lighter alternatives to VFR750

[Itchy]

Bye bye NC30 project!

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However I'm now at a loss to what bike to buy instead with the VFR750 reading up says 219kilos dry ! , appauling , any alternatives preferably lighter much much lighter?


Any thoughts?

Thanks
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[Itchy]

surely the V4 has more torque and only a few horses behind? , I'm thinking the VFR = good cus I do enourmous mileage , and intend to cram at least 16000k on this summer in Europe ,
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[Itchy]

VFR750
(curtesy https://www.onlineconversion.com/torque.htm)
53ft/lbs @ 9500 rpm = 7.327 512 602 kilogram meter

vs

636

66 N·m {6.7 kgf·m} / 11,700 rpm

oh yes......
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[craigs23]

Alternatives to the VFR? I don't think they exist do they? Maybe the latest BMW Sports-Twins or Triumph 1050.

In terms of all-day, everyday, do anything useability with good reliability and superb build, maybe a CBR600F?

[Finglonga]

[G]

What about the older design ZX9? Still got decent sports ability (no where near a modern bike as stock though), decent midrange but a fair bit less weight than the vfr.

Also, of course the fireblade.

I quite like the riding position of the ZX9, but if you prefer higher clip ons, that's not too expensive to do.

[kawashima]

[IL4]
FZ1(199kg) + full cowl op don't know well.
Z750S(199kg) it had less torque at low rev.

[triple]
Triumph Sprint ST (213kg). I like it but don't know well.

[twin]
Ducati ST3( ? kg) it had sporty position than I expected.
ER-6f (178kg). very light and upright compact position.
F800ST(190kg?) don't know well.

VFR or Sprint ST ?

[Blau Zedong]

An RC30 or 45?
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[duhawkz]

I have a VFR800 and the weight isnt really a issue once you get use to it.

to ride it you wouldnt think its as heavy as it is, you can really chuck it about. moving it about and lifting onto center stand is where you notice it but once you've done it a couple of times you dont even notice it then.

The 800 is a great bike. I can highly recommend it, i cant really comment on the 750 as i havent rode one

[MarJay]

I'd have probably said a Firestorm.

Its a V twin VFR really. Yeah so it doesn't have quite the same tank range, but its comfy and is a reliable torquey 100bhp Honda.

And it weighs a LOT less.
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https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-VTR-1000-firestorm-WILL-NOT-SWAP-W-H-Y-WINK-WINK_W0QQitemZ170085305085QQihZ007QQcategoryZ9806QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Bikez.com says 193kg dry.
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[Itchy]

[feef]

Thunderace...

Surprisingly comfy, not expensive, and VERY quick...

if you've got a bit more cash, and want comfort and distance more than sportsbike performance, then FJR1300.. it handles surprisingly well for a big bike.

At 240kg, it's not THAT much heavier than the VFR, but with 140bhp and almost as many torques, it's very rapid.

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[Zen Dog]

The VFR750 IS is a bit heavy, and not as chuckable as I'd like. You can improve it by jacking up the rear and fitting heavier fork springs, but its still a bit of a beast to wheel around at walking pace. Once you're on the move though, its very well balanced.

Comparing it to the firestorm, the firestorm is lighter, thinner, and compared to my VFR at least, the quality of the suspension is in a different league.

On the other hand, the tank range on the firestorm is rubbish, and the engine character doesn't even bear comparison. The firestorm is fine, not too lumpy low down, but i hated the vibey lumpiness at high revs. The VFR is smooth all the the way from the bottom of the rev range to the top, yet somehow lumpy, interesting and full of character. Each section of the rev range has its own feel and sound, and they are all beautiful.

Zen Dog

P.S. When i wanted something lighter, i bought my MZ (which i can pick up off the floor with one hand), but i bought it to compliment the VFR, not instead...
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