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The Gentleman's VFR

44 posts Started 29 Jul 2011 Last recovered post 28 Mar 2014 Wayback Machine snapshot 21 Jun 2015
#1 Dutchy Thread starter
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Had the Xrunner (RC60) for 1.5 hours today and think the name I gave it suits it perfectly.

Gentlemen never break the law, so limitting it to 200kmh (where the engine is capable of 260kmh) is a sensible choice
and at speeds over 120kmh (the max on motorways according to the law) wind pressure becomes a bit annoying anyway....
Gentlemen keep their back straight, and this is how you sit on the Xrunner
Gentlemen donot make a fuss, whilst the bike is of the mark quick enough, it never rips your arms when you opens the throttle from say 70kmh
So a very well behaving motorcycle (brakes are great), for me it would needs some more atitude. But YMMV and that is ok too!
The VTEC transition is verrrrry smooth.


Stepping back on my 4th gen, I felt more at home, more compact, more "bike" feeling...




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Flatfooting not a problem

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Had to find a windmill for VFRD of course :laughing6-hehe:

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And some more Dutch scenery


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and 2 pictures, one for Skuuter and one for Mitzie

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I didnot like the fact that the fan came on regularly, where my 4th gen runs a lot cooler. Probably a sign of the times....



Thanks to Arie Molenaar for the test ride :fing02:
#2 Beck
I like the looks of the bike. but I think a high bike like that, needs a high pipe(s) too. If only they did not cheap out on the front suspension, then it would look a bit more classy too. The right side up forks just looks too budget on a brand new bike that's supposed to be higher that entry level.

Beck
95 VFR
#3 huskysooner
I thought the VFR was the Gentleman's VFR.

Thanks for the report!
#4 carlitos92

[image: View Post]huskysooner, on 29 July 2011 - 05:09 PM, said:

I thought the VFR was the Gentleman's VFR.


+1. :biggrin:

And I didn't know french fries were classified as Greek food, but good grief that looks good. Hungry now.

Thanks for the pics.
#5 BonusVFR
So with the added suspension travel it must be plush?????
#6 VFR4Lee
I Like the look, kind of naked VFR, with a sit up and beg riding position. :491:
I forget how much it weighs, and they need to derestrict the power. Not the other thing.
They should make it to compete with such eye watering candy as the new Tuono V4. :beer:
#7 Dutchy Thread starter
The ride is plush, but never wobbly (XT500 at speed anyone? )
My 4th gen feels more "planted", I suppose the higher seat (15cm more than a VFR800) and the higher bar (see widnmill pic above) cause that

It coped very well with the 240kg own weight and a 95kg rider on board :fing02:
#8 Noddy

[image: View Post]Dutchy, on 30 July 2011 - 11:42 AM, said:

The ride is plush, but never wobbly (XT500 at speed anyone? )
My 4th gen feels more "planted", I suppose the higher seat (15cm more than a VFR800) and the higher bar (see widnmill pic above) cause that

It coped very well with the 240kg own weight and a 95kg rider on board :fing02:


Hey Dutchy, nothing like reinforcing those Dutch stereotypes, huh? And where is the mayonaise next to the French fries?

Anyways, I took a test bike out a couple of weeks ago and was happy enough with the bike. I thought the ride was a bit hard, which may have been down to adjustment, but I weigh 105 kilos....
Engine is great, with no step but a slight throttle off/on transition. Brakes are good, riding position good but beware the pegs are quite high. Lovely roar as from the airbox as the Vtec cuts in.

You wouldn't necessarily swap your VFR800 for it unless you really wanted better ergonomics/more upright riding position.

On the other hand, I have a VFR1200 DCT so I'm not about to exchange it for a X-runner...


#9 timmythecop
They look strangely small up close. I saw one when I picked up my rental bike in Limburg. The salesman told me there is a lot of interest in this model, espescially from potential BMW GS types who want a lighter, less expensive option. I think it will do well in Europe judging by how many VStroms I saw on the road.
#10 TexOz
I still really like 'em - def gunna take a test ride soon - having fantasies about selling both my bikes and buying a new Crossrunner - God help me! :mellow:
#12 pres589

I'm still hoping it shows up in Canada next spring.

Found a sound bite with a GPR GPE aftermarket exhaust...

Brian


That sounded horrible.
#13 DDO-VFR
Wow...I guess tact isn't your middle name... :sad:

I liked the deep rumble, although there is a high puffing aspect that is less appealing. Maybe I should have qualified the sound bite, 'this may sound horrible on ear buds.... :dry:

Brian
#14 Polarbear


The ride is plush, but never wobbly (XT500 at speed anyone? )
My 4th gen feels more "planted", I suppose the higher seat (15cm more than a VFR800) and the higher bar (see widnmill pic above) cause that

It coped very well with the 240kg own weight and a 95kg rider on board :fing02:


Hey Dutchy, nothing like reinforcing those Dutch stereotypes, huh? And where is the mayonaise next to the French fries?

Anyways, I took a test bike out a couple of weeks ago and was happy enough with the bike. I thought the ride was a bit hard, which may have been down to adjustment, but I weigh 105 kilos....
Engine is great, with no step but a slight throttle off/on transition. Brakes are good, riding position good but beware the pegs are quite high. Lovely roar as from the airbox as the Vtec cuts in.

You wouldn't necessarily swap your VFR800 for it unless you really wanted better ergonomics/more upright riding position.

On the other hand, I have a VFR1200 DCT so I'm not about to exchange it for a X-runner...


Ok, now I'm wondering: is this bike VTEC?!? Does not say on Honda's page, not obviously anyway. What about the VF1200?!? VTEC too or not??? Just wondering.

C
#15 Dutchy Thread starter
Yep it is a VTEC alright!
#16 Polarbear
So it's not just the 6th gen. Pfew!
C
#17 dirtbag
it is kinda homely lookin, but that bike with 1000-1200cc's and hardbags from the vfr800 would equal me probably buying that bike.
#18 keny
I had hope to throw a leg on one this season, but local dealer never got on, and the rideing season is coming short, so maybe next summer.......
#19 Gbam
I dunno man, I'm not loving the looks... Does it go offroad or is this like Mercedes and BMW making a "Sport Utility Vehicle"?
#20 Dutchy Thread starter
It is not designed to go offroad.

They took a jet ski as overall style idea, mixing it with the imagery of RoadRunner (meep meep). Had there been no copyright on the RoadRunner name, chances are Honda would have taken it.... :tongue:
#21 vfrcapn

it is kinda homely lookin, but that bike with 1000-1200cc's and hardbags from the vfr800 would equal me probably buying that bike.

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What's up with the 1200, still in concept or does it have a release date?
#22 skuuter
THANKS for the Road Test Dutchy..... :tour: ...and the Food/SHELL Station Pics..... :laugh: ......Question: Total Seat Height in inches...just curious, THANKS... :smile:
#23 timmythecop
I really think I will buy one if they come to the USA. It is more prefect for what I need it for than anything else I can think of. (considering I will never give up my 5th gen).

The main thing I came away with after sitting on one in the Netherland last summer was that it is much smaller than it seems. Up close it appears smaller than a 6th gen.
#24 Dutchy Thread starter
816 milimeters
#26 skuuter

816 milimeters


THANKS....You forced me to do math..... :tongue:
#27 rangemaster
Anybody have a photo of one of these with the factory bags?
I hope it's brought to the states, the VFR 1200 is just to big for me.
#28 AvalonRacing
The looks of that bike are growing on me. It think the bars should be just an inch or two lower.
#30 Like This
one can buy a used 4th gen for the price of those bags.....
#31 TexOz
Priced at $14990 Oz Dollars here in Queensland Australia - I doubt that includes hard bags.

I'm still yet to see one on the road!
#32 Dutchy Thread starter
Not sure if it has factory bags as an option
#34 Like This

The 800 V4 engine is still a nice piece of kit.   It will be interesting to see how they use it.

#35 Like This
The front end on this bike should be the same one used an the NC700.....
Then that bike would be so much nicer with the double discs....
#36 Like This

It makes sense for manufacturers to keep tweaking and using the engines in other platforms, à la Suzuki with the TL-SV-VStrom, or the 20 years of Suzuki Bandits. I am guessing that with the flop of the VFR 1200 (I like mine, but North America seems not to, lol), we may see the engine in other frames. I would like to see the big V4 in a Super Tenere/ GS frame with the fueling and first and second gears sorted.

#37 Polarbear
Nice!!!! Would be looking forward to the ride report.
C
#38 Recalcitrance

I think this is the only bike I've ever seen that looks better with bags on.


#39 Beck

I was afraid to open this thread today, fearing that Dutchy might have traded in the presently sick "Red Slut" for this bike!....

Remember, it's NACA Forever, Dutchy,....NACA Forever!! :fing02:


#40 ridered

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Luggage pack is an extra €1750

I'm hoping those are the bags going on the 2014 VFR800.  They look like an easy fit, and like they will hold a real helmet.


#41 Polarbear

I was afraid to open this thread today, fearing that Dutchy might have traded in the presently sick "Red Slut" for this bike!....
Remember, it's NACA Forever, Dutchy,....NACA Forever!! :fing02:


Hahaha!!! Lol
#42 Dutchy Thread starter

No worries!!

Once you ride the best,

fark the rest!!!  :goofy:

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#43 JeffInFranklinTN

I'm thinking I've seen that same wind mill. Holland....a very nice place to see and visit.


#44 timmythecop

Nice!!!! Would be looking forward to the ride report.
C

whoops....bike not offered this year at my spot.  Prolly going with the MT08, the Yamaha triple.


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