1998 Honda VTR1000F review from Canada
"An awesome all-round bike"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Absolutely nothing.
General comments?
Very exciting torquey v-twin engine. Jardine slip-on pipes made it sound incredible.
Vibrations made my right hand fall asleep during long rides, and the seat could have been more comfortable.
If the fuel tank is topped up too much, the engine dies shortly after gassing up. However, a quick opening of the cap to vent the tank once remedies the problem. After a while I learned to do this while driving - quite a trick.
One tooth down on the front sprocket made this bike a 2nd gear wheelie king.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 25000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2008 |