To buy r not to buy 2010 VFR1200

Maholli · 10-27-2009, 4:55 PM

Just wanted everyone's elses opinon on Honda's new VFR Im thinking about dumping the zx14 for this baby.. Every article I have read had nothing but positive things to say.. 200 Bph and a tourer and a honda.. Awsome..

2010 Honda VFR1200F First Ride - Honda Sportbike Motorcycle Review - Motorcycle USA

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SoliceDreamer · 10-27-2009, 5:02 PM

uh...yes? makes the zx14 look like garbage (in looks) but what doesnt?

BuckalooRL · 10-27-2009, 5:07 PM

not bad, really.

looks a little clunky. Didn't read the article fully, but i'll bet its pricey!

BuckalooRL · 10-27-2009, 5:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SoliceDreamer

uh...yes? makes the zx14 look like garbage (in looks) but what doesnt?

one sided much?

WyoJames · 10-27-2009, 5:11 PM

Good lookin bike, but if you get one, you better have an aftermarket can within a day! haha

Stick · 10-27-2009, 5:12 PM

One sided swing arm that is....

No brainer.

FTP_929 · 10-27-2009, 6:41 PM

That is so ugly..where the hell do you work to afford all these amazing machines anyway?

Maholli · 10-27-2009, 8:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FTP_929

That is so ugly..where the hell do you work to afford all these amazing machines anyway?

Lol.. I just save my money for what is important to me.. I like the looks I think it's different but looks good.. I wanna have only Hondas in my stable.. I love the thought of a 200bph V4..

Destructo · 10-27-2009, 8:47 PM

I think I like it! I thought it was 170bhp though?

But it does produce something like 95lb ft torque from 2000rpm.

I can't see it being a bad bke somehow.

overholt13 · 10-27-2009, 9:14 PM

it has me intrested at least,still wish it was a v-5,then i would be sellin everything

regener8ed · 10-28-2009, 10:53 AM

new vfr = sexxay

FTP_929 · 10-28-2009, 3:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Maholli

Lol.. I just save my money for what is important to me.. I like the looks I think it's different but looks good.. I wanna have only Hondas in my stable.. I love the thought of a 200bph V4..

thats awesome i wish i could do that,i give you mad respect lol

Maholli · 10-28-2009, 5:42 PM

I just have to hide the money from the wife.. ;-) luckily she likes to ride as much as I do..

Destructo · 10-28-2009, 6:41 PM

See if you can get a test ride? It's a lot of

to spend on a bike you might like....

I'm sure it will be good, I've been impressed by the old VFR I bought recently, and I'm sure after 21 years of development and an extra 450cc's the 1200 will be a pretty impressive bike.

ponrod · 10-28-2009, 8:10 PM

613 pounds.

Maholli · 10-28-2009, 8:43 PM

just a few more pics..

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Bucko@buck88.ka · 10-28-2009, 9:40 PM

Tbh i'm not liking the look of the bike that said i felt the same about the new Blade and that's grown on me, perhaps a different colour scheme would help. Reviews, not heard a bad one and as Destructo say's the old 750 rocks so i'd expect this one to rock more. Honda don't really make bad bikes and i think this one will move the goalpost's

FTP_929 · 10-28-2009, 9:54 PM

it MIGHT look good if its all black or something..but 613 lbs!? F*CK that it will most likely seem like the bike is 130 hp then 200 hp with all that weight

BurtonF166 · 10-28-2009, 11:07 PM

That can is obscene*.

*in a very much not good way

Surely sound wicked with an aftermarket can though

jbond4321 · 10-29-2009, 2:57 PM

I don't care what anyone says, it looks good , real good too me.

BuckalooRL · 10-30-2009, 10:53 AM

thats all that matters dude.... have fun with it!

bettingpython · 11-02-2009, 4:02 PM

Mat I say go for it, inside of 6 months I bet there will be several exhaust options available. Of course if you come back and tell us how great it is in automatic mode I might have to mail you a rainbow coalition and coexist sticker...

Maholli · 11-02-2009, 6:14 PM

Lmao BP...

dr256 · 11-03-2009, 9:58 AM

Sounds good - and lets face it, every new bike has an ugly can these days.

My vote goes for - get it, show us pics and then start a thread about which oil to use..

Twincam · 11-03-2009, 4:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dr256

Sounds good - and lets face it, every new bike has an ugly can these days.

My vote goes for - get it, show us pics and then start a thread about which oil to use..

I'm still wondering about the weight of her.

denzee · 11-03-2009, 4:36 PM

I am seriously considering getting one. Will have to see in the flesh but it's the first non real sportbike I've considered. Maybe age is catching up but I still love my blade. The new VFR seems like minimal comprimise.

I also have no problem with the looks including the exhaust. New high performance machines need huge volume in the muffler. It's a mathematical formula to achieve all requirements.

bettingpython · 11-03-2009, 4:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Maholli

Lmao BP...

Here you go.

dr256 · 11-04-2009, 8:47 AM

613lbs is 278kgs!

A BMW K1300s is 254kgs with a dry weight of 228kgs
A Yamaha FJ1300as has dry weight of 268kgs.
A kawasaki z1400 has a "curb mass" of 257kgs and - (curb mass lol)

She's a bloater alright!

Twincam · 11-04-2009, 11:59 AM

Is the 613lbs wet?

dr256 · 11-04-2009, 12:33 PM

Not sure - on the official Honda we site it say "curb weight is 267 kg"
But then being honest i don't know what curb weight means?