Indeed sounds like the the front Cam Chain Tensioner being worn ( my front one started making noises only at ~80.000 km [on both owned Vfr's 6 gens : 2002/2009, the rear went after more than 100.000 km]
- The low milage of the bike doesn't support a Cct problem thesis.
- On my 6'gen noise appears when idling not when throttling .
Good luck
p.s
- The part is ~70 usd on ebay.
- Getting to the 2 bolts to free the front CCT one requires a bit of work to be done.... (on 6' Gen)
- There are some samples recordings on youtube... which can be compared to this exact noise sound.
