How big of a difference is there between the '02-'05s and the '06 + ? My understanding is that Honda adjusted the RPM thresholds for the VTEC engagement. I was wondering if the difference was significant pre and post and how much I should factor the difference into my bike buying decision. TIA!!
Welcome to the forum you dirty bunghole! :lol: "From 06 on Honda did improve the transition somewhat by lowering the engagement point to 6400RPM and lowering the re-engagement point to 6100RPM." Search, and there are lots of threads here on VTEC. Read this one if you are bored. http://vfrworld.com/forums/general-vfr-discussions/11814-v-tech-over-all-positive-negative.html
It's not a huge difference and the VTEC is just as annoying in the early 6th Gens as it is in the later 6th Gens like mine (07) :wink: The actual RPM difference in engagement if I remember correctly is 6800 rpm on the older models and 6400 on the newer models. The newer models are slightly better since it is less likely to engage/disengage at highway cruising speeds but nonetheless I wish the newer models didn't have the VTEC at all. Regards, Rollin
