How many 1200 have been sold?

Does anyone know how many 1200's are out there that have been sold. I have been looking at Honda.com, Honda.co.uk and Honda.ca and Honda Canada are the only ones showing 2011 line up and the new black bikes. I was wondering if Honda is still loving this model are or going to cut it early.

 

Not sure, but I have definitely been looking. I want one, but I have never committed to any "first year" model. Take the 6th gen for example, took 4 years to work the bugs out...:crazy:

 

My dealership had 3. One DCT and 2 standards. These three were the first order and we have sold only 1 standard. Will not be ordering anymore if we can help it. Our other dealership is a powerhouse dealer and I do not think they have sold a single one.

 

The local dealer, where I've purchased all my bikes, has sold three, (mine being the first around here. lol). All of them with the MAN-ual trans.

Though, mine is the only one I've seen around.

 

Here come the anecdotal industry analysts...

Your neighbourhood dealer might not have sold a bunch, but outside of the North American bubble it's doing fine AFAICT. It has been on the top selling list in the UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and other bigger bike markets.

Honda "cutting it early" ROTFL

 

Hi folks, in Oz people seem to be buying them. Honda was running a deal $24,000 ride away including paniers, rack and top box also including a $500 fuel card. My dealer states when that promotion was on they could not get enough of them, then when the promotion was over the sales of the 1200 dried up. Now they are back to $27,000, no paniers, top box or fuel card and my dealer said I was the last to buy one and that was over two months ago. So to me that shows they are over priced.

 

One more sold here anyway! :banana:

 

I have just bit the bullet myself and have now bought one.:VFR1200F:

 

Congratulations! Manual or DCT?
Did you get to demo it at all?

 

I have gone for the manual.
I have not even rode one of these yet. If it is as good as they say, then I will not be dissapointed. I always have my VFR800 as back up.

 

Add me to the list! I had a 3rd Generation ...and had not looked at a bike in 18 years. Love this bike. 1800 kms's. Perma grin.

 

Congratulations to Alexdig, VFR1200, and VFROARR for stepping up to the 1200! You won't be disappointed in the least. Of course, sales may be slow, because I don't think it was designed to appeal to the hardcore sportbike crowd. But that's just fine with me, as I don't want a generic looking sportbike anymore. I love the refinement, I love the unique, classic appearance, I love the wheels! But most of all, I love the handling and the ride!!

 

Thanks!

I love the bike...and I totally agree with you. I guess the 911 is a shitty car because they dont sell many. I have seen the shoot out comparisons and the Performance and refinement speaks for itself. I candidly dont get the mystery of the VFR 1200. Sport tourer with the emphasis on sport. At 44 ....I'm not looking for a crotch rocket. Its not a common look or a common bike...and that is EXACLTY what I am looking for.
If you are ever planning a trip....ill show you around the Niagara Region...some wonderful places to ride.
Just make sure you bring Joe Cools Nachos!

 

I was going to say the same thing...I had a 6th gen and I hadn't been riding it a lot. Different story one I picked up the 1200. I can't pin it down to one thing, rather, it's the whole riding experience!
Glad to set up a ride with you in Niagara some time!
Was just at Kool's on Friday...could'a put the Nachos in the freezer for you! Yeah right....

 

...and as far as sports cars go, I see them as a complete waste of money....if you can get a bigger thrill from the bike, why settle for a car? There's no comparison, even with a 911, Corvette, all of the other sucker-me-in cars.

 

I wonder if the bike wouldn't have been a smash success if it had been priced this way when it came out. If the manual had come out at 12 and the dct at 13.5. They would have never had to lower their prices. The only complaint then would have been the range

 

Well, that's probably the case, but I don't think they're making any money at that price. Given the shaft drive, the motor size, the unique cams, the exceptional finish, as well as all of the other new engine technology, I actually think that $16,000 is a bargain price for the bike. If you look at a Yamaha FJR1300 tourer, it runs about $15,600, for example. With the Honda, you're getting a more sport oriented bike with touring capabilities, but you're not getting the bags, so I think it's pretty much an even trade. AND, the Honda is a totally new design. So I think the $16,000 pricetag fits. The discount price is just targetting the guys that are out looking for a bargain.

 

Well, the cost is whatever it is, and Honda can get the cost down over time if the bike remains in production. I tend to agree that $16K is a reasonable price, and probably represents a small profit for Honda and the dealers. Unfortunately for Honda the development cycle on the 12 placed it in the market when the economy just plain sucks, so many potential customers are looking elsewhere on the basis of price alone.

If - on the other hand - Honda can't keep producing the bike, you can expect to find them at deep discounts in a couple of years.

 

I agree with jugornot. The bike is overpriced. As far as I can see, it's competition is the FJR ($15,190) and Concours 14 ($14,599). The VFR is significantly more than either one of them and it doesn't come with the bags. You've got to drop another grand to get what you get with the other two. By the time you're done, it's around $2K more than the others. I think this is where Honda failed in their marketing and the only sensible thing to do is price it where it belongs in relation to the competition. So has Honda officially lowered the price? If they have, then I think you'll see sales pick up.

 

Well, I disagree. When I go looking for a motorcycle, I check out everything, and I always end up wtih a Honda. I personally feel that there is a "Honda premium" that should make the bike slightly more expensive. I don't think we can lump all Japanese bike makers together. I feel the way Honda does about it - they put all of that R & D into making this bike go above and beyond, and they want to get compensated for it. It's sad to say that maybe it's just a little too hard of a task to get the consumer to pay the premium when you're seen as a "Japanese" manufacturer.
By dropping their pants on the price, Honda won't be making any money, and they'll have a tough time finding a reason to keep the model going. People need to recognize it as the best quality in its class, and the best in the industry, and realize it's worth the premium.