All the Duels – Honda VFR 1200 DCT Vs BMW K1300S: supremacy questioned … – Honda VFR 1200 DCT technical sheet

Honda VFR 1200 DCT Vs BMW K1300S: supremacy challenged…

All the Duels - Honda VFR 1200 DCT Vs BMW K1300S: supremacy questioned ... - Honda VFR 1200 DCT technical sheet

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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