Are We Getting A New Vfr?

So every year at this time I start thinking about what it would be like to buy a next generation VFR. I haven't been following the rumours this year just because I lost interest in the discussion, but it just occurred to me that it is that time of year. Recently I have been thinking about how great it would be to have something shiny and new. Something similar to the VFR but 80 pounds lighter and with just a little more power. Or perhaps maybe just a 2002 with a new paint job? Oh wait, we got that last year and the year before and the year before...

:lurk:

Is it comfy underneath that rock you've been under? ;p

Real answer: No, but........

[image: View Post]afennell, on Aug 24 2009, 04:05 PM, said:

So every year at this time I start thinking about what it would be like to buy a next generation VFR. I haven't been following the rumours this year just because I lost interest in the discussion, but it just occurred to me that it is that time of year. Recently I have been thinking about how great it would be to have something shiny and new. Something similar to the VFR but 80 pounds lighter and with just a little more power. Or perhaps maybe just a 2002 with a new paint job? Oh wait, we got that last year and the year before and the year before...

Follow them and see! :rolleyes:

I would say Honda is undoubtedly bringing out a new bike this Fall/Spring (it's Spring here), but whether the rumours about it being the new VFR are true or not remains to be seen. All we know is it's probably going to be 1000cc/1200cc, shaft drive, and radically different to current Honda models. It'll also probably have Honda's New!Mental!! Technology that makes Vtec look simple, with decoupling cylinders to save the BabyLesbianAfghaniFurSealWhalePenguins.

[image: View Post]CrazyT, on Aug 24 2009, 04:15 PM, said:

Is it comfy underneath that rock you've been under? ;p

+1

[image: View Post]afennell, on Aug 24 2009, 01:05 PM, said:

So every year at this time I start thinking about what it would be like to buy a next generation VFR. I haven't been following the rumours this year just because I lost interest in the discussion, but it just occurred to me that it is that time of year. Recently I have been thinking about how great it would be to have something shiny and new. Something similar to the VFR but 80 pounds lighter and with just a little more power. Or perhaps maybe just a 2002 with a new paint job? Oh wait, we got that last year and the year before and the year before...

As I hear it rumored, Honda will finally get back to its roots of offering a light, fast, agile, all day comfortable sport bike. It will, in the hands of a skilled rider, embarrass many race-rep mounted riders and will offer comfort approaching that of much larger, heavier bikes. There will be a hard bag option, as well as the option of un-linked ABS brakes. It's unique engine configuration and exhaust note will be the envy of all. At only 425 lbs wet (including factory hard bags and a full tank of fuel) and 125 hp, it will be both lighter and more powerful than previous VFR's and due to the torquey and flexible engine the broader real-world gearing possible will allow cruising mileage of 57 mpg at a steady 80 mph. Simple and mechanically honest, it will have reasonable service costs and will encourage owners to perform their own maintenance.

The only catch is that it will be badged as a Triumph, and called the Sprint RS 675.

...Only in my dreams, but more likely than Honda ever giving us a real VFR back.

So your using 100% of the power you have now on the street?

[image: View Post]mechdziner714, on Aug 24 2009, 04:05 PM, said:

So your using 100% of the power you have now on the street?


................. ;p ......and not even on my DN-01......... :biggrin:

[image: View Post]enzed_viffer, on Aug 24 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

I would say Honda is undoubtedly bringing out a new bike this Fall/Spring (it's Spring here), but whether the rumours about it being the new VFR are true or not remains to be seen. All we know is it's probably going to be 1000cc/1200cc, shaft drive, and radically different to current Honda models. It'll also probably have Honda's New!Mental!! Technology that makes Vtec look simple, with decoupling cylinders to save the BabyLesbianAfghaniFurSealWhalePenguins.

I have heard from two dealers that it will be a 1200cc model for 2011 and might be an early release in mid 2010.
Some of the lucky dealers (invite only) were shown a mock brochure of the 2011 VFR model. Still with comfy ergos
but with a lot more bite!!!

Honda Motor Europe is sponsoring a test ride event in Mallorca, Spain in "January, 2010." That is to be a test ride of "the Honda V4 bike," presumably like the one American Honda and Honda Japan were testing in the desert of the great American southwest several weeks back. Sign up at this rather cryptic link to win an opportunity to be among the first to actually ride it... :wheel:

http://www.feelv4.co...ainpage/nointro

Thank God! Yet another speculative 2010 VFR thread! I was beginning to fear that interest was waning.

Make it stop.

another week, another 7th gen thread...

[image: View Post]CrazyT, on Aug 24 2009, 01:15 PM, said:

Is it comfy underneath that rock you've been under? ;p

Real answer: No, but........
Real answer: Yes, here in this cave I live in it is...

;) :biggrin:

Yes, there's a new Honda V4 coming out, no it isn't a VFR but a ST replacement. The VFR will get BNC for '10. Carry on...

Oh Ye of little faith. Once again, see here...

http://www.feelv4.co...ainpage/nointro

Mama Honda sez the 7th gen is really coming. You can ride it, just sign up! :huh: :cool:

O.K., I know it's all ephemeral, but I should be thinking something here. :ph34r:

Thank heavens, I was starting to get interested in global warming again... :) :) :)

[image: View Post]CrazyT, on Aug 24 2009, 04:15 PM, said:

Is it comfy underneath that rock you've been under? ;p

Real answer: No, but........


I guess I have just been focused on holding my business together through this recession. The snail�s pace of Honda development hasn�t been a priority for me lately. Anyway, based on the comments it sounds like this new bike might be worth a trip into the Honda showroom.

It's like deja vu all over again.

[image: View Post]skuuter trash, on Aug 24 2009, 02:22 PM, said:

[image: View Post]mechdziner714, on Aug 24 2009, 04:05 PM, said:

So your using 100% of the power you have now on the street?


................. ;p ......and not even on my DN-01......... :biggrin:


OH, but I am!! Pretty much 100% of the power, 100% of the time. On the CBR125R, that is...... :laugh:

Having put 400 km on a friends brand spanking new Street Triple R in a week a couple months back while he's been overseas on business (and picking it up Thursday for another month) I can tell you that it would be a fantastic base for a new VFR (except the seat, which slopes too much and locks the rider to the tank). Smaller displacement, torquey, light, agile, and yes I did use all the power - occasionally. Just for the thrill mind you, not that it was ever *needed* :dry: ......

This is worse than a bad crash. I know I shouldn't look, but I do it anyway. Why, Why, Why, do I keep clicking on this same damned topic?

[image: View Post]mechdziner714, on Aug 24 2009, 02:05 PM, said:

So your using 100% of the power you have now on the street?

Passing in the mountains at 8,000 feet the VFR doesn't feel all that strong. Do this two up with some luggage, and the VFR feels decidedly underpowered, especially compared to my other two bikes. My 1991 VFR felt modern and high tech in 1991. My 2000 VFR now just feels dated. Mind you, I'm not comparing to a Yamy Chappy. <g>

WWWobble

[image: View Post]wwwobble, on Aug 26 2009, 08:13 PM, said:

[image: View Post]mechdziner714, on Aug 24 2009, 02:05 PM, said:

So your using 100% of the power you have now on the street?

Passing in the mountains at 8,000 feet the VFR doesn't feel all that strong. Do this two up with some luggage, and the VFR feels decidedly underpowered, especially compared to my other two bikes. My 1991 VFR felt modern and high tech in 1991. My 2000 VFR now just feels dated. Mind you, I'm not comparing to a Yamy Chappy. <g>

WWWobble


slightly off but it is another 7th gen thread

I guess being old I still, remember well packing my crap crap on a superbike and taking off, a norton 850 commando and wow it made maybe 60 rwhp when it was about ready to blow, and ditto for the cb750 (it however was not ready to blow), and it was a rocketship,..... oh did I mention the the suzuki Gt 750 triple (thrash that one and you got like probably 65 hp, but you could not kill it with a 155mm howitzer).

Just grinning, what would you lads do if a big bike only made like 42 horse? and had only two jugs.

[image: View Post]trickster, on Aug 26 2009, 08:48 PM, said:

Just grinning, what would you lads do if a big bike only made like 42 horse? and had only two jugs.
I don't care what size they are. As long as they gots jugs. :blush: :wub:

Might as well take this one into the gutter :rolleyes:

[image: View Post]Rice, on Aug 26 2009, 09:46 PM, said:

[image: View Post]trickster, on Aug 26 2009, 08:48 PM, said:

Just grinning, what would you lads do if a big bike only made like 42 horse? and had only two jugs.
I don't care what size they are. As long as they gots jugs. :blush: :wub:

Might as well take this one into the gutter :rolleyes:


I'd say shame on you, except I have no idea what that even means (on motorcycles at least).

Its gonna be a loooong winter for this place if this is starting already,,,,,,,,,,again :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Glad I will be riding more when it cools down :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[image: View Post]trickster, on Aug 26 2009, 05:48 PM, said:

Just grinning, what would you lads do if a big bike only made like 42 horse? and had only two jugs.

Tis better to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow?

Sure, much truth to that. I've put some time in on 350 and 500cc bikes. I still love it when I'm on a modern bike and I have to work hard keeping with a good rider on a lesser machine. It is *all about the rider.* But, time marches on. And the VFR has been sleeping. Time to catch up... or become a "future vintage" bike. I suppose Honda can live with that. My point is, so can I. Other manufacturers have stepped up to the plate.

WWWobble

[image: View Post]wwwobble, on Aug 26 2009, 08:13 PM, said:

[image: View Post]mechdziner714, on Aug 24 2009, 02:05 PM, said:

So your using 100% of the power you have now on the street?

Passing in the mountains at 8,000 feet the VFR doesn't feel all that strong. Do this two up with some luggage, and the VFR feels decidedly underpowered...

That is one terrifically valid argument for bigger sport/sport-touring bikes like VFRs, Sprint STs, etc. The VFR might not have been designed as a sport-tourer but it does it well IMO. But as wwwobble pointed out, it does have some limitations in that regard. Perhaps Honda's new V4 is designed more to compete with the new Connie 14 than with current VFRs. :huh:

Whats a 8000ft mountain :blink: ?????

[image: View Post]afennell, on Aug 24 2009, 01:05 PM, said:

So every year at this time I start thinking about what it would be like to buy a next generation VFR. I haven't been following the rumours this year just because I lost interest in the discussion, but it just occurred to me that it is that time of year. Recently I have been thinking about how great it would be to have something shiny and new. Something similar to the VFR but 80 pounds lighter and with just a little more power. Or perhaps maybe just a 2002 with a new paint job? Oh wait, we got that last year and the year before and the year before...

I think we need another reboot.