Click on image for the VFRworld link What: 2010 VFR1200F
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota area
Why: Nice, one-owner, low miles
Price: $6500 (asking)
Sometimes it's a little shocking to realize that the 7th-gen VFR1200 has been with us for 12 years. Introduced as a sophisticated high-end sport tourer, the model didn't do well in U.S. showrooms, possibly due to its straying too far from the established Interceptor formula. This is a large, heavy, powerful, mile-eating machine in the mold of a European grand touring bike, akin to a BMW K1300GT (though lacking such competitors' electronic aids) — not quite what the VFR faithful had expected. OMG, it even offered a DCT "automatic" option! After four years the VFR800 would return and the 1200 platform would morph into a large capacity adventure-styled bike in the form of the VFR1200X, aka Crosstourer.
But all that history leaves us lucky used bike shoppers an exceptional choice for a stable, stylish, reliable sport touring mount just made for a run on the Beartooth Highway…and a fast, comfortable way to get there droning along Interstate 90. The fuel mileage won't be the best, but shaft drive takes away one maintenance concern. And this particular example adds some storage capacity in the form of Givi bags (which look right at home on this bike) plus a little more comfort provided by the Corbin saddle. Add a set of bar risers and a tail pack and point the front wheel towards your next destination — 150 rear-wheel horses making short work of that first on-ramp. This bike shows about 14,000 miles with some recent maintenance (I think a valve check is due at 16K) and is offered by the original owner, who claims this bike was well-loved, well-maintained and never down. The asking price of $6500 is not out of line and represents a typical VFR bargain in the used bike world.
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota area
Why: Nice, one-owner, low miles
Price: $6500 (asking)
Sometimes it's a little shocking to realize that the 7th-gen VFR1200 has been with us for 12 years. Introduced as a sophisticated high-end sport tourer, the model didn't do well in U.S. showrooms, possibly due to its straying too far from the established Interceptor formula. This is a large, heavy, powerful, mile-eating machine in the mold of a European grand touring bike, akin to a BMW K1300GT (though lacking such competitors' electronic aids) — not quite what the VFR faithful had expected. OMG, it even offered a DCT "automatic" option! After four years the VFR800 would return and the 1200 platform would morph into a large capacity adventure-styled bike in the form of the VFR1200X, aka Crosstourer.
But all that history leaves us lucky used bike shoppers an exceptional choice for a stable, stylish, reliable sport touring mount just made for a run on the Beartooth Highway…and a fast, comfortable way to get there droning along Interstate 90. The fuel mileage won't be the best, but shaft drive takes away one maintenance concern. And this particular example adds some storage capacity in the form of Givi bags (which look right at home on this bike) plus a little more comfort provided by the Corbin saddle. Add a set of bar risers and a tail pack and point the front wheel towards your next destination — 150 rear-wheel horses making short work of that first on-ramp. This bike shows about 14,000 miles with some recent maintenance (I think a valve check is due at 16K) and is offered by the original owner, who claims this bike was well-loved, well-maintained and never down. The asking price of $6500 is not out of line and represents a typical VFR bargain in the used bike world.
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