Poll: VFR or CBR?

pOint_01 · 07/04/2011, 11:35

which is the better bike?

a VFR400 or CBR400?

and why?

thx.

Blazzer · 07/04/2011, 11:36

lets just drop a rvf400 into the mix

Aduro · (This post was last modified: 07/04/2011 11:49 by Aduro.)

Rvf has USD forks so itd prob top out there. Only ever ridden an RVF, seems it doesn't rev up quite as freely as the mc22 I don't know if this is just cuz its a bigger engine or if its a characteristic of V4's. If so then the CBR seems like it would be that bit more aggressive power delivery wise, and maybe thats why it isnt LAMS

also dont you have a gsxr400?

Chrissybenn · 07/04/2011, 12:16

id rather ride the vfr/rvf than the cbr. inline 4s bore me now lol

Lane · 07/04/2011, 22:09

Pretty close call but the VFR has the V4 and the single sided swingarm so it has some cool factor.

Is this for a trackie or something?

wogstaa · 07/04/2011, 23:10

VFR... More power!!!
and the single sided swingarm is cool in my books too

pOint_01 · 08/04/2011, 00:34

yes... this would be a trackie...

VFR hey....hmmm.....dont care about the coolness...just want the better bike...so if its faster...that would def be a +!

thanx guys!

CammyGTIR · 08/04/2011, 00:38

The VFR is a riders bike, the CBR is a fun bike. The difference is there, but wheres mah RVF!!!

Beer Baron · 08/04/2011, 05:53

I would go the VFR over the CBR, but you should consider the RVF too not least because it's a bit newer (they sold them new in japan until 2001! despite stopping production in 1996).

differences between VFR400 and RVF400 (stolen from wikipedia). there are some things better on the VFR (little more power, RVF has more midrange though, rear pro squat brake calliper mount on VFR - still needs to be fitted, not available on RFV at all, VFR can change rear rotor without removing hub, larger rear spindle too.)

- obviously different body work, the RVF400 copies its bigger brother the RVF750 RC45

- The VFR has 32mm carbs vs 30mm carbs on RVF, but RVF has 'T' section vacuum piston as opposed to round section piston, this makes piston lighter and offers more throttle response

- The RVF has tuned ram tubes to increase mid range power

- The RVF has increased camshaft timing, same lift but more duration and overlap

- Intake port/valve seat on the RVF is 19mm as opposed to 20mm on VFR

- The frame on the RVF is substantially different to the VFR, RVF clamps the motor in a different position and has more rigind mounting points, it is also a later generation frame design

- The steering head angle of the RVF is 25degrees as opposed to VFR's 25deg 20 minutes, which will give slightly faster steering

- The wheel base of the RVF is 10mm shorter than VFR

- The trail of the RVF is 92mm as opposed to 96mm of VFR

- The handle bars of RVF are 10mm higher and 24mm close to rider which will give a more comfortable ride(moreupright)

- The fuel tank of RVF is 30mm wider at the rear

- The front fairing was wind tested with naca ducts feeding cool air to air box(not ram air), 6.5% improvement in aerodynamics over VFR

- Front forks of upside down design, with revised spring rate and dampening, stiffer dampening and spring over VFR

- Rear shock on RVFhas integral compression canister, also has revised shock linkage and improved dampening and spring rate

- Front calipers are of more rigid design, with about 10% improvement in feel over VFR

- Rims are slightly lighter

- Rear rim is 17 inch an RVF, VFR runs 18 inch

- Rear single sided swing arm is different in its mounting to frame to reduce weight and increase

juxt · 08/04/2011, 06:17

^^^legend!
i knew there was differences and I've always wodered what (without so much motivation to bother researching)
gotta love wiki

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