Which one to buy--suggestions please

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  1. cbx1260cc

    cbx1260cc New Member

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    I am torn between generations.

    Looking at a very nice Yellow 2000 as well as a 2007 RWB.

    Any members own one of each that would care to share positives and negatives??

    Thank you

    Rick
     
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    The 2000 in RWB. Oh wait, that wasn't an option.
     
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    I bought a 99 gen5 last year and love it. The cam gear whine is great. Never drove a gen6 with V-Tec engine. Newer = more complicated. I bet both are great bikes. The RWB scheme is very appealing.
    Guess I am not helping.
     
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    Captain--ya made my night.. A good ol laugh. Thanks for the cheer up :).
     
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    For me, the Gen5 engine is the best. Gen6 V-Tec is not exactly refined and that is pretty much the only party-trick it has over the Gen5.
    And you don't get the gear driven cams.

    Get the 2000 and have it repainted or wrapped in RWB. The price difference between the 2 models should be enough to pay for at least some of that.
    That way, you get the best version of the bike, in the colour you like.
     
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    I have ridden a few 98-2001 VFRs and a vtec a couple times. Both good experiences, but the 2000 has more VFR dna in my opinion. Still a proper sporting gear driven cam VFR that is starting to get more complicated and heavier. If I had to choose between tnose 2 it would probably be the 2000. But that goddamn RWB really talks to Captain 80s.
     
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    The 2000 5th gen with some ebay RWB farings with the money you saved. Im loving my 5th gen. Rode a 6th for a bit and it was ok.
     
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    I have owned both a 5th Gen and a 6th Gen and loved them both. Both are high quality machines and are stone stock reliable. Go with whatever best fits your budget.
     
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    4th gen is raw.
    5th gen is not as raw as 4th, however a little more refined.
    6th gen is not as raw as 5th, however a little more refined.

    Forget everything, ride both and buy the one with the most soul. The one that talks to you the most. The one that you turn back and look at when you are walking away from it.
     
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    This!

    I own both a 5 and a 6 Gen and ironically both have this affect on me! Probably why I own both still. The looks of the 6 Gen has always been appealing to me, especially in all black or the white versions. To placate both sides of why I own a motorcycle, utility and fun, I made my 6 Gen my commuter/tourer and the 5 Gen my “play bike”. Both serve their roles very well for me and both have the soul stirring V4 sound due to the aftermarket cans they have but I can honestly say that choosing between the two would be a difficult task for me.

    That being said, I bought my 6 Gen first and when I decided I wanted a VFR just for having fun, I sought out a 5 Gen. The gear driven cams and the closer DNA to the RC models made it the choice for me. Probably not helping here but figured I put my 2 cents in.
     
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    I'm partial to 3rd and 4th gen VFRs. Carbs and much lighter in weight.
     
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    Really, whichever one you like best, they are both excellent bikes. I prefer the gen 6 versions, but you'll find just as many people who prefer the gen 5 and probably all the other versions. Depending on condition, you probably won't go wrong with either one.

    I had an '07 RWB and still regret selling it. It was special to me because I had a Red '83 and a RWB '86 750 (my favorite bike ever) in the past and it reminded me of them. I now have an '02 Italian Red and like that, but still wish it was RWB.
     
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    Probably a dumb question, but has anyone tried to put a gen 5 motor into a gen 6 frame? I love the gen 6 nose, high tail and high level exhaust, but would rather have the gen 5 engine...
     
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    Yes, I believe it was BuzznerSunTrust over at VFRDiscussion.com perhaps CornerCarver too.
     
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    Its been done... I think miniCarver on VFRD did his ... 5th motor, RWB 2007 bike.... 8th gen wheels and swingarm, 8th forks with Brembo front brakes, 8th gen rear brakes, and suspension upgrades. Its a stunning bike, drool worthy. -Nomally I'm a build your own guy, but damn .. I offered to buy it.
     
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    Send me the money and I'll buy the best one for you......
     
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    Please provide PayPal account and password and expect funds shortly.
     
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    I'm in the same boat. Can't decide which generation and I'm going all the way from 1985 to 2008. However, the hunt is always the most fun. Good luck in your search/decision.
     
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