Honda's long-awaited VFR replacement

[DucHead]

I'm a control freak. I need to row my own gears.

I like the VFR, though I'm not sure I like it better than an FJR.

IMO this bike is much better looking than either the Yammy or Honda sport-tourers.  But, I like the engine to be visible. 

I really like the new VFR, but I'll stick to my ugly, outdated Bandit.   

John - is your 'vette equipped with a manual transmission?  When are you taking me for a ride (big boy)?      

[Travman]

I think the wheels are pretty cool.  They are trick looking without being too fancy.

[Travman]

Oink......oink!

Until Ducati proves otherwise, that is what 175 hp sport-tourers weigh.

Also, what exactly is claimed curb weight?  What does that mean?  I noticed some magazines have started listing the as tested weight with a full tank or empty tank of gas.  That is more helpful when making comparisons. 

[Travman]

No, the bags don't explain it! Look at where the flow of spent gases will go!  RIGHT AT THE BAG'S BOTTOM. (hope you didn't pack your egg salad right there, things be cookin'.

Smoothness of fairing sides is very UN-japanese -- looks a lot more like the 92-98 Ducati supersport or even the 851/888 lines - one big smooth piece of plastic. That, I do like.

This picture shows that the bags are relieved so there is a place for the exhaust gases to go.

[NAKID]

Even so...

[Triple J]

I think I'd rather have one of the older gear driven VFR 800s. The sound of the gears alone makes that bike awesome.  

I'd also probably take a Sprint ST over one of these. I don't need all the HP (or weight).

The new one does look a lot better than the current model though.  

[freedom]

I must admit the technology is way cool but for the time being I'll stick with the Sprint ST for touring around - still plenty of power and without the bags and related hardware its still reasonably light for what it is to be an entertaining ride.

[cutter]

I like the aqua socks the guy in the picture on first post is wearing. Not much else to add, not bad looking but not my thing overall. The way the inner fairing intersects with the outer is kind of nice, and it is refreshing to see such a smooth fairing- unlike the Michael Bay transformer look of most Japanese bikes. Sprint ST is still the best looking Sport Tourer out there.

[kopfjäger]

Also, what exactly is claimed curb weight?  What does that mean?  

Curb weight is "wet." Fuel, oil, battery. Most motorcycle weights are given "dry."

[Travman]

Curb weight is "wet." Fuel, oil, battery. Most motorcycle weights are given "dry."

OK, so that is helpful.  Does it mean with a full tank?

[bluemoco]

OK, so that is helpful.  Does it mean with a full tank?

Curb weight includes a full tank of fuel, max oil level, wet battery, any other fluids (brake, etc).

Magazines and manufacturers go 'round and 'round on this.  Manufacturers tend to like to list "Dry weight" (excluding all fluids) 'cuz it makes the specs look good on paper.   Of course, bikes that exist in the real world have some key fluids in them, like gas, oil, brake fluid, etc.   

[Travman]

Thanks for the definition of curb weight.  I like that.  It represents the most a bike can weigh in the real world. 

[superjohn]

IMO this bike is much better looking than either the Yammy or Honda sport-tourers.  But, I like the engine to be visible. 

I really like the new VFR, but I'll stick to my ugly, outdated Bandit.   

John - is your 'vette equipped with a manual transmission?  When are you taking me for a ride (big boy)?      

Yep. 6 speed manual on the 'vette. Wouldn't have it any other way.

I just think the FJR flows better than the VFR. Yeah, it's all covered in fairings, but most sport tourers are (even your touring Bandit  ).

[corey]

http://powersports.honda.com/vfr/#/home