Surely the Triumph !
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Surely the Triumph !
Had an '02 plate VFR VTEC for a year or two:
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Great pillion bike with the topbox backrest! Weighed a LOT(250kg...), handled ok - big step when the VTEC came in, almost like a 2stroke powerband?
Bland though... didnt need anything bar tyres & chainlube, usual TLC? Fitted Devil alloy cans to replace the overquiet standard cans:
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The exhaust, valves & plugs are inaccessible.
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In true [s]Hinder[/s] Honda V4 style they are a pig to work on! Everything is crammed into the fairing like a car engine. The plugs are Iridium so thankfully only need changing every 30k. :)
Triumph Sprint? Blander... Greyer than John Major.
Not overly keen on either TBH, but did take interest in this in Fowlers last weekend...
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Duke Multistrada 1200, full plastic luggage, 2010 plate, £9999 ono. :)
Yeah sorry, but I thought there was better out there for the money. Why limit yourself to a choice of two...? :-[Quote:
Originally Posted by newnut
Before I acquired the new model Fazer thou I owned its predecessor the gen1 model and agree with Mark that it’s worth a look.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
If I had to choose between the VFR and Fazer I would go with the latter.
Pros and cons: Power delivery on both bikes is smooth right through the rev range, but I would say the Fazer has more low down grunt, obviously a bigger capacity engine and producing significantly more power. The Yam can be a bit lardy and the suspension feels it when pushed hard in the tight twisties –fine though in the real world for 95% of the time.
Along with pillion comfort and handling I think the Honda has the edge and is ahead on build quality. Both are very comfortable for the rider. The Yam offers slightly better weather protection and has more of an upright riding position than the VFR.
I didn’t really notice a great difference in fuel economy to be honest, but I tend to ride quite hard (within the legal limits of course) so don’t pay much attention. A lot of bikers don’t like the linked brakes on the Honda – I never found them a problem and found stopping power on both models well up to the task.
Both are excellent bikes – I prefer the riding position of the Fazer and love the earlier R1 engine. Of course you will have to base your decision on your own requirements, but I hope this helps.
Thanks for all the replies, have now purchased my new toy but I will keep that for the next ride out. Had what I feel is a good buy but it is neither of the bikes mentioned, but suits my needs down to the ground.
;D ;D ;D too much dude ;)
Yamaha?
Triumph Tiger 955i 06 plate
nice.....swap the bandit in or keep it? either black or green if i had one.
Pics?
Yes bandit has gone Triumph is really nice to ride and its in blue