Sport Tourer

K I've had my VFR for a week now. 660 miles later....hard day of riding in the twisties.....I have got to ask this question.

What makes this bike a sport tourer? I kept up just fine with Super Sports in the turns and smacked down some 600's on the straights. This bike seems to be all sportbike to me.

And while I'm asking questions. Why do people complain about the VTEC surging in the corners? I never experinced this problem. Then again, I was rarely taching under 8k in the turns.

 

LOL whats ya know, some one that knows how to get the VFR working like it's suppose too. Ya know not that I have a 6th gen vtec version, but I always wondered about the Vtec hit at this 6k range, asked myself if they don't like it why not keep the Rs up to keep it out of that range, seems simple enough. Ah and you are obviously one that knows how to get the best out of a bike no matter what, so my point in saying it's 90% rider still holds true. Good job. Yes I've always taken the VFR more towards a sport bike, I believe since they are a bit more comphy they bring in the gentleman rider that doesn't necessarily need to push it like it could be, add in the riding position and the lack of hyper bike marketing plus it's market is more in tune to the BMW style rider which in turn has a sport tour flare. But Hell yes it can chase down the latest SS bike. it's all in your head. Nice feeling to know you have the best of both worlds huh?

 

The sport touring category of motorcycles is defined by having emphasis on long-range comfort while retaining performance. You can call it between the CBR 1000's and GoldWings.

Try riding for 2 hours straight on a CBR 600/1000RR that doesn't have any helibars or custom seats and you'll see that riding for hours is a real pain. With the VFR you can ride for hours and barely feel any discomfort.

As for the VTEC you'd have to ride a pre-6th generation bike to see what the complaint is. On my 5th gen the power is smooth and from idle I can feel a big difference compared to the VTEC model.

 

I agree with ya RVFR, but I have been riding with a ZX10 and GIXXER 1k. Definately can hang with them, but when they get aggresive and hit 100mph that is where it is not easy keeping up. The damn ZX10 can get out of corners quickly and the GIXXER can do 140mph sweeps in turns. On the straights I get my but kicked, but hold my own when I have the Rs up and can hit a gear on them. I have to ride really aggressive - particularly in turns. Generally if I hit the corners hard I can keep up - their bikes can hit 100mph so quickly. I figure that a 2k VFR with a complete exhaust upgrade, proper suspension upgrade/setup (including tapered head bearing) and HIDs will give you the best chance of hanging with the SS bikes, and of course a rider that really rides.

 

The main reasons the VFR is not considered a true Super Sport:

no fully adjustable suspension
comes from the factory with touring tires
no where near race ready riding position
down almost 80HP on the new 1000's
linked brakes and/or ABS
center stand
light heavyweight in a class of welter weights

I'm sure I missed a few but those are the main reasons. That is why it IS NOT considered a Super Sport. In real world riding, where 99% of riders ride, the VFR can more than hold it's own. About the only time any of this stuff would be an issue would be on a racetrack.

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

I see. So basically....because it's comfortable for long distance and it can handle the highway it's a tourer. Everything else makes it a sport bike.

So what 98% sportbike, 2% tour bike?

 

That sounds about right to me.

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

It's a Swiss, no a Japanese army knife. It can be ridden like a Goldwing or a CBR. I can keep up just fine with the Ducati 748s and 900 Supersports, but I can cruise for 500 miles and not have to head for the chiropractor.

 

The Honda website does not recognize it as a sport tour, but as a sport bike.

 

Just an F-n good bike.

It takes the track or longer straights for the SS bikes to show us up. My VFR is not even remotely comparable to my track bike in acceleration or handling on the track but on the road they're very comparible. Except in comfort....

 

Winter's are long up here - so I usually take an entire month to tour on the machine - away from the dust and gravel up north in search of the twisties down south. Each day is a joy to ride. For either a short "in the saddle" day or a long day I've never had any discomfort. And, having faithfully negiotated a 1000 mile day last summer on my 2005 VFR- travelling from Alberta to Manitoba - I can safely say it's a superior touring machine.

 

1000mile in one day :high5: my max day ride last year was only a pitiful 786miles of all back roads although like you had no bodily complaints, have to agree the VFR is a brilliant (Sports) touring machine. :smile:

 

the thing tha makes it a sport tourer for me is the hard luggage (which I love). the VFR is the sportiest sport tourer available. I was able to keep up with my friends 05 literbikes in the twisties (i just had to work harder). however there is a point where you are doing things the VFR is not exactly meant to do (ground clearance). overall, the VFR is just an amazing bike.

 

I am with Viffergirl. Riding season is also short here in Juneau, Alaska. I need to find some roads in the summer, so I ride a loooooong way south. (Hey, Viffergirl! I am riding my bike from Oregon to Skagway this summer and back again in the fall. Interested in a riding companion?).
My VFR is up to the task. But when I get down there, I want to play on some twisting roads. The VFR works well at that, too. It doesn't have the pure power and flickability of a dedicated sportbike, but it is quite adequate to the task. If you look closely at my tires, you'll see that there isn't a lot of unscuffed rubber at the edges. That must tell you something about the bike's sportiness, right?

I have said it before - there aren't very many bikes that can do it all like this one. Triumph makes one. Ducati has made some and now makes the MTS. BMW, maybe, too.

 

Well I think the VFR is better handling on the street than my f4i ever was. I might have lost the flickability of a 600, but I prefer the planted feeling the VFR has in the turns. I swore I would never by another Honda....but right now, I'm so glad I have.

 

Great bike huh? Man you should try a VFR750, then you'd really have one to hoot about.

Jk / I'm sure you're very happy with what you have..:wink:

 

VFRs just ROCK!!!

 

Vtec, well :tape2:

Pre-Vtec, not the best @ one thing, but is a awsome jack of all trades.


Best looking Sport Tourer, ah - no !:sorry:

 

Aye, can go for a 2 week road trip and every day ride 10 hours....
won't see many SS doing that, i'm not as agressive as some so i tend to fall behind in the corners(i have only been riding 2 years) but i never feel that i fall behind friends on the SS bikes over the length of the trip mainly because while a liter bike would eat vfr alive on the track....they are both as capable in the real world...