What: 1985 VF1000R
Where: North Texas
Why: Unique, sorted, rideable, affordable
Price: $5500
While cruising VFRdiscussion.com I came across this nicely-done restomod build based upon a VF1000R. Available in the U.S. only in '85-86, the R replaced the lower-spec F from '84. Neither bike was a market success here as they were eclipsed by the liter-class sports bikes of the day. Big sport-touring or "endurance" models just hadn't caught on yet in America. Which makes this model a great basis for modifying with some modern components while keeping the period look — a restomod.
Here's some of the highlights:
• Dynamag wheels front and rear
• Aprilia triple trees and forks (Ohlins)
• Huge Brembo brakes
• Original taillight mounted in CBR900 tail & seat
• M4 exhaust
• Tarozzi rearsets
• VFR750 fuel tank (gives the big VF a whole 'nother look)
• Triumph Daytona 675 turn signals
• 1986 headlights
• Aprilia carbon fiber front fender
• ...and many small touches and details
The seller doesn't list his exact location. For more information visit his thread and contact him through the discussion board (registration required):
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/84252-1985-vf1000r-restomod/&
Where: North Texas
Why: Unique, sorted, rideable, affordable
Price: $5500
While cruising VFRdiscussion.com I came across this nicely-done restomod build based upon a VF1000R. Available in the U.S. only in '85-86, the R replaced the lower-spec F from '84. Neither bike was a market success here as they were eclipsed by the liter-class sports bikes of the day. Big sport-touring or "endurance" models just hadn't caught on yet in America. Which makes this model a great basis for modifying with some modern components while keeping the period look — a restomod.
Here's some of the highlights:
• Dynamag wheels front and rear
• Aprilia triple trees and forks (Ohlins)
• Huge Brembo brakes
• Original taillight mounted in CBR900 tail & seat
• M4 exhaust
• Tarozzi rearsets
• VFR750 fuel tank (gives the big VF a whole 'nother look)
• Triumph Daytona 675 turn signals
• 1986 headlights
• Aprilia carbon fiber front fender
• ...and many small touches and details
The seller doesn't list his exact location. For more information visit his thread and contact him through the discussion board (registration required):
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/84252-1985-vf1000r-restomod/&
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