Opinions of a VFR800 as a second bike

Not a closet "harleydood"... been Out since the 1970's and have always owned one. :congratulatory: But, in answer to the OP's question about buying a VFR 800 as a second bike I'd say go for it. There's nothing ferocious about a VFR and the power is quite manageable. I have one as my secondary ride for those times when my wife doesn't feel like riding. It's my first VFR and it's a great bike.

If you were asking about a liter class Gixxer, R1, or the like (I've owned a couple GSXR-1000's) I would recommend that you stay away until you've had more time to learn about riding around on two wheels. However, the VFR is a great bike for those times when you want good handling and decent acceleration without it getting away from you.

 

lol You spying on me or have a crystal ball or something?!
1. 86 700 VFR mostly stock
2. 87 700 VFR decently modded
3. 15 800 VFR mostly stock, so far...

OP, I think you should be fine...

 

TheCommand, what did you decide?

BTW, when someone asks me what kind of motorcycle he should buy, I always ask, "What kind of motorcycling do you like?" The VFR is a versatile bike, but if you like a certain style of riding there always are more-focused motorcycles for that style of riding, whatever it is . . .




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The Alaskan is correct. Personal opinions are just like.... armholes. Most people have got more than one. Buying a bike is all to do with the senses. How it looks, sounds and feels. Only you can decide what's right for you. Therefore, have a good look around at a wide variety of bikes in order to determine what stirs your soul. Which is what the right bike will do. Hopefully.

 

I got an Ex500 i ride along with my gen3 vfrs' buy the 800 but dont sell your 650. My 2 cents.

 

I'd say YES get a vfr you'll end up loving it I promise.
I'd only had 125/250 s for years then bought a 5 th gen because it was mega cheap but to be honest it terrified me at first because of the size and weight. I kept finding excuses not to ride it but then decided to grow a pair and ride it or sell it. Every time I went out on her I fell more in love with her , mainly due to that engine , and as the miles passed I wondered why I hadn't got one sooner. It really is a great bike.

 

You should send me one of your old 250s. :loco: I still dig a light perfectly balanced bike, don't get me wrong, I still love the silky smooth gear drive whine of my v-4s, but would not get rid of my parallel twin.