Just as I was considering giving up motorcycles entirely, I befriended a motorcycle enthusiast. Soon after, an old friend discovered the sport. The latter convinced me that the VFR was dated technology in need of an upgrade. I watched him buy two new bikes (a Yamaha R1 and a Yamaha FZ1), so I followed suit by selling the VFR and purchasing a 2003 Yamaha R6 for $8,290.