How many of you would buy a VFR 1000

me me me me me

but as long as it doesnt have a ::crazy: vtec and has 130 ish bhp and 70 ish pounds of torque,:thumbsup:

 

I would definately consider it after it was out a year or two so the bugs were worked out. Especially if the only major change was the engine and other factors such as riding position were left alone.

 

For cry out loud...........................Pfff never happen.

There I said it, now maybe Murphys law will play out..

 

id be interested, but it would depend on a few things like the rest of u have already said.

 

I also have a '97 Blackbird (actually it's my son's now). I love the torque of the big engine bikes. I sold my '99 Buell to buy the VFR and really miss the torque. The CBR is truly an amazing bike when you twist the throttle (I'm sure many of the hyper bikes are like that) but it isn't a very comfortable bike. My wrists hurt after about an hour of riding and the handlebar buzz kicks in at about 60. The Buell was smoother on the highway than the Honda.
Ever since I bought my ST1300 (my travelling bike), I am sold on the v4 engine. If the VFR went up to a liter size I may switch back to the Buell 1125, that is one seriously fun bike.

That's the Blackbird behind me in the picture.

 

Greed

I would rather spend my money on supercharger for my RWB 07. Still have my fingers crossed and credit card ready.

 

someone please kill this thread, lol.

as long as its 999cc and under, I'm game.

 

I'd be interested, but I'd have to ride one and see. I really like the package as it is now.

 

AHHH, the whine .----:biggrin:like a jet engine running up--!:biggrin:
Also,you have the reassurance that on a trip ,there wont be a chain to break,
honda got it right when they designed the RC lump---- someone told me years ago , Mr Honda gave a open cheque to engineers and said---go away and design the perfect engine so -- they did. We ride it!
Or was this a folklore made up by bar talk provado?!! :wink:

 

Jeez! I haven't been on this forum for about a year AND IT STILL HAS THE SAME LAME GENERATION WARS THAT IT ALWAYS HAD! Get a life, you gear-whining, non-VTEC elitists. You irritate the Bejeezus out of me.

 

LOOOOL :vtr2:

 

hehehehe :tongue:

 

Truth time and only speaking for myself.

When I had a Gen 6 I loved it except the VTec action itself only through tight twisties, after swapping over with a mates Gen 5 through some local twisties then swapping back again found myself irrationally angry at Honda for messing up such a Gem of a motor by adding the Vtec to the Gen 6 totally unnecessarily. :frown:

I still think my old Gen 6 as a motorcycle was incrementally better in every way than my current Gen 5 except the engine so can understand when older Gen riders whinge my belief is they are hoping Honda will listen and drop it for the VFR1000ST so we've got something to upgrade to while keeping our wonderful V4 music. :smile:

 

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After my PCIII and dynotune, I honestly cannot tell any difference in the way the bike handles when it makes the switch from 2 valves to 4 valves. If I could, I would say. so Why would I lie? It's not like I am fresh off the boat when it comes to bikes, right? The bike makes 102 HP and it's handling characteristcs are superb at every RPM - even at the 6700 -6900 RPM range through the VTEC transition. So, I repeat, I am sick of the VTEC trashers. Not that I count you among them. However, what you and others say about the VTEC absolutely does NOT square with MY real life experience on MY 2004 VFR, so, honestly, what am I to think? Honestly?

 

While knowing others who've reported the same positive results by adding a PC3 with Dyno time my expectation is Honda should have got it right first time, if I wanted a motorcycle that needed further development by the rider post purchase I would have bought a Ducati or Triumph. :wink:

 

But I LIKE the difference!

That is sorta like saying one doesn't notice the difference whether one's wife is naked or not.

Viva la difference!!!

 

As far as Ducati getting it right the first time, read the Multistrada owners' forum and experience the disappointment of Ducati owners with this and that and the other thing. Gas tank gauges, instrument panels, valve guides, engine coating, electrics, etc. Not trying to pick a fight here, but Ducatis are not perfect from the factory by a long shot. Many owners of the air cooled DS engine complain of surging with the stock EFI. The owners of the 695 Monster were crying about engine coating flaking and discoloration, along with overheating woes. Many of these ills are fixed with aftermarket bits and tuning, but not all. I don't know much about modern Triumphs, so cannot weigh in there. NungBoy may be able to tell us how perfect - or not - is his 675.

On balance, I would not trade my particular 2004 VFR for a 5th G. That would be a step backwards in suspension and braking and value. Just speaking for myself.

 

As always Alaskan, you bring up good points. And one point is very thing to me: Honda delivers a fully-realized product with a reliability and a fit and finish that is rarely rivaled. I think that your points about Ducati are true; it seems there are many owners that have a passion for the marque but are left disappointed in the follow-through and reliability. Now as far as Triumph, I cannot vouch for all of their products and I only have about 200 miles on my 675 so far. But, in reading reading the 675 Forum for 9 months my impression is that the bikes from the first year or two had several issues that were taken care of with some basic fixes but that the basic design of the motor and the bike are sound and quality is very good. The 2009 is refined significantly and so far I am very impressed. Not a single problem so far and I cannot put into words how wonderful this bike feels in every way. (I have not crowed about it so far on this Forum; my full review--with pics--will be about a month away.)
I think the theme of this Thread is to choose carefully the product you buy. Don't buy something that is perfect for your best friend. Don't choose a product because other people think it is cool. Choose a product that fits most of your needs. Understand that few products will be able to meet every need or be "perfect." Choose wisely and enjoy it. And if you choose poorly, be a man about it...sell it and be up front about your poor research. Don't trash talk something because you are bitter about your lack of research.
Oh, would I buy a VFR 1000? Yeah, probably. I am sure my wife would LOVE to see a THIRD bike in the garage!!! (LOL!)

 

I am a frugal guy. The VFR 1000 would have to be something REALLY special for me to take the financial hit on the perfectly fine bike I have now AND plunk down serious $$$ for a new bike. How much "better" will it be, how much money will it cost? Those kinds of questions . . . .

 

Alaskan, you should re-read John451's message. He made exactly the same point you did, about the Ducatis.

Other than that, I am not sure what the argument is about, since we all know that the 4th gen is the best VFR out there...