New 2010 Honda VFR1200 rumor # 5473

[AlphaZed]

It's been 4 years since MCN has been sending out teasers about a new VFR but this one is gaining speed. Apparently it will be announced formally in October. I'll believe it when I sit on one

The rumors are everything from V4 1000cc to V5 1200CC, paddle shifting (barf), shaft drive (er, maybe) and two versions to choose from as below:

And the GT version with adjustable windshield, lower pipe (should have kept the high-pipes from the old model IMO), and bags:

I'd like to think I am open to change but giving up the gear driven cams and adding VTEC on the last generation was a big mistake. Hopefully they make things right!

And hopefully they open a dealership in my city of over 1 million people....

Impressive! Are these photoshopped or actual Honda pix?

[Nalian]

They're likely photoshops, as the VFR didn't change. Unless that's going to happen next year..

[XB08]

Honda can do so much with that VFR engine, put it in so many bikes. I would like to see it in a street fighter bike.

[High_Side]

Well all: Here it finally is:




1200cc and a shafty. The fairing is massive. I'll reserve judgement until I see one in person (hopefully with some paintwork that can diminish the size of that fairing!)

[HYPERR]

It's hard to tell as the fairing has extra plastic on it to disguise it's true look. The swing arm looks like a BMW except it is on the wrong side for them.

[HYPERR]

The test rider looks like he hasn't eaten in a week.

[Ryethil]

Just please tell me they didn't lose the sound.

1200 cc could be nice and I can think of a few changes I would like to see but The VFR was soo visceral. Please don't let them have made just another bike out of it.

[PacificShot327]

Me no likey.

I want any of 'em from 2003-2009.

[PacificShot327]

The test rider looks like he hasn't eaten in a week.

He's still bigger around than me. Sigh.

[Nalian]

Yuck!