1. 

   dulaustefan
   February 7th, 2010 - 01:22

   I have a Vfr in 1 Year I made 25000km ,fantastic bike i never had any problem with it. I LOVE IT !
2. 

   kj7687
   February 7th, 2010 - 01:34

   The best true sport-touring bikes are made by Triumph…
3. 

   simon44
   February 7th, 2010 - 01:56

   The F800ST is agile, extremely comfortable, good fuel economy and a nice computer. However, my first impression when I got on it was PLASTIC! Its not well made at all, sounds aweful and is easily blown around in the wind. I found it hard to drive beyond 70mph/110kmph. It really was a struggle to keep it straight when the wind hits you from the side because of its light weight and sub standard aerodynamics. Really dissapointed with both bikes but if I went for any it would now be the VFR
4. 

   simon44
   February 7th, 2010 - 01:57

   Right guys. Update for ya if your deciding between these two bikes. I dont like either anymore You didnt see that one coming did ya? Either did I. Owned the VFR two months now and test drove the F800ST flat out for two days. The VFR is gorgeous and well built but I found it very sluggish (low torque) and not comfortable at all which surprised me.
5. 

   simon44
   February 7th, 2010 - 02:52

   Its an optional extra since 2003.
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   simon44
   February 7th, 2010 - 03:38

   I’m buying a VFR tomorrow. Really wanted a new F800ST but its too expensive and their impossible to find second hand here. The VFR will do the sport touring job fine i’m sure.
7. 

   pepedlux
   February 7th, 2010 - 04:36

   Actually, my dad has a ZZR1400 (ZX-14). He’s 6’3″ and fits just fine, but I’m about an inch taller and proportioned slightly differently, and my legs are too long for the pegs on the Kawi. Definitely take a test ride on any bike if you’re a taller individual, you’d be surprised what can become a major comfort issue.
8. 

   pepedlux
   February 7th, 2010 - 05:05

   I’ve got the anniversary ’07 VFR also, isn’t that paint scheme just gorgeous?
9. 

   Rafal264
   February 7th, 2010 - 05:06

   Hey VFR has ABS check it out …
10. 

    jorgensen8
    February 7th, 2010 - 05:51

    I rode both and am much more impressed with the F800ST. The VFR felt heavy, it has a chain, no ABS, and doesn’t come on unless you wind it out. Besides, how much over 140 mph do you want to go? This is personal, but I enjoy a bike that’s a little different.
11. 

    ceranegliocchi
    February 7th, 2010 - 06:02

    Strange comparation….VFR is born 2002 BMW is more new….different filosophy and tecnique. For me, VFR is better
12. 

    mbxcc
    February 7th, 2010 - 06:50

    I have both in my garage right now – a 2008 F800ST and a 2007 anniversaryVFR800. The BMW is for sale, and the faster it leaves my garage, the better. A good bike, but clinical and boring, with a powerplant that sounds like electric hedge clippers. The VFR, in my opinion, is a more enjoyable machine, all around.
13. 

    2001vfr800
    February 7th, 2010 - 07:15

    It really depends on your riding style/ speed preference. The VFR eggs you on. The accelleration as the RPM’s come up is WAY better- and takes the weight off your wrists if fatigued. If you like to “cruise” around and just throttle out of corners near the “speed limit” the comfort of BMW may be wiser.
    I prefer the VFR. if you disagree get handlebar risers!! ; ) and a throttle lock, and slightly taller shield. = GOOD TO GO!!
14. 

    bondferret
    February 7th, 2010 - 07:47

    I am 6’3″ and my interceptor is just fine.
15. 

    jet79637
    February 7th, 2010 - 08:17

    I agree, even the best car begin to wear on the rear and back after longer distances, same way with all bikes.
16. 

    bmetstud
    February 7th, 2010 - 08:55

    cool thanks alot
17. 

    biglandfarm
    February 7th, 2010 - 08:57

    go with the bmw
18. 

    steady2wheels
    February 7th, 2010 - 09:24

    unfortunatley your going to have to cut your legs shorter… but seriously a mate of mine is 6ft4 and he is having to seel his 07 r1 because his legs just dont fit, a zzr1400 is excellent for the larger/taller gentleman
19. 

    bmetstud
    February 7th, 2010 - 09:42

    how would the vfr feel with me being 6 foot 5. I was looking for at the new R1′s. but maybe the vfr will fit better. any thoughts, I know Im huge.
20. 

    muddassarfarooq333
    February 7th, 2010 - 09:59

    bmw CanT CuT bikes there bikes are shit stick to Cars bmw we need imPreza bmw
21. 

    biglandfarm
    February 7th, 2010 - 10:20

    no, NOT BEGINNER U NOOB
22. 

    ShamanWS6
    February 7th, 2010 - 11:10

    I’ve gone 15 hours on a GSX-R 1000. Honestly, everything is uncomfortable after 15 hours.
23. 

    biglandfarm
    February 7th, 2010 - 12:08

    beginner? for vfr?
24. 

    GerwinChita
    February 7th, 2010 - 12:32

    This is not over engineering, this is how all straight twins work, or should work, except when marketing dictates a staggered crankshaft to make the firing sequence uneven and make it sound like a V2, as they do on some Triumphs and the Yamaha TDM.
25. 

    GerwinChita
    February 7th, 2010 - 13:20

    If you mean that both pistons fire at the same time: it is not so. Both pistons go up and down at the same time, but with a four stroke, only one in two down movements is a firing stroke, the other is an inlet stroke. So when one piston is doing an inlet stroke, the other is doing a firing stroke. And vice versa ofcourse. The result is a firing stroke every revolution of the engine, instead of one every two revolutions as with a single cylinder. This makes the engine way smoother.

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