I rode a VFR DCT today and I have to say it is a very special bike. I’m thinking I need one of my own now!
Any VFR1200F DCT owners here?
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I rode a 2010 DCT. I think you might be talking about the 1200X Crosstourer they brought over in 2016. I've been wanting the original VFR1200F since it came out in 2010. I know a few guys that bought NOS 2012s for $8K in 2014. Nobody wanted them then, but prices seem to be climbing on them. It used to be you could find 2010s everywhere for $5K used. It's looking like what I want is going to cost over $7K now. 2013s are over $9K. The 2010 fit me well and, long wheel base aside, it felt like a much smaller bike than it is. The weight isn't an issue at all.
I own a 2013 NC700X with the DCT and I love it.
I rode a 2016 VFR1200X Crosstourer at the IMS Long Beach Show. I found the bike to be decent in handling, however, the ride leader did not let really get above 60 MPH on the route. So, I cannot tell you how the bike would've handled about that speed. I found the shift points to be more aggressive when compared to my NC700X. I also have to take into consideration that it's a much heavier bike too.
I personally do not want to get into over 1,000cc anymore. The insurance rates on the last one it had on my policy for my nephew under my name was over $1,100 per year for just that bike. Also after my latest dealings with the insurance company regarding my last accident on my NT700. I do not think that I will own a brand new bike again for the simple fact the insurance companies total a bike after its first accident. The service manages at my local Honda dealer has confirmed that's the trend the insurance companies are following now.
I rode a 2016 VFR1200X Crosstourer at the IMS Long Beach Show. I found the bike to be decent in handling, however, the ride leader did not let really get above 60 MPH on the route. So, I cannot tell you how the bike would've handled about that speed. I found the shift points to be more aggressive when compared to my NC700X. I also have to take into consideration that it's a much heavier bike too.
I personally do not want to get into over 1,000cc anymore. The insurance rates on the last one it had on my policy for my nephew under my name was over $1,100 per year for just that bike. Also after my latest dealings with the insurance company regarding my last accident on my NT700. I do not think that I will own a brand new bike again for the simple fact the insurance companies total a bike after its first accident. The service manages at my local Honda dealer has confirmed that's the trend the insurance companies are following now.
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I've been tempted by the 1200X. I've seen a couple deals for NOS 2016 - 2018 non DCTs for 8K. Sport bikes are my first love and I have to say the VFR1200f feels like it was made just for me. I love everything about it.