I'm now of the opinion that until i see something officially from Honda, the vfr1200 is probably just a hoax.
it's a dumb idea, doesn't fit the market, and there's been zero follow up announcements
Forum whore
I'm now of the opinion that until i see something officially from Honda, the vfr1200 is probably just a hoax.
it's a dumb idea, doesn't fit the market, and there's been zero follow up announcements
Wearing Hi-Viz Black.
With Honda dealerships' closing all around the place, who really knows what Mr Honda is up to.Originally Posted by motorbyclist
Hopefully he has taken his medicine.
TOP QUOTE: “The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people’s money.”
Hardcore Biker
Weekend cruiser
Should be on dealer floors early 2010.
Heres a better photo.
Soft & Squishy core Biker
..in Japan...Should be on dealer floors early 2010.
and under Honda's current pricing strategy, will probably cost >$30k by the time it reaches these shores...
...and I don't wanna die, just want to ride my motorcy...cle (Arlo Guthrie)
Forum whore
what the fuck is that thing!? a muffler?!
i'm waiting for an actual honda release rather than renders and shots of a testride from only one mag
Toxteth O'Grady
Its really a disappointment.... If that VFR1200 is what they intend to release....all they are doing is BMW clone... and with far too much techno.
The formula is simple. 150 bhp 200kg Great ergos. Stuff the VTEC 2cylinder crap. Add ABS as an option. It could be a great bike but it'l be ruined by the honda technocracy.
I had a Honda car once..... had the best engine I've ever seen. 3 litre V6 240BHP... beautiful engine.... utterly ruined by a shit car. This'll be the same.... They'll keep throwing stuff at it until the essense of the engine is lost..... OK but I'll stil test ride one
parting of the sensory
Apparently they're looking at an Autumn release, so sometime next month we should see summat.
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
Wearing Hi-Viz Black.
That is not a photo, but an "artist's impression".
It doesn't drop two cylinders, all four are constantly being used. The valve technology on the other hand...
TOP QUOTE: “The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people’s money.”
Weekend cruiser
The bike will be able to go from 4 cylinders to 2 cylinders once it is up to speed. Should have excellant fuel economy for touring. It may also have an airbag - same as what the goldwings come with.
Wearing Hi-Viz Black.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
It can never be compared with a leadwing!
Never, I tell ya!!
(Yamaha are looking better all the time...)
TOP QUOTE: “The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people’s money.”
Weekend cruiser
its possible that more than one model could be coming - sports/tourer and tourer. Dont rubbish it yet as its early days and only limited specs are available at this time.
Geriatric hoon
The VFR was always Honda's BMW. That's not my thought, that's from a BIKE article. Neither Honda nor BMW need be offended by the comment either. Having owned both a VFR and a K1000RS I think I can see what he was getting at.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Forum whore
what!?
the VFR was for a time one of HRC's finest creations!
it's been going steadily downhill ever since
Geriatric hoon
VFRs created by HRC? Interesting.
The model has been running for over 25 years now from memory so a lot of people will have a favourite generation. I would've liked one with gear driven cams but they weren't making them when I wanted to buy one.
I guess if you didn't "get" the quote, explaining it won't help. It's sorta like you had to be there...
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks