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VFR all day bro
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2007, but apparently all the problems have been sorted out since then. 06/07 were the primary roll-out years for this bike, and I guess it's somewhat understandable for newly-developed bikes to have their problems. It was just BMW's arrogance and ignorance to the problems that drove me nuts. At 14,000 miles, two months out of warranty, my bike was basically in need of a MAJOR rebuild.
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What year is your bike?
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You using disc brakes? - you don't know how to ride,
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Thank you, I will take that under advisement.
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This is a review of the f800st - hmmmm
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The F800ST is a great-RIDING bike. Handles well, power is good, relatively comfortable. But the mechanical reliability (as well as BMW's attitude toward it) is an absolute shame. Valve cover leaks, multiple dead batteries, perpetually-failing bulb sockets...and what finally broke the camel's back was a faulty rear wheel bearing, coupled with the development of piston slap! I could not regret this purchase more. I will never spend another dime of my money on a BMW product.
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where is the road with the up and down straightaway? near Salinas or more south?
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Most bikes these days can hit 110km/h but Australia doesn't need massive engines, they need good fuel economy more than a powerful engine. Having a larger powerful engine is more the wow and fun factor but can also help keep the revs low.
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hate scooters? they have a function thats completely different than a motorcycle. hate? really?
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@jorgensen8 I ride a VFR- and they have ABS, dummy...not that you really need it if you know how to ride. Plus my Honda is much, much prettier.
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@Martian74 Don't be offended about your bikes engine, I was just speaking my mind. But fuel prices is a growing burden for all of us. So my comment was about the things you have to compare when bying a motorcycle (or even a car these days) and that fuel consumption should be one of them. That makes an allaround comparison. I drive in Europe I own four motorcycles and I hate scooters.
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@skakisla Why don't you just get a scooter then and stop watching comparos on sports tourers. Here in Australia we need bigger bikes as the distances are much further so a bike that can cruise along at 110km/h is necessary, that is why I went for the VFR800. The VTEC is there when I want to use it otherwise it doesn't hurt anything just having it.
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Owning the F800ST has been a regret. It's a great-riding bike...it really is. The power is ample, and the handling is just plain sweet. However, everything else about the bike is just one big headache (or, a bunch of big headaches)! It's poorly built, especially for something wearing a BMW badge. Then comes rear wheel bearing issues, piston slap (yes, PISTON SLAP!), grip heater failures, dead batteries, and an idle that just never seems right no matter how much you get used to it. BMW FAIL!
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I've never ridden the latest gen VFR800s but I do ride a 95 VFR750F. I love this bike and playing with the tire choices make for a great handling bike. I run a Pilot Power front with a Pilot Road rear and the bike transitions very well. I used to have an 07 R6 before I became a full time student. They are great bikes I just don't like the super man seating position. Either one is uncomfortable after 15hrs but the VFR doesn't make u sore for days.
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Nice review but you could have mentioned how many times did the bikes stop for fuel, or their overall fuel consumption. Please bear in mind that the VFR in order to keep up (when at high speeds) it has to operate all valves and that is a very important factor when you have to compare it with the BMW in terms of fuel consumption. Also bikes are mainly used inside the city and occasionaly for touristic reasons. I still don't understand why one needs a 4 cylinder 16 valve VTEC engine for a bike...
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A Rotax 2line VS an HONDA V4 VTEC? No match pals!
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I've owned a 2006 Honda VFR INterceptor since 2008. I bought it on consignment with only 734 miles on it. No ABS. It came with hard cases and case liners. I put O2 sensor elliminators, K&N air filter, and a Givi Touring screen. This bike is fantastic. So smooth. It eggs the rider to test it and themselves everyday. I put Pirelli Angel ST tires on it and it makes a HELL of a difference in handling and front end heaviness. It's like a new, way more nimble bike! A shame they dropped it in 2010.
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@aminevich No, I didn't know the VFR had ABS. A lot of the power is feeling. I just felt I had to wind the VFR out, while the F800ST was raring to go with the slightest twist of the throttle. I know the Honda is a good bike, but upon visiting the dealer, it wasn't cheap to do service on the Honda either. Plus the belt is a lot cleaner, lower maintenance and quieter over a chain.
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2008 Middleweight Sport-Touring Shootout BMW F800ST vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor - Motorcycle Review Motorcycle.com rode from Los Angeles to Monterey, CA on a BMW F800ST and a Honda VFR800 Interceptor. After more than 900 miles of twisties and fast pavement, we compare these two middleweight sport tourers. Competitive in price, performance and comfort, it's in the details where these bikes differentiate from each other. Read the full comparison at Motorcycle.com. http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2008-middleweight-sporttouring-shootout-bmw-f800st-vs-honda-vfr800-interceptor-86719.html