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Originally Posted by Darkrider
Was not sure when the F was discontinued...hell it was a surprise to suddenly see the X version popping up in the dealership when i went to go look at the 1200s again. But then again i still have my original "F" the VF750F that started the line up so no big loss from my point of view. Truth be told i thought i would eventually move onto a newer VFR from that bike instead i ended up on the Softail. Go figure.
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The X was actually in development during the release of the F in 2010, and first started being sold in 2012. I think they had always planned on making more than one bike with the platform, which I think worked out well for them. The F makes over 40 more hp, but the X ended up being the more popular bike. I think a lot of that had to do with the X being a much more focused machine, and a much better comfy cruiser that can somewhat do fire roads and the like. Plus, it came in at the right point of the Adventure bike boom. So the F flopped, and the X is still a strong selling bike.
What I find kind of funny about the 1200's though, is how much of a love or hate it kind of bike it is, especially among VFR fans. The people that hate it think it's too big, too heavy, or the engine's new layout isn't correct for the family, blah blah. Those that love them (me) think their opinions are dumb.