2007 25th Anniversary ... Freddie Spencer Edition?

Greetings. I'm a new member, considering a VFR as I would like a sport tourer and the ability to carry luggage. I really like the RWB paint scheme on the '07 Anniversary Edition, and have a question regarding that very bike. Is there such a thing as a Freddie Spencer Edition 25th Anniv. '07 VFR800A, and if so, what difference, if any, is there between that an a "standard" 2007 Anniv. Edition? I searched google and found next to nothing, but I spoke with a dealer and they told me they had a 2007 Fred Spencer in stock.

Thanks in advance for an answer to this question.

 

I've never heard of it either. Chances are that he is using it synonymously with the 25th Anniversary Edition.

 

I have never heard of such a production model BUT... I had an MST instructor who was maybe 40yrs of age call my bike the Freddy Spencer version...

 

I've never heard of one, either. Just out of curiosity, is the "Freddie Spencer" asking price more than the 25th Anniversary price?

 

I haven't heard of that version either, however over here at Miller Motorsports Park they have a bunch of classes for bikes that are based on Freddie Spencers riding school (they actually are Freddy Spencer classes). They sometimes have him there for special occasions. Anyway thay have a sport touring class that they teach under his name and it is done on a 02 VFR that is owned by Freddie. Here are some pics of it. It doesn't have a lot of stuff done to it, but the exaust on it(slip-ons not a full system) apparently was done just for Freddie! I talked to Shane Turpin (a former professional racer that lives here localy.) and he said that my bike has more stuff done to it than the one at the track does, However he said that Freddie also has another one that he uses himself that is hopped up a lot more than mine. Even the internals of the motor have been upgraded on his, so there was some seriuos money dumped into that bike! Freddie does get a lot of stuff from various sponsers he has used either for free or they custom make things for him that the public can't get (like the exhaust on the track VFR). Anyway, here you go (the CBR1000RR you see in the pic is also his).

 

Some of the "older" guys refer to the RWB as a Freddie Spencer bike because they remember Freddie winning all his races on a Honda in the 80's...when the Interceptor was first launched in RWB colours.

So the Freddie Spencer bike IS the RWB. Same bike. And like Lgn001 asks, make sure they don't try to ask for a premium price for the bike. It's an RWB. Nothing more, nothing less.

But the RWB is a GREAT bike. :biggrin:

Oh. And Welcome to VFR World!

 

Yep ^ what he said. don't pay any extra for it.

 

thanks guys -- for the answers and for a warm welcome. Over the weekend I had an opportunity to try an '06 on for size, and I was a little disappointed to find that I'm a wee bit short. Off the stand I can balance the bike, however the balls of my feet aren't making it to the ground. I read another post here about lowering the bike so the rider could keep his feet planted at idle, but I'm not sure if that's an acceptable length to go to in order to make the bike fit me. It may not even be a big deal, but I would prefer to be able to keep the entirety of my two soles on pavement at stops. I really like the 6th gen though, and while I would definitely take advantage of a bike for daily riding to and from work and class, I truly desire one for frequent 3-4 hour trips which I make, and I'm being told the VFR is what I'm looking for.

I'll be honest, this will be my first motorcycle (as if that might not have been apparent already ), and I feel a bit undeserving of a new one, however I'm adamant about the use and necessity, and not simply looking for something "hot" to impress others with, so I think it's fair to consider new as well as pre-owned models.

That's where I stand, and I welcome any input the experienced users here can offer. Thanks.

 

I have not heard of such.
Is the dealer selling bridges with the bike?

 

Almost EVERY new rider drops a motorcycle in a parking lot at least once, so perhaps a used Kawasaki Ninja 250 might be a better first choice. Actually, any naked bike that fits you well and is lighter than the VFR is a reasonable starter bike. It's not that the VFR won't work as a first bike, as it really is an excellent all-purpose motorcycle, but a tip-over can get expensive, AND you may have to pick it up by yourself...

Just food for thought!

 

This is very true!!! I have tipped mine over while still, and it was right after I finished painting it too. I can't imagine how I would have felt if it was brand new! These bikes are also very heavy... I could never get one up by myself.

 

+1 on the beater bike for a starter. As stated above, plastic is expensive. Damaging an old beater is disappointing, but no biggy. Droppin the spankin New Shiney Beast of a VFR could be devastating...A smaller bike will let you get the feel for sport bike handling, easier to learn skills, teach you repsect for the machine, and get you ready for a VFR in all of it's glory.

my 2 cents

 

I only know of one. I belong to HSTA (Honda Sport Touring Association) and we gave away an 07 RWB last June with hard bags autographed by the man himself, Freddie Spencer.

Mike

 

Ahh, the old days, I kinda wish I had an old V45, first 750 I ever road.

As for starter bike, a VFR definitely is not it. Sure plastice is expensive but a VFR has way to much power for someone that has no experience. Start low and upgrade. You'll be much happier.

 

Be careful what you wish for....I have an '83 V-45 Sabre for sale CHEAP!!!!!
Needs a head gasket and a little TLC.

 

No, I don't mean a V45 Sabre, I mean a V45 Interceptor. It's a RWB thing. I was perfectly content with my 5th generation bike until the 2007 RWB came out. Sure it took me a year to get but I've got it now.

 

Well, the blue on the bike IS called Spencer Blue. Now I know why. Also you can lower the bike an inch by taking it off the seat. butt buffer will lower the seat, install gel pads, contour it to your butt, whatever, and when he's done, the factory cover goes back on and you'd never know it....

 

I've got one of those too, but I'd better keep it (it matches)!!!

 

First, welcome to world of motorcycling. Second, I got to echo what many others have said already, get a used beater as your first bike. you will likely drop it and that is a lot less painful on a used bike than a sparkling new one.

Pick up a used Ninja 500 or an old Nighthawk 750. If you really want to save some money on gas, the Ninja 250 would be a great learner bike. You should be able to find good examples of these for 2000 or less.

As for being able to flatfoot, I haven't been able to flatfoot a bike I've owned in the past 15 years. Don't let not being able to flatfoot keep you from a bike you like (with the caveat that it is still best to get a beater for your first one).