JackFlash Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) The reviews on the VFR 1200 were not great when thebike first came out. BUT.....everyone that actually ownsone loves them. I've eyed them more than once. You're going to love that bike more with each rideyou take. I just wish Honda would fire their designers. . Edited July 22, 2014 by JackFlash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Nice bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Honda pretty much shit the bed on the marketing and the msrp, but it's a fantastic bike to ride..I have a feeling that the resale on these is going to go up after Honda stops importing them. Like how resale has jumped on the Suzuki B King. Edited July 22, 2014 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I think they're cool. Nice buy. What kind of mileage do those get? Mileage was another knock against them. When brand new it's 32-35mpg, but it gets better after break in. Mine has 7k on it now and I'm getting 40-42 mpg. Not bad at all for 145+ rwhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 That's not bad.. Same mpg I get with 120rwhp and a little less weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Nice bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 All the cool kids are riding STs now days Brother Tim speak the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Congratulations!! Nice bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Nice bike. Definitely can't go wrong with the STs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The riding position doesn't really feel like an ST. It more like a comfortable sportbike. You really have to ride one to see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The riding position doesn't really feel like an ST. It more like a comfortable sportbike. You really have to ride one to see what I mean.I accept your offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) If anyone is thinking about a VFR12, Honda is discounting the hell out of leftover 2010's. MSRP $15,999 Sale price $8,599 (I'll bet that after all the dealer stock is gone, you won't be able to get a used one for this price)http://southbend.craigslist.org/mcd/4550235084.html Edited July 22, 2014 by Tpoppa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) I'm keeping the cbr, but now the sv really needs a new home.You sure you don't want to reverse that plan?It's not like you're a track day fiend in need of a full-on race replica. The VFR for sport touring and SV for spirited street rides sounds like just about the perfect combo to never miss the CBR.Might have an easier time selling the CBR too Edited July 22, 2014 by redkow97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 You sure you don't want to reverse that plan?It's not like you're a track day fiend in need of a full-on race replica. The VFR for sport touring and SV for spirited street rides sounds like just about the perfect combo to never miss the CBR.Might have an easier time selling the CBR too The CBR actually fits me better than the SVS. Most people are probably the opposite though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calinazaret Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I still remember the first time I saw a VFR. It looked like a cbr but sounded like the voice of god. What the hell is THAT? I said to myself. Been eyeing them ever since, but never had a chance to ride one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The CBR actually fits me better than the SVS. Most people are probably the opposite though. What height/weight are you? Congrats on the new ride... I'm still hoping to win the lottery so I can buy your beautiful SV, but in reality, I'll probably end up on a cheaper yzf-600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I always liked the riding postion on the 07-current CBR600RR, but when I installed Helibars it just felt perfect for me. I can ride 500 miles in a day and not feel sore after. Nothing wrong with the SV, the CBR just fits me better. For comparison, I used to have a 05 CBR600F4i. I didn't care for the riding position at all. I rode it to WV once and sold it the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Nothing sounds better than a vfr with aftermarket pipes when the vtec kicks in...it's just...magical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have to say the VFR12 is becoming one of my all time favorite motorcycles. It's definitely a bike you need seat time to fully appreciate. After getting the suspension dialed in and learning how it needs to be ridden, it is a highly capable GT bike. The motor, chasis, and brakes are fantastic. Corner speed may be down a few MPH compared to the CBR...but only a few MPH, which is impressive for a 600lb motorcycle. It's actually more fun to ride fast than the CBR. It's more stable, and less fatiguing. Heat and wind management are better than anything I've ridden before. It's amazingly refined. And the 1200cc V4...well, hell yeah! That is all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Nothing sounds better than a vfr with aftermarket pipes when the vtec kicks in...it's just...magical. i know I'm biased but my vfr was probably my all time favorite in the sweet muffler music category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I still need to ride Tony's VFR.I'll let you ride it. I just have to do it when I'm riding the Monster, because he's too short for the Multistrada. Nope, guess I won't 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Drooling. Next bike for me was always gonna be a C14, but... Edited September 9, 2015 by Scruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 One day...I'll be cool enough to test ride one.Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 When are you going to start riding again Udell? I know you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 When are you going to start riding again Udell? I know you want to.I need to get a bike that is made for the corners. The M keeps me comfortable when I commute, but I'm not trying to carve corners in it. I thought about buying another Buell just for hooliganism...I even thought of getting a Monster. I don't know..we'll see. I don't want to spend a ton of money on it, plus I don't have the room to (comfortably) store two bikes in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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