Honda V4 2010

[vifferman]

This is (allegedly) the touring version to replace the Pan European. I hope so because if it's the Blackbird replacement, I can't see me feeling very sporty on it!

There's a comparison of this bike based on photos, that shows it's quite close in size to both the current Fireblade and VFR, just a wee bit longer in the wheelbase, so it's sportier than might appear. (Check the link, and the post below it)

[Blackbird]

Mmmm.... some nice work. Thanks for the link

[vifferman]

"We are very pleased to tell you that the new VFR 1200F
will be launched online on Thursday 8th October at
12.00 CET (11.00am GMT).

On the website will be films, downloads, full technical specs, interviews, animations of new technologies,
360° of all three colours and much much more!

Make sure you are in front of your computer next
Thursday to be the first to see the new VFR!"


Hmmmmm... so that's like, 12 midnight, tonight?

[Swoop]

Hmmmmm... so that's like, 12 midnight, tonight?

Or 11pm tonight???

[vifferman]

Or 11pm tonight???

No, 12 PM tonight (we're on daylight robbery time = clocks an hour forward).
I had the day wrong though.

[vifferman]

Or 11pm tonight???

No, 11 PM tonight (we're on daylight robbery time = clocks an hour forward).
Apparently, the dealers (in Mrka and elsewhere) are getting a sneak preview (happening already).

[Swoop]

No, 11 PM tonight (we're on daylight robbery time = clocks an hour forward).

Phew. I thought I was going to have to hand back my School Cert Math's certificate.

[vifferman]

Phew. I thought I was going to have to hand back my School Cert Math's certificate.

Yeah, I got confused initially: "Hmmmm... we're 12 hours ahead of them, so if it's being unveiled at 11AM on the 8th, that means 12 midnight the day before for us."
I forgot it was the same instant, so the date's plus one.

There were rumours of three bikes: 1200 ST (to replace the ST1300), 1200 Sportsbike (Blackbird) and a 1000cc sports bike (VFR800 replacement).
Very unlikely due to tooling required for another engine - more likely is just a 1200 donk with two different fairing/seat/handlebar options, and a choice of AT or manual (as this is supposed to be easy to just slot in as a manufacturing option). Both will have E-DCBS+ABS.

[Swoop]

Yeah, I got confused initially.

I had to take my socks off, with all the adding that was going on.
Phew! Stinky foots!

[BMWST?]

if it looks anything like those pics,goes and feels anything like the old vfr 750/1000,has good gas consumption,and good for at least 300 ks per tank,i think i am looking at my next bike

[Maha]

The 'look' of it is a tad wierd with that skinny dude riding it, I wanna visualise it packed and ready for 10 days away.

[Blackbird]

Here's a link to photos and specs of the touring version. Not as ugly as I thought but with that weight, no substitute for the Blackbird. I just hope that they shed a few kilos and pretty it up for the sporting version.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...hamu-live.html

EDIT: even more info here: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...pics/8430.html

[vifferman]

More piccies in the Sport Touring forum.


Looks like it's got some BMW and Moby Dick DNA mixed in there with the Honda blood....

[nudemetalz]

I see a lot of BMW K1300 style in it.
Not surprising, considering it's the direct competitor.

[Reckless]

First glance looked like a BMW, functional but a bit Fugly?

Looks better on the vid though.

Looks typical VFR to me. My good riding buddy has the 08 800 Anniversery model and this seems a bit the same in features to me. Its a bike we should all own (like his 800), as it has all the fruit, best most comfy riding position, goes freckin well, damn near keeps up with the sport bikes though the twisties, but it just don't look sexy enough. His is one of the best touring bikes I've ridden, sounds good with his custom pipes.
I know I should buy a bike for function over appeal but for me it just doesn't quite flick the right switches, same with this new model. I keep wandering off and drooling over the V2 Aprillia or even the Daytona 675? Although final decision reserved till I see one!

Just my 2c.