VFR 750 too much?

[timboellis]

I have decided to get the cash in hand for another bike so put my NT650V up for sale to test the waters.

However I am looking at 2 options a ST1100 or a VFR750F but I am just thinking would I not wrap myself round the first tree or with this or would i notice much difference from the NT650?

[stinkwheel]

You'll notice a difference but it's not some unhandleable death machine. You may be taken aback a bit when you first wind it up to the redline because they get a bit of a howl-on at around 10k rpm.

It'll all be very similar to your current bike, just a bit "more". They are a very well mannered bike to ride, stable with predictable, progressive power. I must have dropped the front end of mine a good 20mm by one means or another and you can still take both hands off the bars. I think the standard brakes lack something but they are still more than adequate.
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[Rob W]

As long as you dont smash it up too badly (the VFR that is), I may be interested in the front wheel off it, as I've heard they're a pretty easy 17" front conversion for the Blade.



On a serious note, no, I very much doubt you'll wrap it round a tree. A bike will only go as fast as your right hand makes it. Spend a few days/weeks getting used to it, and then start trying to use the extra power you'll have.

Enjoy,
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[Frost]

VFR750 was the first >250cc bike i ever rode. I get it full throttle in every gear up to about 110 within the first few miles of riding it. It was quick yes, but it wasn't so powerful as to scare the holy crap out of me, wheel spin, and it's too heavy to try to wheelie. Generally it felt stable but have enough power to get me to the speed i wanted to be at as quick as i wanted to get there. I think they are a pretty spot on all-rounder that's quick enough for a blast every now and then

[tvchimp]

[chillyman0]

It wheelies beautifully.
that is all!
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preivious : 2007 Skyjet 125 (died), 1991 gsf400 (problems, rotting in garden)
1996 gsf600n (sold)
current : 1996 VFR750 for sale, PM for info! 2000 E1 ZX-9r

[colin1]

[Big Rab]

The 110 Pan is a heavy bike, I had one for four years and loved it.
the VFR 750 is a great bike, I have had 4 VFR`s mainly 800`s that would do you just fine, it can be ridden sedately or like a hooligan if you want.
Unbreakable engines in the VFR`s last well over 100,000 miles.
Very reliable, just wash it and go

[Devans]

I know what your saying about effortless overtakes and how relaxed they are too ride fast!

Gotta love the VFRs

[Scooty]

I've yet to die on my VFR800, which is my first bike after a 125. Yes I slid it down a road into a car, but that isn't the point
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Current Bike: 2018 Honda CRF250L
Ex-Bikes: 2002 Honda CG125, 1998 Honda VFR800, 2011 Honda CBR600F, 2013 Triumph Sprint GT SE, 2015 Kawasaki ZX10R

[chillyman0]

Woop for easy overtakes
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preivious : 2007 Skyjet 125 (died), 1991 gsf400 (problems, rotting in garden)
1996 gsf600n (sold)
current : 1996 VFR750 for sale, PM for info! 2000 E1 ZX-9r

[Darth]

Didnt stick with the ntv long did you?
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Harold_Shand wrote: I suppose it's like anything, you get your fingers burned when you start out, you learn from it and eventually become a complete arsehole about the whole thing.

[timboellis]

Well sticking with it over winter that was the plan, stepping up but by bit wife will not allow me to spash out done not bad from a AR125 / GS125 / TW125 / varadero 125 now the Deauville the next jump will be my last for a good few years now.

But also looking at a GSX 600 dunno though

[Darth]

I had a 98 GSX600F as my first 600. I didnt think it was a terrible bike (despite what others may say!) but got boring quite quickly-kept bouncing off the limiter! Cant see it being enough of a jump from the NTV, if any to be worth swapping for anything but adding another notch on the garage wall!

I almost bought a vfr as there are plenty of pretty good reviews of them and can be picked up plenty cheap. That said, the clean and tidy ones do seem to hold there value a lot more.
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Harold_Shand wrote: I suppose it's like anything, you get your fingers burned when you start out, you learn from it and eventually become a complete arsehole about the whole thing.

[stinkwheel]

[timboellis]

What are all the differences on these seen one with VFR750 F-T and F-V are these just ages?

[tvchimp]