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Old 04-09-2008, 06:48 PM
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VFR Vs. CRB 1100xx "BlackBird"

I can get either one, both about the same price. What one will be the best for riding 300 Mile days?
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whichever one you're more comfortable on

seriously, which one fits you better when you test ride them?
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The VFR but the XX will get you there sooner! LOL A popular blackbird mod is to add VFR bars.
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I have a VFR and LIKE it; I want a XX and think it would be a super sport touring bike. Get a XX, JIM
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I did a few 600+ mile days on my '04 VFR... and loved every minute of it! I can't speak for the 1100xx as I've never put a large amount of miles on one.
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Originally Posted by sassage
whichever one you're more comfortable on

seriously, which one fits you better when you test ride them?
Well Its kinda hard to test ride here atm (It snowed like a foot and a half last night) But I've Road a Blackbird 1997 and set on a VFR and The black bird fits be well as well as the VFR

(Btw Its a 2003 that I would be buying)

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What year VFR? I'd love to get a 5th gen one. I know the 6th gen ones are considered great bikes, but they weigh more than the XX, Busa, and within 5 lbs. of the ZX-14. That's just not right.
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Originally Posted by RK1
What year VFR? I'd love to get a 5th gen one. I know the 6th gen ones are considered great bikes, but they weigh more than the XX, Busa, and within 5 lbs. of the ZX-14. That's just not right.
Its a 2004... Btw the xx has it bars raisted 2 in's
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Originally Posted by xDayan
Its a 2004... Btw the xx has it bars raisted 2 in's

They weight about the same, cost the same, with the higher bars the XX should be just as comfy. And it makes 35 more HP at the rear wheel. Ane its top gear 60-80 time is barely more than half that of the VFR.
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I've owned both and still have my VFR. The VFR is more comfy hands-down. Not just the riding position, but the suspension is much smoother as well. The VFR is the better corner-carver. The reach to the bars is much longer on the XX and the pegs are higher. The clip-ons are lower and narrower on the XX too. The XX has a longer wheelbase and the front-end feel is somewhat vague. The XX is a nice bike, but it is a high-speed bullet train. To me, it felt bored under 100. Would be great if not for those pesky speed limits. IMO, the VFR is by far the better real-world bike; better gas mileage, wind protection, etc. and to answer the question, better for 300 mile days- unless you live near the Autobahn!

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Originally Posted by jbaxx
I've owned both and still have my VFR. The VFR is more comfy hands-down. Not just the riding position, but the suspension is much smoother as well. The VFR is the better corner-carver. The reach to the bars is much longer on the XX and the pegs are higher. The clip-ons are lower and narrower on the XX too. The XX has a longer wheelbase and the front-end feel is somewhat vague. The XX is a nice bike, but it is a high-speed bullet train. To me, it felt bored under 100. Would be great if not for those pesky speed limits. IMO, the VFR is by far the better real-world bike; better gas mileage, wind protection, etc. and to answer the question, better for 300 mile days- unless you live near the Autobahn!
The xx has a bigger wind sheild too... and I feel a little board on my VTR under 100 too :P But yeah. I have long arms for my size. and remember the bars higher and closer too.
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Although neither of those bikes is particularly appealing to me, I would go with the XX for the engine alone, especially if I lived in Alaska.
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If it was me I'd go with the XX, but then again I don't make my vehical purchases based on rational thought. I more for buying on emotion and then rationalizing away why I did it. The VFR is probably more practical, but I would always second guess not going with the XX just for the thrill factor.
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I would always opt for more power, so I naturally would go with the XX! You can do a lot to ease ergos for little or no money at all, but to get more power you'll shell out big bucks for small gains...my 2 cents...
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If you already have a VTR I would get the XX as the VTR and VFR are similar all-around streetbikes. The XX will fill the horsepower jones nicely.
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Originally Posted by killer5280
Although neither of those bikes is particularly appealing to me, I would go with the XX for the engine alone, especially if I lived in Alaska.
haha Yeah alaska is where I am and it snowed over a foot this week I was riding last month. (I gotta kill the weather man)...


Well I've gone with the CBR 1100xx "Super BlackBird" As I love the power. also I'll be riding with a ZX-14 Yeah and It comes with a rader detecter xD Now I can watch out for cops lookin for me going alittle over the speed limit
Well thanks for all the advice I'm going to pick it up next weekend I'll send you some pictures in this post later on

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Snow Snow go away come again another day.
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The hell w/ the XX - sounds like you need a sled (if you don't already have one...) Good luck w/ the bike..
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Originally Posted by xDayan
haha Yeah alaska is where I am and it snowed over a foot this week I was riding last month. (I gotta kill the weather man)...


Well I've gone with the CBR 1100xx "Super BlackBird" As I love the power. also I'll be riding with a ZX-14 Yeah and It comes with a rader detecter xD Now I can watch out for cops lookin for me going alittle over the speed limit
Well thanks for all the advice I'm going to pick it up next weekend I'll send you some pictures in this post later on

and now
Enjoy the BigBird bro! and don't be intimidated by that Kawa cuz it's likely he's more scared of his zx-14 than you are
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Originally Posted by Hammer7205
The hell w/ the XX - sounds like you need a sled (if you don't already have one...) Good luck w/ the bike..
Haha Yeah I got one but its over 100 dollers to go where its nice to ride and yeah...

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Enjoy the BigBird bro! and don't be intimidated by that Kawa cuz it's likely he's more scared of his zx-14 than you are
Meh Nah. I've riding it, It's not too hard to go fast... But yeah *Now looks for roads w/out speed limits* . I can't wait. I'm pickin it up next weekend

Heres a pic
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Cool bike! Enjoy.
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Wow its fast :P 160 with out breaking a sweat! I don't think my vtr will keep up :P (I love it tho 6th going 130 at 5k RPMs :P) the VTR is alot lighter tho (the xx holds it wight well tho)

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