Renevator wrote: have been told officially by the VFRclub that I'm mad as a hatter to consider swaping the VFR for a Falco. I know the VFr is a damn fine bike but having a bike isn't necessarily just a head decision is it....
Yes, well they would say that, wouldn't they? There are a number of ex-VFR riders on this forum (I'm sure Howard is one) and I would never knock a VFR, as they are damn fine bikes.
Ever since owning a Ducati (an 888 SP3) I've always loved the way a V-twin delivers its power. V-fours are definitely the next best thing, but you can't beat 'the hand of God' in the small of your back as you grunt out of a corner on a V-twin.
For me the Falco was the perfect choice, as it combined the practicality and build quality of the VFR with the soul and involvement of a Ducati. And before I get lynched by the Aprilia-philes on the forum, it doesn't just combine the two experiences, but improves on them and moves the game on. It's also a great bike to mod and dabble with, as virtually all on this forum will agree...
To be honest I think the VFR has lost its way a bit. It's become Honda's technological flagship and routinely gets festooned with stuff you don't want or need; linked brakes, VTEC etc. And every incarnation seems to add weight to the previous one. When VFRs were a sports-biased tourer they were great; and that's probably why I like the Falco so much because it's closer to what the VFR was in its early days.
Just a lot more modern, better looking, faster and with better brakes and handling.
