Honda vfr..advice please.

[999gsi]

Evening all,just looking for advice.. Looking at getting back on a bike... Last rode 7 years ago,when I last had a CBR 600 RR.. Now looking at vfr 800's... I admit I'm slightly out if touch... Have £2500 to spend and looking about the VTEC an non VTEC are in budget.. Which is the better bike ? Many have high mileage,is this something to worry about ?. Ill do about 4k a year commuting and just riding for fun...what are your thoughts ??

[999gsi]

Thankyou for the replies..i like the look of the older vfrs but most tend to be high mileage.should this be a concern ?

[999gsi]

Some interesting replies..I like the look of the VTEC but reading the comments it would appear the nin vtec's are the better bikes.. Would I be mad to consider a bike with 50k+ on the clock... (Sorry for late reply been working all weekend).

[999gsi]

Rubin215 said:

Early VTEC has a noticeable step in power delivery which can occasionally catch out an inexperienced rider; not good leaning over accelerating in the wet. That said, how often is that going to happen?
Later bikes are less noticeable but both are expensive when it comes to valve service time.

Last of the non-VTEC's are fantastic bikes anyway but are often priced just slightly more than the first VTEC's because of the above!
Either way, you won't be disappointed.

Have you also considered a Triumph Sprint? Better bike all round, often looked after better too.

Tbh I know nothing about Triumphs... Had Hondas all my life as 100% reliable.Is the triumph any good ? No longer after balls out performance as I'm getting old (43)..and have children... Do you prefer the non VTEC ?

[999gsi]

I bought this week's MCN... It would appear the non vetec is the better buy/bike however I'm now looking at Triumph Sprints....thank you for all your replies I'm now in limbo... Looking to get a bike in august... But can't choose which one😨😨😨😨...