Hi All,
Hard at work I noticed that according to the internet the new VFR 800 is heavier and less powerful than the outgoing model, anyone able to explain…?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_VFR800
http://www.doble.co.uk/new-honda-motorcycles/sport-tourer/2014-VFR800.asp#finance
EU emissions standards
Eh?
Based on the links you posted:
New one is 239 Kg & 77.9Kw
Old was 240 Kg & 78KW - 104BHP is actually 77.55Kw http://www.rapidtables.com/convert/power/bhp-to-kw.htm#how
So basically no difference.
Although these are manufacturer/Wiki figures, so should be taken with a large pinch of salt.
Think I might have misread dry weight vs wet.
Still, not much of an improvement, and the outgoing model looks better, I even prefer the under seat exhausts, but that’s just me…
Somehow Honda have managed to make the new VFR more boring than the last one. I thought the outgoing model was actually a quite good looking bike, the new one though, is dull as.
The styling is definitely a retrograde step, the old one looked cool with its angular lines and massive headlights. It’s a shame they’ve still got the pointless VTEC system on it as well - if it’s such a good idea why isn’t it on any other Honda motorcycle?
