How reliable is the Honda VFR800?

How reliable is the Honda VFR800?

At 38 000 miles the valve clearence was all within specs, probably a 120 000 miles it would be still perfect. The bike is the perfect exemple of Honda reliability….

Is the VFR800 a good bike?

The Honda VFR800 is an upgrade on the former VFR750 and is a fantastic all-rounder bike which receives plenty of praise from the biking community. The V-four engine gives a smooth power delivery, even in low gear and although it isn’t as powerful as a dedicated sports bike, for an all-rounder it is pretty impressive.

Is a VFR800 comfortable?

In standard riding position, with the seat at its lowest position (it has two positions), the VFR800 is acceptably comfortable if you like the sport-touring position. If you keep your arms straight, you’ll end up putting pressure on your wrists, so you really should grip the tank.

Does Honda still make VFR800?

The VFR800 was phased out after the 2009 model year in the United States, when Honda introduced the larger VFR1200F; but the VFR1200 was not a direct replacement for the VFR800; the true successor is the 2014 VFR800F (RC79). The RC46 model of VFR800 continues to be sold in certain international markets.

Which VFR is the best?

For many, bike journalists included, the Honda VFR 750 is the best road bike ever built. In 1994 Honda revised an already exceptional motorcycle, giving it super-model looks while still retaining those quintessential VFR qualities of legendary reliability, consistent performance and supreme comfort.

How much does a 2002 Honda VFR800 weight?

Water cooled, 782cc, 90° V4, DOHC

Why did Honda stop making vfr1200?

The VFR1200F was discontinued in 2017, as it no longer complied to new emission standards and noise regulations. This bike was not a commercial success. It was considered to be too large and heavy to be a sports bike and has a too limited range to be a touring bike, so it really fell between two stools.

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When did Honda stop making the VFR800?

2013 Honda VFR800 V-TEC With adventure bikes taking over as the new sports tourers, Honda has left the VFR to stagnate for the last seven years. Unchanged and generally forgotten about in Honda’s model line-up, most assumed the smaller VFR’s days were numbered when Honda revealed the VFR1200F in 2009.

How heavy is a VFR800?

At a glance

When did the VFR800 get VTEC?

6th generation Honda VFR (2002-2013) The most significant change to the 6th gen VFR800 was the VTEC valve actuation, which opens up two more valves at higher RPM.