Ok guys... After riding my new-to-me '98 WR400 Supermoto around town HOOLIGANIZING for a couple of weeks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fing02.gif) , I needed to keep 'ol Black Beauty happy. So I start her up and take a spin. After getting refamiliarized with the position, new levers (Pazzos), clutch, etc., I head out for the interstate. HOLY CRAP! I forgot what this thing could do! And to think I wanted the new CBR1000RR.... The great thing about the WR is that it's plenty quick, corners like it's on rails adn WON'T TEMPT YOU INTO HITTING LIGHTSPEED IN A NANOSECOND! Anybody else think the VFR is plenty fast for them? I keep up just fine, thank you very much, with my buds on their SS models. I think I have covered all my bike needs.... for now. A classic, a modern, and now Superhappyfuntimeyamatard!
Yes my VFR is fast enough for me. But then again I'm a old fa*t and I knew that any I-4 would be the death of me. I have a friend in Temple Tx that had one. He said he would bust his buds on their SS's in the corners. He just didn't like the V-Tech kicking in while leaned over so he sold it and got an RC51. He rode the RC to Barber 2 weeks ago BUT NOT back to TX. Seems like the RC is not a Sport touring bike.
You got that right! SMOOOOOOTH! I think I like the Interceptor even more than I did after riding a different bike for a bit. I really don't think I need anything faster. Shoot, for hooliganizing (wheelies, etc.) it's more fun for me at a sane speed with the SM. Dang... I'm having to tighten up stuff every second ride on the thumper! But it's worth it!
Yeah, it's fast enough - I'm now 70% of the way towards the points total I need to earn the right to walk / take the bus everywhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Just one more "exceeding the stated limit by 10 mph" should do it.
I could do with a bit more power/torque though - I still miss the wodge of torque the VTR1000 delivered from ~3000 rpm onwards. Being able to pop the front wheel off the deck (to avoid obstacles, jump drains, avoid accidents, etc., of course) was useful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
You know, I never have had a cop look at me twice in the VFR. BUT... The other day on the SM; kicked it out sideways a bit coming around a corner (Denton streets are slippery) and there's a cop. Did not get pulled over. Wheelied pretty good over a hump in an intersection... cop coming from my right pulls over and looks like he's gonna come get me- false alarm. He got out and went into an alley. Lift the front up again on a different street. That's right ANOTHER copper! Nuthin'. All this within an hour. I need to take it easy...! Actually, the guy I bought it from said "if you haven't gotten any tickets, you will on this thing!" he had a nice grin on his face when he said that! He was right... it's just a matter of time. BTW, I don't think it would be possible to get away from 'em... there's no baffles in the exhaust. You can hear it blocks away. It's so freakin' awesomely obnoxious- it had me at "blumpapapapapap! I just thought of that tune "Torn Between Two Lovers".
The VFR? Quiet, no crazy graphics, comfy, understated, and fast as sh!t! More importantly, not a cop magnet. No need for a 1000rr. Now if they would introduce the hoped for VFR1000, that would be a different story. Or... if there was a way to lose about 100# on the Viffer...
Yes the VFR is plenty fast. It wil go faster than any of us can handle in the twisties. The ride is not about the speed anyway. There is so much more to enjoy in riding and with the VFR than sheer speed.
The other day I was making a left hand turn from a stop sign and while still layed over started to give it the gas and before I knew it the front wheel was off the ground. I felt like MotoGP guy for a split second.
I am a big guy and changed the gearing for more low end torque.
Yeah... thems good time on a bike! ...just don't do it across from a ratty truck stop.... I learned the hard way. Too much deisel and muck 'round those places
I just spent a weekend playing around in Arkansas and never once wished for a fast bike. I tore up some new Pilot Road 2s (which I think are awesome BTW) and had a great time with friends.
I'm too old to handle cbr ergos, vfr is adequate ergo wise, not to bad with alittle help.
The vfr gave me more options, than a motard. The motard was more of a one pass at a time vehicle. The vfr can go into Hypermode and stuff several and the rail into the rainbow. >G<
spud786, May 1 2008, 07:54 AMVfr is a good street motor, simply put.
I'm too old to handle cbr ergos, vfr is adequate ergo wise, not to bad with alittle help.
The vfr gave me more options, than a motard. The motard was more of a one pass at a time vehicle. The vfr can go into Hypermode and stuff several and the rail into the rainbow. >G<
Would be happy with more low-end torque, but otherwise, sweet bike. A bit on the heavy side though..
Sorry to say but it wasn't fast enough for me so I traded up...all the way up! Now I am totally satisfied and my thirst for power has been quenched by my new ride.(IMG:http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/uploads/1197835839/gallery_1635_3475_15871.jpg) my busa2 001.jpg
Unless we're talking about the track, yeah the VFR is plenty fast. Low 11's in the quarter mile. +/- 150mph top end. How and where do you utilize all that on the street? Maybe the odd quick burst getting onto the freeway. For me, the VFR is more, much more, than being about speed. But, yes, it's quick.
When I took the Lee Parks Total Control class, Lee rode my Interceptor for his demo ride. He said, "I just love the way these bikes put power down on the road." And that's what I always remember when I ride it... It puts power down so nicely. Electric. Smooth. Perfect.
