Hi there, im still in the process of making the final decision to jump from my volusia cruiser to the VFR and just need that last push. I delayed my decision because I was waiting to see what changes may be made for the '07 model, looks like colour is the only thing different and im not about to wait another season. I have been back and forth between the triumph sprint st and vfr but from the sounds of things I would be better off with the honda. I did a 5k trip this summer on my cruiser which is the longest to date and i was really hoping that I would hate my volusia after but i didn't, it ran perfect and I was actually comfortable, so I had to go back to the drawing board to justify the change to a vfr. The problem with the internet and over thinking a purchase is that for every good comment or article you can always find a bad one, usually re: V tech. I did however spend an hour on one in early spring with a honda rep and loved it. My 2 reasons for not buying one then is that my riding partner for my 2 week trip which we did in august has the same cruiser as me and I figured it would be best to do the trip on similar bikes and the second was that I was waiting on news of the '07 model and all the rumors surrounding it (no change) I have an '06 pearl white abs model lined up with my local dealer but I need a bit more convincing.
If you rode one and aren't convinced maybe you wont be. All I had to do is ride it and I was hooked. Of course I have never rode a Gen 6
Yes I rode it, and yes I loved it, I think I have just over thought this one. Like I said my hesitation was due to all the talk of big changes for '07 which didn't happen, just a situation of not wanting to get the latest and greatest only to have it comply changed in six months (this of course shouldn't matter) and also I have to get rid of my current bike to get a vfr and of course theres always a level of sentimental attachment with these things, my wife doesn't like one bike in the garage let alone 2. I do have a question regarding long term comfort, I like to do long trips and do 300-400miles per day such as my august trip from Calgary Canada to Sanfran through Reno etc.. which I did in 8 days (5000km) on my cruiser, will this type of riding be possible with the vfr.
Absolutely, the VFR is very comfy. I have done many long rides and have not had a problem. I ride a gen5 and the gen6 is supposed to be more touring oriented so more comfy I would think
I have the '06 and the VTEC is great. I only hit the VTEC transition when I really 'twist it up'. I've had many bikes and do a fair amount of traveling, most notably back and forth between Santa Barbara and Vegas. As long as the desert wind isn't blowing me all around then it's a great trip on the VFR. I got the VFR becuase I wanted a sport bike that I could ride all day. Lucky for me that's exactly what I got. The added bonuses are things like fuel gauge, center stand (if you ever need to do roadside repairs), factory hard bags, etc. All the things that help me on my really long rides (about once or twice a quarter)
I've gotta tell you. I nearly overthought my transition to a VFR. I wasn't looking for one, and knew very little of them. The last one I had looked at at a dealer was the 4th gen (which I knew nothing about generations at the time, I learned all that on this website) So anyway, my wife (who was my gf at the time) went with me to look at the bike, a used 98 VFR. It looked nice and I liked it, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. I had just sold an old Harley and so I had the cash. She mroe or less talked me into it knowing that I will talk myself out of most big purchases. I never regretted the purchase of it from the day I bought it to this, and that's saying something for me...no buyers remorse, which usually I have at least for a while. The bike is comfortable enough without being a couch, fast enough without being ridiculous, pretty enough without being Italian and $$$, and dependable enough to never need a pro mechanic. I think you'll find mostly positives with this crowd, but that's another thing I have experienced with this bike is this crowd...The vfrworld is at least as cohesive and helpful to theirs as the harley group or the ducati group, and our club closts a lot less to join. (and we work on our bikes a LOT less!) Welcome to the club...
I was in Sturgis SD in 01 (not for the HD bash) I was riding a 95 St 1100 and saw a yellow 2000 vfr with 2 up from the state of Washington, I asked my buddy what is was and he told me the history of the bike, my reply was, that is what I'm gonna be on next year. Flash to 5 years later, I'm happy!
