How many of you would buy a VFR 1000

The daytona 650 is a really, really great little bike. Nimble as all hell, crazy good power once you get it revv'd. The thing I liked most about it however: after the jerky 6th gen throttle, the smooth, perfect throttle mapping on the Daytona 650 will blow you away. Amazing, underrated bike imo.

 

The Daytona triple is sort of in the middle of the classic engine types. A twin has lots of torque but less top end. An in-line 4 has less torque but a real rush on the top end. Either one seems lopsided to me. The Daytona triple has this delightful combo of torque down low and still has a nice top end. The real delight is that it is very balanced throughout the entire range. It is surprisingly "oomphy" from 2500-6000. But it really comes on nicely at 8000-13000. You can have it in any gear at any time. Extremely balanced yet never boring. And the darn SOUND it makes is intoxicating. Only a VFR owner can undserstand this last bit because a VFR has such a unique and wonderful sound...but to me the Daytona triple sounds even better. I will never forget that first test ride when the flickability, power, and SOUND combined to stun me; the amazing thing is that I get that feeling every time I am on the thing.

 

Well maybe by the sounds of it, it just might be happening yet. ?????????

Honda RVF1000R | Coming Soon? - Motorcyclist magazine

 

If it is going to be purely a sport bike or super bike, No I wouldn't purchase it!

 

why not? the VFR was born as a sportbike. The Interceptor didn't start its sport-touring life until its 5th year of production in 1990. What again is wrong with taking the old girl back to her roots? Besides, Honda is already making a V4 sport-touring literbike.

 

As you know I have a first gen, she may have been designed as a sport bike, but she was also designed with rear seating & rider foot pegs. So she is more a sport-tourer then a Pure sport bike. The Pics shown on the link page is of a pure sport bike, Single Rider Lay-over tank design & I wouldn't purchase one!

 

I wonder if the new one will come with a trailer hitch, a topbox and a bigass windscreen? Maybe it will be called the Hondabago.

 

With all the talk of the CBR1000 being at the end of it's road, I would imagine the VFR1000 would be it's replacement and be a straight out of the box racer. It would be nice if they offered two trims and let you buy a "regular" one for around 15K and an exotic HRC version for $25K. Cam gears and VTEC. Colors have to include pearl white, matte black, or RWB.
Plus I'm sure whatever they put out the aftermarket will respond with heli bars, seats, and taller screens to tourify it.

 

Well H what ever, I still have ears when it comes to the VFR. Honda should bring back what it was back in the days. I agree having two option models would be sweet? But we've heard all the hype before huh? Still having a machine like the NR with today's tech and user friendliness would be, well over the top. I'm ready

 

If it was going to be a G5 with a bigger motor,no linked brakes and higher grade suspension,hell yeah,count me in!A V4 has the perfect blend of torque,revs and horsepower for me!!V-Twins are lovely and grunty torque wise but dont rev enough,in-line 4s are to revvy and not torquey enough,but a V4,mmmmmmm,perfect!!!!

 

Not to take this off topic, but with the success of the new CBR250, how sweet would it be to see a return of the CB400F or the VFR400? Kawasaki is going to 300cc, it would be a nice way to one up them.

 

I'd buy a new VFR400, especially if it was the RR version. I'm waiting to see what Honda releases before I make up my mind on my next bike. Yes, I'd like to get a VFR1000, but for me, it would need to be closer to the RC211V, or their current Moto GP machine, than a touring bike, not that I need that performance, but for me, that's what I'm looking for, as I'm really trying to get into club racing when I get back to the States. I know that bike will have more than enough power for me, and in all reality, probably too much, but it's still nice to dream!

 

I'll wait for the 2013 bikes to come out since I'm in the market for a new bike but I've almost become numb from all the Honda V4 rumors over the years. I would love to stay with Honda but if they don't come up with anything more exciting for me by 2013 I'll go with the Tuono V4. It really sucks to write that because I've had 25 perfect years with Honda...

 

I own the '86 VF1000R and I love it, but it would be amazing to see it revamped with Ohlins shocks, a lighter frame and all the modern gadgets that are the standards of today. My bike is not that incredible in the turns, but it is so comfortable and a joy to ride. And people love it. I get notes placed on it once and a while from people wanting to buy it, which is a nice compliment. Its a keeper!

 

I wouldn't be a candidate for a VFR1000 sale. Ever since I got my 5th gen VFR something strange has happened. I have actually stopped wanting bikes. I used to spend hours searching Craigslist, looking at bike magazines and scouring the Internet looking at bikes but not so much anymore. I feel like I finally have the perfect bike for me and all I want to do now is ride. I have a hard time believing that any bike could be as great as the one I have and it's paid for.

 

+1
i surely would.

 

I'm quite happy with my '07, but if the theoretical 1000cc machine had gear drive cams, I give it serious consideration. Otherwise, no.

 

Just take the 6th gen engine, bore it out to 999 or a flat 1000. Upgrade the cam drive to gear drive and give it a bit of cvvt tech. Keep the vtech but make it softer kick in. Slower oil pressure build up would smooth it out. Give it a larger tank and a better ecu and we have a good bike. Especially if it fits a 6th gen frame

 

Not exactly sure what you are asking.
If they put a 1000 cc engine into the new 2014 VFR instead of 1200F?
I DIDN'T buy a 1200 because it was too fat.
After making incredibly light sports bikes (2009 600RR which I owned and raced), the company's offerings have been a little bloated, particularly for the street. Honda put the little VFR back on a diet this year. I can't wait to test one.
So the answer is: NO. LESS IS MORE. Hell, I can't legally use the power in a 750,

 

I agree. The VFR I would really want would be a 400.