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Born from the illegitimate love of a VFR 1200 and a path winding through the forest, the Crosstourer perfectly illustrates the Honda philosophy embedded in a big trail-GT. More GT than trail by the way, but superbly devoted to driving and rolling. It is one of the few in its category to be powered by a 4-cylinder; and the only one to contain a V4.
2016 brought a lot of improvements. The first of which allows the engine to express itself fully. The VFR 1200 X was brought into conformity with the Euro4 standard, which allows it to finally deliver its 129 horsepower on French territory. The DCT box is enriched with a new programming: S mode has 3 sub-programs to better adapt to various types of driving. Its management software is refined for a more efficient selection. Already in 2014, the software that manages the changing of gears was recalibrated to be more intuitive: downshifts are smoother and occur earlier in modes D and S with additional engine braking..
The bubble has been modified and a 12V socket appears. This is in addition to the “2014” upgrade pack: a strengthening of its technological arsenal. The torque control system was improved, having 3 operating modes and being able to be disconnected. When it is active, and it detects a difference between the speed of the front and rear wheels, the gadget comes into action by acting on the opening of the butterflies and the ignition. When the slip is reduced, the electronic control intervenes only on the opening of the throttle. Couple calmed down, bowl avoided. The Crosstourer also gained a turn signal booster, like on the VFR 800, a slimmer, more comfortable front seat, and an automotive-style key. A fairly light sum of modifications, in the sense of increased user-friendliness. A set that does not change the pretensions of this machine but gradually improves its skills.
The approach taken by Honda to create this hybrid between grand touring and gravel is similar to the genesis of the Crossrunner: a sport-GT with trail suspensions. It is no coincidence that the first name of this bike is VFR 1200 X! Let’s remove all the plastic, the fuel tank and the wheels and discover the massive frame taken directly from the big VFR. A double perimeter aluminum beam of strong section, capable of withstanding a cavalry exceeding 170 horses. A very accomplished mechanics, and here adapted to a less sporty behavior. To achieve this, and to offer more torque at low and mid-range, the design of the camshafts has been revised, as has the timing of the distribution and the shape of the intake and exhaust ducts. Having abandoned power in favor of availability, the Crosstourer still has 129 horsepower at a reasonable speed of 7,750 rpm. Not enough to go in pursuit of a Ducati 1200 Multistrada, an S 1000 XR or a KTM 1290 Adventure, but he does not care: it is neither his target nor his desire. Its stronghold is tourism more than sport.
It was designed to take a trip, far, long, everywhere. Well, almost everywhere. It may be equipped with spoked rims and long-travel suspensions, but you won’t venture into the desert or on the mountain trails with it. Its ground clearance of 180 mm, 55 mm higher than the VFR, allows some fleeting detours, but we are far from the capabilities of a KTM Adventure, offering 261 mm (or even 301 in its R version).
On the other hand, take a few side roads and then take the motorway and then take a look at the climb to Alpe d’Huez, he asks for more. Thanks to an upright and natural driving position, hand guards adjustable in 3 positions, a screen that is also adjustable, and about fifteen options, the crew can go from sea to ocean without asking any questions. No problem with the transmission: it is provided by the single-sided arm coupled with a VFR gimbal.
With its 1200 Crosstourer, Honda offers a worthy descendant of the 1000 Varadero, with more technology, power, technique, and ambition. The manufacturer is not satisfied with that and now offers a real range of ‘cross-over’ with this VFR 1200 X, the Crossrunner, the NC 750 X and the CB 500 X. In front of him, the road, but also a host of contenders. In its sleeves, two assets that the competition can envy: its big V4 and the robotic transmission.
Accessories and Optional Equipment – The Crosstourer can be customized with a range of accessories and optional equipment:
– Polycarbonate side case set
– Inner bags for side cases
– Top-case 45 liters
– Inner bag for top case
– High screen
– Steel drop guard
– Tank protection
– Fog lights
– Heated grips
– 12V socket
– Central stand
– U-lock
– Alarm system
– Engine case protections
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Max speed:
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medium: 6.20 l
The technical aspect
2018 Honda VFR 1200 X CROSSTOURER
- Frame
- Frame: Double aluminum beam
- Tank: 21.5 liters
- Seat height: 850 mm
- Length: 2,285 mm
- Width: 915 mm
- Height: 1335 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,595 mm
- Weight in running order: 275/285 kg
- Train before
- Telehydraulic inverted fork Ø 43 mm
- 2 discs Ø 310 mm, 3 piston calipers
- Front wheel:
110/80
– 19
- Transmission
- 6-speed gearbox
- Secondary transmission by cardan shaft
- Rear axle
- Mono-shock absorber
- 1 disc Ø 276 mm, 3 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
150/70
– 17
- Motor
- 4 Cylinders
in V at 76 °
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Liquid cooling
- Injection
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
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1237 cc
(81 x 60 mm) -
129
ch
at 7,750 rpm -
12.80 mkg
at 6500 rpm - Compression: 12: 1
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Competitors
2018 BMW S 1000 XR
BMW R 1200 GS 2018
Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 2018
Ducati 1260 Multistrada 2018
Yamaha XTZE 1200 Super Tenere Raid Edition 2018
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2018
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