My favourite motorcycle magazine BIKE from the UK recently updated their 5 star motorcycle rating system which appears in their guide at the back of every issue. Previously, they almost never awarded five out of five stars (never, in fact, since I've been a subscriber). In their new format, they award five stars to the best bike in each class. The VFR1200 was upgraded from four to 5 stars under this new rating, presumably for top sport tourer. The caption remains unchanged:
"No gizmos, but a great engine, chassis and finish meas they're not missed. Auto (DCT) is pillion friendly, smooth, and 600 more. Bike Tip: The definitive sports tourer"
To my knowledge BIKE has not yet tested the updated 2012 version of the VFR.
Other motorcycles that were awarded five stars:
BMW R1200RT
Ducati Multistrada 1200s
Honda NC700x
Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14)
Kawasaki ZX10R
KTM 990 Adventure
Triumph Speed Triple
Triumph Daytona 675
Triumph Street Triple R
Pardon the crummy cell phone pics:
"No gizmos, but a great engine, chassis and finish meas they're not missed. Auto (DCT) is pillion friendly, smooth, and 600 more. Bike Tip: The definitive sports tourer"
To my knowledge BIKE has not yet tested the updated 2012 version of the VFR.
Other motorcycles that were awarded five stars:
BMW R1200RT
Ducati Multistrada 1200s
Honda NC700x
Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14)
Kawasaki ZX10R
KTM 990 Adventure
Triumph Speed Triple
Triumph Daytona 675
Triumph Street Triple R
Pardon the crummy cell phone pics:
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| August 2012 issue. SPOILER: the most fun bike ever is the Triumph Street Triple |
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| High praise... I'd like to see a test on the 2012 model |
