How many of you would buy a VFR 1000

Hm hot topic you've started RW, ha you coming to bike nite tomorrow? could get into a long dicussion on this one. Thought about doing a RC51 swap with VFR 800 6th gen rear frame and swing arm that 1000cc twin pulls like a train and winds like a inline 4 woo hoo, that said would love to see a RC45/V5 in 1000cc with of course all the updated legs front and rear. love those little viffers too, but theres no subsition for displacement so I'v heard. then will there be any trickle down effect when motogp goes to 800cc?

 

I bought my 2006 fully expecting I'd have to buy a V5 1000cc released in 2008. I can't see the RC51 or CBR1000r being replaced, but I can see the VFR getting updated... The reason I say that is people always want to buy bikes that are currently being raced, and the RC51 and CBR1000 are going to be in races in 2007, but the motoGP rules changing means the V5 1k won't be raced. The VFR hasn't won races in years, so putting the V5 in there would refresh the line.

I'd say it would be rad if there were a 1k and 500cc, the 500 for flogging, but if I could afford two bikes thefirst would be a big V5 VFR and the second would definetly be a 599.

I'd totally buy a 1k V5, but it would have to be in a 'do-it-all' VFR.

 

Good point dubya.

 

and a carbon fiber cup holder... hey, I like my coffee aright!

 

I would rather put the money towards a VFR 800 V5 if the press have got their facts right from Honda. Thats if the Minister for Finance & War (the little misses) would allow me too. lol I don't think so, I think my 02' VFR will stay with me for many years to come

 

I don't know what thread I read, but I remember seeing a new concept bike based on several current bikes. It was basically a beefed up RC211 engine with a 1200cc displacement, longer wheelbase borrowed from CBR Blackbird, and has the esstetics of the G6 VFR. It was intended to be somewhat of a super sport tourer that even has custom saddlebags. The picture I saw was of a real proto type and it did look awesome. I thought this might of been Hondas answer to the compete with the Hayabusa and Ninja 1400, but I haven't seen anything else about that bike.

As for a basic VFR with a 1000cc V-4 engine would be great if the suspension and brakes were up-graded. My basic complaints about the VFR has been mostly been about the suspension. The front forks lack the adjustablity (compression and rebound damping). The current engine with the V-tec still leaves me questioning on terms of reliability and I would to see a gear driven cam engine spooning out more torque/horsepower from a 1000cc.

One last thought. If the engine is bigger, how would the fuel consumption be? I really do enjoy the fuel range that I have now (250-275 miles per tank), but some of my riding buddies don't like large tanks because (it weighs too much). For myself, a 6.5 gallon tank would be idea if the weigh can be CG can be lowered for better handling.

That's my 2 cents worth....

 

ABSOLUTELY!! Gear driven cams--single sided swingarm--ergos of a 1996 VFR--no linked brakes or VTEC--body work of a 2006--paint scheme in red or red/white/blue(1986) and 30 pounds lighter than current model. Also 4 into one pipe that rides on left exposing entire wheel to 'victims of 1000cc VFR' as you blow by! I will cherish my 86 but would love to add this bike to my garage.

 

I believe the current engine can only be taken out to 870cc.

 

I'm new to the viffer. Whats up with the gear driven cams? I thought the chain was lighter and quieter.

 

Cam driven cams have two advantages.

First and most important is reliability, Gear driven cams never need adjustment so the chain cam adjuster isn't required and I've never heard of a GDC failure on a VFR.

Have heard of Cam chain failures on the VTec although thankfully they are very rare and the cam adjuster is apparently not too hard to change. Honda modified the design with longer runners in 2003 to make them more reliable.

2nd character. GDC just sound so very cool. Love the sound they make on my occasional low speed commute to work or when I hear a GDC VFR coming towards me from the side of the road, of course a Gen 6 still has the VFR magnificent V4 Growl and doing distance makes no difference as I wear ear plugs.

 

I would like to.....but just give me real v v t, not that useless vtech! make it get some decent mileage as my old 81 gets as good as my 800 and thats progress?..put me a couple trap doors in the front fairing for my junk,., and dont screw up the ergo's. and no $&^%^% bigger shields!!..I will be shopping in that 1000cc class next time, so it will have to be good!

 

They should just stick a V-Max motor into a VFR frame and body. Those motors scream. That would be a mean machine.

 

A friend of mine that I work with has a V-Max. Its an '85 or '86. Your right it does scream. Except its been worked on. Nitrous, air shifter, removed the cross induction servos, and wheelie bars. It runs low 9's at the strip. Its a Monster.

 

There is a guy in Scottsdale that has one with a friggin blower on it.
That thing is the dogs nuts, not only does it sound positively evil, it
leaves everyone else behind... by a boatlength.

 

I drive a VF1000f and I love it

I kinda wish it were a little lighter and had a 6th gear but the acceleration
is smooth, she's got more than enough power, and the exaust rumble is something to be proud of.

But I would transfer to a CBR1100XX Blackbird if I could find one for a reasonable price just for the fact it doesn't weigh 900+ lbs and it's sleeker looking.

http://vfrworld.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/576/cat/500/ppuser/1633

 

I would go for a 1000 VFR it would solve my debate between the speed triple and the VFR. The Blackbird is a great looking bike but would it be as comfortable on the long hauls as a VFR is the question that would concern me.

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You guys see what is looking to be in the works from Honda? 1200cc super hawk in 1000rr skins Hmmm. saw and read it in MCN.

 

NO. I like being under the liter insurance bracket. I also enjoy the current power although imay get the 870 kit for my VFR, if I keep it.

If I wanted a bike the was a great SPORT-tourer and a liter or better it would have been a Blackbird. VFR Bars and Buell pegs and you basically have a VFR with 130 to 140 RWHP. The engine is smoother, dual counterbalancer does that and pulls like a freight train. Not quite as good in the twisties but with a little fork and shock work that's fixed.