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cherrycherry · 04-09-2010, 10:55 PM

Expensive,He wouldn't convert, so I'll bang on his knees!

longride · 04-10-2010, 06:22 AM

For my money, it'd be the Beemer. I'm sure the Honda works well enough, but I really don't like the looks, especially that goofy looking muffler. My thought is that Honda pricing themselves in BMW territory is not a good idea.

sarnali2 · 04-10-2010, 06:50 AM

I wouldn't buy the Honda if it was half the price of the BMW myself. Their cars stink too

Kenneth_Moore · 04-11-2010, 06:55 AM

Great write-up Kevin. It's good to hear that the Honda's performance matches it's incredible level of quality in materials, fit, and finish. Beats me why anyone would knock it's looks; from across the street it looks pretty much like every other sportbike out there. None of the big makers step too far out of line in styling their STs and sportbikes. When you get up close the VFR really stands apart, I have never seen a motorcycle by any manufacturer that is as utterly refined. Maybe a CVO HD. Maybe.

The K1300s may be the greatest thing since Butt Wax, but I doubt I'll ever even see one. The BMW dealership rarely has more than a couple new bikes in stock to look at. BMW should consider doing some events like Bike Week as well if they want to go mainstream, as they apparently do.

Kevin, I read the article twice and couldn't find the shootout "winner." Did I miss that? Or are they just too close to call?

Kevin_Duke · 04-11-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

Kevin, I read the article twice and couldn't find the shootout "winner." Did I miss that? Or are they just too close to call?

Close to call, but not too close to call. The VFR is a slicker machine, so it takes the crown just barely. But if someone wants things like ESA and ASC, the VFR can't compete.

pplassm · 04-12-2010, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

The K1300s may be the greatest thing since Butt Wax, but I doubt I'll ever even see one.

I saw at least 3 yesterday at the monthly Sunday morning bike meet up in Richmond.

No VFRs, though, yet.

Kenneth_Moore · 04-12-2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pplassm

I saw at least 3 yesterday at the monthly Sunday morning bike meet up in Richmond.

No VFRs, though, yet.

The BMW dealer in S FL reminds me of the HD dealers of 15 years ago. MSRP, very few new bikes in stock, none of the popular bikes..."give me a deposit and I'll get back to you."

He's a nice guy though, and he offered me a demo ride on a GS for a day. HD never did that.

newagetwotone · 04-12-2010, 07:27 AM

That VFR is one ugly bastard. That beemer is one sexy bike.

Crash60 · 04-23-2010, 11:09 PM

I'm not so good at math. So what, exactly, is the price of the VFR?

Grizzly

Kevin_Duke · 04-25-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash60

I'm not so good at math. So what, exactly, is the price of the VFR?

Grizzly

A dollar short of 16 grand. Oh yeah, you don't do math. $15,999.

04-10-2010, 06:22 AM	#12
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	For my money, it'd be the Beemer. I'm sure the Honda works well enough, but I really don't like the looks, especially that goofy looking muffler. My thought is that Honda pricing themselves in BMW territory is not a good idea. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

04-10-2010, 06:50 AM	#13
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,648	I wouldn't buy the Honda if it was half the price of the BMW myself. Their cars stink too __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

04-11-2010, 06:55 AM	#14
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	Great write-up Kevin. It's good to hear that the Honda's performance matches it's incredible level of quality in materials, fit, and finish. Beats me why anyone would knock it's looks; from across the street it looks pretty much like every other sportbike out there. None of the big makers step too far out of line in styling their STs and sportbikes. When you get up close the VFR really stands apart, I have never seen a motorcycle by any manufacturer that is as utterly refined. Maybe a CVO HD. Maybe. The K1300s may be the greatest thing since Butt Wax, but I doubt I'll ever even see one. The BMW dealership rarely has more than a couple new bikes in stock to look at. BMW should consider doing some events like Bike Week as well if they want to go mainstream, as they apparently do. Kevin, I read the article twice and couldn't find the shootout "winner." Did I miss that? Or are they just too close to call? __________________ www.kennethmoore.org Last edited by Kenneth_Moore : 04-12-2010 at 05:44 AM.

04-23-2010, 11:09 PM	#19
Crash60 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	VFR vs K1300 I'm not so good at math. So what, exactly, is the price of the VFR? Grizzly

04-09-2010, 10:55 PM	#11
cherrycherry Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 19	Expensive,He wouldn't convert, so I'll bang on his knees!

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04-12-2010, 07:27 AM	#18
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,302	That VFR is one ugly bastard. That beemer is one sexy bike.