When was the last year the Honda VFR800 was made?
The VFR’s popularity fell in the late Nineties, and although the 2002-model VFR800F with its far from universally popular VTEC system sold well, it couldn’t halt the decline. These days, with many riders having abandoned traditional sports-tourers for adventure bikes, it’s even harder to make the sums add up.
What causes a Honda vfr800i to stop?
Rectifier issue (Honda’s Achillies heel) can cause the Honda VFR800i to stop, potentially with a boiling battery. Non-Honda units are cheap and solve the problem before it occurs – later Honda units also work well on the Honda VFR800i. As it’s the pick of the Honda VFR750/800s used values are high.
How big is the fuel tank on a Honda VFR800?
You’ll also want to think about adding a larger screen as the stock item is a bit low. On the upside, the Honda VFR800 VTEC has a 22 litre fuel tank, comfy saddle, a grabrail and a centrestand. Looking to buy your next bike? 2001: Honda VFR800 V-Tec launched. 2003: ABS option for Honda VFR800 V-Tec appears.
Which is better Honda vfr800i or Honda in line 4?
V-four layout is unusual – it’s more costly and no more powerful than the all-conquering in-line four. But the Honda VFR800i feels and sounds far more exciting and produces more grunt low in the rev range. Competitors like Triumph’s Sprint beat the Honda VFR800i for power and torque, though. From the MCN forums… Q.
What kind of bike is the Honda VFR800?
The VFR800i is a consumate all-rounder that looks great and goes better whether you’re on a track day, commuting or heading on a two week holiday with pillion and luggage. Honda VFR800i is an evolution of the VFR750, which started life as a sports bike but ended as a super sports tourer.
Rectifier issue (Honda’s Achillies heel) can cause the Honda VFR800i to stop, potentially with a boiling battery. Non-Honda units are cheap and solve the problem before it occurs – later Honda units also work well on the Honda VFR800i. As it’s the pick of the Honda VFR750/800s used values are high.
Do you have to replace studs on Honda VFR800?
It comes to all VFR800s sooner or later. If you buy a VFR without a stainless replacement chances are you’ll be fitting one. It would be a good idea to replace the studs/nuts while you have the bike apart as they are not expensive, but the studs are only 6mm thick and snap oh so easily.
Is the Honda VFR800 VTEC variable valve timing?
In a word, the Honda VFR800 VTEC’s handling is neutral. The V4 is legendary; its 107bhp is tractable and flexible, and perfectly suited to the bike. Although the VTEC is described as Variable Valve Timing, this is something of a misnomer.