02-20-2015, 02:07 AM
(02-20-2015, 12:36 AM)the_undecider_imp Wrote: I suspect I may be coming down with the fever. I have long admired the 800, but seems that some are not too enamored with the 2002+ vtec version. I considered getting a new leftover 2005 in 2007 when I worked at a Honda dealer. The ergos weren't quite right, but some tweaks may well have helped that. Ended up with a used FJR which I traded a couple years later. Never was able to get comfortable throwing that big bike around in the twisties.
The older gear driven cam Interceptors sound so freakin good. The V4 just has such a cool sound signature at full song. Despite that all, something about the newer 1200 is calling to me. I haven't sat on one in a while, so I can't recall how the ergos compare to the 800. I have seen some low mileage 2010 models around $7k which makes it tempting. That would probably mean letting go of the CB which is a bitter pill.
![[Image: 0ef503bb24f4849a7c8172aa43d02157.jpg]](http://s960.photobucket.com/user/Pflugerville_Bike_Guy/media/HONDA-VFR1200F-4_zps827a29fd.jpg.html)
I guess you could say that while I had (and have) the VFR800 in my garage, I was afflicted with a serious case of CB Fever. Yesterday, I rode the VFR to work just to stretch her legs. The acceleration and the sound really is a step or two above the CB. But the ergos. Man, I'm getting old.
Before you ditch the CB for the VFR12, I'd suggest you visit one of the VFR forums and see what others love and complain about: [url=http://vfrworld.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/104-7th-Generation-2010-Present]http://vfrworld.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/104-7th-Generation-2010-Present Personally, I would never give up the CB for one but we're all different. Makes this world interesting, right?
Also, check out this site: http://cycle-ergo.com/ You can choose the three bikes (or more) then plug in your height and inseam and you'll see a graphic representation of the ergos plus angles for forward lean, knees and hips. As you'll see, the difference between the VFR800 and VFR1200 is slight.
The 1200 was not one of the more popular VFR models by Honda. With some searching, I bet you can find a new or slightly used one for a great price. Hopefully, such a great price that you can afford to keep the CB! Good luck and let us know what you decide!
Edit: I just realized I may be asking too much to have you let us know what you decide.