Vfr???
07-20-2007, 07:48 AM
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Squid
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Vfr???
So, can anyone here compare the power of a VFR to the Hawk. I'm not talking about comparisons between 2 and 4 pots, I mean the overall power. I've been riding an F4i on the side recently and I gotta say that top-end I-4 rush is a different kinda animal, and can be addictive. Not to mention once I hit 9-10K on the F4i, it FEELS faster than the Hawk.
You guy's think after the F4i that the VFR would be a disappointment? Or an improvement?
One thing I absoluteley love about the F4i is the ergos, are the VFR's ergos close?
Still keeping my chicken for now, just looking around for when the time comes.
Gotta admit that the new VFR with the old red white blue paint scheme is sexy as hell.
You guy's think after the F4i that the VFR would be a disappointment? Or an improvement?
One thing I absoluteley love about the F4i is the ergos, are the VFR's ergos close?
Still keeping my chicken for now, just looking around for when the time comes.
Gotta admit that the new VFR with the old red white blue paint scheme is sexy as hell.
07-20-2007, 10:35 AM
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Location: Atlanta, GA
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The new VFR is 120 pounds heavier than the F4i. No way you can hide that much difference. It could keep up with the F4i (or the Hawk, for that matter) at most street paces, but not when really pushed.
07-20-2007, 10:43 AM
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Location: Alexandria, Va.
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I love my VFR. I own a 2002 VFR800, 2003 600RR and 2002 VTR1000F. The ergos are about the same as the VTR. The leg position on the VFR is a little more comfortable and you are a little more upright on the VFR. I scrape the pegs all the time in turns on the VFR. The VFR has plenty of torque but she is a porker. Off the line it is as quick as the 600, but at speed the 600 will walk away from it. I don't know about the F4i, but the 600RR certainly will. On the twisties though I don't have a problem keeping up with anything, 600 or 1000's. I think you would be happy with a VFR. I now I am. Comfortable and sporty.
07-20-2007, 11:45 AM
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I have been on the back of Freddies Spencers VFR three times. On the Vagas motor speedway. If anyone on this fourm on anyother can make a coment about what the VFR can do and can't, I can. It kicks *** in the hands of a professional. I have never ridden one myself, but how much different can it be from my Blackbird. The bird is a little porky too.
07-20-2007, 03:06 PM
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MotoGP
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Austin, Tx
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I own a 97 VFR and it's not has heavy as the 98's and newer. The real weight gain came after 2001. There is a mint 97 on the Austin CL for $4500 and it's tempting. The real temptation for me is the fi versions between 98 and 01 or the 2003 silvers. They just make me sweat. I'll never sell my VTR but I may have two VFR's to keep it company. Superbling describes the VFR as an anvil. Well, it sorta is - it's on the heavy side and very planted. I can handle the heavy side as long as it's planted and got the ***** to pull itself off its own shadow. The VFR can do both and simultaneously. And speaking of 'Bling he is a perfect example of the sport. He owns one of the finest VTR's on this forum but has owned 7 VFR's. Check out the latest project that was posted recently to the forum. Absolutely the finest.
07-20-2007, 07:38 PM
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El Cheapo
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NW of Philly.
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I have a 2000 VFR800 and a 98 Superhawk.
From a stop, the Superhawk has upper hand, but VTR wakes up above 7000 rpm, even without the VTEC I could feel it.
Acceleration between 90-130 mph is better on the VFR.
Fuel range per tankful is 220 mile on a VFR, 120 mile on the VTR.
Ergo on the VFR is differen than F4i, less body steer, more handlebar steer to control the bike.
Personally, I still like the 5th gen. VFR better than the VTEC engine VFR.
From a stop, the Superhawk has upper hand, but VTR wakes up above 7000 rpm, even without the VTEC I could feel it.
Acceleration between 90-130 mph is better on the VFR.
Fuel range per tankful is 220 mile on a VFR, 120 mile on the VTR.
Ergo on the VFR is differen than F4i, less body steer, more handlebar steer to control the bike.
Personally, I still like the 5th gen. VFR better than the VTEC engine VFR.
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