new VFR must really suck. - Page 3

Rangerscott · 01-30-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Honda knows that most VFR owners are crotchedy middle aged men who HATE change. Id probably ban them from my tests. Leave it to the professional testers who are generally pretty objective.

So there's more "professionals" out there than their are every day riders like you and me?

I dont need a race track bike. I need an every day bike.

EpyonXero · 01-30-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

So there's more "professionals" out there than their are every day riders like you and me?

I dont need a race track bike. I need an every day bike.

Not professional riders, professional reviewers.

MILK · 01-30-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Honda knows that most VFR owners are crotchedy middle aged men who HATE change. Id probably ban them from my tests. Leave it to the professional testers who are generally pretty objective.

Wrong but funny!!

Rangerscott · 01-29-2010, 09:39 PM

I'm still puzzled on the smaller gas tank. I guess dropping a gallon makes up to counter act the other added weight?

Homeslice · 01-29-2010, 09:52 PM

Ugh, not that pic again. FAIL on so many levels.

Rangerscott · 01-29-2010, 10:04 PM

Be nice if the horn was all black so it wouldn't stick out.

smileyman · 01-29-2010, 10:20 PM

I think the smaller tank was cause the new variable cyl config was supposed to get better mileage. at some point they dropped that feature too late to redesign...

Homeslice · 01-29-2010, 10:23 PM

You guys really want a bigger tank? Styling wise, that tank looks way too fricking tall as it is. Especially compared to the tail.

Rangerscott · 01-29-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

You guys really want a bigger tank? Styling wise, that tank looks way too fricking tall as it is. Especially compared to the tail.

Going from 5.5 gallons to sport bike 4.5 gallons is a negative to me. I'm sure its got a plastic cover, so who knows exactly the size/shape of the steel can under it.

Put an iPad on the tank and you could just fall asleep.

It does ride like shit. Just look at this rider. I bet the chicken strips are 5" wide.

G-Rex · 01-29-2010, 11:09 PM

The latest greatest doesn't do it for me in this case. The new VFR is the ugliest beast known to man. Riding a Hayabusa, I feel I am qualified to make this statement. LOL

Honda should be shot for reducing the fuel capacity of a bike that is it's sport-touring flagship. Idiots.

The headlight is ass ugly. The taillights are ugly. The ONLY part of that bike that I even REMOTELY care for is the swingarm. ONLY the swingarm.

Did the designers forget about the fairings until the day before release? They appear to have been thrown on as an afterthought. Take them off and slap them over a stove and I could cook eggs on them. Talk about boring.

In typical Honda fashion, they don't give the consumer what they want. They tell the consumer what they will get. Were they smart, they would have taken all the Photoshops people have been doing for the last 5 years and used that as a starting point for the looks, if nothing else.

My best friend has a 1999 VFR. We have discussed a liter based VFR for years. He told me as soon as Honda built it, he would buy one. Then this abomination came out. Now, he's looking at anything but, because he hates this thing as much as I do, and he has 3 Hondas in the garage.

01-29-2010, 10:20 PM	#7
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I think the smaller tank was cause the new variable cyl config was supposed to get better mileage. at some point they dropped that feature too late to redesign... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-29-2010, 11:09 PM	#10
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	The latest greatest doesn't do it for me in this case. The new VFR is the ugliest beast known to man. Riding a Hayabusa, I feel I am qualified to make this statement. LOL Honda should be shot for reducing the fuel capacity of a bike that is it's sport-touring flagship. Idiots. The headlight is ass ugly. The taillights are ugly. The ONLY part of that bike that I even REMOTELY care for is the swingarm. ONLY the swingarm. Did the designers forget about the fairings until the day before release? They appear to have been thrown on as an afterthought. Take them off and slap them over a stove and I could cook eggs on them. Talk about boring. In typical Honda fashion, they don't give the consumer what they want. They tell the consumer what they will get. Were they smart, they would have taken all the Photoshops people have been doing for the last 5 years and used that as a starting point for the looks, if nothing else. My best friend has a 1999 VFR. We have discussed a liter based VFR for years. He told me as soon as Honda built it, he would buy one. Then this abomination came out. Now, he's looking at anything but, because he hates this thing as much as I do, and he has 3 Hondas in the garage. __________________

01-29-2010, 09:39 PM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I'm still puzzled on the smaller gas tank. I guess dropping a gallon makes up to counter act the other added weight?

01-29-2010, 09:52 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Ugh, not that pic again. FAIL on so many levels.

01-29-2010, 10:04 PM	#6
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Be nice if the horn was all black so it wouldn't stick out.

01-29-2010, 10:23 PM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	You guys really want a bigger tank? Styling wise, that tank looks way too fricking tall as it is. Especially compared to the tail.