official VFR1200 release - Page 3

Smittie61984 · 10-18-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Is there any benefit in using the single side swingarm in this application?

Doesn't Honda kind of use the VFR for almost experimental like stuff. SSSwingarm, V-tech, 1 lever ABS, EFI, etc? It'd be cooler to see the SS on the CBR1000.

I guess they decided to make it appeal to the old men sport-tourers. Which is why it would look kind of like a BMW.

Scot · 10-18-2009, 11:59 AM

Honda does what it wants to do. To me, Honda does not have it's finger on the pulse of the motorcycle rider. They make what they make, and hope the marketing dept can sell them. They've had some great bikes in the past, and have had some of the biggest head scratchers too (Fury and DN-01 come to mind as of late)

Vtec on the previous VFR was for emissions. I think it sucked personally. They took away one of the coolest sounds in motorcycling (gear driven camshafts) and replaced with what sounds like a bad lifter. I don't think people are going to line up to buy the new VFR just as they don't line up to buy the ST1300.

Future prediction:

THe 2010 VFR1200 will still be available in a crate, new, in 2013. Just like the Valkyrie was, just like the superhawk was, just like the VTX1800, and just like the Fury is going to be.

Homeslice · 10-18-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scot

Honda does what it wants to do. To me, Honda does not have it's finger on the pulse of the motorcycle rider. They make what they make, and hope the marketing dept can sell them. They've had some great bikes in the past, and have had some of the biggest head scratchers too (Fury and DN-01 come to mind as of late)

True.... honda just relies on the strength of their badge. Same goes with their cars.

RACER X · 10-08-2009, 06:01 PM

can't see if there's a center stand, but a SSS was nice esp w/ a centerstand. no need for stands and could take the wheel off easily.

so if your touring out in BFE and got a flat or whatever........not that is if there's a center stand.

and it looks ok, but the wheel is TITS!

BMW similar setup, shaft + SSS

Rangerscott · 10-08-2009, 09:22 PM

I love my single sided arm.

was92v · 10-08-2009, 11:23 PM

Fugly

Dave · 10-13-2009, 04:23 PM

so wheres the new magna?

Scot · 10-18-2009, 11:20 AM

wait...did someone say VFR500? There was a VF500.

RedRider2k2 · 10-18-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Scot

wait...did someone say VFR500? There was a VF500.

There sure was. I still play with mine from time to time...

Scot · 10-18-2009, 10:09 PM

Must be a Canada thing. In the states that's a VF500F

10-08-2009, 06:01 PM	#4
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	can't see if there's a center stand, but a SSS was nice esp w/ a centerstand. no need for stands and could take the wheel off easily. so if your touring out in BFE and got a flat or whatever........not that is if there's a center stand. and it looks ok, but the wheel is TITS! BMW similar setup, shaft + SSS __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-18-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	Honda does what it wants to do. To me, Honda does not have it's finger on the pulse of the motorcycle rider. They make what they make, and hope the marketing dept can sell them. They've had some great bikes in the past, and have had some of the biggest head scratchers too (Fury and DN-01 come to mind as of late) Vtec on the previous VFR was for emissions. I think it sucked personally. They took away one of the coolest sounds in motorcycling (gear driven camshafts) and replaced with what sounds like a bad lifter. I don't think people are going to line up to buy the new VFR just as they don't line up to buy the ST1300. Future prediction: THe 2010 VFR1200 will still be available in a crate, new, in 2013. Just like the Valkyrie was, just like the superhawk was, just like the VTX1800, and just like the Fury is going to be.

10-08-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I love my single sided arm.

10-08-2009, 11:23 PM	#6
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Fugly

10-13-2009, 04:23 PM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	so wheres the new magna?

10-18-2009, 11:20 AM	#8
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	wait...did someone say VFR500? There was a VF500.

10-18-2009, 10:09 PM	#10
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	Must be a Canada thing. In the states that's a VF500F