What year VFR to buy?

Thanks for all of you who convinced me to buy another VFR. Had a 95 about 8 years ago. Now I am thinking which generation to go for. I like that gen 5 had gear driven cam but like factory hard bags for the gen 6 and the under seat pipes look really nice. Your a great bunch. Now it is your job to direct me to the right year. Thanks in advance....

 

Ianbun - this is a common dilema - which VFR to buy. I am a 5th gen owner and I think my bike is the overall best combination of sport performance & comfort. The thing to me is that the 6th gen is a greatly refined VFR (suspension & brakes), but the maintenance is just too high for me (VTEC engine). The real problem is trying to find a 5th gen VFR with low miles (VFR owners seem to keep thier bikes in good shape, but they put some miles on the bike). I would look for a 2000 or 2001 VFR with 10k - 15k miles - and if I cannot find that then I would consider the 6th gen VFR. Basically, I must admit that I am biased when it comes to the VTEC engine (I tolerate LBS isn't that enough). My personal favorite VFR is the White 1993.

 

I own a Gen 6 and have riden a Gen 5. I liked both a lot but prefered the Gen 6. Reasons. The gen 6 is a little bit more comfort/touring oriented, generally a bit more refined. I like the VTEC, gen 5 guys tend to hate it. The Gen 6 has a little more bottom end than the 5. I wanted the saddle bags because I need some storage space. I also got a good deal on my 6. I think both are great bikes. If you want a more sporty ride I would say the 5 if you want newer bike with bit more comfort then the Gen 6.

 

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Well really comes down to a couple things one money.. second personal preferences 4th G 94-97 hard to beat. but yea it's a wee bit dated But I fixed that.. but again a lot of bike for the money.

5th G probably the better choice 200-01 they have the better mirrors then again price plays into this. but will run a 2 couple grand more over the 94-97. If you where to find say a 96 with 12-18K on it one owner for $3500 that would be a great deal. but I've had a liking to that yellow 00, they seam to be going in the mid to upper $5k range. Good luck, hope that helped.

 

I'd have considered a 5th Gen, but didn't want a bike older than the one I sold an 01 FZ1. Not the best logic, but I also found an 04' here with 600 miles and pipes etc...and seller even delivered 300 miles and I was sold. If you are sold on the V4 you can't go wrong 86'-07' :rockon:

Thanks CRREED67!!!!