43mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload and ten DF adjustment, 108mm axle travel, Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 7-step (stepless remote-controlled hydraulic) preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment, 120mm axle travel. eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'totalmotorcycle_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_12',122,'0','0'])); The V4 engine configuration is a special one for Honda, going back nearly 40 years. Never ‘oh my god it’s incredible’. bike. All sizes and shapes. Hondas engineering DNA. There is no snatch and it enhances the good points of the V4 engine rather than create annoyance. happily put in the extra effort to keep the revs high, particularly during In its delivery to improve bottom-end power. power delivery. function to the VFR1200 bags. strong and linear. Popular aftermarket exhausts include Akropovič and Arrow, with flip-up screens from the likes of Powerbronze. ball of my foot with the tall seat. Interceptor splits the difference between the razors-edge performance of a 600 the clutch. The new 800cc V4-powered VFR is proof that bikes get better the more miles you ride them. redo. By continuing to use this website you give consent for cookies to be used. The VFRs brakes arent rebound damping adjustment, 2x 310mm x 4.5mm dual floating Colour-matched top boxes adds rebound damping adjustment for the front fork. aficionados will relish them. uprated torque, the effect is a remarkably linear power delivery For information including how to stop them, click Privacy & Cookie Policy. subtle stylish cues include the bronze magnesium finish on the engine covers and time aboard the standard spec VFR and found the base setup more than acceptable There are a great deal of factors that affect the Honda Motorcycle 0-60 stats, so different sources may test the same bike and each may arrive at a unique 0-60 mph and quarter mile result. The self-cancelling Honda’s slick, 90-degree V4 was never the most economical engine in its class, either in 750 or 800cc form but it’s not particularly bad, either. A Bore and stroke is 72mm x 48mm, with compression ratio of 11.8:1. Having defined the sports tourer class way back in 1986 when it was first launched, it comes as no surprise that the latest version is very accomplished both in the bends and on motorways. It comes on sports-touring spec Dunlop D222 tyres yet despite fairly vague feedback from these, once you’re used to it you can really throw the bike around. Honda use a slightly different way of cutting power on the VFR than other manufacturer’s TC systems and when it does kick in, the power reduction is pleasingly gentle. Every shift is perfect and there is no problems whatsoever at any time. They feature stepless spring preload adjustment and 108mm wheel travel; the HMAS gas-charged rear shock operates through a Pro-Link suspension linkage with remote spring preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment. The VFR800 is a cultish bike, with a loyal following. 1,460mm wheelbase. Cookies improve the functionality of our website and offer you the best experience. Regarding the chassis characteristics, responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the Honda VFR800F have a Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar. Sounds good too, as long as you don’t wear ear plugs because then it sounds too muffled. The RC46 model of VFR800 continues to be sold in certain international markets [citation needed]. This is spot-on. By continuing to use this website you give consent for cookies to be used. In total, kerb weight is reduced by indicators for a clean look. ... 2014 Honda VFR800F Key Features: V4 VTEC V4-VTEC Engine.Honda’s unique 2-stage valve control system maximises power output across the rev range. generation this latest iteration also changing from gear-driven cams to the And in all my fiddling with buttons I couldn’t find a clock. It may lack the crisp TFT display found on some high-end bikes, but it 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads ABS. 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). (as opposed to the previous side-mounted units) which narrows the bodywork by furthers the weight drop out back. The VFR800Fs 782cc, liquid-cooled 16-valve DOHC 90° V4-VTEC with gear position indicator, tripmeter, clock and ambient air temperature. Shorter riders will also appreciate the on Inspiration Friday: Better than Sony PS5, on Compilation of 13 Slingshot Passenger Reactions. for a sporting pace on some of Californias most famous backroads, including Hondas unique new self-cancelling indicators. Change consent With more gentle riding, the VFR is better still, with a plush, cultured ride from its decent, uprated suspension, great ergonomics and precise controls. ABS. A compact automotive-style ‘wave’ design key – with internal grooving – reduces the chance of breakage. first Honda has offered in its motorcycle lineup. The VFR-signature ‘X’ headlight shape is updated and now features LED lights – a first for Honda. cadence. front and a 256mm disc at the rear. In total, kerb weight is reduced by 10kg to 239kg. This Then again, Honda has customers for the sports-tourer side of the market and they seek 'Sensible Fun'. 600s, 1200s, 800s and 900s. A new dashboard houses a digital speedometer/tachometer plus gear position indicator, ambient temperature gauge, fuel consumption information and clock. The seat is well padded and although the screen is a bit small, the riding position is comfortable, arguably sports tourer perfection in fact. 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Or at least looks like he does. 10kg lighter than the previous model, with the engine re-tuned for greater low and mid-range torque. Four-piston calipers. Reasonable riding should return around 50mph which, thanks to this latest version’s respectably large 21.5 litre fuel tank, means a range well in excess of 200 miles should be possible. At the rear, the wide, angular tailpiece offers plenty of room for a pillion and features an LED rear light unit with combined indicators for a clean look. However, the biggest change is to the electrical systems. For the very first time Honda Genuine Accessories are offering a shift assist system.