new VFR1200? - Page 10

Kerry_129 · 09-09-2009, 08:38 PM

Ehhh- though I think the 'paddle shifting' mode might be fun to play with, it seems like a lot of technology/componentry to fix something which ain't broke (for a reasonably skilled rider, which is all that really belongs on a bike of that size/power anyway). I think it would be much more 'at home' on a GoldWing, and I could see it being much more of a positive on the true touring bikes. Then again, the FJR has the e-shift model, and the VFR seems to be going the way of the BIG sport-touring bikes, so I guess it makes some sense. I really would have preferred them to go the other way with a sport-touring focused bike though.

Amber Lamps · 09-09-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

Ehhh- though I think the 'paddle shifting' mode might be fun to play with, it seems like a lot of technology/componentry to fix something which ain't broke (for a reasonably skilled rider, which is all that really belongs on a bike of that size/power anyway). I think it would be much more 'at home' on a GoldWing, and I could see it being much more of a positive on the true touring bikes. Then again, the FJR has the e-shift model, and the VFR seems to be going the way of the BIG sport-touring bikes, so I guess it makes some sense. I really would have preferred them to go the other way with a sport-touring focused bike though.

Hear, hear! I'm no Honda fan but a race oriented VFR would tilt my kilt!!!

Heck, and maybe it would make for some interesting racing against the new Aprilla

smileyman · 09-09-2009, 09:37 PM

2 pages about it in this issue of Motorcyclist.

Rangerscott · 09-10-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hear, hear! I'm no Honda fan but a race oriented VFR would tilt my kilt!!!

Heck, and maybe it would make for some interesting racing against the new Aprilla

After Aprilla released their V4 race engine I thougth Honda would knock Aprilla down and dry hump them with a new race V4. I guess they were too far into production with this engine.

Its just more weight and something to have a chance to go wrong.

RACER X · 09-21-2009, 09:02 AM

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...hots/8164.html

Rangerscott · 09-22-2009, 10:34 PM

One phrase.

"Its gonna be expensive"

I just dont get it. I heard over and over vfr sells weren't doing well in the US and they want to add more "not needed" stuff to the bike and expect people to pay for it.

I'm out.

RACER X · 10-01-2009, 02:38 PM

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/624/47...nd-CB1100.aspx

"Honda has confirmed its motorcycle lineup for the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, set for October 24 – November 4. Headlining the list is official conformation of a V-4 powered sport-touring motorcycle, the VFR1200F. Also slated to debut at Tokyo is the four-cylinder, retro-styled CB1100. "

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09-21-2009, 09:02 AM	#95
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...hots/8164.html __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-01-2009, 02:38 PM	#97
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/624/47...nd-CB1100.aspx "Honda has confirmed its motorcycle lineup for the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, set for October 24 – November 4. Headlining the list is official conformation of a V-4 powered sport-touring motorcycle, the VFR1200F. Also slated to debut at Tokyo is the four-cylinder, retro-styled CB1100. " __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

09-09-2009, 08:38 PM	#91
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Ehhh- though I think the 'paddle shifting' mode might be fun to play with, it seems like a lot of technology/componentry to fix something which ain't broke (for a reasonably skilled rider, which is all that really belongs on a bike of that size/power anyway). I think it would be much more 'at home' on a GoldWing, and I could see it being much more of a positive on the true touring bikes. Then again, the FJR has the e-shift model, and the VFR seems to be going the way of the BIG sport-touring bikes, so I guess it makes some sense. I really would have preferred them to go the other way with a sport-touring focused bike though.

09-22-2009, 10:34 PM	#96
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	One phrase. "Its gonna be expensive" I just dont get it. I heard over and over vfr sells weren't doing well in the US and they want to add more "not needed" stuff to the bike and expect people to pay for it. I'm out.