2008 Middleweight Sport-Touring Shootout BMW F800ST vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor – Motorcycle Review
Motorcycle.com rode from Los Angeles to Monterey, CA on a BMW F800ST and a Honda VFR800 Intercep…
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2008 Middleweight Sport-Touring Shootout BMW F800ST vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor – Motorcycle Review
Motorcycle.com rode from Los Angeles to Monterey, CA on a BMW F800ST and a Honda VFR800 Intercep…
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I’m buying a VFR tomorrow. Really wanted a new F800ST but its too expensive and their impossible to find second hand here. The VFR will do the sport touring job fine i’m sure.
Actually, my dad has a ZZR1400 (ZX-14). He’s 6′3″ and fits just fine, but I’m about an inch taller and proportioned slightly differently, and my legs are too long for the pegs on the Kawi. Definitely take a test ride on any bike if you’re a taller individual, you’d be surprised what can become a major comfort issue.
I rode both and am much more impressed with the F800ST. The VFR felt heavy, it has a chain, no ABS, and doesn’t come on unless you wind it out. Besides, how much over 140 mph do you want to go? This is personal, but I enjoy a bike that’s a little different.
Hey VFR has ABS check it out
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Its an optional extra since 2003.
Strange comparation….VFR is born 2002 BMW is more new….different filosophy and tecnique. For me, VFR is better
I have both in my garage right now – a 2008 F800ST and a 2007 anniversaryVFR800. The BMW is for sale, and the faster it leaves my garage, the better. A good bike, but clinical and boring, with a powerplant that sounds like electric hedge clippers. The VFR, in my opinion, is a more enjoyable machine, all around.
I’ve got the anniversary ‘07 VFR also, isn’t that paint scheme just gorgeous?
It really depends on your riding style/ speed preference. The VFR eggs you on. The accelleration as the RPM’s come up is WAY better- and takes the weight off your wrists if fatigued. If you like to “cruise” around and just throttle out of corners near the “speed limit” the comfort of BMW may be wiser.I prefer the VFR. if you disagree get handlebar risers!! ; ) and a throttle lock, and slightly taller shield. = GOOD TO GO!!
I am 6′3″ and my interceptor is just fine.