Took a Viffer out for a spin yesterday

Mate at work has it as his loan bike, while his is being fixed post crash.

It's a VFR800- new shape with the under seat pipes. I prefer this, as there's no metalwork getting in the way of the lovely single sided swingarm. Shape is a little angular (well- quite a lot, really), but I still like it.

All I can say is- I think I'm in love dudes!!

A gorgeous ride- really smooth and the bike feels well balanced and totally comfortable. Didn't feel quite as flickable as the SV, but got a bit of lean out of her.

The other thing- they really shift, don't they? Was doing *** before I knew it (on a private road, of coure! )

I'd heard that there is a bit of a jolt in the high 6k revs where the full power kicks in (something to do with the VTEC?)- which has caused a number of riders to move on from them as it can make cornering scary, but I couldn't spot any discernable issues- was totally smooth all the way. I guess this would be an issue with specific bikes, rather than that particular model.

I got on my SV afterwards and felt immediately comfy with it. If I ride my Bro's CBR400, it takes about 10 mins of riding to get used to the SV again- small IL4 vs V2 thing I suppose. But it seems like the VFR may be the natural progression for me.

It was also confidence boosting to know I can ride a more powerful bike with no real problems.

Thing is- I'll be on the SV for at least another year- I really want to get the most out of The Yellow Peril (with upgrades and refurb to come)- she's a great place to learn about bikes and loads of fun to ride.

Plus I couldn't afford the VFR for a while yet and want to get 2 years no claims before moving up a few brackets! (10 to 14 or 15 plus the increase in value of the bike- not cheap!).

So- should I be guilty, now, thinking about another bike while still riding my beloved for the next year or so?!

I had one as a loaner when my bike was being fixed. Extremely capable machine and could shame sports 600's. The only thing was it made me feel 50 when I threw my leg over it.

Still reeeeaaally nice bikes though.

yep, awesom bikes.
i rode one when they first brought out the V-tec thingy, lovely ride etc - linked brakes were kinda interesting at first, but i couldnt get on with the engine! seemed i was always riding on the power step.

thing is the 12k (?) service is a leetle bit pricey as they have to do the Vtec system or something.

if MCN are correct, wait for the V5 version!

[Jayneflakes]

I like VFR's... They are so pretty.

Would I buy one though? Not really. Still managed to ride my SV properly yet. Must pass my test...

[SoulKiss]

My Commisserations mate

Actually what Scoobs said is very much how I felt about the one I had on hire at the beginning of the year.

I really liked so much of the bike - but overall it was like a big beige, road-going sofa.

And I didnt like the engine.

Might consider a pre-VTEC one some day, its a bike I figure I could retire to.....

As for feeling guilty, well I avoided riding anything but my SV for as long as I could to avoid just that.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by custard

thing is the 12k (?) service is a leetle bit pricey as they have to do the Vtec system or something.

16K

if MCN are correct, wait for the V5 version!

Oh you naive young fool

I really liked my test ride. I reckon SK's was badly serviced

Originally Posted by custard

yep, awesom bikes.
i rode one when they first brought out the V-tec thingy, lovely ride etc - linked brakes were kinda interesting at first, but i couldnt get on with the engine! seemed i was always riding on the power step.

thing is the 12k (?) service is a leetle bit pricey as they have to do the Vtec system or something.

if MCN are correct, wait for the V5 version!

You see- I didn't feel that much of a power step. Is it linked to revs or throttle use? I've heard different stories. I could tell that there was a step up in power, but it seemed like quite a smooth transition. My mate who's ridden for a weekit said the same- and he was looking for it on the way in this morning after I mentioned this issue.

When I had a look at the second hand models in the local Honda shop, they' both been past the expensive service (I think it's 15k, according to the salesman).

If I had the cash- I'd have one tommorrow (and keep the Peril!)

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...?&R=EPI-102181

oh please oh please oh please

[Stu]

Originally Posted by custard

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...?&R=EPI-102181

oh please oh please oh please

http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclen...bike/5272.html
oh F*** off oh F*** off oh F*** off

awwwww pooo!

*sulks*