VFR750 vs TRX850

[DukeRed]

I'm looking at getting a VFR750 or 800. Not a VTEC though.
Wondering if anyone has much experience on one?
Whats MPG like?
I'm sure it's a great tourer but what's it like compared to say a TRX in terms of handling and personality (I rate that above everything in a bike)?
I know it won't be as racy as a 600 but I just dont like IL4's.
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[dodsi]

I rode a TRX850 yesterday, they are peices of shit.

Ridden a VFR750 a few times, lovely machines.

[vfr800]

Dude you struck lucky, i've got a VFR800, 99 model, what ya wona know?
Got some pet niggles with the bike, but on the whole i can't fault it.
£17.00 ish to fill the tank and get 130 miles out of it, you could get more if you take it easy, but that's not biking is it?
Handling is superb for a big bike, better at higher speeds though.
Upto 5000 rpm the engine sings a beautifull tune, but after that it grunts into life with a smooth delivery power upto the red line, pulling all the way. With cog head on the back it's not a problem, still handles and still goes like a steam train.
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[Cog Head]

well...i know there fast and go round corners prety well, and sound lovley when a gear is dropped, ent that right dad
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[vfr800]

[Cog Head]

yeah, and you can get them foot pegs scratched up and eliminate all traces of chicken strips he he, even my bike has scratched footpegs,
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[DukeRed]

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[dodsi]

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[the grim reaper]

I found the TRX that I rode to be a pig of a bike at low revs but I've never got on too well with V-twins anyway. The VFR is a much faster and much better built bike but I'd recommend riding both and then deciding. We're all different, after all.

Cheers

Grim
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[DukeRed]

I have ridden a TRX I've got one. I agree the power delivery is cack almost everywhere but If you ride it with the clutch it makes things better.

G, I understand about dropping the yokes but even when doing that with the TRX it still takes a fair amount of effort to turn it in, it prefers to be in a straight line. I remember my CB-1 that basically fell in to corners whereas the TRX requres alot of force on the handlebars to force it round corners.

https://www.survivalskills.clara.net/vfrvsxx6.htm
This makes me wonder about the VFR because this guy always seems to know what he's talking about.
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[Black Knight]

The Viffer is a great bike. Looks good, comfy, capable of serious mileage and silly speeds too.

I have the 97 750 thats the FV. Generally thought of as the greatest ever incarnation of this motorcycle.

It has fuel light, a clock, big fat seat, these things do make a difference.

The only, only complaint I could make about it is the weight. IIRC it about 210 dry.

[dodsi]

[Black Knight]

Thankyou, Thomas, for reminding me of that and making everyone else aware too.

I've got my eye on you boyo.

[colin1]

The VFR750 wouldd be better than inline 4 600's for long distnce as its lack of flickability makes it easy to ride in straight lines without fatigue. Inline 4 600's may be faster but you have to use the gearbox and rev the engine, while the vfr750 has torque in the mid range so you dont need to change down to accelerate.

I would only get a vfr750 if i was going to regularly ride more than 5 hours at a time. Although they are great, and inspire confidence, they take some of the thrill out as they feel so stable.
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[Black Knight]

[dodsi]

I would say its faster than my zx6r simply because it pulls in any gear the 6r does not.

[Klause]

Personally out of the two I would go for the TRX850. I have seen and sat on both bikes. The TRX wins hands down for me, just like the way it looks and feels. Would have to change the front fairing bit though
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[colin1]

[Kickstart]

Hi

No real experience of either, but what I would say is that the VFR holds its value far better, while the TRX drops in price like a race horse breaking its leg.

As such for the same kind of money you should be able to find a far better TRX.

All the best

Keith
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[DukeRed]

Argh!!!

As I've said before I own a TRX but I was asking for a comparison between the two because I haven't been on a VFR but know TRX very well.

Thankyou for all replys.
Will go test one ASAP.
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[colin1]

I would have thought the vfr750 will feel a lot smoother and more powerful than a trx, a bit like an inline 4 600 but not as revvy and more comfy and stable with a quality feel.
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[Zen Dog]

I have a VFR750, but ive never tried a TRX, so i cant really compare them.

I can tell you how a VFR is different from an NSR... ....but i think you can guess the major differences....

Zen Dog
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