. . . . by lusting over for-sale ads for VFR 800's.
Yeah yeah different genre of bike I know, definitely a shift toward the *SPORT*-touring direction. I rode a friends 2001-2002 ish once, and I was thoroughly impressed. And they're still perfectly capable of carrying all your possessions either to work or weekend adventure.
I lusted pretty hard after the NC700V "dullville' when it first came out. It's even harder to find one where I live than a VStrom - I've only ever seen one bike in the wild.
If it were closer in price to the Glee, I might be on one. At $11k, tho, it was out of picture early for me. I also don't think it will be a popular bike in the US, so parts/ support/ aftermarket might be disappointing.
Still, tho - integrated bags, driveshaft, 680cc, adjustable windscreen, Honda reliability... there's a lot of practicality there to overcome the 'vanilla-ness'.
Still, tho - integrated bags, driveshaft, 680cc, adjustable windscreen, Honda reliability... there's a lot of practicality there to overcome the 'vanilla-ness'.
It's probably just me so no offense, but I'd feel sick to my stomach if I spent $11K on a bike like that. I just couldn't do it. I'd have to go and buy a BMW1000RR to recover.:biggrinjester:
They are a very nice bike, they just look good. It makes it very hard to look at other bikes when the vstrom is just so good at just about everything but just not great at any one. I am also lokking T another bikefor fun zrx1200r.
I, too, have been drooling over used VFR800's. I read some information about maybe should avoid the VTEC ones, which started in 2001? Anybody know anything about that?
No reason to avoid the VTEC models. Some complained that the VTEC comes on too suddenly, but I didn't think so at all. A few rides in and you'll recognize exactly where it engages and expect it.
I came to the wee from a 99 VFR. I miss the gobs of power, great brakes, and good suspension, but the wee remains a better all around bike for me. If I could, I'd definitely have kept my VFR.
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