Honda Vfr750 Review
"Buy the best example you can afford — compromises cost more later."
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Used Buyer Review
The VFR750 is one of those bikes that rewards patience. Find a clean example and you've got something genuinely special — Honda's gear-driven cams give it that mechanical whine that sounds like nothing else on the road, and the V4 pulls cleanly from 3,000rpm right through to the redline without drama. The RC36 chassis is confidence-inspiring without being boring. It steers with real intent. Here's the honest truth though: these bikes are old now, and they weren't cheap to maintain when new. That gear-driven cam system is brilliant but labour-intensive to service. Budget for a full coolant flush, new rubber, and a carb clean minimum. Check the fairing lowers for cracks — they're expensive unobtainium now. Regulator-rectifier failures are common on higher-mileage bikes, so check charging voltage before you hand over cash. A well-sorted VFR750 at the right money is a legitimate all-rounder that'll embarrass much newer bikes on a twisty B-road. A tired one will drain your wallet slowly.
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You want cheap, easy modern parts availability
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