Honda's long-awaited VFR replacement

[sbrguy]

taht swingarm looks like a rip off of a bmw one totally.

[dbran1949]

Looks like shaft drive, that's a switch for the VFR

[Travman]

2010 Honda VFR1200F Introduced to American Press
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/08october09_honda2010vfr1200f.htm

[mitt]

Not bad looking

[junior varsity]

Front line of the fairing looks very much like the CBR. I 'spose same designer, and it shows. I'd ride one for sure. Its just not on the op of my list. What's the deal with the bulbous exhausts these days?

[DrDesmo]

likey me wantey*

adam

*minus the star trek exhaust and beer tray

[bluemoco]

Appears that it'll be a heavy, powerful bike.  Curb weight of 588 lbs, and the engine is rated at ~173hp.  Hell for Leather is quoting these specs:

Engine Type: 4 cyl. V-4 at 76 ° 4T LC SOHC 16-valve Unicam
Displacement: 1,237 cc
Compression ratio: 12 to 1
Max Power: 172.72 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 85 ft-lbs @ 8750 rpm
Power supply: PGM-FI electronic injection
Clutch: oil, wet
Clutch Operation: Hydraulic control
Gearbox: 6 gears
Final drive: shaft driven single-arm

Seat height: 815 mm
Curb weight: 267 kg (588 lbs)
Maximum load capacity: 463 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 liters

I wish the bike weren't so heavy.  I suspect that its power, handling, and ride will be very similar to the BMW K1300S

[swampduc]

What's the deal with the bulbous exhausts these days?

+1. Do they need those for noise or emissions? I think they're intended to make the buyer change the exhaust 

[Markus]

That exhaust makes me angry. I can't stop staring at it.

The rest of the bike is ok and the specs are promising. I'd give one a whirl.

[orangelion03]

Didnt read any of the article, but will it have the same ABS as the new CBR1000?  Read a review of the CBR in a mag and they really liked it.

I'm OK with the looks and I'm certain it will be a classy piece piece.  Would still prefer an equivalent Beemer if I could afford it.

[EvilSteve]

likey me wantey

+1

That exhaust makes me angry.

I don't know why but that just made me laugh.

[Triple J]

That looks pretty nice IMO...but I really like the looks of the CBR1000RR though.

I think the bulbous exhaust is a function of the current popularity of GP style shorty exhausts combined with the EPA noise restrictions. Who cares...it needs a new exhaust anyway so the purdy sound of the V4 can be heard. 

[bluemoco]

Didnt read any of the article, but will it have the same ABS as the new CBR1000?  Read a review of the CBR in a mag and they really liked it.

Yep - the VFR has the 'combined ABS' system.

[bluemoco]

Not sure I'm a fan of the top case, but the optional hard bags on the sides look pretty good.  Might help explain the exhaust can design, too.

[m1moto]

I like it but... 588lbs and 613lbs for the dual clutch model