Honda VFR 1200 DCT test: automatic access to the myth ?
Surprisingly technologically shy, the new 2010 Honda VFR seemed to lack that zest of sophistication that has always defined this iconic lineage. But that was counting without the version equipped with the double clutch gearbox… Test !
Honda VFR 1200 DCT tech. Sheet
Engine
- Type : 4 cylinders in V at 76 °, 4-stroke, liquid cooling and Unicam type distribution
- Displacement : 1237 cc
- Bore and stroke : 81 × 60 mm
- Food : PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
- Compression ratio : 12: 1
- Engine torque : 129 Nm at 8,750 rpm (Free World), 115 Nm at 4,000 rpm (France)
- Power : 173 hp (127 kW) at 10,000 rpm (Free World), 112 hp (83 kW) at 9,500 rpm (France)
Dimensions
- Length : 2250 mm
- Saddle height : 815 mm
- Ground clearance : 125 mm
- Caster angle : 25.5 °
- Wheelbase : 1,545 mm
- Full weight : 277 kg
- Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 liters
- Front tire : 120/70 – ZR17 M / C (58W)
- Rear Tire : 190/55 – ZR17 M / C (75W)
Cycle part
- Frame : Double aluminum beam
- Fork : HMAS cartridge fork Ø 43 mm, adjustable in preload
- Rear suspension : Pro-link with HMAS mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload (25 pos. Hydraulic remote control) and in rebound
- Front brake : Double floating disc Ø 320 mm with 6 piston calipers, C-ABS
- Rear brake : Disc Ø 276 mm with 2 piston caliper, C-ABS
Transmission
- Final drive : By tree
- Clutch : Multidisk in oil bath, hydraulically controlled double clutch
- Gearbox : six reports managed electronically
Instrumentation
- Dash console : Odometer, speed, tachometer, two trips, time, fuel gauge, air and engine temperature, gear indicator engaged, selection mode engaged (AT with "D" and "S" sub-modes or MT)
Commercial information
- Price : 16,290 euros
- Guarantee : Three years parts and MO
- Availability : May 28, 2010 in concessions
- Colors : red, silver and white
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