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FJR or VFR 1200

  • 26-07-2014 4:30pm
    #1
    txpjl
    Registered Users Posts: 233 ✭✭


    Which would you go for? T


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  • #2
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Old or new. "Manual" or automatic ?

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  • #3
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Very different bikes TBH, although you would not think so. I had a long spin on a 2010 VFR1200 not too long ago and it has its pros and cons but suffice to say it does not handle like a tourer. Have not had the chance of a spin on the FJR1300 but by all accounts its a very good bike (shame about the 5 speed gearbox)

    If its all out touring I would go for the Yamaha. If its a bit of everything the VFR1200 would be a good choice.....then again so would a much less expensive Blackbird.


  • #4
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    100% agree with wondaburger. Vfr1200 sporty semi tourer vs pure tourer.


  • #5
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,453 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Would u consider a Honda Crosstourer?


  • #6
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    I have the the vfr1200 and I am quite happy with it. Moves incredibly well for the size and weight of it and it is well able to keep up in the twistys too.

    As said though if it's all about touring I would not say it would be ideal as the fuel range is shocking and it's a sport enough sitting position also. However I am taking mine to Europe in a few weeks and have know doubt it is going to serve me very well indeed.


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  • #7
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,306 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Between the VFR and FJR, I'd go with the multistrada :pac:


  • #8
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Cienciano wrote: »
    Between the VFR and FJR, I'd go with the multistrada :pac:

    Id go with the Aprilla Caponord 1200

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  • #9
    txpjl
    Registered Users Posts: 233 ✭✭txpjl


    blade1 wrote: »
    Would u consider a Honda Crosstourer?

    Nah. Might as well go for a GS 1200. T


  • #10
    txpjl
    Registered Users Posts: 233 ✭✭txpjl


    I'm really looking for something that will protect me from the elements. Think the FJR is better at that. T


  • #11
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    txpjl wrote: »
    I'm really looking for something that will protect me from the elements. Think the FJR is better at that. T



    Have you considered a Pan?


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  • #12
    txpjl
    Registered Users Posts: 233 ✭✭txpjl


    P.C. wrote: »
    Have you considered a Pan?

    Not a huge fan of these. T


  • #13
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    txpjl wrote: »
    Not a huge fan of these. T




    What about a GTR?


  • #14
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,306 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    The beemer RT is supposed to be a great tourer, handles brilliantly. Haven't driven one myself, but mate had one and loved it.
    1200GS adventure has great protection form the elements too, in the form of a massive petrol tank.


  • #15
    choppermann
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭choppermann


    The fjr's are hard to beat
    Very reliable and capable tourer


  • #16
    hondavfr
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭hondavfr


    I've the 2012 vfr1200 and it is a very capable bike, as for fuel range I was refuelling it with 190 miles completed fully loaded and 2 up last week travelling down the south of Ireland. I was not going nuts but was keeping it between 60 - 80 a lot of the time. The luggage is smaller than the vfr800,you have to think what you pack when travelling 2 up. Its also more comfortable than the vfr800 for me anyway. Overall I'm very happy with it, the engine is brilliant.


  • #17
    alfaromeo84
    Registered Users Posts: 113 ✭✭alfaromeo84


    I recently traded up from a Deauville to a BMW R1200RT. The Bee M is a mighty bike, comfortable, fast, handles great and best of all massively economical.

    I test rode a GTR, again lovely bike but was a bit sports bike like when on it. I also looked at an FJR with the automatic gearbox, but shied away due to many bad review I had read. Maybe a person should try before putting any credence into what the journo's say.


  • #18
    650Ginge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭650Ginge


    I put 78,000 miles on an FJR, nearly all with a pillion. I looked after it mostly myself.

    I get sick of hearing that they aren't sporty. If you can't get an fjr to keep up with anything else other than litre sport bikes then your problem is you, not the bike. They are 145bhp. Cruise all day at 160 kph. Riding position is great and the electric screen is great. They are a bit short on toys for the usual bmw customer I guess.

    Stock suspension doesn't last. You need to keep the lower suspension pivot greased once a year.

    They are also very narrow, narrower than a deauville. Can filter nicely, weight is nice and low.

    Looks how many police forces around the world use them. They are a great bike.

    Maybe talked myself into another one here. I just want something a bit lighter at the time. I got an xt660z. Might be lighter on paper but the weight is higher. Throwing that into a corner takes courage, I no longer have.

    Fjr looks are getting dated though.


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