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zeligman wrote:ok, on the chance of being told i shouldn't be on a stationary exercise bike...

i cant imagine having an auto transmission -

I could NOT operate around town without the manual clutch - i use the clutch (friction zone too) to totally control turn angles in intersections - clutching lets me shrink the turn radius whenever necessary, even mid turn... i know that brc says NO clutch or brake on turns, but at these speeds it seems the most critical control...??? balancing the clutch/throttle gives me more precise control. am i right or out to lunch?

thanks!

-z

It would be interesting to find out how it works in tight turn radius slow speed maneuvers. Depends on if the transmission is grabbing when you are throttle off.

If the transmission is engaged (as with most bikes) as soon as you roll off the throttle the friction from the transmission slows you down.

If; however, you roll off the throttle and the transmission disengages then you won't slow down immediately.

This also affects how the bike's suspension reacts because if the transmission disengages I think the weight shifts on the bike (but you'll note that it doesn't seem to move the bike much in auto mode in the video).

When I'm in my car - in Overdrive on the highway, I take my foot off the gas and the transmission disengages and the car glides.

When I'm riding my bike, I take my hand off the throttle and immediately, I slow down with transmission braking (misnamed, I think).

So, I wonder how this will work on the VFR in auto mode? Will it slow down on the highway or not as you roll completely off the throttle?

RhadamYgg

Not a fan of the looks at all.

+1 about the auto shift feature, motorcycling is about being one with the machine. If you cant shift properly then try something else...

It's too bad the thing seems so huge. I always thought the 800cc VFR and BMW's F800 were the perfect size for an all-around sport touring bike. The 1200 VFR seems much more touring oriented and far less sporty.