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  1. VFR750 RC36 (1990 - 1997) review

    ... Honda switched back to chain operation in 2002 on the VFR800 VTEC. Tyre Choice Original 1986 bikes came with 16-inch front and 18-inch ... Honda’s engineers reworked the chassis on the later VTEC model to sort it. Suspension The suspension is unadjustable, so the ...

    Ben Cope - 23/09/2019 - 09:35 - 0 comments

  2. VFR 800Fi (1997 - 2001) review

    ... has ensured it has improved each year, and the latest VTEC version is a very hard act for a rival bike builder to match, let alone ... CBS linked braking system. 2002: All-new model, featuring VTEC variable valve timing, chain driven cams, fresh bodywork and styling. ABS ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 19/09/2018 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  3. Road Test: ST3s v VFR800 v Guzzi Norge v FJR1300AS

    ... in the limelight after claimed improvements to the two-stage V-TEC valve operation which, in its original guise, was an ever-present ... without complaint. We were on the M6 before I remembered the V-TEC, which means that Honda's claims of improvement are spot on. The switch ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 10/05/2024 - 04:21 - 0 comments

  4. Niall's Spin: Honda VFR800 (2002-2005)

    ... so. But there's one thing spoiling the package for me: the VTEC motor. I can't get my head around it. Below 7000rpm only two valves per ... personally I think the bike would be better off without the VTEC gimmick. In all other respects it's the perfect sports tourer. I love ...

    Niall Mackenzie - 10/05/2024 - 04:16 - 0 comments

  5. V4 victory: Honda’s legendary engine

    ... look. 2002: VFR800 VTEC The next big change to the VFR came in 2002 – it shared the VFR800 ... than its predecessors. The engine’s highlight tech was its VTEC system, which disabled one inlet and one exhaust valve in each cylinder at ...

    Visordown Corre... - 10/05/2024 - 03:38 - 2 comments

  6. what is Variable Valve timing?

    ... CBR400’s ‘REV’ system and later evolving into ‘Hyper VTEC’. The reason is that BMW’s ShiftCam ... all the valves into operation. Later, Honda’s Hyper VTEC system – as used in the VFR800 – eliminated the finger followers from ...

    Simon Hancocks - 18/12/2018 - 16:48 - 0 comments

  7. ST3 (2003 - 2008) review

    ... to get around this problem on the VFR800 by fitting the VTEC system which makes the head run on two valves, giving low down torque, ... to get around this problem on the VFR800 by fitting the VTEC system which makes the head run on two valves, giving low down torque, ...

    Ben Cope - 19/09/2018 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  8. Weekly Visordown Marketplace watch

    ... sweet spot of the entire 30-year VFR dynasty, as the post-02 VTEC models aren’t universally loved.  On cars, Honda’s variable valve ... Nor was the extra expense involved in adjusting the VTEC’s valve clearances.  For £2,199, our ...

    Al Dowds - 19/09/2018 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  9. Ring Cycles

    ... with a totally new 800cc V-four engine that incorporates VTEC valve technology pinched from Honda's car division. The VFR is the ... to light the bike's big flaw. I've driven all of Honda's VTEC-equipped cars and, generally speaking, the system works very well. You get ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 10/05/2024 - 04:24 - 0 comments

  10. Road Test: R1200ST v. ST3 v. VFR800 v. Sprint ST

    ... with a totally new 800cc V-four engine that incorporates VTEC valve technology pinched from Honda's car division. The VFR is the ... to light the bike's big flaw. I've driven all of Honda's VTEC-equipped cars and, generally speaking, the system works very well. You get ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 10/05/2024 - 04:26 - 0 comments

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