I Want A New Bike!

[Stoneman]

If I didn't have 2 motorcycles, 4 cages, and an RV, I'd be SERIOUSLY looking into a new ride right about now. Most of the new model year sportbikes gimme total wood...

I've been haggling with some clown over a '96 VFR (wunna my favorite bike of ALL time), but he's looking for more money than I wanna spend...

Man! I'd LOVE to be in the market right now. Hmmmm....what would I get?

[beet]

no race bike sold ? i love bikes

[beet]

Originally posted by Stoneman
If I didn't have 2 motorcycles, 4 cages, and an RV, I'd be SERIOUSLY looking into a new ride right about now. Most of the new model year sportbikes gimme total wood...

I've been haggling with some clown over a '96 VFR (wunna my favorite bike of ALL time), but he's looking for more money than I wanna spend...

Man! I'd LOVE to be in the market right now. Hmmmm....what would I get?

yeah they only made a few!!!! intercepter or is that a chicken twin

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by beet
yeah they only made a few!!!! intercepter or is that a chicken twin

Nope. The VFR (Interceptor) is a V-Four. In my opinion, possibly the best engine EVER put in a sportbike. Degs had a good take on that engine. Something about Honda only using that in the VFR as a sort of 'showcase', to tout what they're really capable of building...

[SprintPoser]

With all due respect Jay, I strongly suggest you ride my bike back-to-back with any version of the VFR before buying.

You would be quite surprised at how smooth the triple is. The torque band is broad, and the newer generation has 10HP more than mine. (Mine is a 2000, they upgraded in 2002.) I swear the 955i triple is ALSO one of the very best motors you can find in a street bike.

Brakes are better also, and in NH, the factory (option) heated grips are VERY nice.

These bikes are about even money with a VFR when new, but buying used one can get them CHEAP. Usually, much cheaper than a VFR in equal condition.

Don't take my word for any of it, just take a ride. Most anyone that does comes away with second thoughts on VFRs.

[jsven007]

With all due respect Jay, I strongly suggest you ride my bike back-to-back with any version of the VFR before buying.

Triumphs are nice, especially the Daytona 600 and 955i. I have ridden a few hundred miles on the TT600 in our garage, very good bike. The round styling on the other models reminds me of a Katana. I hope Triumph updates the styling on their models soon.

[Stoneman]

With all due respect to you Ken, I'm not particularly fond of the ST's looks. The ONLY Trumpet I'd buy is the (shhhhhhh....) new Daytona...

The mid-90's VFR was - and still is - wunna my all time favorite bikes. When I got my RF back in October '94, I was *THIS* close to getting the VFR. Wunna the main reasons I went with the RF was 'cuz I had 3 or 4 friends that rode VFR's at the time...

[stoinkythepig]

Ever ride a 9R? They are easy to dismiss when compared (on paper) to other liter bikes but for real world riding, they are great bikes.

[cexley]

I am well on my way to getting a 2003 VFR800
I have toyed with the thought of an Apilia Futura and other exotics, but came to my senses. Service and Parts can be found on a Honda any where in the world at a reasonable price. The fit and finish is exceptional, and the cutting edge technology is second to none. Undertail exhaust and single sided swingarm are copies of the Duc, with out the headaches of a Duc. I like the styling of the new ones also, very well thought out. You get the best of both worlds, with out sacrificing anything, so my vote is for the VFR800

[legalspeed]

Originally posted by jsven007
I have ridden a few hundred miles on the TT600 in our garage, very good bike.

You know, I tried that once and got dizzy!

[GMAN226]

Originally posted by jsven007
Triumphs are nice, especially the Daytona 600 and 955i. I have ridden a few hundred miles on the TT600 in our garage, very good bike. The round styling on the other models reminds me of a Katana. I hope Triumph updates the styling on their models soon.

Where do you work??

[ducatiboy]

" Undertail exhaust and single sided swingarm are copies of the Duc, with out the headaches of a Duc" I have 9K on it {998} costs a bit for 6k service, but its the BEST bike I've ever owned or ridden
The only headache I get is from the wifey when I come home at 2 smelling like
and want some
2002 998 Bayliss- all the trick stuff
1986 ss750 duc
1974 750K honda
62 150 Vespa 4 speed

[cexley]

LOL
I am glad you aren't having any headaches, except for the wifey
Service is a bit much and insurance is ridiculous. So that made me lean towards Honda

[zx-stewie]

you can get a great deal on one of these if it falls off the back of a truck

[ducatiboy]

my insurance is $1300/yr full coverage fire theft etc, $500 deduct
I have it insured for $22k replacement, it came with a 2 year unlimited warranty, I still have 1 yr left
my old 750ss has 45k and has only required adjustment and maintenance, and has sustained numerous beatings and flogging
If I could get the wifey to start
before I get home???

[cexley]

Here in the wonderful state of CT
$1800 for 8 months....for an 2004 R6
Needless to say...,i am looking for a sport-tourer

[benVFR]

Why does everyone think Ducati invented the single sided swingarm?

I believe the RC30, RC45, and some of the street VFRs all had one before Ducati started doing it. (Didn't Ducati start using it with the 916?)

Ben

[Stoneman]

If I had a wad of cash (heh, heh....'wad') I'd without a doubt grab me the Augusta. By far my fave exotic. That pic is the shit!

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by ducatiboy
my insurance is $1300/yr full coverage

Holy SHIT! $1300??? $360/yr full coverage on my TL-R...

[cexley]

You guys make me sick with this rock bottom insurance CRAP
I currently pay $600 for 8 months NO COLLISION for my
96 FZR600. That's Connecticut for you

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by cexley
You guys make me sick with this rock bottom insurance CRAP
I currently pay $600 for 8 months NO COLLISION for my
96 FZR600. That's Connecticut for you

Heh, heh...and this is NH...

[RandyO]

I've been saying that I want a V-Strom but the more I think about it, if I had the cash, it would be an R1150GS

either one will prolly make my insurance go up to $300/year

[ducatiboy]

I once had 6 ford superdutys registered in NH, cost $450yr full coverage, I then found out that I had made a mistake, and they should of been registered in Mass. $1300 ea + threats of fines and shit. Mass is run by money grubbin f'in assholes, and I think they are all inbred and thier cuzins run CT.
in 2002 I had a really good yr/got lucky and bought the Bayliss rep. I was gonna keep it as a collectable but made the mistake to ride it round the block. Now I Have to Ride It ! If it had a correct anatomical part, I would marry it.

[beet]

think we all ritch 2

[PinHead]

That Agusta is sooooooooo nice