vfr400/rvf400, whats the story?

**ducatilover** · 31st May 2006, 15:06

ive been wondering whats the difference between viffers and riffers? do the viffers have the legendary handling of the riffer? and what are the rvfs good and [if possible] bad points? im very interested in them.

**cowpoos** · 31st May 2006, 15:11

www.google.com

**Two Smoker** · 31st May 2006, 15:12

Originally Posted by ducatilover

ive been wondering whats the difference between viffers and riffers? do the viffers have the legendary handling of the riffer? and what are the rvfs good and [if possible] bad points? im very interested in them.

Virtually the same...

VFR has more power...

RVF has 17inch rear and is newer. It also has different fairing style....

Send a PM to kwaka-kid... he could write a good two pages on vfr's and rvf's...

**skelstar** · 31st May 2006, 15:16

Was going to say that limbimtimwim knows a bit too.
RVF has upside-down forks too...

**imdying** · 31st May 2006, 15:25

They're both great. As mentioned, 17" rear on RVF, upsidedowners. 1 or 2mm smaller carbs on RVF. Both look great, RVF looks like an RC45 which is neat (doesn't say 400 on it anywhere iirc). Power difference is neglible, they're both slower than the best IL4s, but yummier all round. Nice bikes, I'd own one.

**ducatilover** · 31st May 2006, 15:29

cheers, the only differences i knew was 59hp-53hp and the usd forks. ive fallen in love with the rvf... oh shit im converted to hondas arent i? uh oh.
i know the rvf has gear driven cams

**nudemetalz** · 31st May 2006, 15:32

The VFR also has gear-driven cams.

**skelstar** · 31st May 2006, 15:34

yeah definitley gear driven cams yeah, not belt-driven, definitley gear driven cams, yeah.

**ducatilover** · 31st May 2006, 15:35

awesome. ive been using google and the RVF is limited to 180k [certain models] but i wouldnt go that fast....

**ducatilover** · 31st May 2006, 15:36

Originally Posted by skelstar

yeah definitley gear driven cams yeah, not belt-driven, definitley gear driven cams, yeah.

why havent you sold the hyobag?

**ALTRON** · 31st May 2006, 15:51

go to http://www.400greybike.co.uk for a ton of info. The forum section is really good too.

**skelstar** · 31st May 2006, 16:28

Havent put on trademe yet. Slacker I guess

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**ducatilover** · 31st May 2006, 16:40

Originally Posted by skelstar

Havent put on trademe yet. Slacker I guess

.

ohwell, hope it sells eventually

**limbimtimwim** · 31st May 2006, 17:40

Originally Posted by ducatilover

awesome. ive been using google and the RVF is limited to 180k [certain models] but i wouldnt go that fast....

I think that would be all models. But there are several ways of bypassing it. I got mine with the speedo limit bypassed. I have taken it off the clock, and the clock ends with a '.' where '190' would be.

The smaller carbs are not the hindrance, they have a better shape than the VFR carbs (The trumpets are straight on the RVF, they turn on the VFR). The apparent hindrance to the RVF is the less aggressive ignition at higher revs and allegedly different cams.

I think I know what to do to make the RVF engine work like it is supposed to. A few changes here and there, sadly one has to spend a few $$s.

It looks lovely and when you know how, it is quick too.