Substitute Bikes for FJR

[NMRoadRunner]

If the FJR is too tall, The BMW's will be too

 

[Sir Price]

If the FJR is too tall, The BMW's will be too

There is NO substitute for the FJ my friend NON , I had a 97 VFR 750 before my FJR and loved it , 99% of my riding is two up and around 30% is loaded with luggage as well. :yahoo:

There aint much difference between a VFR and a FRiJ weight wise , but theres a sh.t load more go , room and comfort on a FriJ.

The older 955 Sprint is a good looker and lower bike than the FriJ but lighter , not by much.

Lower the bike , go on a diet , but there aint no substitute. :clapping:

 

[Fred W]

There aint much difference between a VFR and a FRiJ weight wise , but theres a sh.t load more go , room and comfort on a FriJ.

I want some of whatever you're smokin'...

Assuming a "FriJ" is supposed to mean FJR, even a 1st gen (lighter) FJR weighs in at over 600 lbs wet. A second gen is even heavier (640-650 lbs wet) depending on whether AE or not.

A 5th gen VFR weighs only 460 lbs dry, 516 lbs wet. It is considerably lighter and more nimble that any FJR (or FriJ, whatever that is...)

 

[Checkswrecks]

As with all these choices, test rides will rule some in & some out. The Viffer is a great ride if the wifey's good with the back seat.

But nobody's mentioned much about the Trumpet. That Sprint is an absolute ball, with the 3 cylinder engine. It has an addictive lope and is a great cross between the 2-cylinder torque of the Ducati and smoothness of the 4-cyl engines. Needs a taller aftermarket windshield & bar risers, but those are easy to find. It and the VFR are really competitve in the same sub-culture, & while the VFR glass-smooth engine's really efficient, the Triumph engine just sets it apart.

If you're considering that sub-group, take a look at the Ducati ST2/ST3/ST4.

 

[Fred W]

+1 on those suggestions

VFR, Triumph Sprint or Ducati ST are all great bikes. All three have unique soul and character in their engines. All three amount to somewhat porky sport bikes.

The Triumph and ST also have the bonus of factory available hard bags. The VFR doesn't get those until the 6th generation ('02 and later), which is OK, but not as highly recommended since you lose some of the character of the VFR engine without the gear driven cam and added VTECH nonsense.

The only down side to the Duc is the frequent desmo valve maintenance. But it isn't all that hard to do yourself, so only a problem if you must bring it in to have it done in a shop ($$$).

 

[Aasland]

But nobody's mentioned much about the Trumpet. That Sprint is an absolute ball, with the 3 cylinder engine. It has an addictive lope and is a great cross between the 2-cylinder torque of the Ducati and smoothness of the 4-cyl engines. Needs a taller aftermarket windshield & bar risers, but those are easy to find. It and the VFR are really competitve in the same sub-culture, & while the VFR glass-smooth engine's really efficient, the Triumph engine just sets it apart.

Having owned a 2000 VFR with a micron pipe, and riding with a friend on a 955 Sprint ST with the Wolf underseat exhaust, I think the sounds and vibes from the VFR far outshine the Sprint. In m opinion, the sprint felt/sounded harsh, like a chainsaw.

But if going two-up .. the increased horsies of the newer 1050 Sprint ST would be welcome over the VFR800.