Just for the metric folks. I get anywhere between 4.3 to as low as 3.9 litres per 100k's. (per full tank). The 8th gen definitely has superior fuel economy than the 6th gen. Also my best economy is on standard unleaded 91ron fuel. Whilst the tank capacity is slightly less than the 6th gen the 8th gen compensates for this in better fuel economy.
Many settled riders considered the VFR the best street bike, ever, at that era. The greatest disadvantage of that VFR was the increased fuel consumption. Crossrunner is designed directly, using almost the same parts with the VFR 800 VTEC, which is a factory attempt to complete the line up, on a low development cost basis. Its V4 engine shows its age a little when it comes to fuel economy β an average of 44mpg is worse than rivals (Tracer does 48mpg, F900XR does 50mpg) although the Hondaβs pleasingly generous