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| How does the vfr800 compare with yzf600?
I am looking into these bikes as a starter (so hadling and comfort is a priority rather than speed). I know, I've heard the whole 9yard thing about get a easy bike and then upgrade after a year/two. I am just not up to that. I'll do everything I need (MSF courses, dilligence, gear) to get up to speed. Btw, I am 5'9'' with solid 190lbs. Thanks. |
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| I've just sold my yzf and bought a VFR and can say both bikes are pretty much excellent so whichever you get you won't be disappointed. Handling wise the cat's got the edge and those brakes are stupendous, VFR's more comfy, fantastic engine, but quite a bit taller and heavier. Both are plenty fast enough if you feel frisky so that won't be a problem. If you're keeping the bike for a while, or doing any serious miles go for the VFR, otherwise get the cat. Don't know about the US but here in England there's quite a difference in insurance between a 600 & 800 so that may be something to consider. Oh and the VFR's much trickier if youre' planning on doing your own maintenance, particularly the VTEC version. HTH
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| I used to won this exact bike and I currently want anoter one. I should have never sold the one I had. I now own a CBR1100XX and I am dying to sell it and get another yellow VFR800. The VFR800 does not and will not ever compare to the yzf600. The VFR is far more comfortable, just as nimble, and the V-4 has a killer exhaust note. Fuel injection is smooth and power delivery nice and flat. Great tour bike but also at home in the twisties. It did not get bike of they year more than once for nothing. Get a VFR. Nuff said.
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