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Looks like we are going to need a new section
« on: October 08, 2009, 03:29:56 AM »
VFR1200F..........SOHC/4  :o

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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2009, 03:53:34 AM »
I love that muffler. That has got to be the biggest "Form over Function" compromise that I have seen in many years, it made me cringe for Honda's engineers.................  :P
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2009, 03:56:52 AM »
I really hope to see round mufflers in the future,.....i cannot see this type (VMAX) anymore.

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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2009, 04:28:52 AM »
I'm in.

I've been starting to look around to replace my Ducati with something a bit more sensible (easier to pack work stuff in). I've been leaning towards the Conny 14. This just might bring me back to Honda if they stay with the standard VFR proceedure of making Hard side bags an option. Either way - I want to ride one.   ;D
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2009, 06:15:18 AM »
On the fence myself. I like the idea of a v-4(who doesn't) but the muffler is fugly from certain angles and yet ok from others. All that plastic is a bit of a turn off as well. Hopefully they might offer a "naked" version.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2009, 06:34:10 AM »
We have another contender for "Biggest Ugliest Motorcycle Muffler of the 21st Century", a crowded field these days.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 06:38:35 AM »
that muffler looks like a ran over trash can. sometimes you need to wonder if they make them so ugly to force you to buy aftermarket pipes :-\
other than that, I like it. looks sleek without a ton of graphics and honda logos all over it.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2009, 07:46:16 AM »
It reminds me of the Japanese cartoon characters everywhere, except it looks like it sat out in the sun on my car's dashboard, and melted a little.  ;D

That's a muffler?!
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2009, 09:17:33 AM »
Wow...that's an ugly, uncomfortable-looking thing.  Ew.  I guess that's why I'm in to cruisers and classics.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2009, 09:30:16 AM »
umm... YUCK!
bike is OK, muffler is YUCK!
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2009, 10:06:51 AM »
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Single Over Head Cam 4

Looks like two cams to me.  So, it really needs a different web site.

At first I liked it.  Then I imagined myself in the riding position on it.  Now my back and wrists hurt. (I imagine.)

I do like the 1200 bit.

Muffler is... distinctive.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2009, 10:17:08 AM »
I think,
I saw the new Honda mufflers before,....probably here on the board.

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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2009, 10:37:10 AM »
I bet VFRworld is going insane by now.

There is an '07 RWB VFR at my local dealer, however, they won't come down on the price.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2009, 10:43:07 AM »
From 800 to 1200? Hmmm, strange. I wouldn't be surprised if Honda goes the Cadillac route with most of the time just 2 cilinders 'at work' and no.3 and 4. for when extra power is needed.

Personally I can't get excited anymore with new combustionbased engines. It's high time to pull the plug of this outdated stinking fossil with far to many parts.

I'll wait for the electric motorcycle and, yes, it is coming!
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2009, 11:33:11 AM »

Well, once again Honda has built a "rider's motorcycle."

IMHO, it had better be because that's the only viewing position from which this stylistic abomination isn't unfortunate. There isn't a single line on this design that works with any other. The only piece that is even remotely graceful is possibly the rear wheel, and that looks sort of like a Marchisini.  This vehicle looks to be the product of an unfortunate coupling between a contemporary German BMW designer and a proud Honda Rune rider.

So much development money. So many possibilities for a successful design. So little grace.

BMW owners will love it and maybe that's what the bean-counters at Honda are counting on.

Tamburini must be laughing his tukis off!   8)  RR
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2009, 12:18:59 PM »
And it's BMWs that made me hate the single-side swing-arm setup (love their bikes otherwise.)  Yeah, this bike looks like all-around fail.
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« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2009, 01:21:57 PM »
Being a BMW owner I was going to object to Ricky's summation until I went back and had another look, and well, he's right. As far as electric motorcycle ownership goes though, I'd rather go to jail....................  :P
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2009, 06:30:37 PM »
it's a dual single over head cam four whereas we are just a single ohc

like the motor, not so hot on the muffler, hate the sport bike part of it.

would like to stick that motor in my magna....much nicer than the vrf800 one.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2009, 09:51:37 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 08, 2009, 01:21:57 PM
Being a BMW owner I was going to object to Ricky's summation until I went back and had another look, and well, he's right. As far as electric motorcycle ownership goes though, I'd rather go to jail....................  :P

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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2009, 10:09:58 PM »
Looks like a way to beat the boy-racers at their own game, a muffler big enough to park my partners' scooter in!
I'm betting these will be like the CB1000, a unique novelty that looks nice and shiny sitting outside the garage of wannbe's .......but I could be wrong. ;D
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #21 on: October 08, 2009, 10:32:16 PM »
Bag mounts, huh?!! I'd thought about a 175hp Beemer as a nice road bike but................

Kinda hard to get used to the paddle shifters in my Acura RL. I forget to shift it since it's too smooth. Think I'd stick with a manual. After all it's a performance road bike isn't it.

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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #22 on: October 09, 2009, 04:25:30 AM »
Quote from: The_Crippler on October 08, 2009, 09:17:33 AM
Wow...that's an ugly, uncomfortable-looking thing.  Ew.  I guess that's why I'm in to cruisers and classics.

To each his/her own. Personally if I see yet another harley-knock-off-cruiser I thiknk I'm going to puke. I'm so bored with those and their lack of technology it's pathetic. If I want an old bike, I'd buy an old bike (ah, wait, I did.  ;D ).

Not everyone will lke they styling. Personally, I do. We'll see how it goes.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #23 on: October 09, 2009, 05:22:04 AM »
Quote from: KB02 on October 09, 2009, 04:25:30 AM
To each his/her own. Personally if I see yet another harley-knock-off-cruiser I thiknk I'm going to puke

LOL...and I feel almost exactly the reverse.  To me, all road-racers look identical to me.  9 times out of 10, unless I can find a name plate on them I have no idea which is which.
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Re: Looks like we are going to need a new section
« Reply #24 on: October 09, 2009, 04:07:03 PM »
Although I will admit that the exhaust on that bike looks awful. I must concede that point.  ;)
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