Canadian Test Ride - VFR1200F

HankSTer said:
this is another link to a diff review... all good really, luv the pics!

http://cmgonline.com/content/view/1831/254/
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"The bike will undoubtedly be compared to other big-bore sport touring machines, namely the BMW K1300GT, the Yamaha FJR1300 and the Kawasaki Concours 14."

Uhhh, don't think so.


" Honda has yet to set Canadian pricing, though Milner hinted it would be in the high teens to low 20s"

20 000 Canadian dollars = 19 267.82 U.S. dollars

Holy Moley!!!!!! :eek:

Sure hope this guy's source doesn't know what he's talking about!
 
Mick said:
"The bike will undoubtedly be compared to other big-bore sport touring machines, namely the BMW K1300GT, the Yamaha FJR1300 and the Kawasaki Concours 14."

Uhhh, don't think so.


" Honda has yet to set Canadian pricing, though Milner hinted it would be in the high teens to low 20s"

20 000 Canadian dollars = 19 267.82 U.S. dollars

Holy Moley!!!!!! :eek:

Sure hope this guy's source doesn't know what he's talking about!
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I hear ya Mick on both points! It's in the power range of those bikes mentioned but certainly more aggressive ergos and less wind protection...

And the price? (if true) omg that's more then a BMW! As much as I like it, couldn't see paying that much for one... :(
 
Mick said:
20 000 Canadian dollars = 19 267.82 U.S. dollars
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The Canadian MSRP on the '09 ABS ST is 20,599 CAD, which is US$19,844 USD. The U.S. MSRP is 17,199 USD, so the Canadians pay a 15% penalty price wise.

If you figure the same will apply to the new VFR, that would put the U.S. MSRP at 16,753 USD. So my guess is that if there's going to be a touring version of the new VFR, the MSRP will be on par with the ST.

--Mark
 
Blrfl said:
The Canadian MSRP on the '09 ABS ST is 20,599 CAD, which is US$19,844 USD. The U.S. MSRP is 17,199 USD, so the Canadians pay a 15%
--Mark
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Honda Canada have chosen to ignore the strength of the Canadian $ in the last few years. When our dollar was weak compared to the US currency, STs were actually quite a bit cheaper in Canada relative to US pricing. Remember too that the $20,599 isn't that much of an increase over the ~$19,500 MSRP Honda wanted for a 2000 ST1100A. Unless there's a change in policy, the US and Canadian prices will be set independent of each other.
 
Of course we could all just wait until Mother Honda announces the MSRP, but then we'd miss all the fun of conjecture.
 
Blrfl said:
If you figure the same will apply to the new VFR, that would put the U.S. MSRP at 16,753 USD.
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I've got a bad feeling you are right.

Despite what the first article said about comparable bikes, the new "VFR" seems to be more a Blackbird replacement. The wheelbase is actually 2" longer than the XX... 60.8" for the VFR1200 & 58.7" for the Blackbird.

VFR1200 Specs:
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...00f---full-vfr1200-specs-and-pics/8430-2.html

CBR1100XX Specs:
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...00f---full-vfr1200-specs-and-pics/8430-2.html

Given it's size and power, the new Viffer is a super-sport tourer which means it's Japanese competition is the Hayabusa and ZX14. The Haybusa has an MSRP of $13,199 and the ZX14's current MSRP is $13,399. If Honda comes out with an MSRP $3000 more than it's Japanese competition, they'll only attract those who are willing to pay BMW level prices.
 
Re: Ride report for VFR1200

I hope they take their time. I tend to get upgrade fever when I don't have the latest and greatest. lol
 
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