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Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: CADMAN97 on November 04, 2013, 05:57:32 PM

Title: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: CADMAN97 on November 04, 2013, 05:57:32 PM: Didn't see this one coming....

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/11/honda-trots-out-new-vfr800f-22-pounds-lighter-and-more-power/ (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/11/honda-trots-out-new-vfr800f-22-pounds-lighter-and-more-power/)
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: ZG on November 04, 2013, 06:43:06 PM: Had an 06, loved it for solo sport touring bike, just too small for 2up IMO, hence the ZG upgrade. :chugbeer:

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/Yale4-5-09.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/Yale4-5-09.jpg.html)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/vfr4.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/vfr4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: CADMAN97 on November 04, 2013, 09:09:58 PM: Seems this is the VFR that should of come out in 2010, instead of the 1200. This VFR seems more of a progression of the 2002-09 VFR. The styling is growing on me, but since the engine is based on the V4 from the 2002-09 VFR, I already like it more than the 1200
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: stevewfl on November 04, 2013, 10:26:03 PM: Quote from: CADMAN97 on November 04, 2013, 09:09:58 PM
Seems this is the VFR that should of come out in 2010, instead of the 1200. This VFR seems more of a progression of the 2002-09 VFR. The styling is growing on me, but since the engine is based on the V4 from the 2002-09 VFR, I already like it more than the 1200

+1 you nailed it
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: stevewfl on November 04, 2013, 10:28:11 PM: Quote
We do not know at this time if the new VFRR800F is headed for the U.S. market for 2014. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: Daytona_Mike on November 05, 2013, 01:13:23 AM: I used to have a V65 Sabre. Sold it and bought an ELR.
I just love the sound when flogging an inline 4. The sound of V's dont do it for me.
I did like the silky smoothness redlining the inline 6 on the 1600GTL in Idaho but it could not keep up with the C14's.
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: Rhencullen on November 05, 2013, 04:42:11 AM: Quote from: CADMAN97 on November 04, 2013, 09:09:58 PM
Seems this is the VFR that should of come out in 2010, instead of the 1200. This VFR seems more of a progression of the 2002-09 VFR. The styling is growing on me, but since the engine is based on the V4 from the 2002-09 VFR, I already like it more than the 1200

Exactly !.........I had 3 VFRs from 1996 until the 1200 was launched, and then I turned the clock back and went back to Kawasakis from my youth.
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: CADMAN97 on November 05, 2013, 06:16:26 AM: Quote from: Rhencullen on November 05, 2013, 04:42:11 AM
Exactly !.........I had 3 VFRs from 1996 until the 1200 was launched, and then I turned the clock back and went back to Kawasakis from my youth.
My fav VFR would prob have to be the 1998-01 w/out the v-tech. I just don't think the complexity of v-tech belongs on a mototcycle. I like the VVT on the C14 where it engages seamlessly, & not on & off like v-tech. I had my 2003 VFR 7yrs & really liked that bike. I sometimes regret selling it :(

Love your sons shirt ;D
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: ZG on November 05, 2013, 08:55:07 AM: Quote from: CADMAN97 on November 05, 2013, 06:16:26 AM

Love your sons shirt ;D

+1... ;D :thumbs:
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: sherob on November 05, 2013, 01:23:57 PM: The 2014 Honda VFR800F is not slated for a U.S. release

http://rideapart.com/2013/11/2014-honda-vfr800f-photos/ (http://rideapart.com/2013/11/2014-honda-vfr800f-photos/)
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: CADMAN97 on November 05, 2013, 04:43:33 PM: Quote from: sherob on November 05, 2013, 01:23:57 PM
The 2014 Honda VFR800F is not slated for a U.S. release

http://rideapart.com/2013/11/2014-honda-vfr800f-photos/ (http://rideapart.com/2013/11/2014-honda-vfr800f-photos/)
:o not sure who's calling the shots over at Honda but that's just crazy >:(
Title: Re: Honda Trots Out New VFR800F: 22 Pounds Lighter and More Power
Post by: sherob on November 05, 2013, 04:48:26 PM: Yeah... they are missing the boat with that and the Crosstourer. :o I have heard that we should see a new Afrika Twin... and it MAY actually come here... HA... ha ha ha ha. ;D