Honda VF1100S V65 Sabre reviews

I have ridden this bike across the country twice and have done over 500 miles a day with the stock seat. I was comfortable all the way 6k plus round trip and a great ride all the way. The bike is agile and has the power you want in all the gears. I cannot say anything bad about it. It is solid in the corners and steady at 100 mph +. I do not know what would be a better biked for the money. Show less

I bought my bike new in Feb. 08 and have loved it ever since. It has good throttle response and a smooth ride. I really haven't done any long distance riding yet but am looking forward to it. Show less

It was a big screw up by Honda to discontinue this model. It is the sweetest ride I've ever had. Plenty of power, quick, fast response. Just a beautiful bike all together. 40-45 mpg highway, a little less in town. Not enough to make a big difference. Very sturdy bike, but VERY sexy looking. BRING IT BACK HONDA! Show less

After being without a bike for over 25 years, I decided it was time to get back into one considering the fuel prices. I found the bike online and made the deal over the phone. It was an excellent transaction. I have put approximately 1150 miles on the bike since early August and have been very pleased with the performance, comfort and quality. Fuel economy has been in the mid- to high 30s. If you have been thinking about an entry level cruiser, this bike is a great choice. Show less

This is the perfect size bike. It has 10,000 flawless miles from all over western WA without a hiccup. It is hard to imagine a bike with less maintenance (sometimes I feel guilty). I have also been getting 49 mpg on my commute. It is an excellent bike that is noticeably absent from the new line up. Show less

I actually went to the dealer to look at the new Aero 750 and the sporty looking VTX 1300. I wasn't sure which one I was going to buy. Sitting between both of them was the Sabre and I realized I could have the best of both worlds. Long ride comfort (650 miles in a day) as well as bike night looks. I do both often. Other than changing filters and oil there has been no other maintenance required. I have a backrest with a rack, Honda bag mounts and saddlebags and a windscreen I mount for the long haul and camping at various events (all attached and loaded in less than an hour).When I return, an hour later I'm stripped and ready for curve carving and bike nights. This motorcycle can do it all, confidently. The only reason for the 4 grade for quality is the right peg is slightly obstructed by the exhaust and there are a few bolts that have a little rust (poorly plated).Overall I am completely satisfied with my Honda Sabre. Show less

I returned to riding after several years of not riding. I looked at several different bikes 900cc-1300cc. I wanted a small cruiser to ride to work and for short out of town trips. I fell in love with the Sabre by sight only, but when I went for a ride I knew I had found the bike I was looking for. Several of my friends have 1300cc-1800cc bikes, but the Sabre runs without any difficulty with the larger bikes out on the road. It has a smooth ride, great acceleration and plenty of top end speed. It's a great bike, which I will continue to ride for many years to come. I hate to hear 07 will be the last year that Honda makes this bike. I feel that bigger is not better in the case of the Sabre. Not everyone wants to ride the larger bikes. Enjoy the ride. Show less

When I was looking to buy a bike, I wanted something sleek, lean and mean. What I did not want was some overweight behemoth that handles like a pig on a shovel. And I'm not one to over-dress a bike. So when I saw my 2006 midnight black Sabre sitting on the showroom floor I had one question: Do you have one still in the crate? They said yes, so I bought it. Now every bike has its good points and its bad points and the Sabre is no exception. On the downside my biggest gripe is the saddle. Last summer I went on a 3000 km (about 1860 mile) tour from Edmonton to Vancouver Island and back - there are some fantastic twisties on that trip - and after an hour my backside really started to hurt and it got progressively worse as the day went on. Needless to say I now have a Mustang saddle on order and from all the reviews that I've read it should do the trick - I hope. Other than that I think the headlamp is a little weak: it may be good enough for night driving in the city, but at night on a country highway, I want to blind any critters standing in the ditch long before they can jump in front of me. My last complaint is NO TACH. I know that tachless is common with cruisers, but I'll never understand why. Now for the good stuff. As far as cruisers go the Sabre is a very agile, well balanced piece of machinery. It can handle the twisties quite gracefully, in a solid confidence inspiring manner. It has plenty of pep for city driving, but is equally at home cruising the highways for extended periods of time. In short it is a well rounded Honda quality motorcycle that I'll be driving for a long time to come and a very classy ride. Show less

I just bought a slightly used '07 Honda Shadow Sabre (unable to find a new '07, and Honda unfortunately doesn't make this bike anymore) to replace my beloved '02 Vulcan 750 that was destroyed in an accident. Kawasaki no longer makes that bike either. There were no '08 models out there that I really wanted. For me, 2 absolute requirements for a cruiser are shaft drive and tubeless tires, because I do a lot of long distance touring, and don't want to mess with the hassles of a chain or belt, and need tires that can be repaired from the outside in case of a flat. Besides having these requirements, the Sabre looks and rides great. I already have bolt-on saddlebags installed, and have ordered a Memphis Shades windshield. I foresee a long, happy life ahead for me and this bike. Show less

When I visited my local dealer, I probably sat on 30 or 40 bikes. This bike fit like a glove. None of the other bikes had that perfect fit for me. And on the road, this bike is extremely smooth and comfortable and has horses to spare. It's fun to set at the local diner and watch out the window and have people stop just to look her over. Even though it's a little heavy, I really like this bike. Show less