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The long-awaited Honda VFR1200F has been just undergoing its first road test in the hands of MCN Executive Editor Phil West, this is what he has to say: “After riding Honda’s new VFR1200F over 300kms in southern Spain I have to...

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motowebmaster

Dang, that dude threw the VFR1200F under the bus. Cycle World printed a very positive response in their latest issue.

Jamie

That's THE problem with today's Honda, the make that changed MY outlook on motorcycles 40 years ago. Nothing at all to lust for. Unless the idea of an air-bag on a Gold Wing (Honda's only flagship left nowadays IMO) or the imminent release of yet another lame, HD Sporster-inspired, 40 HP Shadow (as suitably called), turns one on.

Jamie

motowebmaster

I agree. We didn't buy a new Honda vehicle for many years, until our Accord was literally falling apart, and only because the current Honda Civic (with all of the options) is a fun vehicle.

My VFR doesn't have the excitement factor that my Daytona900 did, and doesn't put a smile on my face like that 1125R did a few months ago.

The irony is that my Interceptor just runs, and it seems that the VFR1200F isn't going to inspire riders like a Busa or S1000RR does.