old rider looking for info on 2009 model

Long time biker with 2 modern Triumphs looking for a sport/ tourer/tracker, RELIABLE, wth a good dealer network (not a Triumph). Need hard data from present owners on new 2009 model VFR to compare to older VFR's and some other Jap bikes that interest me. Help appreciated--

Ride hard and live fast!!

 

VFR - Gear cams 1993-2000 750-800 100,000 miles no worries

 

My secret weapon in bike research is Motorcycle Specifications, Great resource for info on just about any street bike ever built, including all years of the vfr. Its pretty easy to navigate as well. Hope this helps.

 

other jap bikes that inerest you are?? the 2009 6th gen has a slick 50 fitting inside the blacked out swingarm..new helium in tires for lighter weight,center stand for front and rear tire if you sit on it proplerly, its really a 4.5 cylinder but listed as v4, it has one gear driven cam and one chain best of boths worlds the 2009 v-tech has different firing order instead at 6500 all cylinders go to 4 valves it starts at 4k #1 5k#2 6k#3 and 7k#4 other then that basically the same as its been past few years no problems...:thumbsup:

 

Thank you fo ryour mature helpful reply and fuck you you asshole.

 

Take it easy, dude.

Any member on this forum can tell you that VFRs are extremely reliable and comfortable, regardless of year. 02-09 are for the most part, the same, with the exception of the blacked out theme on the 09. In the 02-05 models, the VTEC kicks in at 7,000 RPM, while in the 06 up, it kicks in at 6400 RPM.

There are too many other bikes out there for us to start prattling on about. You need to do some research on your own. We're not going to do your dirty work for you. Go to dealerships and sit on different bikes, test ride if possible, and then read up on what strike your interest. You didn't mention what other bikes you are interested in. If you have ANY interest in the VFR, research it.

If you're going to ask questions, be more precise. Don't join this forum asking stupid questions and then cussing any members out. There's no need to get your panties in a bunch, Pumpkin.

 

I have an older 3rd Gen VFR (1993) as well as a newer 6th Gen VFR (2007.) I have been riding street bikes for almost 20 years now and have ridden everything on two wheels from from mopeds to Ducatis. All I can tell you is that Honda VFR's are rock solid dependable bikes and very versatile machines. They aren't the fastest or lightest bikes out there but simply put they do everything well from ripping up the twisties to long distance touring. They are plenty powerful for 2 up riding and they are much more agile that the bigger sport touring bikes (FJR, Councours, ST) How many other bikes can you think of that you can do some serious knee dragging with and then throw on some hard bags and ride across the country?

If you want a super fast bike then you should buy a CBR. If you want a comfortable bike with decent power that doesn't make you feel like you've been raped by a 2x4 after an hour of riding then check out the VFR. While I do enjoy my 6th Gen I really wish it had gear driven cams like the 5th Gens and I also wish it did not have the VTEC engine. This is just my personal preference and if I could do it all over again I would have bought a used 5th Gen VFR instead. Just my 2 cents.


Regards,
Rollin

 

Ride hard, live fast, die an idiot!
As others said, don't join a forum, ask a question, and then RANT when someone has a little fun.
VFR's are great at being a quality bike for all arenas. Not the fastest, not the most comfortable for long hauls, but it will carve corners all day and easily keep you in the saddle till the sun sets. Try that on a CBR or GSXR!

 

well you are welcome for my fo ryour mature reply..:biggrin: sounds like a man that spent to much time on a triumph and never got a woman passenger on back..even the vfr can't save you, but you can at least try to act like a real rider....:thumbsup: oops mom pulling in your driveway better log out..:wink:

 

ROTOFLOL!!!!!

 

From deepdish's totally incomprehensible reply could well be elf reborn or one of his growing legion of nonsensical webspace kin. :wink:

 

Interesting, unless you are planning on selling your Triumphs you already have a classic Bonnie for slow low to mid range grin making trips and a softish sports Tourer in the Tiger which is generally considered more comfortable than a VFR for distances. What you seem to be missing is a hero bike for sports and track why not an '08 or earlier R1 with Heli bars and touring screen ?

The R1 is considered the most streetable of the Superbikes with a reasonable seat and slightly better leg room, friend of mine with slightly dodgy wrists has a '04 R1 with Helis and no problems with 500mile a day rides.

If you are looking to offload the Tiger then a VFR would make a great Sports oriented tourer competent to do the odd track day. :thumbsup: