Honda Crossrunner VFR800X (2011 - present)

it seems to be the sort of bike that's perfect for attacking an unseen (hazardous) road

Reviewed: 1 March 2011 by Mark Forsyth

Just got back from a pretty hard-core 120 mile ride on the new Honda Crossrunner and these are my findings. Are you sitting comfortably? Last night at the unveiling and press conference there was a bit of a murmur going round the assembled hacks. It was a bit like the Emperor's ... Continue reading

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Cripes

There are plenty of cons to dissuade you from liking this bike, but somehow the Crossrunner ticks most of the real-world biking boxes. It's distinctively styled and beautifully made, goes and stops well, is pra Continue reading...

skip24ftlb

A fantastic all rounder. Looks maybe subjective but go for a test ride.. Honda have injected a huge dose of fun into its dna. The legendary v4 engine is better than ever.
A vfr for people that dont want nec Continue reading...

hong kong fuey

Good bike but be prepared to spend your money at the petrol station. Continue reading...

Dick Tym

I've been riding 48 years and have owned 100+bikes (and ridden many others) from 80cc to 1500cc and I can honestly say that none have been more fun the Crossrunner. Performance is more than adequate for real wo Continue reading...

Andy Pack

Having taken the bike out for a couple of hours from my local dealer (Lings Honda), I was very surprised and impression. Styling isn't to everyone's taste but I didn't mind it. Considering its almost a grand le Continue reading...

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macsporran

i swopped my VFR800vtec for a Sprint ST1050 - great bike but dealersd are no where as supportive as Honda

Posted: 09/08/2011 at 13:47

tom k 2

same for me. the regulator went on my street triple (under warranty still). was told by the dealer that sold me it that id have to wait for 6-8 weeks before they could fix. The bike was my only way to get to work. The dealer in question was North City Triumph - Romford.

Triumph dealer support has been shocking - i guess they sold more bikes than they have trained mechanics to fix

Posted: 12/10/2011 at 19:08

joe mander 2

Bought one having considered about 12 other bikes. Wanted everything the reviews and test ride said the Crossrunner has and have not been dissapointed - apart from the Speed Restriction which was disclosed in Bike Magazines November issue. Honda, dealers and lots of the media say ther ain't one - but there is - 123mph max (in 4th gear - cos 5th and 6th are restricted). This versus 145mph in MCN - a bit (actually very) naughty by Honda and dealers to let this myth be accepted by potential buyers.

Would not have bought it if I had known this beforehand - now lumbered.

Posted: 31/10/2011 at 16:39

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	ABS is fitted as standard and Honda have remapped the fueling so the VTEC transition is now much smoother. The high bars gives a comfortable riding position and excellent visibility.

	It's not sportsbike sexy, but for the majority of us, it's more than capable.