Got a test-ride on a VFR today

[leonidas]

'98 Interceptor
The seller has two VFRs and 2 other bikes.
This is a very nice bike, and, all things being equal,
I think it might be a better bike in the twisties than the XX.
He'd take 3 grand.
What do you think?
For Sale
Thanks for your opinions.

[Motorcycle Forum]

[Y2K]

Well I'm sure the CBR is much faster but how much speed and power can you really use on public roads anyway.
I'd imagine this bike has a more friendly power curve and being 100lbs lighter I would think a it's lot easier to handle.
Certainly not a slouch by any stretch of the imagination either.

1998 Honda VFR 800 F1 specifications and pictures

1999 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird specifications and pictures

[leonidas]

Here in eastern Montana/western North Dakota
there is not much traffic.
I saw an indicated 157 mph yesterday on the Blackbird.
That VFR felt tiny compared to the XX.
It would be a fun bike to own.

[Y2K]

Here in eastern Montana/western North Dakota
there is not much traffic.

True,I've ridden out there quite a bit.
Don't hit a jackrabbit or bird at that speed though.

[Rickster]

Big HP, and monster top ends are a lot of fun, but I think you would get a lot more satisfaction from money spent on a couple of instructor observed track days, after my first one I had some riding friends wanting to know how I was able to get another 25 hp out of my bike that up till than they never had to chase, after my second one most of them couldn't even keep me in sight.

[leonidas]

I'm with ya there, Rickster.
I still need to look at the links you sent.
Thanks!