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Old 08-20-2006, 09:04 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by keet
...has anyone in here had a chance to ride a "blackbird?"....that was a bike i was interested in before i got the vfr.....but there wern`t many to be had in the "pre-owned" dept where i live.....and "if" someone has tested one i would be interested to hear your comparo....thanks
I tested the CBR 1000, Blackbird and the VFR before I choose the VFR.

1. CBR 1000 Great bike for Power & Cornering but my body would wear out quickly on that bike.

2. Blackbird was a awesome bike, when you hit that throttle it was like you went to warp speed in 4 seconds, handling was O.K. for such a big long bike and the riding position was adequate. It was my #2 choice by a C hair.

3. VFR had it all for me, great riding position, very flickable in the corners, O.K. power, and that great V-4 sound.

The Blackbird is a excellent choice, the reason I choose the VFR over the blackbird was because of the flickability in the corners advantage over the Bird. But a lot can be said over that smooth Bird engine. But maybe one day Honda will wake up and get creative again. But just where you know, my dream bike is a VFR 1000.
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