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28-03-14, 01:35 PM
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I would seriously consider the VFRs if I were you given the sort of rding you describe. I've had three of various vintages.
OK, so it's not as powerful as a B'Bird/ZX9 or such, but the V4 delivers the power really well and is very usable on normal roads - in fact, I 'd be willing to suggest that on most roads you'd be as quick, if not quicker, on a VFR than on any modern sports bike. It's relatively nimble too assuming the tyres and suspension are good. Service costs for major services can run up a bit, but the intervals are high and reliability is excellent. If I were in the market for an everyday, sometimes two-up, occasioinally "spirited" bike, I'd struggle to look past the VFR again. As others have said, the VTR is fun to ride (I've had two) but it's as far from practical as sandals in the Arctic. MICK.. |
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28-03-14, 05:58 PM
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Personally, I go for something like the VFR800 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2514700229...960%26_rdc%3D1 .
Or the VTec model. I do prefer the Vtec models myself. It'd do all you ask it to do. And it's a Honda too...
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28-03-14, 06:08 PM
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VFR recommendations noted - I probably shouldn't dismiss them without trying one and there's loads to choose from within my budget. It's not that I'm planning on doing 10 second quarter miles everywhere, just want something exciting that never feels lacking on the motorway, overtaking trucks etc. Plus I'm a fatty so you can lop 20bhp off any bike's output at the back wheel straight away.
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28-03-14, 06:10 PM
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28-03-14, 07:05 PM
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Btw check out the curvy's little-known safety feature - a frontal crumple zone:
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28-03-14, 08:12 PM
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Is that the 01 curvy with the peal red paint? Or the flat red?
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28-03-14, 08:40 PM
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I'd consider a VFR. Loads of grin factor. I test rode one last year, but then found I couldn't finance it.
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