Rumours of the VFR's demise are rife and baseless...
Worldwide the bike is respected and sells well. Here in North America, it is a sleeper at best.
The bike rocks for old-man riding - ridden hard and long. You just aren't going to see them at the AMA races. So, if you are depending on a "win on Sunday, sell on Monday" marketing plan, the VFR is never going to be a big seller.