Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 29, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huskysooner Posted July 29, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2011 I thought the VFR was the Gentleman's VFR. Thanks for the report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer carlitos92 Posted July 29, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted July 29, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2011 So with the added suspension travel it must be plush????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 30, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Noddy Posted August 15, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 15, 2011 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TexOz Posted August 27, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 27, 2011 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDO-VFR Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm still hoping it shows up in Canada next spring. Found a sound bite with a GPR GPE aftermarket exhaust... Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer pres589 Posted September 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm still hoping it shows up in Canada next spring. Found a sound bite with a GPR GPE aftermarket exhaust... Brian That sounded horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDO-VFR Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Wow...I guess tact isn't your middle name... I liked the deep rumble, although there is a high puffing aspect that is less appealing. Maybe I should have qualified the sound bite, 'this may sound horrible on ear buds.... Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted September 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 23, 2011 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... Ok, now I'm wondering: is this bike VTEC?!? Does not say on Honda's page, not obviously anyway. What about the VF1200?!? VTEC too or not??? Just wondering. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted September 24, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 24, 2011 Yep it is a VTEC alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted September 24, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 24, 2011 So it's not just the 6th gen. Pfew! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dirtbag Posted October 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2011 it is kinda homely lookin, but that bike with 1000-1200cc's and hardbags from the vfr800 would equal me probably buying that bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I had hope to throw a leg on one this season, but local dealer never got on, and the rideing season is coming short, so maybe next summer....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I dunno man, I'm not loving the looks... Does it go offroad or is this like Mercedes and BMW making a "Sport Utility Vehicle"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 18, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 18, 2011 It is not designed to go offroad. They took a jet ski as overall style idea, mixing it with the imagery of RoadRunner (meep meep). Had there been no copyright on the RoadRunner name, chances are Honda would have taken it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted October 19, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted October 19, 2011 it is kinda homely lookin, but that bike with 1000-1200cc's and hardbags from the vfr800 would equal me probably buying that bike. What's up with the 1200, still in concept or does it have a release date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer skuuter Posted October 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2011 THANKS for the Road Test Dutchy..... ...and the Food/SHELL Station Pics..... ......Question: Total Seat Height in inches...just curious, THANKS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I really think I will buy one if they come to the USA. It is more prefect for what I need it for than anything else I can think of. (considering I will never give up my 5th gen). The main thing I came away with after sitting on one in the Netherland last summer was that it is much smaller than it seems. Up close it appears smaller than a 6th gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 21, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2011 816 milimeters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 00Yeller Posted October 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2011 According to our good friends at "MCN" the Crosstourer will be a 2012 model... http://www.motorcycl...-as-2012-model/ And so does Motorcycle Daily... http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/10/honda-confirms-v4-shaft-drive-crosstourer-going-into-production/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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