Why should I get a VFR?

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Because VFR's freaking rule. Just like me.

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Didn't we just do this exact same topic last week or so.

 

Need Some Advice Possible new owner here

Hey Guys

I am thinking of trading in my big beautiful vtx 1800 and picking up a VFR. Here are my concerns. I am 6ft 2 220lbs (no I aint a fat body lol). I have not had a test ride yet but the bike seemed to fit ok. I am switching over from a cruiser beacuse I no longer have the time to ride to sturgis or New Hampshire, or anyother of my favorite rides. I still want to get up and go for a day now and then and use the bike to commute.

1. Hows the bike on gas

2. Any other big guys ride this VFR waht do you think

3. How are the eight hour days on this thing.

4. ABS or not

 

Jorge, I just replied to your other post, check it out. Gixxer, like Derstuka said, you might ask something more specific.
If you are looking for a bike that you can ride hundreds of miles of slab one day, ride hundreds of miles of twisties the next and then hundreds of miles of slab the following day--the VFR is for you.
If you are looking for a bike you can throw some bags on and use for a daily commuter--the VFR is for you.
If you are looking for a V4 that sounds and performs like no other motor--the VFR is for you.
If you are looking for a bike that lasts and lasts and lasts--the Honda VFR is for you.

If you are looking for a stunter--the VFR is not for you.

 

I am about your size, an inch shorter and a couple pounds lighter.

I would say the reach to the VFR handlebars, seat height, footpeg position, etc. makes it very comfortable. You can ride in "touring mode" or you can scoot back and get down on the tank. Plenty of clearance in the twisties and a snappy turn-in, but plush enough to make a long day bearable. A responsive engine that does not have the rear-end breakaway capability of a literbike, but has plenty of torque and does not need stratospheric revs to make power as in a 600. I think of it as forgiving.

But it is closer to being a sportbike than to a touring bike, with many of the attendant differences. Serious mile-burning might need an aftermarket seat but the stock one's OK for the first 300 miles or so.

Gas mileage on mine averages 38-40 MPG. I spend a lot of time on canyon roads at a spirited pace. In pure commuter mode you might do better.

Mine doesn't have ABS, but I wouldn't object to having it- Honda's ABS is well known as transparent and well done. ABS on a linked brake bike makes a lot of sense to me, especially in packed dirt or gravel road conditions.

The VFR is a jack of many trades. Robert Heinlein ("specialization is for insects") would have appreciated it.

 

just a few thoughts....
I've had a lot of different bikes, and even now, can have pretty much any bike a want. (i'm very blessed with a terrific wife)

VFR Vtec is fine on gas, I get 40+, usually 45+ cruising at 85-90. Got 49 crossing west tennessee. If you always run hard, 7000rpm plus, it won't be as good.

I'm 5'11" and 215 lbs. I'm not a fatty either, but workin' on it.
THe bike fits me perfectly, and the long legged friends i have get an even better fit.

If i could make it a perfect 8 hour day bike, I'd do the following:
Heli Bars, Sargent Seat, and that's it. Presently, mine is bone stock and i have no problem with 8 plus hour days but believe i will upgrade. Maybe the Throttle Meister, but haven't made that decision yet.
The saddle bags are sweet and worth having for long hauls and hold a ton.

ABS: that's a tough one. I don't have it, chose one without because i really didn't like giving up the responsive feel that the non abs brakes have. The ABS seemed a bit more vague to me, but maybe thats just me, not sure.

I run mine hard, maintain it religiously, and i've never had a single problem.

It was between the Aprilia Futura and the VFR, and unless you plan to two up alot, the VFR is the winner.

all of this is of course only my opinion..........
hope this helps........

j~

 

Sounds good so far fellas, keep the comments coming. I to tried other bikes the only close second is the BMW R1200S, one problem though. It cost more than my last car..lol. I will test drive VHR on tuesday and have further questions I am sure.

Thanks guys

 

I'm 6'2" and about 225, this bike does everything I want and then some. And it fits like a glove.

 

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