New Vfr 800 looks good

sidewinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Karma :

Now this has got me thinking could this be my first new bike purchase.looks good exhaust actually looks good.it even has self cancelling indicators

https://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/2014-honda-vfr800f/23894.html

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Historically, self cancelling indicators on motorcycles have sucked balls.

I would list it on the "against" side of a motorcycle purchase.

Especially if it's the same system Honda used on the PC800 which is feindishly complex and includes things like a handlebar position sensor.
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sidewinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Karma :

For me it would be ideal.due me and swmbo wanting to do a little touring next year.and think 800cc is ample for my needs.plus I keep forgetting to cancel my indies on occasions Embarassed

pepperami · Super Spammer Joined: 17 Jan 2010 Karma :

I just had a look and I think it looks pretty good Thumbs Up

As for self cancelling indicators? I`ve only ever owned one bike with them and that was my mighty RD 250 lc .
They worked fine on that?
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Self cancelling can get fucked, I have to repeatedly mash the buttons on my GS to stop it cancelling in the middle of roundabouts.
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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

VTEC has been binned then? They don't say much about the engine.....still cam chain no doubt Sad

Looks good, I bet a few of those parts will be interchangeable with older models, esp the front and rear ends Cool

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spnorm · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Karma :

It's still a VTEC engine sadly - I wish they'd fitted the old gear-driven cam engine as it's a much nicer engine (I've had both models) Sad

Another 20bhp would have been nice too.

c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Just 10kg lighter? They need to take another 20kg off it's lardy ass.

It only produces 100bhp no need for such a heavy frame and beefy swing arm.

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

So it's making 3bhp more than the 750 was in 1986 and is 8kg heavier. Rolling Eyes

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Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Karma :

I'm sure I've seen this new VFR before..

https://i.imgur.com/vvLds2N.jpg

keggyhander · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Nov 2008 Karma :

They had perfection:

https://i.imgur.com/3lXM0QN.jpg

And then they couldn't resist fucking about with it just for the sake of it.

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Wozza · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 May 2008 Karma :

They need to make a big-bang version!

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

I don't know about the VTEC but the plastics on my FiX aren't too bad to get off. I've stuck a plate on the bottom join so, once all the bolts are loose, you can just let the side flop down to get access for most things. I'd question the quality of the electrics on the 800 and I don't like the engines "tractorish" feel when trying to maneuver slowly through traffic, I don't know if the 750s are the same, this is my first V4. Seems I have to use the clutch a lot at slow speeds too compared to an in-line four and from what I can make out, the VTEC is worserer. Different story at higher revs though - it sings when wound up, and is silky smooth...which is what I like.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Still don't see why not just get a C/E/F ZX9 and make a few ergonomic mods Razz

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I'd expect to have to slip the clutch a good bit on sports 600s. Big twin sports bikes often suffer general lumpiness too - in both cases as the power is 'tuned' for the peak power. Has got better with decent FI.

stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

It's totally ruined. I kind of liked the space age VFR800 with the underseat pipes which is becoming a rarity today on new bikes. It was very different to anything else like the Honda FN2 Civic as well.

I think that offering a more sporty version of the bike as a sport model would have been good though. De-linked brakes, fully adjustable quality suspension, no ABS, and a factory fitted performance exhaust, along with some lightweight forged wheels to say lop off 10-12kg would really please the it's not sporty or light enough people.

A bit like the CBR600 sport they did, but a better job of it.