Would you change a VFR for a Honda ST1300????

Hello friends¡

Today I saw a honda ST1300, 2003 model with 4000 km. , almost new, just one previous owner,I'm thinking of sell my CBR600RR 07 model and buy the ST, the problem is: ¿what can I do with another sport touring bike?, I love my VFR but the conditions of the ST are great and Ive read that it is a better sport touring that VFRs, the only thing that make think twice is the weigth and size.
And later will need to sell my VFR¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

Any recommendation please?????

is it really better than a 5th,generation VFR'?????????

 

Hi Cabrera,

I think the determining factor between the two bikes is . . . are you
going to have a passenger when you go "sport touring?" Riding solo the
VFR can be turned into a great sport touring machine, but if you have a
passenger and need to also carry luggage then the ST1300 seems to be
the better choice, in my opinion.
It also depends on how often you would be taking longer tour trips compared
to playing in the twisties on the VFR.
Keep us informed on your final choice and send photos.

Carry On ~

 

Nunca nunca nunca!!!
VFR que rico!

 

i spent a year with an ST1300 in my garage. i came off a VTR 1000 and onto the big St so it was a bit of culture shock.
so here are the positives for the St:

1. big tank (30litres) big range- easy 300 to 400kms between fills

2. handles very well for its size/wieght. surprizingly sporty once underway

3. stonking V4 1300cc engine. its a peach.

4. elecky windscreen....always fun to play with on the go.

5. plenty of room and plenty of luggage haulin capability.

6. hassle free shaft drive.

6. adjustable seat hieght.

7. fantastic instruments and mirrors.

8. comfortable, if not upright, riding position


and now the negatives;

1. big tank = big $$$ to fill

2. heavy at a standstill, so keep your wits about when manouvering it.

3. wide seat tank junction splays legs apart much wider than a VFR or VTR.

4.despite its sports prowess, shes no VFR.

after 12 months i had to go back to VFR, i wasnt quite ready to retire that side of my biking pshyc-ee.

the ST is a fantastic machine nether the less.

 

It's been said before but having ridden the ST1300, I would keep the VFR.

The ST is a great machine for all of the reasons cited above and has capabilities that are shocking considering it's size.

However, it is a very heavy bike and that is obvious at times no matter how well Honda has designed it.

My perspective is your VFR can be improved in many ways to close the gap between it and the ST1300 such that having both a VFR and the ST is not a good strategy in my opinion. Instead, having bikes that are fairly different in capability is a better approach. So, a VFR slightly modified to extend it's sport touring capabilities alongside a true sport bike is a great combination to have.

 

Have both if you can

 

Ha.HA¡¡
I was thinking the same idea, but for space reasons I can't have both, There have been several robberies and I had to put the CBR inside the living room ( my wife is still upset with me fot it),
Although I think it looks better than a couch inside the house¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

 

I always ride solo and in two occations I take my 13 years son to a ride to another state, he weights 75 kg, we were in the VFR and the trip was ok, the bike felts heavier and braking needed more distance, when we arrived after two hours of ride I had the sensation that would need a bigger bike, but the truth is that I ride alone the most of the time,and love the twisties roads.
Thanks for the advice¡

 

+1. I haven't ridden an ST, but having seen them in action in the twisties I know they are still very capable bikes when ridden fast. They're great bikes and I'd love to own one someday if I were doing a lot of long-distance riding.

While the VFR is no ST, the two are similar in some respects. If it were me, I'd keep the CBR and mod the VFR into more of a sport-tourer.

 

Would I exchange a VFR for a Honda ST1300?

Certainly not!

However, if my wife decides she wants to do some long-range touring, I'm going to have to get another bike. Hopefully I'll also be able to keep my VFR.

 

Hmm sounds like maybe you should leave well enough alone as you have the best of both worlds. I hear what you're saying, it's a good question, all though depending on what you are looking at getting out of riding, the VFR really is the best all a rounder but even that has limits so one needs to figure out just what they want in a bike and leave it alone. I now things change as we me on in life. so there ya have it it's your call. again If I was in your shoes.. LOL man you all ready have (2) of the best there is. I'm envious.

 

Given the choice, I would stick with my VFR. This is more out of love for what I have put into my bike and what it has done for me. If the gen5 were to wear out or, God forbid, die I might consider the ST1300 again.