Could use some feedback. I have a chance to pick up a 92 VFR750F for under $2000 in good condition other than a few scratches on the right side fairing, and a tear in the right hand grip. It has a Fox Twin Clicker shock, new battery, tank cover, and spare Corbin touring seat. It also has the original shock for it, owners manual, and a modified shortened exhaust can. Just under 42000 miles on it. The question is, should an old bugger like me be even looking at such a bike? (50 something) I want something capable of long rides, as my kids are spread out across the country. Just got back into riding a few years ago after a twenty year hiatus, (yeah, I was married). I was riding an old SR500 that was great for short rides, but, after a couple hundred miles, it became painfully apparent this was not a touring bike. I tried a couple of cruisers, felt too much like sitting in my living room. Not much into riding in a fetal position either, and this bike looks like good trade off. Figured this would be the best place to go for an honest opinion.
Sounds like a bike you could live with. Especially with a little more comfortable aftermarket seat. I enjoy mine at 43 yrs old. There are times when I'm drawn to the st1100, but having never ridden one, not sure the weight would be a worth while trade off. You may want to look for some type of bar risers for it. Sounds like the plastics are in decent enough shape to ride as is or repair and paint. Very important for this bike as plastics are expensive and limited. I ride for hours at a time with no problem. The price sound reasonable as well. Hope this helps.
I love my 3rd Gen VFR but honestly even though the bike is a "sport tourer" there is much more emphasis on sport than touring. It is much less agressive in the ergo department than a true sport bike but you will still feel it after a good half day of riding. Bar risers and a comfy seat should help out alot but don't expect to be able to ride it a really long distance without plenty of stops along the way. Handling is great and they are blast to ride in the twisties. Luggage options are pretty limited (other than soft bags) and parts will be expensive and sometimes scarce. The bike is reasonably priced especially considering that you are getting a much needed and very pricey upgrade on the suspension. Mileage shouldn't be a concern if you are confident that the previous owner(s) kept up with the maintanence. If you still like to break the speed limit and hate chicken strips on your tires I say buy the VFR. If you like riding at a more leisurely pace and going really long distances I would say you should look at something a bit more tour oriented like at Kawasaki Concours. Parts are much easier to find for the Kawi and you can get a much newer one for not much more money even though the VFR beats it in the looks department. Here is my baby. She has a little more than 12k on her. She is the 3rd VFR I have owned. Rollin
Thanks, yeah, weight is something I considered. Haven't gone to look at it yet, but looks good in the photos.
Thanks for the info. I've been told this is a one owner bike that's been kept well. The guy that has it now bought it for his son, who refused to ride it, so he is selling it to get it out of his garage. I thought about the Concours, but heard from several owners that they are very top heavy, esp at slow speeds. I do get the urge occasionally get a little aggressive when riding twisties, but not really planning on becoming a flat tracker, (guess my mid-life crisis isn't that severe). When the weather is good, I do like riding sunup to sundown, just became too painful on the little yamie.
Ok - sounds like a good deal.. I bought my first VFR (97) new at age 50 after riding standard tourers for many years. Never going back. Check out this website (Motorcycle Ergonomics) and choose the 94-97 VFR750F under Honda - put in your size info and compare the ergos for the VFR to other bikes you have owned (or something similar, not every model is there). The ergos for the 92 (gen3) are very similar to the 94-97 (gen4). I found that my gen3 with a stock seat has a lower seat height (1/2" to 1") than my gen4. Also if the maintenance was kept up on this bike, you shouldn't worry about it. The 93 I picked up this summer has 66k on the clock and runs better than my 97 with 27k on the clock. You just can't kill em.
