VFR 800

[Exhaus-tion]

guys, how much for a new VFR?

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by Exhaus-tion@Sep 28 2004, 05:23 PM

guys, how much for a new VFR?

Loois

ABS version 23,800 (2nd party for age of 25)

Just take off 2K for a non ABS version

 

 

Mah motors

ABS 22,300 (2nd party for age of 25, parallel)

ABS 23,400 (2nd party for age of 25, Boon Siew bike)

 

These were last asked prices abt a week back. Give a ±$500 buffer coz i forgot exactly how much it is liaos

 

Hope these helps

[Exhaus-tion]

thanks dude. but is it better wit ABS or got no difference?

[WW]

Originally posted by HamsterZ@Sep 22 2004, 03:04 AM

Did this incident occur at about 1830hrs on the very sunday evening? And the rider turned left into CTE?

 

If it is, I help the rider apologise if he did cause any inconvenience to you. He was in big hurry to catch a movie...coz he was late...

OHH ! that vfr rider is a very dare devil rider.Saw him wheelie on his vfr and

cup conner.Dame fierce and fast.his vfr can go up to 260km/h sommore

kena chait by him many time.And his bike is really well taken care of.

Wondering if he selling?????

[Guest koma]

2dae 1st oct orang asli dinner, any guys interested can view the thread in trips n thrills

[TeePeePhobe]

Originally posted by none@Sep 21 2004, 07:10 PM

Someone on a red VFR with side panniers overtake me at lightning speed near AMK Ave 1 CTE entrance last sunday. 2 is the lucky number.

 

Darn, how I wish I can get my VFR to do that.

waou, I'm waiting for the day when I see this fella scrap his sideboxes, very expensive leh!

 

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by koma@Oct 1 2004, 01:27 AM

2dae 1st oct orang asli dinner, any guys interested can view the thread in trips n thrills

sianzz.. i will be in batam..... work....

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by TeePeePhobe@Oct 1 2004, 02:19 AM

waou, I'm waiting for the day when I see this fella scrap his sideboxes, very expensive leh!

 

trying tryin.. still got 82mm clerance left leh....

[WW]

Originally posted by TeePeePhobe@Oct 1 2004, 02:19 AM

waou, I'm waiting for the day when I see this fella scrap his sideboxes, very expensive leh!

 

This guy had his side box scrap laio,but it done by other bike and a lorry.hahaha

[HamsterZ]

SOb.. sOB*

[HamsterZ]

We usually see changes to the VFR every four years, the new version of the VFR is awaited for 2006. But so far, anyone has info of whats to be confirmed?

 

 

VFR1000 V5 or VFR1200 V5 ???

 

It seemed well that HONDA turns to a VFR1000 V5 vtec for a start. Then now a VFR1200

 

Two schools:

- VFR1000: according to the Japanese magazine " YOUNG MACHINE " (July 2004), crossing enters before PanEuropean, the CBR1000RR and the current VFR.

- VFR1200: according to American magazine " MCN " (August 2004), its a cross between XX and Vtec.

 

Then again mi opinion, V5 close to 200bhp resulting an intruding effect to the Super sport touring category seems odd.

 

But considering the VFR always comprises innovations, V5 seems the obliged the direction one would innovate. But then why make a CBR1200xx and a VFR1000 or 1200 in direct competition?

 

HONDA must strike a great blow because Vtec did not achieve the THE targeted sales than the preceding versions... Let us hope for that the new VFR will emrge the best sports tourer again. A VFR1000 or 1200 with V5, ABS, traction control, anti-crash electronics(for insane ppl... heheh), and 190bhp is something very tempting though.

 

photos for your info : http://pachome2.pacific.net.sg/~stanley/vfr2006-all.jpg

[rhema83]

Originally posted by Akrapovic55@Sep 29 2004, 10:42 AM

OHH ! that vfr rider is a very dare devil rider.Saw him wheelie on his vfr and

cup conner.Dame fierce and fast.his vfr can go up to 260km/h sommore

kena chait by him many time.And his bike is really well taken care of.

Wondering if he selling?????

Whoa, Mr No.2 so fierce ah? I hope he doesn't do that all the time. Remember VFR is an expensive bike (bike expensive, plugs expensive, accessories expensive, summons also expensive ). *touch wood* *cough* Treasure it.

 

Just bought the latest issue of Sport Rider with all the 2005 bike info. Nothing about VFR. Maybe '06.

 

I'm... cold... and still saving up...

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by rhema83@Oct 15 2004, 01:38 PM

Whoa, Mr No.2 so fierce ah? I hope he doesn't do that all the time. Remember VFR is an expensive bike (bike expensive, plugs expensive, accessories expensive, summons also expensive ). *touch wood* *cough* Treasure it.

 

Just bought the latest issue of Sport Rider with all the 2005 bike info. Nothing about VFR. Maybe '06.

 

I'm... cold... and still saving up...

tin that guy not fierce lah. Look fierce but actually he macham like mouse one. somemore he small small size .. lagi more like mouse hehehe.

 

by the way, below is a write up I poisted in the VFR forum. Might interest you

 

We usually see changes to the VFR every four years, the new version of the VFR is awaited for 2006. But so far, anyone has info of whats to be confirmed?

 

 

VFR1000 V5 or VFR1200 V5 ???

 

It seemed well that HONDA turns to a VFR1000 V5 vtec for a start. Then now a VFR1200

 

Two schools:

- VFR1000: according to the Japanese magazine " YOUNG MACHINE " (July 2004), crossing enters before PanEuropean, the CBR1000RR and the current VFR.

- VFR1200: according to American magazine " MCN " (August 2004), its a cross between XX and Vtec.

 

Then again mi opinion, V5 close to 200bhp resulting an intruding effect to the Super sport touring category seems odd.

 

But considering the VFR always comprises innovations, V5 seems the obliged the direction one would innovate. But then why make a CBR1200xx and a VFR1000 or 1200 in direct competition?

 

HONDA must strike a great blow because Vtec did not achieve the THE targeted sales than the preceding versions... Let us hope for that the new VFR will emrge the best sports tourer again. A VFR1000 or 1200 with V5, ABS, traction control, anti-crash electronics(for insane ppl... heheh), and 190bhp is something very tempting though.

 

photos for your info : http://pachome2.pacific.net.sg/~stanley/vfr2006-all.jpg

[Guest koma]

read last month's Bike magazine, stated inside honda is releasing a V5 vfr1200 in 2006~~ eh hamsterz tinkin of changin?? 190hp most prob not, maybe round 160hp-170hp. if come out got 2 pay for installement again for 3 yrs~~

[rhema83]

I hope the VFR won't merge with the Blackbird, though. A 990cc V5 VFR will be SWEET. A VFR/Blackbird hybrid will be... weird...

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by rhema83@Oct 16 2004, 02:38 PM

I hope the VFR won't merge with the Blackbird, though. A 990cc V5 VFR will be SWEET. A VFR/Blackbird hybrid will be... weird...

dun tink so cause vfr sort of like their flagship sports tourer, always got sometin special on it when a new model is released

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by koma@Oct 16 2004, 04:43 AM

read last month's Bike magazine, stated inside honda is releasing a V5 vfr1200 in 2006~~ eh hamsterz tinkin of changin?? 190hp most prob not, maybe round 160hp-170hp. if come out got 2 pay for installement again for 3 yrs~~

Yah, thinkning of chaning in 2006 leh. But then again, feel like having more ppl guinea pig the bike first hehehe. This change is pretty drastic compared to the 2002 from 1998 model. VteC model has a base platform back in time. The 1200cc variant platform is on the GP V5s. Whether it will be proved to be a tourer of the year again will take some time. A sport tourer with too much cc defeats its purpose. Anyways, that is why the 800cc is uniq and its performance proves itself to be versatile in both comfort and "sport mode".

 

Well, if you are enjoying what you pay for, isn't it worth the effort? If you pay so much yet its giving you unecessary unsatisfaction. I think that worst. We'll see. Actually the only thing that bothers me is the 400c jump, which makes it not wat a sport tourer rider is looking for... and hence if I get the bike then I will kao peh the road tax and insurance!

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by koma@Oct 16 2004, 07:32 PM

dun tink so cause vfr sort of like their flagship sports tourer, always got sometin special on it when a new model is released

if the balckbird's gonna be 1.6l, then VFR will be a 1.2l Oh yah and vice versa too

[Guest cheeko]

Anyways, that is why the 800cc is uniq and its performance proves itself to be versatile in both comfort and "sport mode".

 

Well explain professor hamster, but the way, my bike ride now feels great after upgrading to the ohlins suspension. Ride is more comfortable then ever & not so harsh over hump,potholes,uneven roads or white strips. Think will upgrade the front shocks too. Interested?

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by cheekozer600@Oct 16 2004, 08:48 PM

Well explain professor hamster, but the way, my bike ride now feels great after upgrading to the ohlins suspension. Ride is more comfortable then ever & not so harsh over hump,potholes,uneven roads or white strips. Think will upgrade the front shocks too. Interested?

no lah not professor lah... just chippin my reviews...

 

wao where did you get the ohlins? How much, how did you tune them, how long did you tune them. Where did you test the setup? NOW you're making me damn gian. But erm.. heheh not so soon. The OEM shocks are pretty comfy man... just a little soft when hitting the circuit track and the B-roads. The front preload is already at max out to get 28~30mm sag man! Probably change them when the OEM is retiring .. ehheeh

 

But then agin, might be getting the 2006 VFR... then i wunt wastye the $$...

[Guest limpeiwah]

cheekozer how long he take to fit the ohlins u got from the mass order?

[rhema83]

Originally posted by HamsterZ@Oct 17 2004, 04:06 AM

no lah not professor lah... just chippin my reviews...

 

wao where did you get the ohlins? How much, how did you tune them, how long did you tune them. Where did you test the setup? NOW you're making me damn gian. But erm.. heheh not so soon. The OEM shocks are pretty comfy man... just a little soft when hitting the circuit track and the B-roads. The front preload is already at max out to get 28~30mm sag man! Probably change them when the OEM is retiring .. ehheeh

 

But then agin, might be getting the 2006 VFR... then i wunt wastye the $$...

In that case, please take good care of your baby. I probably won't be particularly interested in an over-sized VFR. So I might just want to buy over your bike!

 

I am still debating whether to spend my money on a bike (probably earlier version of the 600s like R6, G6 or F4i, or if I'm lucky an earlier VFR) or a car (cheapo Nissan Sentra or maybe a EG6 or beat-up DC3). Anybody got experience with snow? Is riding below freeze point feasible (not just for the human, but for the machine)?

[hsp_89]

Guys,

 

can check out with u if riding on a VFR is comfortable? Cos it's a sports tourer, therefore not sure if the riding posture is almost the same as a sports bike..hope someone could enlighten me. How's the petrol consumption -> how many km to reserve?

Thanks..THinking of getting one VFR..

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by hsp_89@Oct 18 2004, 04:52 PM

Guys,

 

can check out with u if riding on a VFR is comfortable? Cos it's a sports tourer, therefore not sure if the riding posture is almost the same as a sports bike..hope someone could enlighten me. How's the petrol consumption -> how many km to reserve?

Thanks..THinking of getting one VFR..

the best comfortable bike is one which supports your head, back and leg contact points lie in a straight line(as vertical as possible). The VFR is not fully straight, together with its light controls and deep cut seat. Its one of the very comfortable bike around. You notice the FJR is fully upright.

 

The posture is very different from a sports bike too. Take a ride of about 100km, and you will notice the difference in neck and back comfprt.

 

manufacturer spec i forgot, but can be easily found form the net. As for my vehicle, singapore riding is 17~18km/liter. Reserve kicks in at 310km mark, with another 80~100km more to go. Highway cruising at 120kmh is 20km/liter. This works out to be about 440km for a full 22 liter tank.

 

It will be great to have another viffer. Its one of the best bike around to get (if you are not looking for sheer power that is...)

 

Take a short read on the article on seat postures..

 

Hope these helps..

 

http://www.hamsterz.sgbiker.com

[Guest koma]

as hamsterz has said riding posture quite comfortable can ride 1500km in 1 day(tried bfore liao ) n u still stay fresh fuel comsumption is like wat hamsterz said also sg rd 17-18km/l n best comsumption is at highway speed of 110-120km/h can stretch till 21km/l sometimes, juz note stay below 7000 rpm bfore the vtec opens n comsumption should be more or less around tat range. goin at 160km/h at 6800rpm can reach frm GP esso to ayer keroh no prob. but if try bfore top speed on tis bike u will find it drinks fuel like water!!! 1liter on 6th gear 11500rpm n above can drop to 9.5-10km/l