VFR800s.. What ya reckon?

[oldenuf]

Just got one...Luv it! Micro pipes....awesum!

[Swoop]

Just got one...Luv it! Micro pipes....awesum!

"Micro pipes"? Do you mean stock-standard?

[oldenuf]

Whoops sorry...should have read Microns..my bad..

[nico]

ive a vfr750 two brother pipes sound niceeee smooth power nice handling mabie a bit heavy but when your awear of it it ok could only assume the 800 would be more improved and better go for it

[yod]

i bought an '05 blackbird 3 weeks ago - the reason i didnt go for the vfr was the sizeable difference in power vs weight - i do a lot of 2-up riding - other than that i think i would have been very happy with it.

a good choice of bike

[Mountlocal1]

.....(quietly)...Bump?

[Qkchk:Me]

VFR750 was a far better bike

magazine tests don't rate the VFR800 that well either, the VTEC doesn't work

new BMW 800 parrallel twin is possibly a far better bike

Fark THAT is funny - Wonder if you have ever ridden one?


I traded my 2006 R1 down to the 2007 VFR800. Why? Cause I was sick of the sore back/wrists/neck and I couldnt justify having all that HP with no-where to use it. (Becides the track and even then I think a 600/750 suits Taupo better) As I heavily rely on having my licence intack, Im not one to 'do the ton' carelessly.

There are a few mods around for the Generation 6 (2002 - current) which fix the "kick" of the Vtec (I have done these mods myself) and the V4 motor sounds grouse on gutted/aftermarket pipes. If you intend to take a pillion more than 30% of the time, the VFR800 isnt the best of the comfort for the pillion (pillion tends to slip forward on the seat often and the handgrips are only there for looks) so a Blackbird would be a better choice. For solo riding with the choice of "Im in a touring/1000km ride or Im in a sportsbike thrashing mood" the VFR800 is hard to pass up.

Have a read at www.vfrd.com its a wealth of knowledge plus you can have a sneak peak on what mods you can do.

[Sue VFR]

I liked my VFR800

[shepster]

I like the VFR800 as well but I was amazed to read in the July issue of the british magazine "BIKE" the VFR800 getting slammed. The guy who was reviewing it didn't like it at all. I was surprised and disappointed it got such a bad review.

[Mountlocal1]

I like the VFR800 as well but I was amazed to read in the July issue of the british magazine "BIKE" the VFR800 getting slammed. The guy who was reviewing it didn't like it at all. I was surprised and disappointed it got such a bad review.

I guess its not everyones cup o tea... Im guessing guys that have come from super sport bikes and have to have 150+ bhp and fully adjustable suspension etc may not be into it. The majority seem to think its pretty sweet tho and a lot of owners have posted positive reviews here and on other sites...Il take the advice from people that actually live with the VFR..

Next question is... What colour??? Silver or that nice red?

[Qkchk:Me]

Next question is... What colour??? Silver or that nice red?

The red one is too close a colour to the ST and Goldwings and I think it makes it look like a big tourer - just my opinion.... Cant you get the anniversary colour (red,white and blue)? That would be my first choice. Otherwise go for Silver! So the wheels match. (womens opinion anyhow) and it hides the dirt better.

[Swoop]

I guess its not everyones cup o tea... Im guessing guys that have come from super sport bikes and have to have 150+ bhp and fully adjustable suspension etc may not be into it. The majority seem to think its pretty sweet tho and a lot of owners have posted positive reviews here and on other sites...Il take the advice from people that actually live with the VFR..

Next question is... What colour??? Silver or that nice red?

As the Qkchk says, go for the Interceptor anniversary scheme if possible! That was my first choice, but "not available in NZ"... until some arrived here! BASTARDS!!!!

Second choice was "Pearl Heron Blue" which looks bloody nice. It was on the NZ distributors advertising literature... but "Not available in NZ".

[dipshit]

I sort of considered getting one... until I saw one in the flesh.

Kinda fugly. A face only a mother could love.

[Devil]

Before you commit to the VFR, go take a Triumph Sprint ST for ride.
I've ridden both these bikes and found that they do the same thing very very well, BUT the Triumph engine just sells it.

I enjoyed the VFR, but thought it felt a little asthmatic and down on power, where as the Sprint's 1050cc triple is just oh so sweet with bundles of torque and a wonderful noise.

Also enjoyed the Blackbird, a very nice bike.

[biggles1]

Iclimbed off my VTR and onto a 1999 VFR 800 in September last year and was initially disappointed as it lacked the explosive acceleration of the V2 but as I used to the different power delivery I began to really appreciate the more comfortable riding position vastly superior suspension and all round improved "rideability" and the much better fuel economy.I doubt that there is many better mid size touring/sports bikes on the market.Mine's not for sale,ever.