I have owned two R1100Ss, VFR800s & one Sprint 1050, depending on your physical condition, I feel the VFR800 is a very forgiving ride, more so than the R1100S.
After a long hours in the saddle, the vibration of the Boxer engine can cause fatigue without most rider noticing, when compared to same amount of saddle hours on a VFR or Blackbird as sport tourer.
Sprint 1050 was very much like the VFR, just more difficult to find parts when needed when compared to Honda. Comfort level for touring is right between the R1100S & VFR. It didn't hold its value as well as BMW or Honda, so once I sold it I didn't try to look for another one.
Currently, I have a R1200S and 2000 VFR still in my garage.
I think as I get older, I spend less & less time on motorcycles, more time on bicycles.
If I have to keep just one motorcycle, VFR it would be, good thing I can keep multiple bikes.
