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RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - redbirds_imp - 07-15-2016
I have looked at a few VFR1200's at Honda dealers. I was surprised at how well they fit my short stature. The seat feels comfortable and is narrow to the front which helps with the reach to ground. The bars were a bit low but that could be easily corrected. Fit and finish is beautiful. I would enjoy having one.
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - Townie_imp - 07-16-2016
(07-15-2016, 06:05 PM)Riko_imp Wrote:(07-15-2016, 10:17 AM)Townie_imp Wrote: I sat on one at our local dealer. Ergos weren't friendly for me at all, way too much forward lean to reach the handle bars.
It was also the first time I sat on a DCT bike. The clutch lever is replaced with a small finger switch. Looked and felt strange to me.
how tall are you?
I too sat on one expecting a seating position too much like that of a supersport, especially looking at those clip ons, but surprisingly it felt okay!
I'm 1m84.
DCT is the future.
If I woild buy a touring bike, next to my cb, it has to be a semi automatic system or Hondas full automatic scooter like twist and go system.
how tall are you?
I too sat on one expecting a seating position too much like that of a supersport, especially looking at those clip ons, but surprisingly it felt okay!
I'm 1m84.
DCT is the future.
If I woild buy a touring bike, next to my cb, it has to be a semi automatic system or Hondas full automatic scooter like twist and go system.
I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam. I really felt like I was lying on top of the tank. But you know, it was a used bike I sat on, it's possible the original owner had lower bars of some sort on it.
I haven't ridden a DCT bike yet. Reviews on it are very mixed. But you're right, CVT is becoming much more popular on cars, and I guess over time DCT will follow something similar.
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - Lord Popgun - 07-16-2016
I would imagine that some Helibar risers would be good on there. I have them on the ST1300 and sit up pretty straight. At 63 I'm not sitting in the racing position on anything.
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - Riko_imp - 07-16-2016
interesting vid concerning risers on the VFR
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - slolane_imp - 07-16-2016
(07-16-2016, 01:08 AM)Townie_imp Wrote:(07-15-2016, 06:05 PM)Riko_imp Wrote:(07-15-2016, 10:17 AM)Townie_imp Wrote: I sat on one at our local dealer. Ergos weren't friendly for me at all, way too much forward lean to reach the handle bars.
It was also the first time I sat on a DCT bike. The clutch lever is replaced with a small finger switch. Looked and felt strange to me.
how tall are you?
I too sat on one expecting a seating position too much like that of a supersport, especially looking at those clip ons, but surprisingly it felt okay!
I'm 1m84.
DCT is the future.
If I woild buy a touring bike, next to my cb, it has to be a semi automatic system or Hondas full automatic scooter like twist and go system.
how tall are you?
I too sat on one expecting a seating position too much like that of a supersport, especially looking at those clip ons, but surprisingly it felt okay!
I'm 1m84.
DCT is the future.
If I woild buy a touring bike, next to my cb, it has to be a semi automatic system or Hondas full automatic scooter like twist and go system.
I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam. I really felt like I was lying on top of the tank. But you know, it was a used bike I sat on, it's possible the original owner had lower bars of some sort on it.
I haven't ridden a DCT bike yet. Reviews on it are very mixed. But you're right, CVT is becoming much more popular on cars, and I guess over time DCT will follow something similar.
how tall are you?
I too sat on one expecting a seating position too much like that of a supersport, especially looking at those clip ons, but surprisingly it felt okay!
I'm 1m84.
DCT is the future.
If I woild buy a touring bike, next to my cb, it has to be a semi automatic system or Hondas full automatic scooter like twist and go system.
I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam. I really felt like I was lying on top of the tank. But you know, it was a used bike I sat on, it's possible the original owner had lower bars of some sort on it.
I haven't ridden a DCT bike yet. Reviews on it are very mixed. But you're right, CVT is becoming much more popular on cars, and I guess over time DCT will follow something similar.
The wife doesn't have a DCT bike its a standard shift bike. The bars are very low and that's the part that gets to me. I can't get her to try risers but it would have to be better but its her bike not mine.
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - Riko_imp - 07-20-2016
(07-15-2016, 04:56 PM)kmoney_imp Wrote:(07-15-2016, 01:23 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Honda invested a lot of money when they designed the VFR1200. Pity it languished, like the CB1100. I think it's a stunning motorcycle.
They need to put the awesome V4 they made for it into more stuff too -- that engine is killer.
They need to put the awesome V4 they made for it into more stuff too -- that engine is killer.
they did
http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/ace/
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - kmoney_imp - 07-21-2016
(07-20-2016, 08:56 PM)Riko_imp Wrote:(07-15-2016, 04:56 PM)kmoney_imp Wrote:(07-15-2016, 01:23 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Honda invested a lot of money when they designed the VFR1200. Pity it languished, like the CB1100. I think it's a stunning motorcycle.
They need to put the awesome V4 they made for it into more stuff too -- that engine is killer.
They need to put the awesome V4 they made for it into more stuff too -- that engine is killer.
they did
http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/ace/
They need to put the awesome V4 they made for it into more stuff too -- that engine is killer.
they did
http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/ace/
Wow. That thing is awesome.
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - redbirds_imp - 07-21-2016
Honda should copy Ariel and build something similar with a better seat and more upright seating position. Triumph's Speed Triple and others of this genre are sales successes and Honda is missing the boat. The VFR1200 is a great motor looking for a proper format.
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - the Ferret - 07-21-2016
VFR1200X..coming soon to a dealer near you
RE: Came Across a VFR1200 today - flynrider - 07-21-2016
(07-21-2016, 02:42 AM)redbirds_imp Wrote: Honda should copy Ariel and build something similar with a better seat and more upright seating position. Triumph's Speed Triple and others of this genre are sales successes and Honda is missing the boat. The VFR1200 is a great motor looking for a proper format.
As a relatively old geezer, I'd like to see that engine in a modern version of the V65 Sabre. Yeah, that would never happen but one can dream.
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