Honda VFR1200FA
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| Honda VFR1200FA | |
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| Production | 2010 - 2014 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 with asymmetrical front/rear cylinder layout |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 172.99 HP (129.0 KW) @ 10000RPM |
| Fuel System | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic enrichment circuit, 44mm throttle bodies and 12-hole injectors |
| Transmission | Gear box: Six speed manual Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability; 108 mm (4.3 in.) travel Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single gas-charged shock with remote spring preload adjustability 130 mm (5.1 in.) travel |
| Brakes | Front: dual 320 mm discs with six-piston calipers, CBS, ABS optional Rear: rear 276 mm disc with two-piston caliper, CBS, ABS optional |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR-17 radial |
| Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR-17 radial |
| Wheelbase | 60.79 inches (1544 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.89 inches (810 mm) |
| Weight | 268.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda VFR1200FA was a Liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 with asymmetrical front/rear cylinder layout Naked motorcycle produced by Honda between 2010 and 2014. Claimed horsepower was 172.99 HP (129.0 KW) @ 10000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1237.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a Six speed manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR-17 radial front tire and a 190/55 ZR-17 radial rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320 mm discs with six-piston calipers, CBS, ABS optional in the front and a rear 276 mm disc with two-piston caliper, CBS, ABS optional in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability; 108 mm (4.3 in.) travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single gas-charged shock with remote spring preload adjustability 130 mm (5.1 in.) travel. The VFR1200FA was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 60.79 inches (1544 mm) long.
2010 Honda VFR1200FA[edit | edit source]
How about a bike powered by an engine derived from both the MX CRF and the MotoGP RC211V machinery? Sounds interesting, to say the least, doesn't it? Well, the 2009 Honda VFR1200FA comes with such a power plant, borrowing the V4 architecture of the MotoGP prototypes, and the Unicam valvetrain, allowing shorter, smaller and therefore, lighter cylinder heads.
Dripping with sport bike attitude, power and overall looks, the 2009 VFR1200FA takes the top-class race track performance to the street level. Great for commuting, city riding and simply wonderful for longer hauls, this machine is almost ready for touring with the included saddlebag mounts and thanks to a more upright position, riding it for a whole day will not be traumatizing for neither rider or pillion.
2012 Honda VFR1200FA[edit | edit source]
Clearly a futuristic machine, the 2011 VFR1200FA is Honda's take on the new direction street bikes are going. Bringing traction control to the road game, the 2011 Honda VFR1200FA provides a safer, more enjoyable experience, with power deployed to the ground more securely, even on surfaces with poorer grip. Other features such as ride-by-wire and C-ABS are also offered, making life aboard this bike truly sweeter.
Ready to tour with the sidecase mounts already integrated, the 2011 VFR1200FA can serve as a vacation vehicle and as a daily commuter, as well. And with optimized fairing design and instrumentation, this bike is really taking a step into the future. The awesome European design is completed with a wide choice of touring- and comfort-minded accessories.
2014 Honda VFR1200FA[edit | edit source]
With an exceptionally futuristic design, the 2013 VFR1200FA sets a new trend in the sport-touring niche, bringing forth fresh looks, fresh performance and top-notch technologies for an exhilarating experience. Engine revisions now allow for more torque deployment between 2000 and 4000 rpm and together with the upgraded fuel injection, the bike also provides extended mileage.
Traction Control is standard and offers riders enhanced peace of mind especially on less-than-ideal surfaces for a more complex road sport feel and more rewarding outings. The V4 engine has its unmistakable rumble and is as distinctive as it gets, while the bike's ergonomics has also been upgraded with a new seat forming technology. Integral saddlebag mounts are standard.