Hello from Lafayette, LA

Hello everyone,

Longtime motorcyclist, never owned a VFR but am now looking at two of them very hard. I am in the market for a new bike as my Tiger is getting a bit long in the tooth. Right now I am being hailed by three bikes. The 2008 VFR 800, the 2010 VFR 1200 F DCT and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S are vying for my attention with me leaning heavily toward the VFR 1200. The Duck is a sexy beast but like most sexy things, they cost ALOTTA MONEY!!!!!

Anyway, I am here to read about VFR experiences and leanring.

Later.

 

Hey Cap. Welcome aboard. Ahh decisions, decisions, decisions...

I'm sure you'll be happy regardless.

Take a look at this link below. Its an excellent write up, in my opinion, and may give you some insight from a "seasoned" VFR1200 rider.

http://vfrworld.com/forums/7th-generation-2010-present/37405-1-year-later-review.html

 

:welcome: to the nuts house
You cannot go wrong with either one........

 

Welcome to the Viffer world.

 

Thanks Everyone,

I have been lurking for a while and read ZenMoto's 1 year later review, among others. It sits pretty good with me as I am 6'1" at about 225 so he and I are about the same size. Most likely I will love whatever I end up with but you know how it is, you have to get a majority vote from all of the personalities before moving on!

The duck costs too much
The 08 is silver (hey! I wasn't going to say it was too small!) but the price is incredible with an option to buy side bags and trunk at dealer cost - This is a new never titled 2008
The 2010 really looks good to me, if I can get this dealer to give the same "bags at cost" option it just might be a go!

 

Sound like you eyes on the 2010...........Good luck with the purchase.
Would they allow you to test ride? What is your riding prefrence? Touring commute or Canyon junky? Other might be able to help choosing

 

I commute on my 2000 Tiger and have enjoyed the adventure type bike. I like to ride at a good pace but I don't have delusions of WSB. Before the Tiger was a Ducati 750 SS. Loved it but got tired of using a backpack.

Really I am looking for a commuter and sometime quick tour bike.