Honda VFR1200 (2011) road test

[Blackbird]

I found the Blackbird really uncomfortable. It was actually my least favourite modern bike. Didn't like the engine's character much either. Much preferred the Hyabusa.

VFR worked pretty good ergonomically and it does everything else equally well.
Fuel capacity and price are its only issues to me .- although they have dropped the price lately somewhat too.

I'm not surprised regarding comfort, given your size. One of my riding partners is 6'6" (another Aussie). He had a 'bird for 2 years and it killed his knees. He's very happy on a VStrom 1000 now. The 'bird stock seat isn't very comfortable either for a long haul and I put a Rider brand on. I'm the other end of the scale at 5'8".

[Big Dave]

I'm not surprised regarding comfort, given your size. One of my riding partners is 6'6" (another Aussie). He had a 'bird for 2 years and it killed his knees. He's very happy on a VStrom 1000 now. The 'bird stock seat isn't very comfortable either for a long haul and I put a Rider brand on. I'm the other end of the scale at 5'8".

I added a bit to the post too. Yeah - entirely about height. But a Busa is OK, funnily - apart from the knee stretches needed. Same with the Sprints.

Speedy is more comfy.

Not as bad as the B-king - physically can't ride it. Nowhere for legs to go and operate controls.

[insane1]

anyone ridden the dct version,any good?.

[raziel1983]

These things have almost 10 grand off retail price at the mo..