch this at x0.25 speed. Bloody gorgeous movement
GORGEOUS
Best Bike Honda 💪💪💪
If Carlsberg made motorbikes
Japanese police motorcycle
I have this bike with 56 k miles, it is a great bike, it would be perfect if it was shaft drive.
shaft drive ur arse
No way.. It handles good and you can give it some on twisties not good with a shaft drive unless you ride like a granny.. Shaft drives lock up rear wheel on down changes I'll never buy bike with shaft again.. Horrible on down changes
Nice.Thanks.
Beautiful bike ❤
Good boy
I own BABY VEEFERS😂😂😂😂....2 of them....in india they were sold as hero honda karizma....first one i got new in 2003 ,it has a small fairing design of vfr 800 and headlight is quite like vfr's....the later version of karizma zmr 2010 model has full fairing....huge piece....again an official design copy of vfr 800...but headlight design is more like borrowed from suzuki gixxer...engine is 225 cc....again a design copy of CRF 230....but with 5 speed gearbox....u can check on net....but i own both....and yes these bike are baby veefers....i m so delighted wd their performance that i only imagine what an actual vfr 800 does.....
Crazy brake system. I thought their C-ABS was complex!
It's actually a rather simple solution if you understand it.
@@moderatefkr6666 solution to what?unidextorism.
Last mot expired aug 09...not all vfr's last forever it seems😦
Some get smashed up. Not all non MOT bikes are failed scrap.
bike was exported to Ireland. It's still going strong.