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new bike to the stable
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gtmn Offline
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Post: #1
new bike to the stable
sold my ctx1300 and added a 16 vfr1200x
i couldn't help my self
a guy should never take 2 days away from work


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04-26-2017 05:09 PM
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redbirds Offline
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Patterson, GA, USA
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RE: new bike to the stable
I really like this bike but it's too tall for me at my age. Nice move.Thumbs Up

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4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
04-26-2017 05:50 PM
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LongRanger Offline
Been There

Evergreen, CO
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RE: new bike to the stable
Nice! That's quite a change (CTX to VFRx). Can't wait for the ride reviews!

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04-26-2017 07:21 PM
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The ferret Online
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Ohio
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RE: new bike to the stable
I love the idea of that bike, but like Birds, I can only reach the ground on one side. very cool.

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04-26-2017 08:01 PM
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curlyjoe Offline
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Massachusetts
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RE: new bike to the stable
That bike is on my short list! DCT or not?

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04-27-2017 01:28 AM
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hb9400 Offline
Running Like a Top

Marietta ga
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Post: #6
RE: new bike to the stable
Very nice, glad I'm not the only one that flips bikes Smile

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04-27-2017 12:37 PM
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gtmn Offline
1st Service Completed

usa
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RE: new bike to the stable
ok so just went over 1100 miles
really big bike
really strong bike
i need some help from you guys
i cant seem to keep the front wheel on the ground its a really good thing its got traction control
all the press about how bad the tc and abs is is crap, its keeping meatheads like me from flipping it over
all in. i think its a great bike
really and i mean really good 2 up
power is everywhere. not sportbike power just really strong torque
the bad is some drivline lash and the throttle is really bad
cb is steller and vfr not so much
i am getting used to it now but still not great
when you come on the gas there is alot of power and it make for a really jerky ride till you get it down
the bike gets better every ride and i get better with it
this bike will never see off road so cant wait to put real tires on it
oh ya the wife likes it better then the ctx so i win
ya it could be a little closer to the ground
i think a touring bike like the ctx or a new st with this motor would be a really good move for honda
its really good
05-28-2017 07:05 AM
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the_undecider Offline
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Texas
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RE: new bike to the stable
I really want to ride one, but the dealership I work at ordered none. Can't say I blame them as there have been zero inquiries on them. I think the ADV market is moving in two directions. Lighter is righter and Powerful Pigs. The latter group seems to need 150+ hp and every electronic gizmo possible to be taken seriously. That sort of leaves this bike in the middle, which is a shame.

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05-29-2017 06:22 AM
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redbirds Offline
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Patterson, GA, USA
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RE: new bike to the stable
I don't understand why Honda has not made this bike into a replacement for the ST 1300. Lower it, give it a bit more weather protection, cruise control and some nice detachable luggage like the ST 1300 and voila, up to date sport tourer. It has so much going for it.

1 Cor 13:4-7 (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
05-29-2017 03:16 PM
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Stichill Offline
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Northern Kentucky, USA
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RE: new bike to the stable
I think it has to do with market research. ADV is the hot category. I read a review of this bike that said Honda sees two ADV segments: hardcore true offroad (Africa Twin) and street-based image (VFR1200X).

I recall reading somewhere that the ADV is the new sport tourer, implying that sport tourers are a dying category.

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(This post was last modified: 05-29-2017 04:24 PM by Stichill.)
05-29-2017 04:23 PM
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