CBR 1000F "Hurricane" 1987-1996 CBR 1000F

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Old 10-12-2009, 02:28 PM
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Does anyone have an idea on a price in the States for the VFR1200F yet? I think I like it. LOL!
I think like $18-20 trillion....depending on the options.

Seriously, though... I like it, too. I'm also wondering about the price. I bet it's up there.
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 02:40 PM
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So far we have....
Brembo brakes
USD fully adjustable Olihns forks(I like the gold coloured ones) and adjustable rear shock
180bhp with a massive dollop of torque
Adjustable bars,footpegs and screen
Fully map-able and switchable mode 3 stage fuel injection (1;wet and nasty weather,2;too early in the morning commute and 3;super mental pee your pants fast)
Built in cubby holes in the plastics
Heated grips, foot rests and seat
ABS
Power point for JHouse's toys
NOT A BLADE LOOKALIKE
Computer trip and service thingy
Cat free exhaust system 4into2 with proper "silencers"
What have I missed????


OH............ and a special discount for all forum members of a minimum of 75% off RRP
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 03:05 PM
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To have it noticed, it would be better to change the title to something like:

Wish list for features/characteristics of NEW Hurricane
 
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Sawnee, you forgot the cupholder. I like to have a cup of coffee on my morning commute.
Hook it up.

Although, I may be able to build something similar to this and replace the beer with 24oz of hot coffee.
(although I have a feeling that I'd be burning myself a lot)

 
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Old 10-12-2009, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JHouse
I'm with ya.

OK, here goes:

comfy seat for long distance

light, fast steering

Low center of gravity

windscreen that shoots air over your forehead

How about factory quick-adjust bars?

comfy grips

Are quick adjust pegs possible?

massive brakes

about a 6 gallon fuel tank

trip computer that keeps track of all significant service intervals

linked or anti-lock brakes (I love my linked break system)
etc. etc.
They have this right now. It's called the 2010 VFR1200
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 05:01 PM
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yes but missing something crucial

An inline 4
 
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Dave, I saw that right away. I personally don't care if it is a V4 on In Line 4 (I've had two Magna's). I like the VFR 1200 but I think what the Hurricane guys are looking for is something akin to what Ford did to the Mustang in 2005. A modernized but retro-classic look, with modern guts.

The RR is full race modern. The VFR is very toury and really modern looking too. I think the Cane bunch is looking for feeling toury in the comfort area but performing racier, and looking like a retro-racer. Kind of a hybrid between the RR and the VFR 1200. Maybe that's just one to0 many types of bikes that would just compete internally within the Honda Model line.
 
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I'm not really looking for a retro bike. I mean, I like the looks of the 1000F, no doubt.
I'm looking for a more true sport touring bike, with a comfortable seat, a reasonable pricetag, and some fricken' *****.
I'm hoping that the new VFR will come through, although I bet it's gonna be pricey.

I don't think it's gonna lack anything in the performance department, and I don't think there's anything wrong with a 1200cc V.

Check it out: New VFR1200F

Still don't see a cupholder, though....lol...

I wish in the video they would cut out the stupid music and let you hear that V4 Growl...
 

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I think that maybe a Triumph Sprint ST might end up at my house one day. From what I've read it would fit the bill completely. I'd rather Honda came up with something before then though (there's a fair bit of time $$$) because their reliability is second to none!
 
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