It’s so true gumtree is main app lol wife not happy about it, and the amount of reasons to get different bike or keep this one omg , and no idea why I look on bikes I can’t afford lol 😂
Trying a bike for a while lets you start to hone in on your preferred style. I've been taking my VFR down a lot of country roads and back lanes recently and it does start to give my bike a bit of a pounding after a while but after relaxing on some single tracks opening it up on some faster twisties is a joy. I am looking at a Himalayan more and more for some lanes/light off road action and see if I like it.
I have three bikes and remember that puts less wear on each and you only need the petrol in the bike you decide to ride. PS. I had a green VFR750 and it didn't lack grunt. In fact I took it to an indicated 150mph on a track.
I think I can make it sound beefier but might wait for a bit. I'm in no hurry. I'll rather spend my money on days out whilst the weather is nice. It is great having more than one bike, I think three is the perfect number
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Yeah, three is absolutely enough and I haven't got anymore room in my garage. I would just enjoy the weather while it lasts, Adam. You can buy another exhaust as part of a winter project.
Owned a vfr800fi for 21 yrs. remember how old this bike is. I couldn’t stand lack of performance on RE but now as an old codger like comfort , enough performance and enjoyment. Try a vstrom650 mix of your 2 bikes. I dont have a direct comparison but reckon my v strom is as quick bar tenths of a second up to 60 even 80. And torque and mid range without gear changes and general rideability v strom knocks spots off vfr. Don’t need to be in right gear just open the throttle and the vstrom goes. Vfr likes revving and flat below 6k rpm
The VFR is an awesome bike, the Himalayan is such an interesting bike as well, I should ride one someday. I have a GSX S 1000, and would love a smaller adventure bike at some stage.
It didn't take me very long to realise,that my medium sized GS works in all scenarios Adam & I reckon this is another reason ADV style bikes are so popular/common! 👍 I've had quite a few folk advise me to buy a Bandit 1200,so knowing you had a Bandit 600 which you loved,that might already be on your list! 😜👍
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs The G310GS is definitely worth a look with a bit more pull than the Himalayan & amazing mpg,which I miss! 🤬🤣👍 I miss the bike hunt game I must admit,but winter will get me looking I reckon! 😂✌️
I love having loads of flavours of bikes. Servicing, tyres and all that jazz definitely makes it a lot more expensive tho, very good point. To be fair a kebab is a serious thing. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I've always meant to get a VFR to give a proper go. Maybe one day! They're a gorgeous bike. Experimenting is the way. I miss the living hell out of sportsbikes for instance 😢
Ace your daughter is getting in to bikes 🙂 Really pleased that you are gelling with the VFR, it is a cracking bike.... hahaha.... naked bikes FTW.... us bikers always seem to be wondering what bike is next! 😀
@lilynorthover8378 she's only 12 and I do plan on getting another small bike. Talking to her on intercoms will help with her to understand why I do certain things on the motorcycle
It becomes a bit tiresome you continually comparing a bike as great as the VFR800 with your RE Himalayan the whole time. They're just not comparable. One's a donkey the other a race horse quite literally derived from Honda's racing RC45 race bikes. You seem to be riding your VFR just like you would ride your Himalayan. Slow. In the few videos you have made of your VFR I don't think the rev counter has gone above 3k revs. These engines sing when you get them up around 9-10k revs. The induction noise is intoxicating. I don't think you are doing your VFR justice. Perhaps doing an instructor lead track day would help you get the best our of your VFR and make you a better rider as well? Just a suggestion.
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Other vloggers seem to be able to show more spirited riding just fine without difficulties or getting into trouble. I'm not suggesting riding like a loon merely getting a wriggle on. Sorry, but the VFR is way more capable than you are showing. Please stop comparing it to a Himalayan. It's demeaning to it. Any larger engine bike is frankly more capable than a RE Himalayan. The VFR800 is in a completely different league. The Himalayan could be a bike straight out of the 1930s/40s. The VFR in contrast is a product of Honda's successful racing RC45 engine. They are worlds apart.
@@alexmorgan3435 I got it up to 10k revs this morning. Didn't even get it out of 2nd gear. I mention the himalayan because I want to tell new viewers I have 2 bikes. They might like the himalayan.
Definitely a privilege having two very different bikes. Heartily recommended!
It is a privilege. I'm after a 3rd now. I'll share more when it happens
Really? I have three. A tourer, sports bike and an Himalayan.
We as bikers will never be happy and settle for what we have. It’s never ending window shopping 🤦🏻♂️
The amount of times my wife has caught me on autotrader I think she would prefer it was p0rn
@@SloboloboVFR 🤣👌🏼
It’s so true gumtree is main app lol wife not happy about it, and the amount of reasons to get different bike or keep this one omg , and no idea why I look on bikes I can’t afford lol 😂
True. You always seem to have a nice mix.
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs thinking of changing one 🤣
Trying a bike for a while lets you start to hone in on your preferred style. I've been taking my VFR down a lot of country roads and back lanes recently and it does start to give my bike a bit of a pounding after a while but after relaxing on some single tracks opening it up on some faster twisties is a joy.
I am looking at a Himalayan more and more for some lanes/light off road action and see if I like it.
@SloboloboVFR I took the vfr up a steep & narrow road but cut that footage out. It was a breeze. The vfr is capable of more than I thought.
I took the epic gloves around the NC 500 last weekend Adam, it was absolutely amazing, proper bucket list trip.
Sounds cool. I'll love to do it one day. I have been to the Highlands before but unfortunately I didn't have a bike.
I have three bikes and remember that puts less wear on each and you only need the petrol in the bike you decide to ride.
PS. I had a green VFR750 and it didn't lack grunt. In fact I took it to an indicated 150mph on a track.
I think I can make it sound beefier but might wait for a bit. I'm in no hurry. I'll rather spend my money on days out whilst the weather is nice.
It is great having more than one bike, I think three is the perfect number
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Yeah, three is absolutely enough and I haven't got anymore room in my garage.
I would just enjoy the weather while it lasts, Adam. You can buy another exhaust as part of a winter project.
Owned a vfr800fi for 21 yrs. remember how old this bike is. I couldn’t stand lack of performance on RE but now as an old codger like comfort , enough performance and enjoyment. Try a vstrom650 mix of your 2 bikes. I dont have a direct comparison but reckon my v strom is as quick bar tenths of a second up to 60 even 80. And torque and mid range without gear changes and general rideability v strom knocks spots off vfr. Don’t need to be in right gear just open the throttle and the vstrom goes. Vfr likes revving and flat below 6k rpm
The vstrom is very tempting. I enjoy the himalayan. Its great for chilled rides. The vfr has made me appreciate it more.
If you want some better sound before you get your exhaust, take the airbox snorkel out and it'll sound proper grunty on the throttle.
@@neighbourhoodmusician thanks. I'll look that up now.
The VFR is an awesome bike, the Himalayan is such an interesting bike as well, I should ride one someday. I have a GSX S 1000, and would love a smaller adventure bike at some stage.
Small adventure bikes are fun. I wouldn't mind a smaller one in the future and I can get it some proper trouble
It didn't take me very long to realise,that my medium sized GS works in all scenarios Adam & I reckon this is another reason ADV style bikes are so popular/common! 👍
I've had quite a few folk advise me to buy a Bandit 1200,so knowing you had a Bandit 600 which you loved,that might already be on your list! 😜👍
I'm tempted by the Bandit1200. I also want a more powerful adventure bike.
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs The G310GS is definitely worth a look with a bit more pull than the Himalayan & amazing mpg,which I miss! 🤬🤣👍
I miss the bike hunt game I must admit,but winter will get me looking I reckon! 😂✌️
You'll get there the picture will clear up on what you want. I'm clear that I want it all.😄😄
😆 I'm happy with what I have. The adventure bike I want is too expensive for me.
I love having loads of flavours of bikes. Servicing, tyres and all that jazz definitely makes it a lot more expensive tho, very good point.
To be fair a kebab is a serious thing. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
I've always meant to get a VFR to give a proper go. Maybe one day! They're a gorgeous bike.
Experimenting is the way. I miss the living hell out of sportsbikes for instance 😢
I'm still young. Got lots of bikes in my future. I'm almost in a financial position where I can get more bikes. Just need a garage 🙄
Ace your daughter is getting in to bikes 🙂
Really pleased that you are gelling with the VFR, it is a cracking bike.... hahaha.... naked bikes FTW.... us bikers always seem to be wondering what bike is next! 😀
Cheers. I'll get her filming me soon. You can't beat a naked sports bike.
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs you can with a big enough stick! 😀
Great bike combination 👍
You have a similar combination. It works well.
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs I just need to attach a trailer to the back of the Z1000SX so I can take the Himalayan to Devon & Cornwall...
I learnt to love motorbikes riding pillion with my dad from the age of six. Get a Grom for the lanes 😂
@lilynorthover8378 she's only 12 and I do plan on getting another small bike. Talking to her on intercoms will help with her to understand why I do certain things on the motorcycle
It becomes a bit tiresome you continually comparing a bike as great as the VFR800 with your RE Himalayan the whole time. They're just not comparable. One's a donkey the other a race horse quite literally derived from Honda's racing RC45 race bikes. You seem to be riding your VFR just like you would ride your Himalayan. Slow. In the few videos you have made of your VFR I don't think the rev counter has gone above 3k revs. These engines sing when you get them up around 9-10k revs. The induction noise is intoxicating. I don't think you are doing your VFR justice. Perhaps doing an instructor lead track day would help you get the best our of your VFR and make you a better rider as well? Just a suggestion.
I have ridden the vfr fast. I just don't put the evidence on UA-cam 😆. I can get still get prosecuted & the audio is terrible above 50mph.
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Other vloggers seem to be able to show more spirited riding just fine without difficulties or getting into trouble. I'm not suggesting riding like a loon merely getting a wriggle on. Sorry, but the VFR is way more capable than you are showing. Please stop comparing it to a Himalayan. It's demeaning to it. Any larger engine bike is frankly more capable than a RE Himalayan. The VFR800 is in a completely different league. The Himalayan could be a bike straight out of the 1930s/40s. The VFR in contrast is a product of Honda's successful racing RC45 engine. They are worlds apart.
@@alexmorgan3435 I got it up to 10k revs this morning. Didn't even get it out of 2nd gear. I mention the himalayan because I want to tell new viewers I have 2 bikes. They might like the himalayan.