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Old 12-31-2005, 9:53 AM
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'05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?


I am in need of advice.

I am 6"1' and I am looking at purchasing a 'sports/tourer' to travel around UK and Europe on. I have decided on either the '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800. (unless something is better)

Can any offer advise and I am having problems choosing.

Has anyone owned both of these models at sometime?

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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
VFRs are for poozies...get the man's bike...
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
If you can afford the associated costs(insurance, tires etc etc) go with the XX
Much more fun and a little bigger bike too.
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
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Much more fun
Depends on your idea of fun...

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a little bigger bike too.
With smaller ergonomics...
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
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I am in need of advice.

I am 6"1' and I am looking at purchasing a 'sports/tourer' to travel around UK and Europe on....(unless something is better)
Seriously, BMW K1200RS.

Between the other two you listed, VFR.
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
If you are going solo.... VFR with a Givi topcase

If you are draggin a pillion... XX with a full Givi

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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
Funny, I found the XX more comfy than the VFR when I rode them? Mind you I am only 5'11?

I guess that it is all preference. Can't go wrong either way.
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
For me (5'11") the seating position on my VFR was more upright than the XX.
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
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For me (5'11") the seating position on my VFR was more upright than the XX.
Upright maybe, but I found the XX a better fit for me? Maybe because I drag my knuckles on the ground when I walk?
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
The XX has a way longer reach to the bars... so I guess if you're a knuckle-dragger you'd sit upright.
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
I never found it that bad mind you I have done more than one 1000km plus day on the 1000RR

I am also trying plan a 'round the lake in a 3 day weekend ride after our trip to the gap in the spring. Maybe I should get one of these "sport tourers" ?
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
I'd give my left nard for a K1200S.
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
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Seriously, BMW K1200RS.

Between the other two you listed, VFR.
I tried a K1200S and must admit I did enjoy it, but two things have put me off it.
Firstly, I have been keeping a close eye on the K1200s forum and it still had too many teething problems. Some people have zero whilst others have major, ie clutch, drive shafts, etc. Seeing it will be doing a lot of travelling through many different countries, I can't afford it to breakdown.

Secondly, it is more expensive than the Honda's and when I finish travelling the '2007 model should be out and then i may purchase one.
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
BTW, I am going solo and I have just sold my Honda VTR1000F.

I loved the twin and recently travelled 3500km in 5days, but the fuel ecomony is shocking and was sick of always stopping due to the small fuel tank.
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Re: '05 CBR1100XX or '05/'06 VFR800?
XX over the VFR. Comfy, more power, but alleviate the LBS.
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