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Evolution
Honda's versatile VFR is reinvented with MotoGP engine technology, Formula 1 transmission trickery and Gold Wing-like long-distance attributes.
Rivals
Luxury hypersports like the BMW K1300S, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 and Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa.
| TECH |
| Price |
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| Engine type |
l-c V4 |
| Valve train |
SOHC, 16v |
| Displacement |
1237cc |
| Bore x stroke |
81.0 x 60.0mm |
| Compression |
12.0:1 |
| Fuel system |
PGM-FI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate slipper or dual-clutch automatic |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
na |
| Claimed torque |
na |
| Frame |
Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension |
43mm Showa inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Single Showa shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual Nissin six-piston radial calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Single Nissin two-piston caliper, 276mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 Dunlop Roadsmart |
| Rear tire |
190/55-ZR17 Dunlop Roadsmart |
| Rake/trail |
25.3 deg./4.0 in. |
| Seat height |
32.1 in. |
| Wheelbase |
60.8 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
4.9 gal. |
| Claimed wet weight |
591 lbs. standard, 613 lbs. automatic |
| Color |
Candy Red |
| Available |
March |
| Warranty |
12 mo., unlimited mi. |
Contact
American Honda Motor Co.
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
310.783.3745
www.powersports.honda.com
Verdict 4 stars out of 5
A better long-distance hauler, and the automatic transmission is a revelation.