I've begun to focus on a good sport touring bike. Currently, I have an '03 Nighthawk 750, which I love. it's so reliable. Took it to the Hoot in June, rode Deal's Gap 3 times, once in the rain. Note: I got separated from the group I was riding with, and I thought they said we'd meet at the end, but they said "we'll meet at the INN." So, I did it out , and back, and then, in the rain, out again. the VFR seems like the best choice. I commute from March through October, so I'm concerned that the bike be able to take heated grips and/or a socket for electric gloves. I feel that black is invisible in the early morning in the spring and late at night in the fall. And, MAN, I have been cold enough. White seems a bit too police-ish. so I'm waiting for the 2007 announcement at this point. I've already discussed the bike with the dealer. I'm hoping for HONDA RED, because red is faster.:smile:
yep, the red is faster. Pretty, too. I have seen threads mentioning heated grips on the VFR, but I don't have them. I have a cruise control, but haven't installed it. Actually didn't see much use for it until I had to do some freeway time this weekend. I do have Heli bars and a givi screen and sargent seat which makes touring a bit easier. The first day for me was awful, but once I got saddlebroke, it seemed to go smooth. But the real fun for me is when the bike takes on the 'sport' mode. I was riding in the gold country around sacramento, cali and when I could get around the cages I was having a blast dragging pegs and raising the pucker factor a bit.
The VFR will be more suited to touring than the nighthawk, I believe. It should be abel to handle heated grips ok. There is a article on how to install some heated grips, just click VFR Info at the top, then click on How-to articles.
