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[Dutchy]

Had the Xrunner (RC60) for 1.5 hours today and think the name I gave it suits it perfectly.

Gentlemen never break the law, so limitting it to 200kmh (where the engine is capable of 260kmh) is a sensible choice
and at speeds over 120kmh (the max on motorways according to the law) wind pressure becomes a bit annoying anyway....
Gentlemen keep their back straight, and this is how you sit on the Xrunner
Gentlemen donot make a fuss, whilst the bike is of the mark quick enough, it never rips your arms when you opens the throttle from say 70kmh
So a very well behaving motorcycle (brakes are great), for me it would needs some more atitude. But YMMV and that is ok too!
The VTEC transition is verrrrry smooth.


Stepping back on my 4th gen, I felt more at home, more compact, more "bike" feeling...




Let me pull out my gun and kill that speed camera....





Flatfooting not a problem





Had to find a windmill for VFRD of course




And some more Dutch scenery













and 2 pictures, one for Skuuter and one for Mitzie









I didnot like the fact that the fan came on regularly, where my 4th gen runs a lot cooler. Probably a sign of the times....



Thanks to Arie Molenaar for the test ride

[Beck]

I like the looks of the bike. but I think a high bike like that, needs a high pipe(s) too. If only they did not cheap out on the front suspension, then it would look a bit more classy too. The right side up forks just looks too budget on a brand new bike that's supposed to be higher that entry level.

Beck
95 VFR

[huskysooner]

I thought the VFR was the Gentleman's VFR.

Thanks for the report!

[carlitos92]

I thought the VFR was the Gentleman's VFR.

+1.

And I didn't know french fries were classified as Greek food, but good grief that looks good. Hungry now.

Thanks for the pics.

[BonusVFR]

So with the added suspension travel it must be plush?????

[VFR4Lee]

I Like the look, kind of naked VFR, with a sit up and beg riding position.
I forget how much it weighs, and they need to derestrict the power. Not the other thing.
They should make it to compete with such eye watering candy as the new Tuono V4.

[Dutchy]

The ride is plush, but never wobbly (XT500 at speed anyone? )
My 4th gen feels more "planted", I suppose the higher seat (15cm more than a VFR800) and the higher bar (see widnmill pic above) cause that

It coped very well with the 240kg own weight and a 95kg rider on board

[Noddy]

The ride is plush, but never wobbly (XT500 at speed anyone? )
My 4th gen feels more "planted", I suppose the higher seat (15cm more than a VFR800) and the higher bar (see widnmill pic above) cause that

It coped very well with the 240kg own weight and a 95kg rider on board

Hey Dutchy, nothing like reinforcing those Dutch stereotypes, huh? And where is the mayonaise next to the French fries?

Anyways, I took a test bike out a couple of weeks ago and was happy enough with the bike. I thought the ride was a bit hard, which may have been down to adjustment, but I weigh 105 kilos....
Engine is great, with no step but a slight throttle off/on transition. Brakes are good, riding position good but beware the pegs are quite high. Lovely roar as from the airbox as the Vtec cuts in.

You wouldn't necessarily swap your VFR800 for it unless you really wanted better ergonomics/more upright riding position.

On the other hand, I have a VFR1200 DCT so I'm not about to exchange it for a X-runner...

[timmythesmalldickedsmurf]

They look strangely small up close. I saw one when I picked up my rental bike in Limburg. The salesman told me there is a lot of interest in this model, espescially from potential BMW GS types who want a lighter, less expensive option. I think it will do well in Europe judging by how many VStroms I saw on the road.

[TexOz]

I still really like 'em - def gunna take a test ride soon - having fantasies about selling both my bikes and buying a new Crossrunner - God help me!