ethenelos Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Good Evening. I want to buy vfr 800f (8 gen) but I have seen that it has 2 versions. The first 2014 and the 2nd version 2017, except for a: color Frame b: exhaust c: usb socket d: front shock absorber color is there a real difference in ignition, economy or something else? eg: vfr 800 vtec 6gen 2002 to 2006 had different turns per minute in vtec and ABS. Τhanks and sorry for my english. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRLondon Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Silver colour is available for the 2nd version. 1st version is Euro-3 compliant, 2nd version Euro-4 compliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Philois1984 Posted May 13, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2020 As far as I am aware the only differences are the ones you listed. I wasn’t aware there was a difference in the front shock absorber colour will have to check that out. The USB socket will be very handy, but it is also very easy to install one yourself ( mounted under the seat and wired directly to the battery). It really comes down to which exhaust you prefer. Fuel economy, performance ect will be pretty much identical (the different exhaust may cause a very small difference) You will be very happy with either. Mine is a 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted May 13, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2020 Also the secondary air intake duct flapper valve system is removed from the 2017 model. Both 14 and 17 are very reliable bikes. Also all the electrical problems that have been with previous generation VFR's appear to have been resolved with the 8gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted May 14, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Philois1984 said: As far as I am aware the only differences are the ones you listed. I wasn’t aware there was a difference in the front shock absorber colour will have to check that out. The USB socket will be very handy, but it is also very easy to install one yourself ( mounted under the seat and wired directly to the battery). It really comes down to which exhaust you prefer. Fuel economy, performance ect will be pretty much identical (the different exhaust may cause a very small difference) You will be very happy with either. Mine is a 2014. Hi Phil. Here's a nice 2017 for you. I quite like the blackened frame and the polished forks. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Philois1984 Posted May 14, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Grum said: Hi Phil. Here's a nice 2017 for you. I quite like the blackened frame and the polished forks. Cheers. Thanks Grum, hadn’t paid any attention to the forks being a different colour, although I new the frame was black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxVFR Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Hi Phil. Here's a nice 2017 for you. I quite like the blackened frame and the polished forks. Cheers. Looks good in silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethenelos Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 14 hours ago, Grum said: Also the secondary air intake duct flapper valve system is removed from the 2017 model. Both 14 and 17 are very reliable bikes. Also all the electrical problems that have been with previous generation VFR's appear to have been resolved with the 8gen. Good Evening. I didn't understand what you are saying (Also the secondary air intake duct flapper valve system is removed from the 2017 motel) is easy for a photo please. This has serious differences.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted May 14, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, ethenelos said: Good Evening. I didn't understand what you are saying (Also the secondary air intake duct flapper valve system is removed from the 2017 model) is easy for a photo please. This has serious differences.? No it's not an issue, it's just a design difference. A lot of VFR owners including myself have removed this system from their bikes. Honda, since the 2017 model have decided to remove it. No need for a photo it's nothing to worry about for either model. Have a look at the link below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethenelos Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Thank you very much for your prompt replies. I believe I will get the machine by the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted May 14, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, ethenelos said: Thank you very much for your prompt replies. I believe I will get the machine by the end of the year. Good luck. The 2014 or the 2017 VFR is a fantastic bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddccrew Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 So it is better to remove it or not? Any major differences? As I understand only yellow equipment should be removed? And one pipe should be blocked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 8:28 AM, ManxVFR said: Looks good in silver Low-vis grey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kamillus Posted May 19, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2020 The RC93 (2017~) has a different exhaust. It is quite a bit more potent sounding in lower revs and looks better than the round pot of the RC79, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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