After I sold the Tiger, I bought a 1999 Honda VFR 800FI, the Interceptor - awarded 'best all-round motorcycle' by several magazines in 1998 and 1999, as well as 'motorcycle of the year' awards from several motorcycle publications during the past 7-8 years. It was red, fast, powerful, smooth, fuel-injected and it cut corners quickly and easily. Did I also mention red? It's a reasonably comfortable sport-touring bike, a touch too quiet, but technically superb and confidence-inspiring to ride. And a whole lot more bike than I really needed for my in-town riding - where I seldom reach above 4,000 rpm. I did put in a seven-hour trip to Ottawa (six hours return) on it. Plus I rode it in the Ride For Sight in 2000.
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