If there were no VFR ...?

The new BMW 800 ST looks interesting but don't think they have made it to North America yet. Lets hope they do but my viffer is almost new so I am not planning on changing.

 

1098 would be nice, but I do miss the 919. I seemed to do everything well.

 

No I won't change either. There was a time when I would, but not anymore. Unfortunately my riding miles have dropped significantly since the birth of the little guy.:smile:
so not worth having a more expensive bike.

They are supposed to make it to the US though, in the Spring. They look pretty sweet. Except for the saddlebags -- at least to me.

 

Duc Ten-Nine-Eight (if I didn't have to pay for it)! If I have to use my cash, a Tuono (used).

 

ZX-14 Is the best touring bike avaliable today for the $.

I'm back, and in control.

 

and the ZX-14 concours WILL be the best.

But I'd own a Sprint ST or FZ-1 if no VFR existed..

 

All nice bikes - The ZX-14 is a beautiful and fast bike, but not comfortable for touring for me. I am not a racer, but I like good performance which enhances my ability to tour. Now a Concurs ZX-14 sounds good - especially if they can keep the price reasonable. The ZX-10 is a great bike also, but still not a very comfortable ride for me (It is still a Gorgeous fast bike for people who want speed with excellent handling, suspension and brakes - oh and did I mention Gorgeous!). My main bike perferences are handling, suspension, brakes, reliability, seat and body position). I also like a bike to be about 500lbs wet for touring (I am more comfortable in heavy wind and crosswinds when going over bridges with the extra weight) I love going to the track and watching the races and the the guys that perform some great stunts - but only at the track. I am 6 ft and 205lbs and I am in pretty good shape. If there were no VFR I would have two bikes and one would be a GoldWing, ST1100 or 1300 (I would also consider the BMW LT depending on costs). My second bike choices would be the Honda VTR SuperHawk (great bike for a V-Twin but a real gas guzzler), Yamaha YZF Thunderace, Yamaha R1 (for a racing bike it is not bad on comfort and I could tour on it - weird huh), or a Suzuki SV1000s. The Ducati 1098 or the Ducati 800cc SuperSport, would be my only bike if I could afford either of them (cost of the bike, maintenance and insurance). I would definately need risers or Helibars since the Ducati bikes tend to kill my wrists.

 

First Pics

 

I think this is the engine for the new Aprilia v-4. The new Aprilia V4 engine was presented at the EICMA show. The details Aprilia released are as follows: projected to produce more than 210bhp @ 13.500rpm, 999cc, 65degree V4, 4 titanium and nymonic valves per cylinder, six-speed cassette type gearbox and fly-by-wire ready ECU from Magneti Marelli. (or then again, it could be their new race engine; wonder wonder ... interesting none the less, me thinks.)

http://www.apriliausa.com/njb_dettaglio.asp?id=368

 

After seeing one in person and sitting on it, I would have to say almost without a doubt if there were no VFR, I would get one of the new BMW F800STs. Although I still think the bags look goofy.

 

for me it would be the zx1400,maybe a sprint or a new bandit...In fact it might be anyway this spring..will seeeee..
NN

 

without my love, I'd lapse into unconsciousness.

I'd become catatonic, motionless.

drown in a pool of my own spittle.

 

If you mean at this second would probably look closely at the Super Blackbird and CBR1000RR, 3rd choice think the GSX1300R in Black/Silver or Silver/Blue worth a look.

If say mid 2008 maybe the ZZR1400 once Kawasaki has ironed out all the possible early build bug's.

 

Triumph Speed Triple or BMW K1200R.