Hi Everyone , Well I just got my motorcycle license. I've been wanting a vfr since I have been able to drive, more then 11years now. At the moment I'm kinda leaning on buying a 2002 or even maybe a left over 2008. I found this one for sale, It's a bit older than what I'd like to have. But I love them old bikes. What do you think should I maybe get this one? And wait on buying a newer one. 1985 Honda Interceptor - Montréal Motocyclettes routières sportives à vendre - Kijiji Montréal
Welcome. You should go with the newer bike in my opinion. Gen 1 has a place in my heart but if you want to ride and not wrench go new.
Hi Crazy, Welcome to the wonderful world of motorcycles and VFR's. My first bike in life is the one I am on for now six years, a '99 Vfr800FI. When I bought it I didn't even have a cycle certification yet. I hadn't even taken the motorcycle safety course. If I had it to do again, I would have bought something older and smaller first and then the fifth gen. What did I know? You can almost bet you are going to drop the thing and scratch or break stuff. You will feel less bad if you know you are going to move up the generations later and you didn't sink much into it. Get the '85. Ride for a year or two. Then you will have heard everyone's biases about cam or Vtec or even 7th gen. Sounds as if you are not yet 30. You will be riding a long time. 02's and '08's will abound on the market. Take it slow. Take the gift, assuming it is in good condition. Bon Chance, Jeune gen !!!
I totally agree with wrestler. You don't buy your dream bike as your first bike. Get one to fit your skill level and build your comfort level as you move along.
Welcome! Have you ever ridden before? If not, the VFR (especially the 800's) may be a bit too much bike to learn on, and really expensive if you drop it at more than a standstill (like wrestler eluded to). I started off on a Honda Shadow ACE 750, and am glad that I did. It had enough power to have fun, but was limited enough to keep me safe until I could 'mature' on a motorcycle. I have a feeling I would have killed a VFR, if not myself too, if I went straight for it. As far as just bikes go, I say buy the newest you can afford. Better build quality, typically better reliability, less maint. etc. Its up to you, you know your skills better than I do. You know how much risk you're willing to take, I do not. But if you're a new rider, I would skip the VFR for now. It was intimidating enough hopping on one the first time with 10k miles on a bike under my belt, I could only imagine riding one straight out of MSF.
hello amigo¡ Congratulations¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ I suggest to buy the older bike so you can practice ang get used to, and later buy a newer model. Always is better to start spending less money instead of a lot, I have a 02 VFR and I'm really happy with it, and if your's is in good shape there is not great difference to the newer model. Greetings from Mexico
Yess sir the older bike would be a great buy (and I'm impressed with the price, depending on the condition) An 87 was my first and i still have. Some work necessary but nothing crazy, and yes, it has been down. GREAT starting bikes though, the mid 80s VFR
I went and seen the bike it's in good shape for being 25 years old but, there something knocking in the engine that don't sound right. I'll have to pass on that one. Mind you I just made an offer on a 2002, got to wait and see. I can't really say I have much experience other then the riding classes. And the 10 years I rode down hill mountain biking, if that helps any. The other week when I was on vacation my father in law lent me a kawasaki 440 ltd , did 300 miles during the week. Good way for me to try out all my riding gear.
