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RACER X 06-25-2009 07:38 AM

new VFR1200?
 
http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-v4.html

marko138 06-25-2009 08:09 AM

Sweet deal...but good lord, could they make it any uglier?

Amber Lamps 06-25-2009 08:17 AM

I wonder if it will be eligible for the Daytona Sport Bike class? :lol: Also, how'd you like that guy's riding out fit? Boots, gloves, chinos and a sweatshirt!:lol:

MILK 06-25-2009 08:33 AM

When I can see and touch a new VFR (if there will ever be one...) THEN I will believe it..

shmike 06-25-2009 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 230990)
Sweet deal...but good lord, could they make it any uglier?

Unfortunately, it's a Honda which means yes, they can and will.

It looks like they are hiring the drop-outs from the "I wanna work for BMW but my sketches are too ugly even for them" school of design.

z06boy 06-25-2009 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 230994)
I wonder if it will be eligible for the Daytona Sport Bike class? :lol: Also, how'd you like that guy's riding out fit? Boots, gloves, chinos and a sweatshirt!:lol:

:vs:

Rider 06-25-2009 09:06 AM

I have to agree that bike is ugly. Honda, :wtfru:

smileyman 06-25-2009 09:24 AM

Hoplessly uninspiring. better be a real performer...ewwwww!

Amber Lamps 06-25-2009 09:26 AM

Maybe they hired the guy that designed the Versys...:idk:

Dave 06-25-2009 09:30 AM

well looks like they were somewhat faithful to the concept. still disgusting, looks like three different bikes smashed together (nose, tank, and tail DO not match) and at least kawi gets a reprieve for not having the ugliest stock exhaust anymore :lmao:

marko138 06-25-2009 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 231028)
well looks like they were somewhat faithful to the concept. still disgusting, looks like three different bikes smashed together (nose, tank, and tail DO not match) and at least kawi gets a reprieve for not having the ugliest stock exhaust anymore :lmao:

You got that right. That exhaust is HIDEOUS.

MILK 06-25-2009 10:50 AM

There have been 15,000 gazillion reports of the 'new VFR' going on for a veryyyy looonnnggg time now... I won't believe it until I see one sitting in a showroom.

MikeSP1 06-25-2009 11:51 AM

They just need to keep the displacement, drop two cylinders, make it a 90° configuration, and turn it into a real sportbike. Hello new RC51. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. But a revamped VFR is still pretty cool, even if it is hideous.

pauldun170 06-25-2009 03:17 PM

Normally, I'm into "interesting" looking bikes.

Not so much this time...

nhgunnut 06-25-2009 03:33 PM

Well depending on how they do it ti could be Honda's entry into the Hyperbike Class meaning like the Hayabusa and the ZX14 most of us will only see the tail light getting smaller anyway. But as previously noted I will believe it when it is in a local showroom.

Corey 06-25-2009 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut (Post 231247)
Well depending on how they do it ti could be Honda's entry into the Hyperbike Class meaning like the Hayabusa and the ZX14 most of us will only see the tail light getting smaller anyway. But as previously noted I will believe it when it is in a local showroom.

Interesting. Instead of going with the oft rumored VFR update, you chose the now mythical Super Blackbird route. I believe at last report, the Super Blackbird was going to be a 1600cc monster engine that ran on Unicorn farts and ground up Fairy Wings. I just hope some of that technology trickles down to the VFR.

shmike 06-25-2009 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey (Post 231447)
Interesting. Instead of going with the oft rumored VFR update, you chose the now mythical Super Blackbird route. I believe at last report, the Super Blackbird was going to be a 1600cc monster engine that ran on Unicorn farts and ground up Fairy Wings. I just hope some of that technology trickles down to the VFR.

Rumor has it that they'll be implementing Fairy Wing technology in the new VFR.

With Obama moving the dates of the new emission standards up, the Unicorn flatulation (uni-flat) engines have been scrapped. Honda had too much R&D invested in the old design to start over with the newly required low-sulfur farts.

pauldun170 06-25-2009 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey (Post 231447)
Interesting. Instead of going with the oft rumored VFR update, you chose the now mythical Super Blackbird route. I believe at last report, the Super Blackbird was going to be a 1600cc monster engine that ran on Unicorn farts and ground up Fairy Wings. I just hope some of that technology trickles down to the VFR.

:lol

Dave 06-26-2009 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MILK (Post 231063)
There have been 15,000 gazillion reports of the 'new VFR' going on for a veryyyy looonnnggg time now... I won't believe it until I see one sitting in a showroom.

right, but unlike those previous threads with piss poor shitballz photochumps, this report comes with pictures of a real mule in action.

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Originally Posted by MikeSP1 (Post 231106)
They just need to keep the displacement, drop two cylinders, make it a 90° configuration, and turn it into a real sportbike. Hello new RC51. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. But a revamped VFR is still pretty cool, even if it is hideous.

i really dont see this happening unless #1 honda feels 200cc is enough of an advantage to drop the blade as its production spec racer (pretty dominant in bsb and steadily improving in sbk) and #2 they decide to return to wsbk with a full factory backed effort. not really likely, but hell maybe they'll want to save some skrilla and drop motogp :skep:

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut (Post 231247)
Well depending on how they do it ti could be Honda's entry into the Hyperbike Class meaning like the Hayabusa and the ZX14 most of us will only see the tail light getting smaller anyway. But as previously noted I will believe it when it is in a local showroom.

that was my first thought when i saw the reported displacement

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Originally Posted by Corey (Post 231447)
Interesting. Instead of going with the oft rumored VFR update, you chose the now mythical Super Blackbird route. I believe at last report, the Super Blackbird was going to be a 1600cc monster engine that ran on Unicorn farts and ground up Fairy Wings. I just hope some of that technology trickles down to the VFR.

well he kinda has a point, i mean its soooo fucking ugly it almost HAS to be a busa fighter :lmao:

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike (Post 231481)
Rumor has it that they'll be implementing Fairy Wing technology in the new VFR.

With Obama moving the dates of the new emission standards up, the Unicorn flatulation (uni-flat) engines have been scrapped. Honda had too much R&D invested in the old design to start over with the newly required low-sulfur farts.

you win reps! :boobs:

MILK 06-26-2009 08:45 AM

I can't do it from work but Dave I have seen upteen pictures (on the net of course) of the 'New VFR.' The last picture was the VFR as a SCOOTER!! :lmao: They are all accompanied by articles and an attempt is made to make them look legitimate. The VFR folks usually post it up and then we all pick it to death.

That's why I keep saying I'm going to have to see one...

pdog 06-27-2009 01:43 PM

Yikes, hot weather testing a bike in 110 degree heat (in the shade) can't be fun, no matter the bike (the last pic in the set shows a thermometer).

Porkchop 06-30-2009 08:05 PM

The headlight is odd..... but other than that its really clean looking. i'd rock it.

Apoc 06-30-2009 08:14 PM

havent there been rumors of a 1200vfr for 6-7 years now, lol, itd be about time.

That is hideous though.

101lifts2 06-30-2009 10:35 PM

Technology 1
Looks 0

Its a good commuter bike.

Amber Lamps 07-01-2009 08:20 AM

I still haven't quite gotten why they don't spoon that V5 motor into a VFR-like chassis and sell it. Would be a cool bike and bring the VFR back to it's racing roots.

Apoc 07-01-2009 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 234142)
I still haven't quite gotten why they don't spoon that V5 motor into a VFR-like chassis and sell it. Would be a cool bike and bring the VFR back to it's racing roots.

Probably because Honda is the worst company in the world for following consumer demands in the world. Honda does what Honda wants to do, even though it usually doesnt make sense.

If Honda would build a V5 or an v-twin high end sportbike, I would probably get rid of the Harley next year for it. I'd have to ride a v5 first, but a V-twin... mmm... I had a cbr1000rr, and that thing was so smooth it wasn't fun to ride. Power was unbelievable, but it didn't have that 'I'm gonna throw you 300 feet through this turn if you fuck up' feeling that I loved on the RC51. I fight with my Harley at 90mph more than I ever did with cbr at 150mph :lol:

I dunno, just didn't like the feel of the I4. Sure I was a little faster with it, but it wasnt as satisfying to ride.

Amber Lamps 07-01-2009 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc (Post 234248)
Probably because Honda is the worst company in the world for following consumer demands in the world. Honda does what Honda wants to do, even though it usually doesnt make sense.

If Honda would build a V5 or an v-twin high end sportbike, I would probably get rid of the Harley next year for it. I'd have to ride a v5 first, but a V-twin... mmm... I had a cbr1000rr, and that thing was so smooth it wasn't fun to ride. Power was unbelievable, but it didn't have that 'I'm gonna throw you 300 feet through this turn if you fuck up' feeling that I loved on the RC51. I fight with my Harley at 90mph more than I ever did with cbr at 150mph :lol:

I dunno, just didn't like the feel of the I4. Sure I was a little faster with it, but it wasnt as satisfying to ride.

I can understand that, my V-Max was the "funnest" most "interesting" bike I've ever owned.

EpyonXero 07-01-2009 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILK (Post 231637)
I can't do it from work but Dave I have seen upteen pictures (on the net of course) of the 'New VFR.' The last picture was the VFR as a SCOOTER!! :lmao: They are all accompanied by articles and an attempt is made to make them look legitimate. The VFR folks usually post it up and then we all pick it to death.

That's why I keep saying I'm going to have to see one...

Im with you. Ive been waiting to see a new VFR but this is the first time I remember seeing actual test photos of it.

It looks a little better here: http://hellforleathermagazine.com/ga...-vfr1200-4.php

shmike 07-01-2009 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero (Post 234638)

You think so?

The more I see it the more hideous I think it looks.

Apoc 07-01-2009 09:10 PM

still ugly...

Rangerscott 07-01-2009 09:13 PM

Call me crazy but I wont get it because of the shaft drive.

marko138 07-02-2009 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott (Post 234661)
Call me crazy but I wont get it because of the shaft drive.

Werd. I'm no fan of shaft drive either.

Rangerscott 07-02-2009 11:48 PM

They gave it the shaft. Hardy har har.

derf 07-03-2009 12:32 AM

I like the shaft especially if the bike is marketed as a sport tourer, just the lack of maintenance required for the shaft is what would sell me. However, if you are looking at it as a pure sports bike then no, shaft is not as efficient or adaptable (different sprocket sizes) as a chain drive

Dave 07-03-2009 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by derf (Post 235557)
I like the shaft especially if the bike is marketed as a sport tourer, just the lack of maintenance required for the shaft is what would sell me. However, if you are looking at it as a pure sports bike then no, shaft is not as efficient or adaptable (different sprocket sizes) as a chain drive

dont you have to get it looked at every year?

derf 07-03-2009 01:59 AM

I'm not really an expert but off the top of my head I would say change the shaft oil at 1000 miles (when the bike is new), then every 12k miles after that. You also will prolly have to clean and grease the splines every time you remove the rear wheel, and keep your eye out for any leaks from the shaft housing. The housing seals should be changed when they leak, which is a failrly painless task (but still quite involved).

Rangerscott 07-07-2009 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by derf (Post 235598)
I'm not really an expert but off the top of my head I would say change the shaft oil at 1000 miles (when the bike is new), then every 12k miles after that. You also will prolly have to clean and grease the splines every time you remove the rear wheel, and keep your eye out for any leaks from the shaft housing. The housing seals should be changed when they leak, which is a failrly painless task (but still quite involved).


Exactly. Way more work and way more expensive to fix if it breaks. Chain and sprockets have worked fine for decades.

NeonspeedRT 07-07-2009 08:15 AM

Any more updates about this new VFR?

EpyonXero 07-07-2009 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott (Post 236911)
Exactly. Way more work and way more expensive to fix if it breaks. Chain and sprockets have worked fine for decades.

Eh, I disagree. Chains are definitely easier to change when you need to but a shaft drive should last for the life of the bike. Where I live right now I dont have a garage, it rains a lot, and we also get a lot of salt air from the ocean. As a result, my chain rusts pretty quickly and it also tends to get kinks in it if is isnt cleaned weekly. A shaft drive would be much less of a headache.

RACER X 08-25-2009 11:42 PM

new pics

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...FR-1200-V4.jpg

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...r1000%2009.htm

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/pic...VFR%201000.jpg

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/pic...01000%2010.jpg

NeonspeedRT 08-26-2009 08:07 AM

:dribble:

I like it. I want to see it in person before I make a final judgement. I don't like the "closed" side fairings like they have on the new CBR600's also.

z06boy 08-26-2009 08:15 AM

This actually looks pretty decent...still not sure about the shaft.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...FR-1200-V4.jpg

tommymac 08-26-2009 08:17 AM

The exhaust is hideous but I like the rest of the bike and am sure that can be replaced anyway.

Tom

z06boy 08-26-2009 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac (Post 258200)
The exhaust is hideous but I like the rest of the bike and am sure that can be replaced anyway.

Tom

I hate the stock exhaust on almost any new bike and that's the 2nd thing I usually change. The first is the Starship Enterprise looking things that hang off the rear of the bikes. :lol:

Homeslice 08-26-2009 08:47 AM

Wow........Do not want. The current one is so much better looking.

RACER X 08-26-2009 08:56 AM

and the current 1 is ugly as sin too........

z06boy 08-26-2009 08:58 AM

The VFR isn't really my style anyways BUT the red one looks pretty decent to me considering how the pictures looked at the beginning of the thread.

karl_1052 08-26-2009 09:26 AM

Why is the rear wheel 4 bolt in one pic, and 5 in the other?

z06boy 08-26-2009 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052 (Post 258239)
Why is the rear wheel 4 bolt in one pic, and 5 in the other?

:lol: I didn't even catch that.

Dave 08-26-2009 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karl_1052 (Post 258239)
why is the rear wheel 4 bolt in one pic, and 5 in the other?

photochop!

Homeslice 08-26-2009 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X (Post 258224)
and the current 1 is ugly as sin too........

better than your old relic IMO :lmao:

RACER X 08-26-2009 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 258252)
better than your old relic IMO :lmao:

not IMO, the 98-02 were the last of the greatness for the VFRs. they suck nowadays.

karl_1052 08-26-2009 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X (Post 258256)
not IMO, the 98-02 were the last of the greatness for the VFRs. they suck nowadays.

Agree.

chain driven cams. blech
vtec. blech
styling. blech
price. blech

I would say the 98-02s were the best ones ever(with the 86-88s a close second)

Homeslice 08-26-2009 11:16 AM

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Here we go again. You guys seriously think the first pic looks better than the second? You're on crack. :lol: The first one has an ugly seat, ugly headlight, ugly turn signals, and exhaust that's hung too low.

I think you guys are just saying "I hate the new engine so I'm gonna hate its styling too"

shmike 08-26-2009 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 258272)
Here we go again. You guys seriously think the first pic looks better than the second? You're on crack. :lol: The first one has an ugly seat, ugly headlight, ugly turn signals, and exhaust that's hung too low.

I think you guys are just saying "I hate the new engine so I'm gonna hate its styling too"


I'm not a fan of either.

The second one is so ugly that by default I am forced to chosse the first.

The previous bike shits all over both of those:
http://www.vintageairstreamer.com/ot...es/1994vfr.jpg

Homeslice 08-26-2009 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike (Post 258276)

The previous bike shits all over both of those:

Troof. Early-mid 90's bikes owned. 98-02 bikes were horrid from all manufacturers, with the exception of the R1.

Kerry_129 08-26-2009 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike (Post 258276)
The previous bike shits all over both of those:
http://www.vintageairstreamer.com/ot...es/1994vfr.jpg

:lol A great bike (esp. for its time), but nowhere near as capable or refined as the 5th or 6th gens.

I'm partial to the 5th gen myself (with plenty of tweaking), but I'm admittedly a bit biased:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/IMG_0218.jpg


As for the 7th gen 1200 - like all other bikes previews I see in mags or on the net, I'll look at them but reserve judgment until I actually see it in person and have a chance to ride it. :)

Amber Lamps 08-26-2009 04:11 PM

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You are all crazy!!! You have to be an idiot to build a single sided swing arm bike and then put the exhaust in front of the wheel!!!

marko138 08-27-2009 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy (Post 258204)
I hate the stock exhaust on almost any new bike and that's the 2nd thing I usually change. The first is the Starship Enterprise looking things that hang off the rear of the bikes. :lol:

:lol: F'n hilarious....and very true.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 258334)
You are all crazy!!! You have to be an idiot to build a single sided swing arm bike and then put the exhaust in front of the wheel!!!

Definately.

smileyman 08-27-2009 10:24 AM

Are we all going to argue about aesthetics and styling or shall we look deeper into what is a very interesing specimen. Variable cylinder tech with ability to run as a twin, triple, or V4? Semi auto double clutch gearbox with 3 ECU modes including automatic? Probably more ECU processing power than the space shuttle, no doubt the latest gen anti-lock, who knows traction control, ? Think about what these developments could do for the future of motorcycles and how his could be the biggest new thing in decades...

Kerry_129 08-27-2009 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman (Post 258681)
Are we all going to argue about aesthetics and styling or shall we look deeper into what is a very interesing specimen.

I gave up on arguments of that nature on motorcycle boards a long time ago. Don't you know all that that silly mechanical stuff doesn't really matter compared to the primary concerns of the exhaust, fender, and turnsignals?.... :whistle:

That's why I just say I'll check it out & ride it in person. :wink:

marko138 08-27-2009 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smileyman (Post 258681)
Are we all going to argue about aesthetics and styling or shall we look deeper into what is a very interesing specimen. Variable cylinder tech with ability to run as a twin, triple, or V4? Semi auto double clutch gearbox with 3 ECU modes including automatic? Probably more ECU processing power than the space shuttle, no doubt the latest gen anti-lock, who knows traction control, ? Think about what these developments could do for the future of motorcycles and how his could be the biggest new thing in decades...

Well when you put it like that it does sound pretty bad ass.

shmike 08-27-2009 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 258740)
Well when you put it like that it does sound pretty bad ass.

Or watered down.

Auto/manual transmission, ABS, big processing power, etc....sounds like my wife's Accord.

marko138 08-27-2009 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike (Post 258749)
Or watered down.

Auto/manual transmission, ABS, big processing power, etc....sounds like my wife's Accord.

Well, that too.

Amber Lamps 08-27-2009 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129 (Post 258706)
I gave up on arguments of that nature on motorcycle boards a long time ago. Don't you know all that that silly mechanical stuff doesn't really matter compared to the primary concerns of the exhaust, fender, and turnsignals?.... :whistle:

That's why I just say I'll check it out & ride it in person. :wink:

Hey I bought my 'Busa completely ignoring it's looks and it wasn't easy!!!:lol:

smileyman 08-27-2009 02:41 PM

I bought my Buell with alot of reservation about its looks. I will fix what I can and live with the rest as I value it as a machine over its goofy wide front end.

The new transmission may be awkward at first but I see potential for an F1 type seemless power delivery. The mult cylinder thing may just save gas for now, but may lead to better power quality and delivery later.
how would you like top run 'big bang' twin and then flick a switch and run a staggered fire V4! Then aother flick and you have a real twin or alternaing triple?

Homeslice 08-27-2009 02:53 PM

Well to me, looks are right up there with how it rides. As for ABS, maybe you guys who commute in the rain might care about it, but I don't.

RACER X 08-29-2009 04:50 PM

first commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaJcvAg07IA

Homeslice 08-29-2009 04:59 PM

^ LOL, epic gheyness

karl_1052 08-29-2009 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 259503)
^ LOL, epic gheyness

I am surprised it didn't have two guys making out when they had the whole Explore your limits shit.

Dave 08-29-2009 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman (Post 258816)
I bought my Buell with alot of reservation about its looks. I will fix what I can and live with the rest as I value it as a machine over its goofy wide front end.

The new transmission may be awkward at first but I see potential for an F1 type seemless power delivery. The mult cylinder thing may just save gas for now, but may lead to better power quality and delivery later.
how would you like top run 'big bang' twin and then flick a switch and run a staggered fire V4! Then aother flick and you have a real twin or alternaing triple?

id completely hate it. motorcycles are the last bastion of vehicular purity. most people drive like pure shit because the car does everything for them. do you really want to usher in a new breed of riders who are that pathetically incapable? arent the ones we have now bad enough? lets not even talk of the weight added by all this nonsense

dReWpY 08-30-2009 02:21 PM

i usually love honda commercials... but what the fuck!

Homeslice 08-30-2009 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 258334)
You are all crazy!!! You have to be an idiot to build a single sided swing arm bike and then put the exhaust in front of the wheel!!!

plusone......Now there's a real VFR, unlike the last 10-12 years where they've been given a standard-bike style riding position :lol:

Rangerscott 08-30-2009 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 259616)
plusone......Now there's a real VFR, unlike the last 10-12 years where they've been given a standard-bike style riding position :lol:


What. You dont like bikes that you can ride for more than an hour without cramping up?

Smittie61984 08-31-2009 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman (Post 231021)
Hoplessly uninspiring. better be a real performer...ewwwww!

It better wheelie from throttle only at 197mph.

smileyman 09-01-2009 12:00 PM

It better be that Hi tech and that good, cause it doesnt have the looks to bargain with! If it is that good, and I have a suspiscion it will be, it will find a market.

Rangerscott 09-01-2009 09:28 PM

I just dont like the shaft.

EpyonXero 09-01-2009 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac (Post 258200)
The exhaust is hideous but I like the rest of the bike and am sure that can be replaced anyway.

Tom

I really dont like the stub exhausts theyre putting on bikes lately. Either bring it up high or keep the whole thing under the bike like the Buell system.

Those pics show a front mounted radiator which I dont think will happen, if they keep the side mounted radiators that the current VFRs have theyll have to cut the fairing panels to allow airflow which I think would look better anyway.

EpyonXero 09-01-2009 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X (Post 259500)

I dont kniow about that. That video and the website look a little to half-assed to be Honda's work. The video is just text and stock video.

EpyonXero 09-01-2009 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 259616)
plusone......Now there's a real VFR, unlike the last 10-12 years where they've been given a standard-bike style riding position :lol:

The comfort might be my favorite thing about VFRs. One of the few bikes not made only for 5'4" Japanese guys.

Dave 09-02-2009 06:02 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/...4fb9c2.jpg?v=0

Dave 09-02-2009 06:05 PM

heres a honda ad
[youtube]1YY1Mzl9z6Q[/youtube]

Apoc 09-02-2009 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 258779)
Hey I bought my 'Busa completely ignoring it's looks and it wasn't easy!!!:lol:

You bought a 'busa?

Im seriously considering trading the Harley for a new Hayabusa next spring. I miss having ridiculous power and handling on tap, but want something im comfortable enough to take trips on..

Kerry_129 09-02-2009 10:51 PM

You might consider checking out an FJR1300. Not quite 'busa power, but still pulls like a very smooth & refined freight-train + it would be outstanding for long-distance riding (especially for a big/tall guy). I just recently installed an Ohlins shock & reworked the forks w/ racetech internals on one a buddy of mine owns - now it handles outstandingly well too.

Looks good, Ed. Squid. redflip

Dave 09-02-2009 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc (Post 260703)
You bought a 'busa?

Im seriously considering trading the Harley for a new Hayabusa next spring. I miss having ridiculous power and handling on tap, but want something im comfortable enough to take trips on..

he had one back when the zx12r was news

marko138 09-03-2009 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 260697)

:lol That is great.

RACER X 09-08-2009 09:51 AM

http://www.world.honda.com/news/2009...-Transmission/

Particle Man 09-08-2009 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 260697)

hahahahahaha that's hilarious :lmao:

RACER X 09-09-2009 06:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4LmL_QzpSU

Rangerscott 09-09-2009 07:28 PM

"Kinda" sounds like gear driven cams. Fingers crossed.

Kerry_129 09-09-2009 07:38 PM

Ehhh- though I think the 'paddle shifting' mode might be fun to play with, it seems like a lot of technology/componentry to fix something which ain't broke (for a reasonably skilled rider, which is all that really belongs on a bike of that size/power anyway). I think it would be much more 'at home' on a GoldWing, and I could see it being much more of a positive on the true touring bikes. Then again, the FJR has the e-shift model, and the VFR seems to be going the way of the BIG sport-touring bikes, so I guess it makes some sense. I really would have preferred them to go the other way with a sport-touring focused bike though. :shrug:

Amber Lamps 09-09-2009 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129 (Post 263500)
Ehhh- though I think the 'paddle shifting' mode might be fun to play with, it seems like a lot of technology/componentry to fix something which ain't broke (for a reasonably skilled rider, which is all that really belongs on a bike of that size/power anyway). I think it would be much more 'at home' on a GoldWing, and I could see it being much more of a positive on the true touring bikes. Then again, the FJR has the e-shift model, and the VFR seems to be going the way of the BIG sport-touring bikes, so I guess it makes some sense. I really would have preferred them to go the other way with a sport-touring focused bike though. :shrug:

Hear, hear! I'm no Honda fan but a race oriented VFR would tilt my kilt!!!:lol: Heck, and maybe it would make for some interesting racing against the new Aprilla

smileyman 09-09-2009 08:37 PM

2 pages about it in this issue of Motorcyclist.

Rangerscott 09-09-2009 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 263510)
Hear, hear! I'm no Honda fan but a race oriented VFR would tilt my kilt!!!:lol: Heck, and maybe it would make for some interesting racing against the new Aprilla


After Aprilla released their V4 race engine I thougth Honda would knock Aprilla down and dry hump them with a new race V4. I guess they were too far into production with this engine.

Its just more weight and something to have a chance to go wrong.

RACER X 09-21-2009 08:02 AM

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...hots/8164.html

Rangerscott 09-22-2009 09:34 PM

One phrase.

"Its gonna be expensive"


I just dont get it. I heard over and over vfr sells weren't doing well in the US and they want to add more "not needed" stuff to the bike and expect people to pay for it.


I'm out.

RACER X 10-01-2009 01:38 PM

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/624/47...nd-CB1100.aspx

"Honda has confirmed its motorcycle lineup for the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, set for October 24 – November 4. Headlining the list is official conformation of a V-4 powered sport-touring motorcycle, the VFR1200F. Also slated to debut at Tokyo is the four-cylinder, retro-styled CB1100. "


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