| Evolution |
After a year’s hiatus, the VFR1200F returns for 2012 with minor updates. This generation is as much different from the long line of mid-size VFRs as you can get.
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| Rivals |
BMW K1300S, Kawasaki Concours 14
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| Tech |
| Price |
$17,499 |
| Engine type |
l-c 76-deg. V-4 |
| Valve train |
SOHC, 16v |
| Displacement |
1237cc |
| Bore x stroke |
81.0 x 60.0mm |
| Compression |
12.0:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
6-speed automated manual |
| Claimed horsepower |
na |
| Claimed torque |
na |
| Frame |
Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension |
Showa 43mm fork, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Showa shock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Nissin six-piston calipers, 320mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake |
Nissin two-piston caliper, 276mm disc with ABS |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT021 |
| Rear tire |
190/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT021 |
| Rake/trail |
25.5°/4.0 in. |
| Seat height |
31.9 in. |
| Wheelbase |
60.8 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
5.0 gal. |
| Claimed curb weight |
na |
| Color |
Candy Blue |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
12 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Contact |
www.powersports.honda.com
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| Verdict 2.5 out of 5 stars |
| Marginally improved DCT hides a really good motorcycle. |