Jayzonk Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Been missing the planted, solid feel of my 2010 VFR1200F since I sold it ib 2018. Keeping my '20 Tracer GT as I feel it's practicality is irreplaceable, but thought an FJR would be a considerably different riding experience. Wondering if anyone has experience with both the VFR1200F and the FJR1300 and could comment on how similar the ride and handling are between the two bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstoff Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Well, I don't know if that would compare to the VFR... but, I'm thinking about a test drive of a Kawi H2 SX/SXSE... That could be the fastest and most comfortable way to lose a driver's license... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Never rode a VFR, but am a long term FJR owner. If it came down to deciding to keep my FJR vs the Tracer 9 GT, it would be a tough choice. The FJR is big, fast, and very stable, but still handles well. Another thought for a VFR replacement would be the Super Tenere, another excellent bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD52 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Xstoff said: Well, I don't know if that would compare to the VFR... but, I'm thinking about a test drive of a Kawi H2 SX/SXSE... That could be the fastest and most comfortable way to lose a driver's license... That's a very cool bike, but the riding position is quite a bit sportier than any of the other bikes mentioned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayzonk Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Yes, I sat on one and it's VERY sporty! It's hard to think that the FJR isn't somewhat like the VFR, but it's probably worth a test drive. I was surprised at the price of used ones (FJR's) in the market....they seem to hold their value well around SW Ontario at least. I doubt the FJR has the same grunt as that Honda V-Four. Didn't realize that it was a collector's bike in the making, but a lot of these short-run Honda's become that, I guess. Compared the Tracer, the FJR has about 2 inches less legroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 The FJR is tighter in leg room, but at 6'2", I still fit ok. As far as power is concerned, I heard that the VFR 1200 F was a beast, but the FJR is no slouch; typically about 130 HP at the rear wheel. Test ride one if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted October 18, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted October 18, 2023 "Been missing the planted, solid feel of my 2010 VFR1200F since I sold it ib 2018" Not trying to be a d**k. But. Why? I have 2010 Honda Vfr1200f. A very cool and rare bike here in the states. People are always asking about it. Very fast, loads of torque, just a blast to ride. On to the question. Maybe a Kawasaki Versys 1,000..... 118hp isn't replacing the 170-ish the VFR made. Still in Kawasaki mode. H2/SX? They do have side cases for it. And it has the HP#'s "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstoff Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 7:26 PM, fddriver2 said: Still in Kawasaki mode. H2/SX? They do have side cases for it. And it has the HP#'s That was my point 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonian Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I have a 2010 VFR 1200F DCT and owned and sold a FJR 1300. They're completely different bikes - not even in the same ballpark. The VFR is exciting and the FJR is boring. You feel like you're part of the VFR and just sitting on a plank on top of a motorcycle with the FJR. You'd have to go after another V4 like an Aprila to get close to the VFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 5 hours ago, oregonian said: I have a 2010 VFR 1200F DCT and owned and sold a FJR 1300. They're completely different bikes - not even in the same ballpark. The VFR is exciting and the FJR is boring. You feel like you're part of the VFR and just sitting on a plank on top of a motorcycle with the FJR. You'd have to go after another V4 like an Aprila to get close to the VFR. Or a new V4 Ducati. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanks4thefish Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I went to a dealer to test rode red VFR1200 with factory side cases. Loved it. Next to it was a new Versys 1000 2017 LT. I took 2 rides on the VFR and 2 on the Kawasaki Versys 1000. it was a hard choice but at low speeds the Versys felt so nimble and speeds seemed close. YMMV you MUST test ride what ever yourself Just sold the Versys for FJ09 and it’s so much lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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