Honda VFR1200F: review, history, specs

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Class: sport-touring

Production: 2010-2016 (2017)

Model
Honda VFR1200F

2010-2016 (2017)

(all markets)

Honda VFR1200F

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2010 all Name: Honda VFR1200F; Honda VFR1200FD (DCT)

Code: VFR1200FA, VFR1200FDA

2011 all Name: Honda VFR1200F; Honda VFR1200FD (DCT)

Code: VFR1200FB, VFR1200FDB

2012 all Name: Honda VFR1200F; Honda VFR1200FD (DCT)

Code: VFR1200FC, VFR1200FDC

2013 all Name: Honda VFR1200F; Honda VFR1200FD (DCT)

Code: VFR1200FD, VFR1200FDD

2014 all Name: Honda VFR1200F; Honda VFR1200FD (DCT)

Code: VFR1200FE, VFR1200FDE

2015 all Name: Honda VFR1200F; Honda VFR1200FD (DCT)

Code: VFR1200FF, VFR1200FDF

2016-2017 all Name: Honda VFR1200F; Honda VFR1200FD (DCT)

Code: VFR1200FG, VFR1200FDG

Specifications

Honda VFR1200F: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2250 mm / 88,6 in
Overall width 755 mm / 29,7 in – VFR1200F

740 mm / 29,1 in – VFR1200FD (DCT)

Overall height 1220 mm / 48,0 in
Wheelbase 1545 mm / 60,8 in
Ground clearance 125 mm / 4,9 in
Seat height 810 mm / 31,9 in

790 mm / 31,1 in – VFR1200F/FD (Japan)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 268 kg / 591 lbs – VFR1200F

278 kg / 613 lbs – VFR1200FD (DCT)

FRAME Type Diamond (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel 43 mm inverted telescopic fork (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 108 mm / 4,2 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Pro-Link with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 130 mm / 5,1 in
Front tire size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tire size 190/55ZR17 M/C (75W)
Front brake Double disc, 320 mm, 6-piston radial calipers (C-ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (C-ABS)
Fuel capacity 18,5 l / 4,89 US gal – VFR1200F/FD (2010-2011)

19,0 l / 5,02 US gal – VFR1200F/FD (2012+)

Trail 101 mm / 4,0 in
Fuel economy / consumption 5,17 l / 100 km (45,5 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4 cylinders V 76°
Bore & Stroke 81,0 x 60,0 mm
Displacement 1237 cm³ (75,46 cu in)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 173,0 hp (127,0 kW) / 10000 rpm

+ TCS (traction control system) – VFR1200F/FD (2012+)

Max. torque 129 Nm (13,0 kg*m) / 8750 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 2,7 sec.[2]
Top speed 253 km/h (157 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection: PGM-Fi, 44 mm
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated – VFR1200F

Wet, 2 multi-plate, automatic (DCT) – VFR1200FD

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.738
Final reduction 2.545
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.600 (2.466 - DCT)

1.736 (1.789 - DCT)

1.363 (1.409 - DCT)

1.160

1.032

0.939

ELECTRICAL Ignition Fully transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC 570W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-11.2Ah

Images

Honda VFR1200F: images, gallery.

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Videos

Honda VFR1200F: video.

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Manuals

Honda VFR1200F: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda VFR1200F ABS (08//2010) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda VFR1200F ABS (08//2010) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda VFR1200F ABS (08//2010) | Top speed