Tpoppa Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I can put my luggage on if it'll make you feel better, Nivin. How does the K1200r do on twisty back roads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Are going to need to take it easy for sure. Going to be alot of junk on the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 bring yourself and that bike back to the track for an intermediate track day and you can ride more with us. this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 ^^^^^ This +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'm really hoping that come April 4th and 5th this is still being planned!Don't know if my street bike will be ready by then, but if it is I'm definitely in. Need to hit up more street rides this year.Just stay away from the lamas LOL! Work pending I might be in as that my b-day weekend ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 How does the K1200r do on twisty back roads?So far, I've been rather impressed. Once you get moving, it doesn't feel as big as it looks. I've only had it for 6 weeks. Picked it up in Houston, and rode it to Canton. I haven't had the weather/road conditions to feel comfortable pushing it. Not to mention challenging the well used crusty pilot powers that are on it. I need to swap the rear 190/50 for a 190/55 to improve turn-in. Obviously, it's not the ideal bike to attack goat trails with... but it's incredibly stable. You notice the weight of the bike with transitioning in switchbacks, but I just throw my fat ass around to compensate. The Hossack derived front gives more feedback than I thought it would, yet is compliant enough for crappy Ohio roads. All hail ESA. Um... it handles better than an RD350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 So far, I've been rather impressed. Once you get moving, it doesn't feel as big as it looks. I've only had it for 6 weeks. Picked it up in Houston, and rode it to Canton. I haven't had the weather/road conditions to feel comfortable pushing it. Not to mention challenging the well used crusty pilot powers that are on it. I need to swap the rear 190/50 for a 190/55 to improve turn-in. Obviously, it's not the ideal bike to attack goat trails with... but it's incredibly stable. You notice the weight of the bike with transitioning in switchbacks, but I just throw my fat ass around to compensate. The Hossack derived front gives more feedback than I thought it would, yet is compliant enough for crappy Ohio roads. All hail ESA. Um... it handles better than an RD350? Am keeping an eye out for this bike, how is two up comfort? When u compare to vfr k1200 is lighter and twice as powerful. 160 HP man that's like rip the arm of acceleration on a stable platform, and I dig the looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 My brother in law has a k1200 r and lives in north georiga right by blue ridge. I r jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 This one just popped up on CL http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/3693643892.htmlLooks nice but the the price may be a little too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Am keeping an eye out for this bike, how is two up comfort? When u compare to vfr k1200 is lighter and twice as powerful. 160 HP man that's like rip the arm of acceleration on a stable platform, and I dig the looksThe K12R is a bit heavier than a VFR800, at 550 wet. And yes, there is an angry german inside the bike that tries to rip out your arms starting at 8k rpm. I really wanted a K13R, but who knows if BMW will ever import it. Not to mention that I refuse to pay 18k for a motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I can almost guarantee that if I make this, I will be super slow due to shit roads and general rustiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Going to be out of town for another damn wedding It always amazes me that people think that I'm interested in listening to bad DJ's and eating cheap prime rib when I could be out riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Looks nice but the the price may be a little too high.That's about the average price for one nationwide. MSRP was (no bells and whistles) was $14,300. ABS+ESA+Sport wheels pushed it up to $16,500. Add luggage and a couple widgets, you got close to $18,000 in 06'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) The K12R is a bit heavier than a VFR800, at 550 wet. And yes, there is an angry german inside the bike that tries to rip out your arms starting at 8k rpm. I really wanted a K13R, but who knows if BMW will ever import it. Not to mention that I refuse to pay 18k for a motorcycle.i think the vfr is 540 dry http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_vfr_800_interceptor_2008.php never realized its as heavy as full blown rt1200 tourer. That's about the average price for one nationwide. MSRP was (no bells and whistles) was $14,300. ABS+ESA+Sport wheels pushed it up to $16,500. Add luggage and a couple widgets, you got close to $18,000 in 06'. yea the torque is outstanding on k1200r , clean bag options, but man its pricey Bad we will be doing only a vfr sport touring pace, am pretty sure half way thru the ride tpoppa gonna just roll past us to go play ahead Edited March 21, 2013 by NinjaDoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 My brother in law has a k1200 r and lives in north georiga right by blue ridge. I r jealous.now we is jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Doc I always thought the VFR was 500 wet. I dont want to push it to much and lay the bike down. Would ruin my riding plans in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Honda_VFR_800_2004.aspxMaybe the 04 is alot lighter lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 pretty much everything I've read is its 470-480 dry weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Going to be out of town for another damn wedding Eh, skip the wedding. Tell em' you had to go see a man about a dog. Or that April 6th 2013, only happens once in a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Gonna be warm up ride with shorter distance than our 300+ milers and also sport cruising, new riders to group welcome as pace will be good for beginners as well. Sport Cruising. That's a new one. Wonder how flippin fast that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Are going to need to take it easy for sure. Going to be alot of junk on the roads.For sure. So far there are 3 VFR's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 If you're serious about keeping the pace moderate I would be down for this, definitely won't have the supersport on the road by then so ill be putting along on my 4 speed 65 hp 800 lb recliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 regardless of personal pace, people shouldn't worry either way. I've ridden with almost everyone thats spoken up and it always works out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Gonna be warm up ride with shorter distance than our 300+ milers and also sport cruising, new riders to group welcome as pace will be good for beginners as well. Sport Cruising. That's a new one. Wonder how flippin fast that is.Hopefully not fast enough to over heat a VFR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 For sure. So far there are 3 VFR's. While I have you on here. I need your assistance in doing a couple things on my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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