Honda’s ST1300 tourer returns to Australia in ‘09 with a new silver colour scheme - Digital Silver Metallic (that’d be silver) - to complement the more familiar Candy Glory Red (umm… red-ish).
Not to be outdone in the ‘paint-with-strange-names’ stakes, its famed VFR800 has also been released in two new colour schemes, Candy Glory Red (yup… red-ish again) and Sword Silver Metallic (‘nuther silver).
The new VFR800 also features gold wheels (ok, that’s better) as part of the new dress-up package.
Under the new paint of the ST1300 is the impressive V4 engine that is now well-recognised for its strong acceleration and effortless ability to swallow long-legged touring distances with rider and a full load.
With a low centre of gravity, the ST1300 is as stable as it is swift while also nimble in city traffic or on a belt along the coast. It also comes with ABS, a 29-litre tank, an adjustable seat (for all-day comfort in the saddle) and aerodynamic bodywork.
The now legendary sports touring VFR800 (which has just had its 23rd birthday) is powered by a 782cc V4 fuel-injected VTEC engine producing 107hp (78kW) @ 10,500rpm and 80Nm @ 8750rpm. .
Sitting on a a lightweight, rigid twin-spar aluminium frame, the VFR features a 43mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic front fork with stepless pre-load adjustment. At the rear, a single-sided cast aluminium swingarm mounted directly to the rear of the engine, Pro-link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 7-step preload and stepless rebound adjustment keeps the rubber to the road.
The VFR800’s responsive handling and power is now well-established.
With a low contoured seat, 22-litre tank capacity, optional luggage system and powerful multi-reflector headlights, the VFR is still a powerful contender in the sports touring segment after 23 years of continuous production. (Well done Honda on that one.)
Recommended retail for the 2009 VFR800 is $15,990 inc. GST (plus stamp duty, registration and dealer delivery) while the 2009 ST1300 retails at $24,690 inc. GST (plus, stamp duty etc.).
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The VFR800 as offerred by Honda MPE Aust, does not have ABS as depicted in both red and silver photo’s.
There is only one model offerred.
my dream bilke silver wing 400 & vfr 800