V-tech- Over all positive or negative?

KC-10 and legs having dinner - when :flypig:

 

I can't wait until the 7th Gen comes out so that the 6th Gen bashers can turn their attention to once again trying to convince everybody why their old iron is so much better than the current version .................

Bottom line is that Honda makes great bikes. It doesn't matter what Gen you've got, they are all extremely reliable (except for the 1st) and were best in class for their time. This is an evolution that will continue.

 

I truly believe it is a testament to the lineage of the VFR legend to see all of you folks so fervently defend the territory that is your chosen generation. I have chosen the 6th gen due to it being the latest and most refined example of a great bloodline. I think the Vtech is an ingenious design that fits the changed requirements of todays world, while still managing to carry on the great heritage of the VFR. I could have bought any number of machines but the 6th gen VFR was so different and to me that was special. Allow me to list:

1) V Four
2) Single Sided Swingarm
3) Underseat Exhaust
4) Vtech Valvetrain - yes, I wanted it
5) 2+ Decades of Refinement

The list above should be an adequate enough description as to why I think the 6th Gen VFR is more than worthy to carry the VFR name. If I had wanted a Superbike I would have bought a Ducati 1098. I wanted the latest representation of a legend.

 

Ah come on Jason, this thread has to make it through the winter, don't scare everyone away now. :yield:

 

:boink: This is great I hope it does go on all winter

 

You know... my little guy was playing with his little circuit city radio controlled car. Then I watched the VFR police YouTooob video and BANG! it clicked, they sound the same! They must just have a bigger one's in them huh?

let the games begin. :boxing: :brick:

 

i own a gen 6 vfr and love everything about it...but the vtec,honestly,i could take it or leave it.when it kicks in it's cool but i cant help but wish it ran on 4 valves full-time....i wonder how one of these would run if someone modified the valvetriain that way?

 

ROFL, what the hell is there to fix? The'07 which i belive is the same as the '06 is fine. Like most people, all i've changed is an exhaust and the air filter, something i'd do on any bike that i've bought. These addons that you mention are optional and in no way neccessary. My bike is like a sewing machine as it is and i'm happy with it. Owners who add power commanders, yet another option if they want to, that's the great thing about choices but the VFR def doesn't need fixing as there's nothing to fix.

I've owned a few VFR's, i missed out on the 5th gens although i'm told they have the best engines. Truth is all of the VFR's are good bikes at what they do, i still think the bike is the best sports tourer out there bar none, you just have to see the ports in the summer in the UK to see the number of VFR's getting ready for continental touring duty. A bike earns that reputation over the years, it doesn't just happen. Still doesn't stop me liking other bikes either lol, but for an all rounder, not much can touch the VFR. VTEC or not, i've had them with both types of engines, they rock, simple as that. It's a VFR after all :biggrin:

 

'02 VTEC owner here: I dislike the VTEC on my particular bike; theres way too much of a pronounced kick at 7k.

If it was a smoother transition I wouldn't care much one way or the other. I agree w/ others that it adds complexity to the machine. But most new technologies (like FI, LBS, ABS, etc...) are complex but not necessarily bad. If VTEC technology is the only way to have a 100hp+ bike in 10-20yrs when emissions are much stricter, so be it.

I've only owned a 6th gen VFR, but have ridden a number of other makes/models. The bike has pretty much every mod recommended to help correct the VTEC surge w/ no luck. As others mention, some 6th gen bikes have a very smooth transition while others are very abrupt.

 

Good god, I love this thread. Hell yes lets keep this one going all winter. Don't forget if it wasn't for us older models your newer versions wouldn't be where they are. 750s rule. That said, yep the VFR has had a life that no other manufacture can match, VF series through the NR to the Vtec almost a breed of its own with in Honda. it's all good. 4th gen, closest cousin to the NR, which is a bike I'd love to have. But I tell you, yes I know, some have, till you ride a 4th gen............................:wink:

 

Glad no one is mad at me for not caring for the VTEC. I have nothing bad to say to sway people to or from purchasing a 6th Gen VFR. I think any bike that works is good, I just like what I like for myself and that is all. There is nothing wrong with a 6th Gen VFR if that is what you want and like. I am not a VTEC candidate - that may end up being my loss so go figure. I am happy with my 5th Gen because it is what I want. As great of a bike my 5th Gen is it would not satisfy someone who wanted something different. Because of the VTEC engine I would not consider a new VFR, but that is just my choice, not a put down. I was looking at ST1300s and did not like that bike after doing two test rides. I am currently looking at used Kawi ZX9s and really like them. I want the second bike as a backup if my VFR is in the shop and if there are parts needed on backorder which has already happened to me with my 5th Gen VFR. I also want a second bike for trackdays.

 

I agree $$$ is a big factor, I will have to keep my ride forever to justify the $$. :rockon:

Reg I understand what your saying... To play with another social dynamic however I would think of it as a sidegrade. Really what does the Gen 6 have in common with the rest... Engine? not really (V4 ya), Style? not really as stated in a previous post...

...LOVE THAT!

Exhaust? nope, Sound? certainly not. The wheels are still round though.

That being said, IMO it still defines what the VFR line is all about. Taking the "sidegrade" into account, I would like to have a 86 RWB a 93 White and a Black 98 all along side my 07. Then I want to sit down with a cup of coffee and ponder what I feel like experiencing today and pick the bike that will give it to me.

As stated many times before by some very wise people it is time for a change. Really that is what makes all of our Gen's so special. Can you imagine without change... "ya but my 94 is blue and your 99 is red, so take that!"

I really would like to have all the other bikes but... :ballchain: would put a stop to that in a heart beat so shhhhhhh!

Now if the Gen 7 is VTEC, LBS, ABS and all the other jazz hold on to your seats!