The braking system departed from the normal front and rear independent arrangement and honda fitted their DCBS (dual-combined braking system).Cognitive behavioral learning theory in this system, squeezing the front brake lever applies pressure to four of the six front pistons. The rotational movement of the left caliper, when braking, actuates a secondary master cylinder which applies pressure to one of the rear pistons.Cognitive behavioral learning theory the rear brake pedal is directly attached to the remaining two rear pistons and two front pistons. This arrangement irritated some but was praised—in some circles at least—for removing fork dive under heavy braking.Cognitive behavioral learning theory when honda released a new generation of VFR in 2002, the DCBS was modified to be less "linked". With the new DCBS, the front brake lever now activates five of the six front pistons and the rear brake pedal activates the two rear pistons and only one front piston.Cognitive behavioral learning theory the secondary master cylinder (which is actuated by the rotational force of the front left caliper under braking) remained unchanged continuing to activate one rear piston.Cognitive behavioral learning theory

The sixth generation (RC46) began in 2002 and featured dual underseat exhausts and available ABS (antilock brakes) in addition to the DCBS. It was the first generation of VFR to feature chain-driven rather than gear-driven cams plus VTEC valve actuation technology.Cognitive behavioral learning theory in contrast to the automotive version of VTEC, where the cam timing is changed to suit the engine RPM providing a broad spread of power, the simplified motorcycle version employs only 2 of the 4 valves per cylinder when operating at lower engine speeds.Cognitive behavioral learning theory all 4 valves per cylinder are utilised above 7000 rpm. These changes were a bid by honda to meet tightening noise and emissions standards in their home market and abroad.Cognitive behavioral learning theory in 2006, honda has lowered the VTEC activation threshold as the power delivery of the 2002-2005 VTEC models tended to dip slightly before the transition point.Cognitive behavioral learning theory in the 2006 edition the VTEC engages at 6400 rpm and stops working when the rpm is back to 6100.

The sixth generation has some weaknesses too: the rectifier unit in early models was problematic and some electrical wiring was not thick enough to handle the currents of the headlight units.Cognitive behavioral learning theory the stator on early models were not powerful enough to keep the bike from dying in stop-and-go traffic; honda had a service campaign to install more powerful stators on all effected units.Cognitive behavioral learning theory the rear sub-frame on some early models was prone to cracking as well (this was fixed in a recall). The starter-valves need to be synchronized to achieve better engine stability.Cognitive behavioral learning theory also the wiring for the front and rear oxygen sensors was also backwards on some bikes that were sold in europe.

It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire.Cognitive behavioral learning theory stopping was achieved via double disc. Combined 3-piston calliper (abs) and sintered metal pads in the front and a single disc. Combined 3-piston callipers (abs) and sintered metal pads in the rear.Cognitive behavioral learning theory the front suspension was a 43 mm hmas cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload and ten df adjustment while the rear was equipped with a pro-link with gas-charged hmas damper, 7-step (stepless remote-controlled hydraulic) preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment.Cognitive behavioral learning theory the VFR800F was fitted with a 5.68 gallon (21.50 liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 478.4 pounds (217.0 kg). The wheelbase was 57.48 inches (1460 mm) long.Cognitive behavioral learning theory