new VFR must really suck. - Page 3

Rangerscott · 01-29-2010, 10:04 PM

Be nice if the horn was all black so it wouldn't stick out.

smileyman · 01-29-2010, 10:20 PM

I think the smaller tank was cause the new variable cyl config was supposed to get better mileage. at some point they dropped that feature too late to redesign...

Homeslice · 01-29-2010, 10:23 PM

You guys really want a bigger tank? Styling wise, that tank looks way too fricking tall as it is. Especially compared to the tail.

Rangerscott · 01-29-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

You guys really want a bigger tank? Styling wise, that tank looks way too fricking tall as it is. Especially compared to the tail.

Going from 5.5 gallons to sport bike 4.5 gallons is a negative to me. I'm sure its got a plastic cover, so who knows exactly the size/shape of the steel can under it.

Put an iPad on the tank and you could just fall asleep.

It does ride like shit. Just look at this rider. I bet the chicken strips are 5" wide.

Homeslice · 01-29-2010, 11:06 PM

Any bike can be leaned over, but how does the suspension actually ride, is it too soft, or too stiff, etc......

I see your point about the tank providing support on long trips I guess........The looks though, I dunno....

G-Rex · 01-29-2010, 11:09 PM

The latest greatest doesn't do it for me in this case. The new VFR is the ugliest beast known to man. Riding a Hayabusa, I feel I am qualified to make this statement. LOL

Honda should be shot for reducing the fuel capacity of a bike that is it's sport-touring flagship. Idiots.

The headlight is ass ugly. The taillights are ugly. The ONLY part of that bike that I even REMOTELY care for is the swingarm. ONLY the swingarm.

Did the designers forget about the fairings until the day before release? They appear to have been thrown on as an afterthought. Take them off and slap them over a stove and I could cook eggs on them. Talk about boring.

In typical Honda fashion, they don't give the consumer what they want. They tell the consumer what they will get. Were they smart, they would have taken all the Photoshops people have been doing for the last 5 years and used that as a starting point for the looks, if nothing else.

My best friend has a 1999 VFR. We have discussed a liter based VFR for years. He told me as soon as Honda built it, he would buy one. Then this abomination came out. Now, he's looking at anything but, because he hates this thing as much as I do, and he has 3 Hondas in the garage.

Gas Man · 01-30-2010, 12:00 AM

THe front shot of that thing is disgusting...

Those red bike angle shots are ok....

But damn... from straight on in the front... YUK!

Dave · 01-30-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

In typical apple fashion, they don't give the consumer what they want. They tell the consumer what they will get.

fixed

pauldun170 · 01-30-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

I actually love the styling, "shamu" looks cool as all hell, just from the stats alone though, i would like to see it loose 150 lbs and expand the gas tank

Once you see it, you can't unsee it

101lifts2 · 01-30-2010, 02:18 AM

Shit is ugly...

01-29-2010, 10:20 PM	#22
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I think the smaller tank was cause the new variable cyl config was supposed to get better mileage. at some point they dropped that feature too late to redesign... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-29-2010, 11:09 PM	#26
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	The latest greatest doesn't do it for me in this case. The new VFR is the ugliest beast known to man. Riding a Hayabusa, I feel I am qualified to make this statement. LOL Honda should be shot for reducing the fuel capacity of a bike that is it's sport-touring flagship. Idiots. The headlight is ass ugly. The taillights are ugly. The ONLY part of that bike that I even REMOTELY care for is the swingarm. ONLY the swingarm. Did the designers forget about the fairings until the day before release? They appear to have been thrown on as an afterthought. Take them off and slap them over a stove and I could cook eggs on them. Talk about boring. In typical Honda fashion, they don't give the consumer what they want. They tell the consumer what they will get. Were they smart, they would have taken all the Photoshops people have been doing for the last 5 years and used that as a starting point for the looks, if nothing else. My best friend has a 1999 VFR. We have discussed a liter based VFR for years. He told me as soon as Honda built it, he would buy one. Then this abomination came out. Now, he's looking at anything but, because he hates this thing as much as I do, and he has 3 Hondas in the garage. __________________

01-30-2010, 12:00 AM	#27
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	THe front shot of that thing is disgusting... Those red bike angle shots are ok.... But damn... from straight on in the front... YUK! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-30-2010, 02:18 AM	#30
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Shit is ugly... __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

01-29-2010, 10:04 PM	#21
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Be nice if the horn was all black so it wouldn't stick out.

01-29-2010, 10:23 PM	#23
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	You guys really want a bigger tank? Styling wise, that tank looks way too fricking tall as it is. Especially compared to the tail.

01-29-2010, 11:06 PM	#25
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Any bike can be leaned over, but how does the suspension actually ride, is it too soft, or too stiff, etc...... I see your point about the tank providing support on long trips I guess........The looks though, I dunno....