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Kevin_Duke · 10-08-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 12er

Is that a new Beamer? Looks like Buzz's GT mated with a Versys and then stole the z1000's muffler.

Good call! Indeed, Honda seems to be targeting BMW's customers with the new Viffer. Expect prices to match.

acecycleins · 10-08-2009, 09:22 AM

Need to see the bags on it before I decide if I like the looks. Maybe the in-person look is better than the pics.

smitty_2 · 10-08-2009, 10:08 AM

Great, another "tourer" with a fuel tank less than 5 gallons, sigh.

The_AirHawk · 10-08-2009, 10:30 AM

Looks like God's Own engine configuration is the wave of the Future - Socko was right.....................

(he should be along any instant to swallow that down)

longride · 10-08-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

Good call! Indeed, Honda seems to be targeting BMW's customers with the new Viffer. Expect prices to match.

I hope you aren't saying Honda is copying stuff now. Last time I suggested that the Japanese copy things, a real bashfest ensued.

longride · 10-08-2009, 10:34 AM

Until Honda posts up a price, I'll reserve my judgement on it. It looks ok, but I bet it is going to be expensive, like 16K plus expensive.

sarnali2 · 10-08-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

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Great stuff if you ask me. Sounded cool as crap too.

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That's one thing good I will say for my '97 VFR, It sounded cool as all get out (when it wasn't eating reg/rec's and leaving me on the side of the road that is).........Of course, that was a REAL VFR, you know, with gear drive cams.....

Motormouth · 10-08-2009, 11:07 AM

This is certainly the one to watch as a new generaton of Sports Tourers takes its place in the market. I'm considering as a potential replacement a year or so from now to my 2007 BMW R-1200-RT. I'm already half sold on a a 4-cylinder job; check that as a plus. The "cardan" transmission 'a la beemer'? that's a plus too. The promise of a second generation dual-clutch? Definitely a bonus. However, there are a lot details on my R (and on the GS and GT range justo to say inside the BMW stable) that are more tham mere marketing gimmicks when you're doing 500 mile days: electronic suspension adjustemt, traction control, electric windshield, heated seat and grips, serious luggage, rider and pillion ergonomics... It will be tall order to compete with BMW in the ST segment. Last summer I rode 12,000 kms (some 8,000 miles) through Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. One easily observes that the German marque absolutely rules the class, followed at a considerable distance by Honda with its vererable ST 1200/1300, Yamaha, Kawa, etc. On paper, it looks like the new VFR could be a credible challenger, but it needs to check a lot of boxes. In any case, as I live in Spain, I have already booked a flight to Milan next month to check-out the machine at the bike show there, which will be the European premiere. Hopefully the guys at Mo'cycle.com will give us some initial test results soon. Can't wait to read them.

Kenneth_Moore · 10-08-2009, 12:46 PM

I have the new V-4 generator on order. The waiting list for the V-4 lawn mower is months...

The_AirHawk · 10-08-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

I have the new V-4 generator on order. The waiting list for the V-4 lawn mower is months...

But hey - there are plenty of V-4-hybrid trash pumps and V-4 Air Compressors to be had!

10-08-2009, 09:22 AM	#12
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10-08-2009, 10:30 AM	#14
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,430	Looks like God's Own engine configuration is the wave of the Future - Socko was right..................... (he should be along any instant to swallow that down) __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

10-08-2009, 10:34 AM	#16
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Until Honda posts up a price, I'll reserve my judgement on it. It looks ok, but I bet it is going to be expensive, like 16K plus expensive. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

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10-08-2009, 10:08 AM	#13
smitty_2 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Great, another "tourer" with a fuel tank less than 5 gallons, sigh.

10-08-2009, 11:07 AM	#18
Motormouth Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Barcelona, Spain. Posts: 2	This is certainly the one to watch as a new generaton of Sports Tourers takes its place in the market. I'm considering as a potential replacement a year or so from now to my 2007 BMW R-1200-RT. I'm already half sold on a a 4-cylinder job; check that as a plus. The "cardan" transmission 'a la beemer'? that's a plus too. The promise of a second generation dual-clutch? Definitely a bonus. However, there are a lot details on my R (and on the GS and GT range justo to say inside the BMW stable) that are more tham mere marketing gimmicks when you're doing 500 mile days: electronic suspension adjustemt, traction control, electric windshield, heated seat and grips, serious luggage, rider and pillion ergonomics... It will be tall order to compete with BMW in the ST segment. Last summer I rode 12,000 kms (some 8,000 miles) through Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. One easily observes that the German marque absolutely rules the class, followed at a considerable distance by Honda with its vererable ST 1200/1300, Yamaha, Kawa, etc. On paper, it looks like the new VFR could be a credible challenger, but it needs to check a lot of boxes. In any case, as I live in Spain, I have already booked a flight to Milan next month to check-out the machine at the bike show there, which will be the European premiere. Hopefully the guys at Mo'cycle.com will give us some initial test results soon. Can't wait to read them.