1998 Honda reviews

I'm 70, been riding since I was 14. Had about all brands of bikes. Just sold my 89 GS1150ES Suzuki and I miss its power. This ACE Tourer is nice but the front forks are very harsh. Power leaves a lot to be desired. Draws a lot of attention for it does have good lines. Show less

After reading numerous reviews and test riding a few times, I bought my 98 VFR with 9500 miles in March of 2008. I must say it is one of the best things I have done! It's reliable, comfortable and looks great, even for a bike that is 10 years old. After 5000 miles this summer, I can't wait until next spring! I would suggest this bike to anybody! Show less

This is my third bike, and I've owned it for about four years. My first bike was a late 1970s UJM. My second was a large cruiser. I've also ridden every bike in the Truimph model line. If you need a bike that's good for almost any kind of riding, with styling that ages very well, and is rock-solid reliable, it's hard to beat the VFR800FI. Aside from being mechanically reliable, the quality of materials, finishes, and construction are incredible. Everything on the bike is highly resistant to aging, fading, fatiguing, cracking, or scratching. If you give it a bare minimum of care, it will keep looking and riding like new for decades. Plus, the precision, comfort, and refinement that it exhibits when you ride it are very gratifying. Without a doubt, some bikes are better for specific types of riding, such as pure sports riding and track days, or ultra-long-distance touring. But if you can own only one all-around bike and you need it to handle touring, commuting, as well as some sporty riding, I think the VFR is the best bike out there. With just a few of the right accessories, it will easily adapt to whatever riding style you throw at it. Show less

I found a perfect 98 tourer with (believe this), only 3680 miles in May 2006, to replace my 750 cc ACE deluxe. This bike is much more stable above 55 mph and being a light person, the 750 cc bike was a little squirmy at speed. I have put on about 1500 miles this summer (bad knee kept me from riding a lot), and they have been super enjoyable. Honda quality goes without saying. I do like the compliments I get at stop lights, parking lots etc. People really can't categorize this bike and ask all sorts of questions about it. I figure there are only a handful of these bikes in the Denver area. I have only seen two other ones in town in the two years I have been searching for one. I smile every time I see my bike in the garage. Show less

This bike is great! It has a great sound with the stock pipes and if one likes something with a really big sound, put some Vans and Hines shotgun pipes on it. You are sure to get the classic complement, "Nice Hog" in which I always respond, " It's a HONDA". Very comfortable bike and will handle 2 riders with ease. Show less

I went from a 1991 Kawasaki Vulcan 88se 1500cc bike to the Aero...dropped 400cc but its made up by comfort and espacially the look. with the wider tires in the front I take corners like I'm on a croch rocket. Starts up everytime and in the couple of months I've had her the only problem I saw was that the resevor did not work...that's it but I can go about 130 miles before I have to refill. Show less

After owning many VF and VFR Hondas before this I was absolutely astounded at the difference a few years can make. This one is the best! Bought used, but far from used up. First trip was the north shore of Duluth with the wife and bags, What a trip. Bike ran great the entire trip, didn't miss a beat. The sound from the D&D pipe is absolutely in a class of it's own. Show less

My first bike. Bought it with 15,000+ on it. I find it to be very easy to handle. Then engine has more than enough power. Rides great on the hwy. Really a good clean fun bike. Gas mileage is suspect at around 33-37, but I had mine re-jetted. Transmission can be finicky sometime but what bikes tranny isn't? I really only have good things to say about this bike. I get ton's of compliments. And I do mean ton's. 5 stars! Show less

This is one great bike!! I bought it used with a little over 7000 miles on it! Within three weeks I added another thousand miles! I try to find every excuse to ride! It's a great ride, plenty of power for cruising down the road. I have owned a Harley in the past, not much difference here (except in price). Sounds, looks and feels like a Harley with the reliability of a Honda! Great job Honda!!! Show less

This bike is the best bang for the buck. If you want a bike that doesn't give you any trouble for a low cost, this is it. Change the sproket to a 38 tooth so lower the freeway rpms and you couldn't ask for anything more. Show less