Honda VFR1200FD: history, specs, pictures
| Honda VFR1200FD | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | liquid-cooled 76 degrees V4, SOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel System | PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 44mm throttle bodies and 12-hole injectors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed, manual Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted cartridge fork with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.3 inches travel Rear: Pro Arm single-sided swingarm with Pro-Link single gas-charged shock with remote spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with CBS six-piston calipers with ABS Rear: Single 276mm disc with CBS twin-piston caliper with ABS |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR-17 radial |
| Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR-17 radial |
| Wheelbase | 60.79 inches (1544 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.09 inches (815 mm) |
| Weight | 286.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda VFR1200FD was a liquid-cooled 76 degrees V4, SOHC; four valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Honda in 2013.
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 6 Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Six-speed with two automatic modes and manual mode.
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 full-floating 320mm discs with CBS six-piston calipers with ABS in the front and a Single 276mm disc with CBS twin-piston caliper with ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted cartridge fork with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.3 inches travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro Arm single-sided swingarm with Pro-Link single gas-charged shock with remote spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel. The VFR1200FD was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 60.79 inches (1544 mm) long.
2013 Honda VFR1200FD[edit | edit source]
The D suffix after the usual VFR1200F badge stands for the Dual Clutch Transmission. Becoming increasingly popular among Honda fans, the DCT systems provide the convenience of either automatic or manual shifting, reducing power gaps and offering a smoother ride even when a lot of shifting is involved.
The 2012 VFR1200FD is the benchmark for V4 sport-touring machines, but it is also a handy commuter which will make navigating the urban clutter much easier and by all means, funnier.