Honda VFR 1200 DCT Vs BMW K1300S: supremacy challenged…
Considered as the benchmark for Sport-GTs, the Honda VFR is adorned with a new 1237 cc V4 and above all a double-clutch transmission (DCT) to keep its crown. Will this innovation suffice against a fully mature BMW K1300S? ? Duel.
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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