new VFR must really suck.

Scot · 01-31-2010, 02:56 PM

I've had 3 VFRs. A 3rd, 4th and a 5th gen. To me, the 5th gen was possibly the best do all bike I've ever owned. I rode the 6th gen for 4-5 months while bike sitting for a friend who was out west. I didn't like it. The Vtec is annoying. I bet it's the single reason people put exhausts on that bike.

Honda makes the bikes it wants to make...and it makes 1000s more than it can sell. That's why you could buy a brand new 2003 Superhawk in 2007.

To me, Yamaha has been the class leader since 1998. The R1 changed the game. The R6 solidified the win. Honda took 4 years to come out with the 600RR and it wasn't even close.

Kawi and Suz make great bikes but in the grand scheme, can't compete with the other two from a company standpoint.

01-31-2010, 02:56 PM	#32
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	I've had 3 VFRs. A 3rd, 4th and a 5th gen. To me, the 5th gen was possibly the best do all bike I've ever owned. I rode the 6th gen for 4-5 months while bike sitting for a friend who was out west. I didn't like it. The Vtec is annoying. I bet it's the single reason people put exhausts on that bike. Honda makes the bikes it wants to make...and it makes 1000s more than it can sell. That's why you could buy a brand new 2003 Superhawk in 2007. To me, Yamaha has been the class leader since 1998. The R1 changed the game. The R6 solidified the win. Honda took 4 years to come out with the 600RR and it wasn't even close. Kawi and Suz make great bikes but in the grand scheme, can't compete with the other two from a company standpoint.