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bentleybadger
27-08-2010, 19:37
I had the pleasure of a fantastic day tazzing around the Cat and Fiddle and surrounding roads on Wed on the new VFR1200, and I must admit I was very impressed.
Very different but very much a VFR. When I got my 09 Vtec back I was left thinking that the 1200 was a much more grown up bike and as such was wondering what the average age of a VFR 1200 Owner is? At 37 I felt it was just a little bit too grown up for me. Yet I cannot think of any model of VFR, 750 or 800, that would apply to.
So here goes, if you own a VFR 1200 how old are you?:h:
PearlandVera
27-08-2010, 20:05
I'm in my early 50's, and I wouldn't be suprised if that's somewhere near the average age of a 1200 owner.:)
chunksoft
27-08-2010, 20:10
Well I am not worried about my age come on you lot 53
silverbullet
27-08-2010, 20:18
49:)
silverbullet
27-08-2010, 20:30
Will keep the VFR1200 until I am 50 next June and then I will be getting a
Wing and plan to travel alot around Europe:)
53 - Maybe that's why I fitted Helibars!!!
:beer:
Ianm2310
27-08-2010, 23:27
53 :)
Allanvfr
28-08-2010, 08:29
49 today!! Chopped in my RSVR for it, as the riding position was getting a bit too uncomfortable.....
bentleybadger
28-08-2010, 08:37
Blimey, only one under 30 so far and thanks for the responses. :beer:
I suspected as such, but guess it was as a combination of factors from type of riding, experience and the price rather than implying it is an older persons bike. I cannot imagine it being anyone first bike.
What is the great quote; for every year that passes the average age of the motorcyclist in the UK increases by one year, we are not attracting enough young blood into our fold and sooner or later this will be reflected in the products we get, high quality, comfortable, fast but easier to ride for longer.
Allanvfr
28-08-2010, 08:49
It stands to reason that the sort of people that can afford a £12k motorbike are going to be our sort of age range, but it's also true that the average bikers's age in the UK is also moving inexorably upwards too.
That's why Honda produced a bike like the VFR. It suits us way better than a 'blade.
bentleybadger
28-08-2010, 09:20
AllenVFR, I agree but given that most of the superbikes are now in that price range and the Vtec is around the same cost as a 600, it's more expensive for all of us, and at the last trackday I attended I will put good money that the average age of everyone there will be higher than that of the 1200 riders on this foum and mine was the only VFR to be seen. The only other 'sports tourer' was a Busa.
I suspect the difference is that as VFR riders we already know how good we are and don't need a Blade or an R1 to prove it. :d::woosh:
PearlandVera
28-08-2010, 09:33
Look under the saddle, I've just found a very nice place for a pension book:}:}:}
Allanvfr
28-08-2010, 09:48
Look under the saddle, I've just found a very nice place for a pension book:}:}:}
And my pills and fold- up walking stick:d:
fingers1979
28-08-2010, 10:47
44 (feel 64):d:
40.
But I was only 39 when I bought it!
Does that make me the youngest owner in the UK?:)
59, but 30 when I'm out on my P&J. :d:
fotodadi
28-08-2010, 21:21
I am 39 but judging by the ages I am seeing here, can I say that the VFR is an "old man's bike"?:d::rolleyes:
chunksoft
28-08-2010, 21:24
speak for yourself
40.
But I was only 39 when I bought it!
Does that make me the youngest owner in the UK?:)
Same as me. I was 39 when I got mine on feb 12, but I seem not to have aged as well as the bike, having gained another year since then.
fotodadi
28-08-2010, 21:28
speak for yourself
someone's quite touchy!!!:p
:k:
fotodadi
28-08-2010, 21:29
speak for yourself
someone's quite touchy!!!:p
Ok then, I take it back....its a mature man's bike.
:k:
chunksoft
28-08-2010, 21:31
much better :-)
Johns VFR
28-08-2010, 22:22
52 year old silver back with a silver bike!
redexces
29-08-2010, 04:34
52. The ol' saying is true: The older I get, the faster I was... except the VFR12 is trying to make an exception to that rule. :p
Ted Saint
29-08-2010, 12:21
44 here...on a red DCT...waiting for (and needing!) helibars to be developed for the DCT. Cheers all.
fotodadi
29-08-2010, 12:42
...waiting for (and needing!) helibars to be developed for the DCT
You might have quite a long wait ahead of you if the response from R&G is anything to go by. Apparently the DCT and Clutch versions have different radiators. So they will not be bothered with making DCT radiator guards. The DCT Helibars will require quite a lot of re-engineering and I will be surprised if they will spend the effort to make a couple for the few folks that "need" them.
pengyinbondage
29-08-2010, 15:38
Almost 52. But extremely immature and also poor (traded last bike which i still owed a ton on). I just had to have one of these bikes! No regrets so far.
45
Wedged in my pride and joy 07 Repsol Blade so I could take her indoors out as well.
Hated it at first, 700 miles later wouldnt change it for anything!!:}:}
bentleybadger
29-08-2010, 18:31
Lots of older and wiser, makes that outstanding engine all the more appreciated.
redexces
29-08-2010, 19:12
You might have quite a long wait ahead of you if the response from R&G is anything to go by. Apparently the DCT and Clutch versions have different radiators. So they will not be bothered with making DCT radiator guards. The DCT Helibars will require quite a lot of re-engineering and I will be surprised if they will spend the effort to make a couple for the few folks that "need" them.
No, according their website, DCT heli's are planned for early fall release. Let's hope so.
anyone4tennis
29-08-2010, 19:24
52
I went to the launch evening and thought the VFR was nothing special and tooo expensive for a pauper like me.
Unfortunately for my bank balance, out of curiosity I booked a test ride in the middle of March......Rode the machine on a familiar route and within a week I had traded in my 2006 Triumph ST 1050 Sprint for a Red one. Now I really am skint!!:bang:
After the Triumph, I was very impressed with the brakes, great handling, the low speed manoevering, fairly insane performance and oh yes, when it was dark, I could actually see where I was going. Those Triumph lights are really poor!!
No motorcycle is perfect, but this Viffer nearly is. I find the seat a bit numb bummish after about 1 hours riding. I am going to upgrade it, and I do think the 18.5 litre tank could grow by a couple of litres!:wave:
47
But feeling a lot younger after each ride on my red P&J
de Palma
29-08-2010, 22:58
38 .... and the new VFR was a gift for my birthday. And at this age your best gifts are those, given by yourself
51...not a beginners bike, but if you've been around bikes for 40typlus yrs. and tried them all you will know this is a hell of a bike!
52.. and I'm going to have a heck of a time keeping my 64 yr old husband away from it. ;)
roadblock
30-08-2010, 22:06
52.. and I'm going to have a heck of a time keeping my 64 yr old husband away from it. ;)
Aww... you should let him have a ride. :d:
honda1964
30-08-2010, 22:34
46 going on 10 and yes red is faster, great bike, best sports bike for the more mature rider.
reformedrebel
31-08-2010, 17:40
36, But an "old" 36!
Aww... you should let him have a ride. :d:
It took me a couple of years (and the purchase of a GL1800) to get my V65 Magna back from him!
If I was tall enough to ride his Goldwing, he'd be wanting to ride the VFR back from Corbin next month (they are almost done).
bentleybadger
31-08-2010, 18:47
Many thanks again for the responses, of the 25 declared ages, the youngest is 28 and the oldest 59, so that is a wide range. The average age so far is 47 years (well 46.68 to be exact). To be honest that is almost what I expected, lots of experience and the knowledge of what makes a good bike and one that is very easy to cover a lot of ground on.
Many thanks again, a few more years and I will be joining you I suspect...:bow:
It couldn't be that it's so expensive that only an older, more established person in the workforce could afford one (?) :rolleyes:
Southwest Blue
31-08-2010, 19:49
50. Bikes still make me feel young though :rolleyes:
HondaJon
31-08-2010, 19:56
You're only as old as the woman you feel!
bentleybadger
31-08-2010, 20:09
MSGTR, is it that expensive?
Not exactly loads more than an R1, an ABS Blade or the BMW S1000R with a few options ticked, and I am confident they are not only being bought by ladies and gents or a certain age...:rolleyes:
61
traded in 08 fireblade and blackbird for vfr1200 after 2 hr test ride. Had dodgy hip and wanted something more comfortable Had hip replaced in June , back on bike 6 weeks later , great no pain. Now thinking maybe should have kept blade etc , but having ridden my cb1000r naked to work today and then going straight out for a blast on the vfr1200 to compare , I made the right decision , it's just as much fun !
45. Flirted with Duc Sportclassic 1000 and BMW K1200r in last 3 yrs and found them either uncomfortable or lacking in wind protection. I think I might just keep her for a while; yeah i'm getting old. :)
61Curses, beaten again.
....having ridden my cb1000r naked to work todayBit cold for that, I'd have thought. :goofy:
MSGTR, is it that expensive?
Not exactly loads more than an R1, an ABS Blade or the BMW S1000R with a few options ticked, and I am confident they are not only being bought by ladies and gents or a certain age...:rolleyes:
It was $8,000 more than my CBR1000, but cheaper than my husband's GL1800.
northernpar
01-09-2010, 23:01
Chronological age = 42
Mental age = 25
Chronological age + alcohol = mental age - 7 = 18
As for "you're only as old as the woman you feel" my missus is a couple of years older so I'm fcuked on that one.
bentleybadger
02-09-2010, 21:08
MSR-GT you have the fantastic benefit of living in the US of A. Here in the UK we are being spanked by a lousy exchange rate and over priced goods.
Welcome to rip off Britian, no seriously your welcome to it.... :}
leepylee
02-09-2010, 23:19
48 and had to come to terms with getting too old for the CBR600rr....
but the Viffer has matured me and helped me avoid the beer belly beard and harley route!
oh....... and the girlfriends 31 and like the 1200, slim at the waist & heavy up front :d: :lick:
Oops as a new member it seems that I am going to make your age stats dip !
Turned good halfway of 66 (don't ask my mental age please) and owning a red VFR1200F clocking 12000 km so-far.
Have been riding different Hondas, last two Bikes CBF1000. (yearly average 25000 km)
Just cant stop smiling riding the VFR !
Just for info I live in Belgium
MSR-GT you have the fantastic benefit of living in the US of A. Here in the UK we are being spanked by a lousy exchange rate and over priced goods.
Welcome to rip off Britian, no seriously your welcome to it.... :}
Don't know.. last time I visited, the Dollar wasn't doing so good. I paid a hefty price for a locally crafted vase to take back with me. The darn thing, although beautiful, can be put in a small purse and cost me almost $200 before all the charges and importation tax was done!
It sits on my coffee table and I won't let anyone touch it!! :t:
When I come back again, I want to bring the bikes with me. :)
(I wonder how much that is gonna gouge me?)
52 but hoping I'm going backwards!
sparks01
09-09-2010, 21:50
well am 46 but could only afford the vfr 800 a9 that some nice gentleman chopped in for a 1200 :violin:
but if a had the £'s the 1200 would be in my garage
OldNewbie
09-09-2010, 22:03
45 and just getting into biking
Steve
i'm 39 but have to say i would class this bike as the sporty side of sports tourer in ride and looks with no un sightly pannier mount racks it looks the bizz in my eyes!
outofreach
09-09-2010, 22:41
42 and have also just ordered helibars:(
outofreach
09-09-2010, 22:59
Given in to my short arms and aching back........
You'll love the Helibars. Also consider a Corbin seat as a future investment. The added support and contouring will be good for your back.
42 and have also just ordered helibars:(
You will love the Heli's. They are very nicely made and fit very well. If you are installing them yourself, just follow the excellent instructions (very easy).
They made a definite difference in comfort for me!
Neil
outofreach
10-09-2010, 17:58
Thanks, I had them on my '59 800 and they were great, I never fitted the last ones I took it to a non Honda dealer they charged me well over the recommended and initially advised time and drilled holes in them??? I will do it myself this time.
Very easy to do on this bike.
Hi all,
Helibars transformed the 1200 into a comfy long disitance tourer for me taking away the wrist ache sufferred after 3 - 4 hours of travel. I was impressed with the comprehensive instructions for fitting with lots of pictures (worth a thpousand words!!). It took around two hours but that was being extremely careful. Certainly worked for me - bike now as comfortable as my 800FiY - which I also had helibars on!
OlsonS
:):):beer:
kramswal
22-09-2010, 12:27
52.5 years, just changed from VFR 800
johns6089
23-09-2010, 21:13
27 :d: Then i look in the mirror and this 54 year old grandad gurns back at me :f::B::PUKE:
ilikebikesme
02-10-2010, 10:05
46 and with a few bits of metal in my leg the last trip to france on the blade convinced me it was time to change! So now I can hoon around in comfort :d: Why on earth have I gone so long without heated grips ??? :}
just found these on flea bay 110591217233 guys sold his veefer 12??? and still got bars £200 hope its usefull
bentleybadger
04-10-2010, 21:45
Gosh that average age keeps creeping up, the under current though is of a lot of very happy Owners, maybe I should be trading up sooner rather than later :d:
budgiemurray
04-10-2010, 22:59
46 and late into bking too, started in my late 30's..
Loving the VFR800, its even more practical than my old Blackbird..
Budgie
:d:39, also a tlr1000, its all good in the fast lane!!vfr 1200dct in red the best colour traded my bird for it and have never looked back outstanding allrounder, and the missis likes it. lol
Mouldiwarp
06-10-2010, 10:29
I cannot imagine it being anyone first bike
35 here, got bike and license the week of my birthday. So yep, the vfr makes a great first bike only problem is I will probably find my next bike a bit dissapointing. Unless its another vfr.
Ooops, damn mobile forum app. Didn't notice this is 1200 related until I eventually downloaded and scrolled to the bottom of it all.. haha...
Ah well, still applies, and should my bonus turn up this year, will possibly have one by next spring :)
Mouldi
Erm im 49 and just upgraded to the VFR1200 from a 2009 ZZR 1400 :) you know what I mean........
PyRo
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