The name . . . . .

[Whistler]

'Crossrunner'. Do you like it? I have to say I am not keen on it. It does not captivate the spirit of the bike for me 
It's a bit of a 'runner', but there is nothing 'cross' about it! 

[SwissVFR]

Yes, I like it...    --sv

[aj@]

I use VFR800X. Only a Hondarider knows the difference between Crossrunner and -tourer

[xrunjoe]

Often thought about this before I sold mine..don't think Honda are very imaginative apart from the Fireblade when it comes to naming their bikes. Maybe the "elements" should be the common thread in naming bikes
I would therefore have gone for CrossFire!!

[leathers999]

I dont think Honda thought about it very well....."friends" of mine call it the Honda Crossdresser!!!

[Whistler]

Originally Posted by leathers999

I dont think Honda thought about it very well....."friends" of mine call it the Honda Crossdresser!!!

Hmmm.  Do we have the same 'friends' per chance? 

[Rocker66]

As a guy who was known as quite a good writer said What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet

                                                                                         

[ali]

Hey' leave me out of this Rocker - A Rose (Ali).Most folks haven't a clue what the bike is!

[leathers999]

Especially when you have "Sharkey" emblazened all down the side of the fairing!!   

[TroggysRevenge]

The trouble is if you call it a VFR800X most people envision the sports bike (most insurance companies do too!).  If I call it a Crossrunner I then have to explain that it's sort-of a VFR800 with a more upright handlebars.
If only everyone could ride one, then they'd understand!