replacement bike

[Bluefox]

Just a quick question.My Biffer has been written off by  white van man while it was parked so am now looking for a new bike.
I have pretty much narrowed it down to 2 bikes,a 2017 Biffer or a VFR1200 Crosstourer Highlander T,Has anybody ever had a crosstourer?Both are only a couple of years old,I know exactly what Im getting with the Biffer but quite fancy the shaft drive in the VFR -advice appreciated.

[pedro]

No personal experience, but by all accounts the engine in the VFR is a gem. In fact, pretty much everything about it is good they say. Possibly the looks are more marmite than the CBF, which is more traditional in style, which might or might not be a factor. Generally thought to be over-priced from new. I do seem to recall that the fuel capacity could have been better, limiting the miles between petrol stations, again if that's an issue.

[Ali-bear]

I'd be tempted by the V4.

[Bluefox]

Rode the Crosstourer,and seat is really high.Struggled to touch the floor at standstill other than tiptoe,thats the trouble of only being 5 foot 8.I know yhat I can comfortably reach the floor on the Biffer so am going to look at a 17 reg tomorrow

[Kentcolin]

I'm 5ft 8 too and love the cbf1000 because I can get both feet flat on the ground. My wife and I use the bike a lot for holidays etc so feeling secure and steady is very important. . There are some lovely bikes out there but they are just  too tall and heavy for me and I don't want a cruiser. Cars are designed for all shapes and sizes, bikes less so.

[Bluefox]

Replacement bike now bought.

[alan sh]

What did you get?

[Bluefox]

2017 bigger, immaculate low miles.Pick up tomorrow

[Bluefox]

Picked up today,well pleased

[raYzerman]

Good news!  IMHO you made the right choice!  Interesting they are still selling these on that side of the pond, our last one here was 2012.