Sport Touring Transmission Q

[321motor]

Hi all.

I am planning to buy a sport touring (honda vfr 800). It is my aim to buy. However I would like to know wether there are other half automatic transmission bikes around such as Yamaha FJR 1300.

Does this honda also has the same character with yamaha?

I will be glad if you show me some other alternatives.

Regards,
Cem

[Guzzipat]

Check out this Aprillia;

http://apriliauk.attiva.it/modelli/road/modello.asp?id=149


New model just out, Aprillia are owned by Piaggio now, the bigest PTW manufacturer in Europe.

[UHOH]

Honda VFR would be a great 1st sport touring bike ...

[burnergold2B]

Hi all.

I am planning to buy a sport touring (honda vfr 800). It is my aim to buy. However I would like to know wether there are other half automatic transmission bikes around such as Yamaha FJR 1300.

Does this honda also has the same character with yamaha?

  I think the only other semi-automatic transmission out there is in a Suzuki scooter? Maybe an older Honda as well, the Hondamatic CB from the 70s/80s.

  No, the VFR and the FJR are not similar in character of engine,ride, size or weight. The VFR is a great choice for your first.    

[321motor]

Dear Burnergold and other friends. Thanks a lot for your help. I will contact with a Honda bike shop asap!
Cheers.
Cem

[bikerfish1100]

out of curiosity, is your need/desire for an automatic bike due to a physical disability requirement, or to some psychological impediment to shifting?

[Guzzipat]

  I think the only other semi-automatic transmission out there is in a Suzuki scooter? Maybe an older Honda as well, the Hondamatic CB from the 70s/80s.

  No, the VFR and the FJR are not similar in character of engine,ride, size or weight. The VFR is a great choice for your first.    

The new Aprillia I posted about has auto transmission, so did a Guzzi convert many years ago.