Honda VFR800 Questions & Answers

I am pretty sure it is 190kg with cargo being 18kg (included within the 190kg total) - this is for a VFR400F

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I haven't had the valve clearance major service yet, but the 6 and 12 months services where $270 and $274.00.

Same here as posted above.

I have heard the V tech are more expensive than the pre vech models. Best to get a quote from honda dealer.

Most motorcycle engines have major services at large intervals such as the one you mention. I've not had the need to service mine yet so I cant answer specifically. With my limited knowledge of the VTEC method of moving a cam along a shaft to change the pitch of the lobes, there should be little servicing difference between this engine and say a Fireblade engine. My previous experience with Ducati desmodronic required valve clearances and belt changes at major service time especially if the valves needed shimming. These are all high performance engines for their capacity and as such will always need more care and attention than a car engine.

Your best to phone a Honda service outlet. They will give you an estimate of the cost of this service.

Yes. It's true. I should phone a dealer. I had a blinding flash of an idea of "swapping" my vtr1000 for the V4 smoothie because of my old age - and I posted the question at a time when I was looking for some negative feedback about the V4. It's a specialised motor and I would probably have to go to a Honda dealer to get the job done and I'm just a bit allergic to those guys. Anyway, the VTEC motor gets a lot of very positive reviews right across the net. I was considering one back when I bought the VTR but they were $18K new and it was just too much. Now you can get relatively cheap ones that are a few years old and only a few k's. The only disadvantage to them appears to be their bulky weight but they appear to carry it well. I might test this one that I was looking at. Thanks for the responses.

Had my 2012 VFR800 over 220 before needing to slow down, but upon doing so I realised I actually had another gear to go .. so I would guess 240-255. An absolutely brilliant bike that I want to ride every day if only I could.

Thanks Graeme, I've had my 2015 ride straight through 220, but I was running out of road so I backed out of it. 245+ would be very possible I think. And I'm no light weight....

220 in 4th - 250 in 5th - speed limited to 275 in 6th (theoretically capable of 290-300 if computer was reflashed to disable limiter) That's with Air filter Staintune exhausts and air box / flapper mods though.