My New VFR1200F USA

I just got it home I am at a complete loss for words it is amazing. It is comfortable, fast and handles like a dream and the brakes are amazing. The 2010 VFR1200F riding perfection. And it is going to look great next to the original 1986 VFR750F


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VFR1200F ride report

ENGINE:
The engine is very smooth with some vibration around 5K RPM not more than any other V4 but noticeable with such a smooth engine. Power is super linear and very smooth. The power requires just the slightest twist of the throttle and to be honest I haven’t even opened it up all the way yet. In the upper RPM range the engine pulls hard and rockets you to speeds well above legal and high gear acceleration is almost as amazing having no trouble passing in 6th.

TRANSMISSION:
The shifts are very smooth not clicky like my other VFR or stiff like my magna. The clutch has good weight but is not overly tough to use in traffic. The slipper clutch performs well and eliminates downshifting hassles. The shaft drive works great some people hate it but from a guying owning 2 shafties and one chain. I can honestly say I don’t really see a difference on this bike except at very low speeds but I have nothing to say about it. A side note the gears seem very long but not unnaturally so.

SUSPENSION / ERGOS / BRAKES:
This is a heavy bike but only when you push it around as soon as you start moving it looses about 180 lbs and is amazingly light on the road I love it. The suspension is soft enough for comfort but stiff enough for precise handling and it has adjustable dampening and preload in the front and back. The seat is very firm and comfortable and I can stand flat footed because of its narrow nature even at 5’9”. The bars seem to be at a good distance and I look forward to longer journeys. The brakes are AMAZING so smooth and easy to modulate and would probably only require one finger but I always use four as good practice.

GAUGES / FIT AND FINISH:
The gauges are simple and functional I enjoy the ambient temp gauge and a CLOCK (sorry I am not used to one). There is also a gear indicator and various warning lights as expected. Te digital speedo and other gauges mesh well with an analog tach. The paint is the best I have seen on ANY motorcycle the red is deep and metal fake and the black is like a dark abyss. The fairing fits perfectly and everything looks amazing nothing cheap.

So I guess to finish YES this is a VFR and I love it worth every penny

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Awesome!!! :fing02: Wish you to have many great rides.

Congrats....fantastic looking...thanks for the pics.

Looks great. I like the seat; looks comfy. :tour:

:cheerleader: Congratulations on the new ride! :cheerleader: She's a beut for sure... Thanks for the pics and how 'bout a ride report when you get a chance...

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Awesome pics. I think I need to go outside and have a cigarette...

Lovely, simply, lovely!
Keep us posted on things as you ride more. I really love the new bike. The more I see of it the more I like it.

[image: View Post]creggur, on 12 April 2010 - 08:47 PM, said:

:cheerleader: Congratulations on the new ride! :cheerleader: She's a beut for sure... Thanks for the pics and how 'bout a ride report when you get a chance...


I will try to get one together. It was just so amazing on the ride home I could not think of the words.

[image: View Post]Esmitt, on 12 April 2010 - 07:57 PM, said:

Looks great. I like the seat; looks comfy. :tour:


It is a great seat so comfy, very firm and fits my ass well. It is the perfect width as well so your feet can touch the ground.


Thank you for the kind comments I will for sure post more pictures.

Nice looking
I'm still in shock the viffer went from 800 to 1200
Congrats, I'm sure it will provide you lots of riding fun

Awsome, congrats on the new ride!

Congrats, man. It looks really nice. When it first came out, I was not a fan. But after seeing it at the IMS show, I like it. It's at the top of my list (for now) when it's time to replace my 800. Though that will be a number of years yet.

Ride the heck out of it and let us know how much you like it. :wheel:

Nice one mate. Quick tip - get a tank protector / tank pad. Stops the black bit picking up scratches. Hope you have lots of fun miles!

I am like a bunch of guys on here...with an aversion to change. I have to admit though the new bike is really grwing on me...Your pics make it look great and your comments state more of the same. I initially thought it was a bit slab sided in its look, but it is really growing on me. I love that they made it a 1200 and I here that the weight is really not noticeable. Everything that I have read is favorable as well. So now I am intrigued to see and ride one, not that I can afford one right now. Thanks for the pics and keep the impressions coming...I wish you all the luck with her and may she bring you many years enjoyment and tons of happy miles. :fing02:

Congrats on the new ride! I love the photo of the dash and 18 miles! Hay HS can you imagine a new bike in your driveway. The smell, the fell and knowing it is all new, us with old bikes with a LOT OF MILES we think about
things like the wheel bearings, throttle cable, fork seals, master seals and more when we are on those long rides.

Stephen

Congrats on your new VFR, ya lucky SOB! :cheerleader:

I'm still waiting to see one in person. Hoping a local dealer will have a demo unit, but not holding my breath. :dry:

Very nice, midias, I noticed 82 degrees on the thermo, what's your location? Snazzy pics, too. I take it you have the 6-speed and not the DCT. Were any other color options available yet at this stage of the extended model introduction? I may be looking for one on fleabay in a few years...

Initial ride report up first post

[image: View Post]creggur, on 12 April 2010 - 08:47 PM, said:

'bout a ride report when you get a chance...


First post

[image: View Post]bryan217, on 13 April 2010 - 07:43 AM, said:

Congrats, man. It looks really nice. When it first came out, I was not a fan. But after seeing it at the IMS show, I like it. It's at the top of my list (for now) when it's time to replace my 800. Though that will be a number of years yet.

I was not a fan at first but it is beautiful in person

Ride the heck out of it and let us know how much you like it. :wheel:


Oh I will

[image: View Post]paul thompson, on 13 April 2010 - 08:47 AM, said:

Nice one mate. Quick tip - get a tank protector / tank pad. Stops the black bit picking up scratches. Hope you have lots of fun miles!


Can you suggest one?

[image: View Post]dendron, on 13 April 2010 - 09:53 AM, said:

Very nice, midias, I noticed 82 degrees on the thermo, what's your location? Snazzy pics, too. I take it you have the 6-speed and not the DCT. Were any other color options available yet at this stage of the extended model introduction? I may be looking for one on fleabay in a few years...


Rochester NY just a nice night unusually warm. Yes I have the six speed and there are no other color options in the USA but overseas gets white and silver.

Here are 2 scans from magazines I own 10.2 and 10.3 a little faster than the 09YFZ-R1

http://www.motorcycl...ison-Track.aspx


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The close up of the red paint on the tank looks like something from The Hubble Space Telescope!
Very cool!

[image: View Post]paul thompson, on 13 April 2010 - 08:47 AM, said:

Nice one mate. Quick tip - get a tank protector / tank pad. Stops the black bit picking up scratches. Hope you have lots of fun miles!


Can you suggest one?


Here we go. Mine was a Honda branded one i picked up from the shop i got the bike from.

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The bike is really starting to grow on me... when are they going to make a yellow one?

Very nice looking bike - thanks for the report, and I hope you enjoy it!

Get out and ride ride ride - it's nearly summer.

[image: View Post]paul thompson, on 15 April 2010 - 09:59 AM, said:

[image: View Post]paul thompson, on 13 April 2010 - 08:47 AM, said:

Nice one mate. Quick tip - get a tank protector / tank pad. Stops the black bit picking up scratches. Hope you have lots of fun miles!


Can you suggest one?


Here we go. Mine was a Honda branded one i picked up from the shop i got the bike from.


Here is mine...got it at the dealer.

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[image: View Post]paul thompson, on 15 April 2010 - 09:59 AM, said:

[image: View Post]paul thompson, on 13 April 2010 - 08:47 AM, said:

Nice one mate. Quick tip - get a tank protector / tank pad. Stops the black bit picking up scratches. Hope you have lots of fun miles!


Can you suggest one?


Here we go. Mine was a Honda branded one i picked up from the shop i got the bike from.


Here is mine...got it at the dealer.


I really like that Axio bag - looking sharp bud.

Zipping through traffic, minding my own business, I happened upon a new 2010 VFR. I'd seen & sat on one at the dealer & was not impressed then but after "passing" the guy on the freeway I changed lanes & slowed down to get a look at it "in action"and must say it is a pretty bike. He kindly gave me a thumbs up and dropped the hammer on it. Still looks more "sport" then "touring" but as he pulled away I'll admit it was an attractive bike none the less. Welcome to the fam VFR1200

AWESOME bike! I saw it on the showroom floor just before you picked it up! I think you've got the first on in Rochester--lucky dog!!! LOL

Lucky Bugger :fing02:

Great pictures. Ride safe and when possible give us update on her as the miles rack up. Ride safe, JD

Absolutely stunning.........can't wait to tangle with one someday.

[image: View Post]midias, on 12 April 2010 - 07:21 PM, said:

I just got it home I am at a complete loss for words it is amazing. It is comfortable, fast and handles like a dream and the brakes are amazing. The 2010 VFR1200F riding perfection. And it is going to look great next to the original 1986 VFR750F



Midias,

Does your license plate light/extension flop around like a fish out of water? Mine does. If you've noticed, have you asked your dealer about it? My dealer doesn't know anything and neither one of us were able to tighten the thing up.

Thanks for any input.

Jeff

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[image: View Post]midias, on 12 April 2010 - 07:21 PM, said:

I just got it home I am at a complete loss for words it is amazing. It is comfortable, fast and handles like a dream and the brakes are amazing. The 2010 VFR1200F riding perfection. And it is going to look great next to the original 1986 VFR750F



Midias,

Does your license plate light/extension flop around like a fish out of water? Mine does. If you've noticed, have you asked your dealer about it? My dealer doesn't know anything and neither one of us were able to tighten the thing up.

Thanks for any input.

Jeff



Yes it does