Thinking of

sychosis · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2004 Karma :

getting a second hand bike when I pass my test, insurance too steep on 600cc +, so thought about a 400cc, I'm looking at the honda vfr and rvf, could some one please enlighten me as to the differences between the two?
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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

I wouldn't have thought you would save much if any insurance wise going for a vfr (group 12) compared to a 600. I know when I looked at getting a new bike after having 125 I initially thought about getting a 400 but then decided I wasn't going to save much and could have a 600 for the same money insurance wise. Also I found the vfr a bit small leg wise.

Hope that helps!
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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Not much, really rvf is the newer, has a 17" rear, upside down forks. Vfr has 18" rear Cool

and conventional forks.

RVF looks slightly newer. Has less power, due to carb resrictions. Jap rules, 54bhp, as opposed to about 59bhp on the VFR .

Both have the V4 engine. Both are very good in all areas; handling brakes, looks, sounds. Power is very good for a beginner. The rvf has engine mounted slightly different for better handling.

TBH, though as a new rider or even an experenced rider, it will be hard to tell the riding differences, thay are slight.

For the money, id get the vfr, becuase they are so much cheaper... If you bin it it is not so much £ down the pan.

Honda also do the CBR400, this time with an in-line 4 engine.

Sports 400s are excellent! Thumbs Up

sychosis · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2004 Karma :

Ok, so scenario, say I've just passed test looking for bike to possibly replace my rs, what would you recommend for next bike, it's gonna be used for sdp & commuting, maybe taking a pillion now and again.
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one1895 · Posted: 16:41 - 21 Jul 2004 Post subject:

Get an RVF, they're amazing bikes. Thumbs Up

On the other hand if you're going to be commuting and carrying a pillion, these might not be the best bikes for that.
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sychosis · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2004 Karma :

Ok, so what 600cc bike would you recommend, I've always fancied the ninjas, but it would help me alot if you could put your input.
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