When did the Honda VFR800 Fi come out?
But after Honda updated the VFR again in 2002 with the hugely controversial V-TEC model, the VFR800Fi also started to be viewed as the last of the ‘pure’ VFRs and certainly less technologically awkward than the V-TEC bike.
How many valves does a Honda VFR800 Interceptor have?
However, it followed the RC45 design by having the drive gears for the two overhead camshafts running up the right side of the engine, operating the 16 valves, which had a rather narrow included angle of 28 degrees. Valve adjustment was effected by shims in the time-consuming under-bucket system, but adjustment intervals were now at 16,000 miles.
Which is better a Honda 750 or a VFR800?
Enlarged and with a longer stroke the 1998 VFR800Fi produced 110bhp and 59lb.ft, meaning it’s both decently more powerful than the old 750 (which put out 100bhp) and gruntier, too – both reasons why, on paper at least, the 800 is better than the old 750. That said, the 800 was also heavier than the 750, which blunted that improvement slightly.
Do you have to replace studs on Honda VFR?
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.
But after Honda updated the VFR again in 2002 with the hugely controversial V-TEC model, the VFR800Fi also started to be viewed as the last of the ‘pure’ VFRs and certainly less technologically awkward than the V-TEC bike.
Is the VfR 800 V-TEC from 2002 problems?
Hi guys i recently bought me self lovely vfr800 from 2002 but bike is after small drop and try to fix it and start it and here is the problem. Everything turns on and engine is cranking but no fuel pump noise or starting.
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.
Enlarged and with a longer stroke the 1998 VFR800Fi produced 110bhp and 59lb.ft, meaning it’s both decently more powerful than the old 750 (which put out 100bhp) and gruntier, too – both reasons why, on paper at least, the 800 is better than the old 750. That said, the 800 was also heavier than the 750, which blunted that improvement slightly.
Is the Honda vf800 VTEC a sports bike?
The Honda VF800 VTEC has long been described as a sports bike for tourers and a tourer for sports bike riders and this certainly does seem to capture all that the VFR800 VTEC has to offer. Whether you want to invest in a bike for commuting or take it out on longer distances, the VF800 VTEC handles itself well.
Are there any complaints about the VFR800 VTEC?
The main complaint with the VFR800 VTEC seems to be with the level of suspension but you should find that as long as you don’t take the bike off-road or end up on any particularly bumpy sections of road that you shouldn’t have too much trouble with this.
Is the Honda VFR the best bike in the world?
Click to read: Honda VFR800 owners reviews, specs and image galleries. The best bike in the world? Yes it was, at the time. The VFR did it all and did it exceedingly well too. It’s a jack of all trades and pretty masterful at a good number of them as well.