Dorian Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 When I bought the VFR I was hedging my bets slightly, deciding to run it alongside my Street Triple 765RS for a while. Anyway that worked out really well - I love the VFR. But I still felt like I wanted to change the Triumph. I had owned it nearly 4 years, and generally prefer faired sportbikes. Originally the plan was go full Honda and find either a Fireblade 954 or a 2007/8 600RR - something less practical to go alongside a great all-round VFR. Even started to shop for a 600RR, but then I saw a really nice R1. 2004, very low miles, Akrapovic exhaust and decat, Power Commander, Gilles rearsets. And all the original parts retained, in boxes. The seller even included a paddock stand and a dust cover, couldn't believe it. Here's the collection: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Less practical? You can travel the world on an R1 😁 Nice addition to the stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelman Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 honestly, where do you think you can use any more than half of that power ? 😑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 8 hours ago, squirrelman said: honestly, where do you think you can use any more than half of that power ? 😑 Everywhere when I engage squid mode 😛 In all seriousness, as above, I was looking for a 600, just couldn't find the right one, and this came in at the same price for a lot more bike, with a massive list of extras, and all OEM parts retained in boxes. Was too good an opportunity to miss out on. Owned a 2016 Fireblade SP a few years back so am aware of the mismatch between litre bike performance and road use. It only goes as quick as I ask it to. The downside is the VFR now feels a bit loose after riding the R1, and I'm sliding around it in my textiles. I wear my leathers on the R1. Need to find some smart looking tank pads for the VFR. Any suggestions? Most I've seen so far are for the 8th gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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