Vfr1200 Countdown
17 posts Started 1 Oct 2009 Last recovered post 2 Oct 2009 Wayback Machine snapshot 9 Feb 2011
Has there ever been a larger scale (pre)introduction for a new motorcycle than with the new VFR?
NO .................... maybe when Nickey Hayden rode the 2001 Goldwing.
Holy smokes, this forum is going to blow up in six days!
Who's got one on preorder already?
Who's buying one?
Who's got one on preorder already?
Who's buying one?
wow - I AM actually excited even though I can't afford it
[image: View Post]Badazzteacher, on Oct 1 2009, 02:06 PM, said:
Holy smokes, this forum is going to blow up in six days!Who's got one on preorder already?
Who's buying one?
Ask...........
SKUUTER
:biggrin:
There's already a thread started HERE.
[image: View Post]dutchinterceptor, on Oct 1 2009, 07:20 PM, said:
There's already a thread started HERE.Ooooopsss!
[image: View Post]marid2apterbilt, on Oct 1 2009, 01:19 PM, said:
[image: View Post]Badazzteacher, on Oct 1 2009, 02:06 PM, said:
Holy smokes, this forum is going to blow up in six days!Who's got one on preorder already?
Who's buying one?
Ask...........
SKUUTER
:biggrin:
You read my mind.
Skuuter post up your ride review latter please. We are all on the edge of our seats. :goofy:
[image: View Post]BonusVFR, on Oct 1 2009, 01:49 PM, said:
Here it comes.http://www.newvfr.com/
From the looks of the countdown link the new bike will have a turn signal, muffler and rear tire!!! I'm so excited...
Here is update on 2009 Tokyo Show and its 'offical' public showing
http://www.vtec.net/..._item_id=855218
http://www.vtec.net/..._item_id=855218
[image: View Post]JayJay, on Oct 2 2009, 11:55 AM, said:
Here is update on 2009 Tokyo Show and its 'offical' public showinghttp://www.vtec.net/..._item_id=855218
Ah, it will offer "an enjoyable riding experience". Finally we're getting real details!
[image: View Post]Badazzteacher, on Oct 1 2009, 11:06 AM, said:
Holy smokes, this forum is going to blow up in six days!Who's got one on preorder already?
Who's buying one?
It's on my short list, but I'm not deciding anything until I have a LOT more info. My short list is K1300S or the new VFR.
I'm very close to thinking about thinking about getting it but the bugs will need to be worked out first.
[image: View Post]jasonsmith, on Oct 2 2009, 03:00 PM, said:
I'm very close to thinking about thinking about getting it but the bugs will need to be worked out first.The bugs that need to be worked out are how am I going to pay for it? That's what bugs me!
[image: View Post]choco, on Oct 2 2009, 06:08 PM, said:
[image: View Post]jasonsmith, on Oct 2 2009, 03:00 PM, said:
I'm very close to thinking about thinking about getting it but the bugs will need to be worked out first.The bugs that need to be worked out are how am I going to pay for it? That's what bugs me!
And so say all (well, most) of us!! :blink:
Here's some fairly new info, don't know how accurate it is. http://dalefranks.com/cycles/?p=740 Can run on two, three or four cylinders?
The ECU will select the use of two, three or four cylinders based on engine demand, and throttle input. So, the rider will get smoother transitions between the different cylinder use profiles, which should translate out to a broader range of usable power for the rider.
When in two or three-cylinder mode, instead of the non-working pistons being air springs, they will actually be running in vacuum. So, instead of losing power on the upstroke of the dead cylinder, the empty cylinder will actually serve as a vacuum assist for expanding the active cylinder during its power stroke. So, on net, you get a power increase for the working cylinders.
In addition, the engine, being a V-4, will inherently have the same crossplane effect that Yamaha has used to such rave reviews in its R1 sportbike.
Moving from the engine to the gearbox, the new bike will utilize a double clutch system, similar to the ones used by Porsche. The rider will be able to select three modes: Drive, Manual and Sport.
Drive mode will put the bike in charge of all the shifting. It�s essentially an automatic transmission for the motorcycle, and the emphasis will be on economy, with the ECU doing short-shifting to keep the bike in two- or three-cylinder mode.
Manual mode will put the rider in charge of shifting, but the twin-clutch set up will be used to anticipate the next gear change, so the rider can shift as smoothly and quickly as a race bike with a quickshifter.
Sport mode will once again put the ECU in charge of shifting. But this mode is designed to run to the redline in every gear, giving you peak HP�which is rumored to approach 200HP�and torque as much as possible, and allowing you to concentrate on steering the bike, cranking the throttle, and moving your butt cheeks back and forth to hang off as necessary.
The ECU will select the use of two, three or four cylinders based on engine demand, and throttle input. So, the rider will get smoother transitions between the different cylinder use profiles, which should translate out to a broader range of usable power for the rider.
When in two or three-cylinder mode, instead of the non-working pistons being air springs, they will actually be running in vacuum. So, instead of losing power on the upstroke of the dead cylinder, the empty cylinder will actually serve as a vacuum assist for expanding the active cylinder during its power stroke. So, on net, you get a power increase for the working cylinders.
In addition, the engine, being a V-4, will inherently have the same crossplane effect that Yamaha has used to such rave reviews in its R1 sportbike.
Moving from the engine to the gearbox, the new bike will utilize a double clutch system, similar to the ones used by Porsche. The rider will be able to select three modes: Drive, Manual and Sport.
Drive mode will put the bike in charge of all the shifting. It�s essentially an automatic transmission for the motorcycle, and the emphasis will be on economy, with the ECU doing short-shifting to keep the bike in two- or three-cylinder mode.
Manual mode will put the rider in charge of shifting, but the twin-clutch set up will be used to anticipate the next gear change, so the rider can shift as smoothly and quickly as a race bike with a quickshifter.
Sport mode will once again put the ECU in charge of shifting. But this mode is designed to run to the redline in every gear, giving you peak HP�which is rumored to approach 200HP�and torque as much as possible, and allowing you to concentrate on steering the bike, cranking the throttle, and moving your butt cheeks back and forth to hang off as necessary.
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