VFR Top Speed is ???? - Page 14

JohnandAsh07 · 11-03-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaskan

or an undertaker.

So? I'd rather take my chances, train and hone my skills to ride a bike that fast (or faster) and get my knee down routinely than live on my knees, riddled with fear and never experience the FUN of riding a bike flat out, routinely. I pinned and held the VFR 5x yesterday alone. What is living without risk? Why would anyone make a bike with that kind of performance if it wasn't meant to be used, experienced?

betarace · 11-04-2008, 08:21 AM

this is the stupidest thread on this board. Take it to the track!

drewl · 11-04-2008, 09:07 AM

The stupidest thread has 393 replies.

emon07 · 11-04-2008, 09:23 AM

I have had my VFR up to 140 - 145mph and it did not feel like it had much else. My club brothers ride Kawi 636s and CBR 1k mostly, and they go as fast as 160 - 170mph. I try to go easy and usually cruise at 120mph on the open road.

emon07 · 11-04-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by betarace

this is the stupidest thread on this board. Take it to the track!

Hey, I cannot disagree with you - it makes sense to go to the track for high speed action and to hone skills. I do get to the track and do some Clinics, but when touring on open road I pick my spots and go when I can go safely.

NeverlosT · 11-04-2008, 12:00 PM

it goes fast. To tell you the truth, most tracks, top speed isnt an issue, it is acceleration. At least NHIS in new hampshire, I never get above 4th gear...

Im a track man now, nuts to showin off on highways, I like the corners and the line.

Fastest I ever went on it on the street was the first year I owned it, 154. Probably wont be doing that speed again anytime soon.

kd4ysi · 11-06-2008, 07:25 PM

168toped out on tuesday morning comming home normaly a15 min ride done is 6minor 8 min somewhere in there

RandyM · 11-08-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by betarace

this is the stupidest thread on this board. Take it to the track!

So putting that aside, how fast have you had your VFR on the road? Come on tell the truth, we all get a little crazy.

Gaunty41 · 11-09-2008, 03:09 AM

Top speed attained was 169 mph on road between Pamplona and Zaragoza in Spain on the way to the Moto GP in Valencia Nov 2007. The road was the AP-15. Supersmooth, super grippy tarmac, two lanes clear sunny day and not one car on the road. The best thing about the ride was that this wasn't a 10 second blast over 150mph, we caned it for about 35 - 45 minutes like this. It was a huge adrenalin rush. It sounded like a jet taking off inside my helmet though and gave me earache even though I was wearing earplugs. :-)

betarace · 11-09-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyM

So putting that aside, how fast have you had your VFR on the road? Come on tell the truth, we all get a little crazy.

on the track, 151 gps verified, on the street I have more sense.

Bubba Zanetti · 11-09-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by drewl

The stupidest thread has 393 replies.

But the number doesn't make it a 'quality' thread drewl

BZ

CaptainBart · 11-11-2008, 08:24 AM

The One Forties come up pretty fast with out the hard bags on. But, It's no so much the speed......I just wish I hadn't drank all that cough syrup!

RedBikeFever · 11-11-2008, 03:11 PM

Once, on the way to band camp, I saw 205.

vfr2250 · 11-11-2008, 05:41 PM

i had my bike up to 125mph today she had alot more to go,at this speed this bike is so stable like on rails.

emptyskull · 11-15-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by betarace

this is the stupidest thread on this board. Take it to the track!

best place to do top speed run in skool zone after a 12 pack now then, before slick50 149 after slick 50 I'll get back to you I am still gaining speed .. wander if i drop a tooth up front and drop 10 in back would help me out since it is easier on the transmition omfg lol lol lol lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it gets funnier everytime i read it fn lol !!

viffer_monkey · 11-15-2008, 04:05 PM

This reply comes after four hundred and four,... Which begs the question, is another response even necessary? Shouldn't there be a cut off to this thread? Shouldn't the thread be discontinued? When after reading the first few pages where riders say they got scared after running 125mph, I have to ask them and myself, why the hell would you ride a VFR? You need to switch to a boring ass Harley if 125 scares you.

drewl · 11-15-2008, 05:12 PM

We should continue this thread because people like you keep adding to it.

wolfs07vfr · 11-16-2008, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaunty41

Top speed attained was 169 mph on road between Pamplona and Zaragoza in Spain on the way to the Moto GP in Valencia Nov 2007. The road was the AP-15. Supersmooth, super grippy tarmac, two lanes clear sunny day and not one car on the road. The best thing about the ride was that this wasn't a 10 second blast over 150mph, we caned it for about 35 - 45 minutes like this. It was a huge adrenalin rush. It sounded like a jet taking off inside my helmet though and gave me earache even though I was wearing earplugs. :-)

Hey. How come the guys with the 750s can go 168/169. Not fair!

jasoncool · 11-23-2008, 05:28 PM

hi, well in little old newzealand the speed limit is 100ks 62 mph. the fuzz love to get their brownie points from bikes . plenty of little used secondary roads around though . my 2007 red vfr is like a race horse loves to run . i just love it heeps . best bike i ever had . cheers jason . p.s. nz is a great place to tour .....

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11-04-2008, 08:21 AM	#392 (permalink)
betarace Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: Today 08:57 PM Location: Middleburg, VA Posts: 120 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	this is the stupidest thread on this board. Take it to the track! __________________ 2006 Ducati 999S Nero Mono Limited Edition 1992 Honda VFR750F (reborn) 2004 Ducati 998S Final Edition 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 1992 Honda VFR750F 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 750W 1990 Honda CBR600F 1989 Honda CBR600F 1973 Schwinn Stingray 3 Speed

11-04-2008, 09:07 AM	#393 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 08:21 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,478 Thanks: 42 Thanked 91 Times in 66 Posts	The stupidest thread has 393 replies. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

11-04-2008, 09:23 AM	#394 (permalink)
emon07 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 12-17-2008 04:10 PM Location: Queens, NYC My Ride: Lee Parks Advanced Rider Coach 2K Honda VFR, 94 Suzuki Intruder VS800, 83 Honda GoldWing Aspencade View my Photo Gallery Posts: 404 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I have had my VFR up to 140 - 145mph and it did not feel like it had much else. My club brothers ride Kawi 636s and CBR 1k mostly, and they go as fast as 160 - 170mph. I try to go easy and usually cruise at 120mph on the open road. __________________ People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care!!!

11-04-2008, 12:00 PM	#396 (permalink)
NeverlosT Professional Bra-Fitter Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: 01-05-2009 06:23 PM Location: Narragansett, RI - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 VFR in RWB View my Photo Gallery Posts: 422 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	it goes fast. To tell you the truth, most tracks, top speed isnt an issue, it is acceleration. At least NHIS in new hampshire, I never get above 4th gear... Im a track man now, nuts to showin off on highways, I like the corners and the line. Fastest I ever went on it on the street was the first year I owned it, 154. Probably wont be doing that speed again anytime soon. __________________ Keep the rubber side down! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwHMYnbbBd4 ======================================== ======================================== ***************** ======================================== Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion ========================================

11-06-2008, 07:25 PM	#397 (permalink)
kd4ysi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: 01-04-2009 06:54 PM Location: lexington sc - Find Me! My Ride: 1997 honda vfr 750 1971 honda cl100 enduro View my Photo Gallery Posts: 137 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	168toped out on tuesday morning comming home normaly a15 min ride done is 6minor 8 min somewhere in there __________________ proud member 4th gen dragon bikers ride militia

11-09-2008, 03:09 AM	#399 (permalink)
Gaunty41 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 11-09-2008 03:09 AM Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1996 VFr 750 FT Top speed attained was 169 mph on road between Pamplona and Zaragoza in Spain on the way to the Moto GP in Valencia Nov 2007. The road was the AP-15. Supersmooth, super grippy tarmac, two lanes clear sunny day and not one car on the road. The best thing about the ride was that this wasn't a 10 second blast over 150mph, we caned it for about 35 - 45 minutes like this. It was a huge adrenalin rush. It sounded like a jet taking off inside my helmet though and gave me earache even though I was wearing earplugs. :-)

11-11-2008, 08:24 AM	#402 (permalink)
CaptainBart Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 12-07-2008 08:24 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The One Forties come up pretty fast with out the hard bags on. But, It's no so much the speed......I just wish I hadn't drank all that cough syrup!

11-11-2008, 03:11 PM	#403 (permalink)
RedBikeFever Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: 11-26-2008 03:20 PM Location: Albany, NY My Ride: 1999 VFR800i 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000S 1976 BMW R75/6 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Once, on the way to band camp, I saw 205.

11-11-2008, 05:41 PM	#404 (permalink)
vfr2250 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 11-11-2008 05:41 PM Location: florida My Ride: 1998 vfr 800 interceptor View my Photo Gallery Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	top speed i had my bike up to 125mph today she had alot more to go,at this speed this bike is so stable like on rails.

11-15-2008, 04:05 PM	#406 (permalink)
viffer_monkey Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-15-2008 04:09 PM Location: central florida - Find Me! My Ride: 98vfr Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Top Speed This reply comes after four hundred and four,... Which begs the question, is another response even necessary? Shouldn't there be a cut off to this thread? Shouldn't the thread be discontinued? When after reading the first few pages where riders say they got scared after running 125mph, I have to ask them and myself, why the hell would you ride a VFR? You need to switch to a boring ass Harley if 125 scares you.

11-15-2008, 05:12 PM	#407 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 08:21 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,478 Thanks: 42 Thanked 91 Times in 66 Posts	We should continue this thread because people like you keep adding to it. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

11-23-2008, 05:28 PM	#409 (permalink)
jasoncool Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Last Online: Today 11:47 AM Location: taupo newzealand My Ride: honda vfr 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi, well in little old newzealand the speed limit is 100ks 62 mph. the fuzz love to get their brownie points from bikes . plenty of little used secondary roads around though . my 2007 red vfr is like a race horse loves to run . i just love it heeps . best bike i ever had . cheers jason . p.s. nz is a great place to tour .....