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_________________ Flush mounted LED's front signals, Chopped rear fender with new signals, 2bro slip on exhaust. Blue LED accent Lights, Sargent Seat, Frame Sliders, two Brothers Juice box, XTRE power box
Not a fan. Tried to buy an 07 VFR at a dealership here in Albuquerque. They tried to give me a 12% APR. I laughed and walked out the door. Went to a Suzi dealer and picked up my GSXF at 1.99%. I lpve the 07-09 VFR, but not the new one. Also, why are Honda's so damned expensive?
Joined: Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:15 am Posts: 212 Location: Woodridge, Illinois
looks cool. good alternative to the Aprilia Mana for those who are clutch-challenged. being a Honda, with auto trans, ABS, etc., etc. its gonna cost cubic $$$$$$$$$
I would prefer the faired bandit 1250 if it ever gets over to this side of the pond
plus, being new, the Honda won't have the paniers and topbox options from GIVE, etc. or any of the other goodies we so love to put on our bikes. the 1250, being basically the same as our bikes with a bigger motor, already has all of the goodies available
plus we can put all of the goodies on the 1250 with the money we save by not buying the Honda
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:38 am Posts: 698 Location: Gosford NSW Australia
Don't mind it at all. The website is well designed with plenty of action photos - why can't Suzuki do the same ? The same goes for Suzuki's after-market gear and accessories.
_________________ Blue K9 Scorpion Carbon Pipe, Powerbronze Blue Iridium Screen & Lens Cover, Personalised Powerbronze Seat Cowl, Manic Salamander Bar Ends, HEL Brake Lines, Flush Mount Indicators, Oxford Mini Cats-Eye Rear Indicators, Chopped Rear Fender, Black CNC Brake & Clutch Levers
Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:01 am Posts: 355 Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
It also comes with optional 'Papa' mode. Automatic,
_________________ Blue K9 (the faster one) Scorpion Carbon Exhaust, Pazzo Racing Blue & Red Brake & Clutch Levers, Givi Top Box, Air Duct LED Lights w/ switch, Power Bronze Seat Cowl, Flush Mounted Front Indicators, Oxford Mini Rear LED Iindicators, Chopped Rear Fender ,Red Rim Tape, Garmin GPS, 12v Power Socket, Aussie Tank Guard, Philips XTreme Headlight, Manic Salamander Blue Bar Ends
Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:53 am Posts: 1009 Location: Melbourne, AUS
VFR1200Fireblade.
It's certainly got style. The colour's all class.
My friend has the K9 VFR800 and the build quality is sensational. If the 1200 is anything like it, i'd say it's a bike worth looking at depending on cost.
Joined: Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:56 am Posts: 613 Location: Vancouver BC
Ok just spoke to a bud who is a manager at a hinda shop, Rumor is the bike will be in the to high end of the 20's!!! Thats insane, hope honda likes paper weights as they will have a bunch around!
_________________ Flush mounted LED's front signals, Chopped rear fender with new signals, 2bro slip on exhaust. Blue LED accent Lights, Sargent Seat, Frame Sliders, two Brothers Juice box, XTRE power box
Joined: Fri May 23, 2008 10:52 am Posts: 90 Location: Victoria, Australia
I like the look of it.
A lot of people are knocking the auto transmission option but a few riders I've spoken too are interested in it. One guy has lost 2 fingers in an industrial accident and finds it tough working the clutch on his bike, this is a god send to him and he's keen to get an auto. And I imagine there would be other riders who maybe used to ride that can't anymore that an auto may be able to help out.
Joined: Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:50 am Posts: 745 Location: Carencro, La USA
The Snout wrote:
I like the look of it.
A lot of people are knocking the auto transmission option but a few riders I've spoken too are interested in it. One guy has lost 2 fingers in an industrial accident and finds it tough working the clutch on his bike, this is a god send to him and he's keen to get an auto. And I imagine there would be other riders who maybe used to ride that can't anymore that an auto may be able to help out.
What do you call a motorcycle with an automatic transmission? A scooter.
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:53 am Posts: 52 Location: Sydney Australia
I had the misfortune of seeing a necrotic scrotum on a patient once. Now, after seeing that Honda, the dead ball bag seems pretty in comparison. I think its just the exhaust silencer that really buggers up the looks, it is a total wank. The headlight is overdone also.
The look could best be described as "unfortunate".
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Joined: Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:15 am Posts: 212 Location: Woodridge, Illinois
saw a review in this month's Bike magazine. they said it would cost around 14,000 pounds. that's over $21,000 in real money at the current exchange rate. lot of money. wouldn't you really rather have a faired 1250 and $10,000+ to buy toys for it?
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Slap some bags on it and go .... How much money
