2012 VFR1200F test: give more at less cost !
Two years after its launch, the Honda VFR1200F undergoes its first update and notably includes for 2012 a traction control system. Other points are also improved while, at the same time, its price is lowered ! First try.
Honda VFR1200F 2012 tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 76 ° V-4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 1237 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 81 × 60 mm |
| Distribution | 4 valves per cylinder, Unicam |
| Volumetric ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Food | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Max power | 113 hp (83 kW) at 9,500 rpm (France) |
| Max torque | 113 Nm at 4,000 rpm (France) |
| Electrical system | |
| Ignition | Digital microprocessor controlled |
| Ignition timing | 6.4 ° ~ 10.4 ° AvPMH (idle) |
| Candle | IMR9E-9HES (NGK), VUH27ES (DENSO) |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Drums | 12 V / 11.2 Ah (YTZ14) |
| Alternator | 570 W |
| Headlights | 12 V, 55 W x 1 (crossover) / 55 W x 1 (highway) |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disk |
| Ordered | Manual / Automatic DCT |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary reduction | 1.738 (73/42) |
| 1st | 2,600 (39/15) |
| 2nd | 1.737 (33/19) |
| 3rd | 1.364 (30/22) |
| 4th | 1,160 (29/25) |
| 5th | 1.032 (32/31) |
| 6th | 0.939 (31/33) |
| Final reduction | 2,699 |
| Final drive | By tree |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Double aluminum beam |
| Front suspension | 43 mm cartridge fork, adjustable preload |
| Suspension Ar | Pro-link with gas shock absorber, adjustable in preload and rebound |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 130 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 320 mm floating disc with 6 piston caliper, C-ABS |
| Ar brake | Single 276 mm disc with 2 piston caliper, C-ABS |
| Front rim | In 5-spoke aluminum, 17M / C x MT3.5 |
| Rim Ar | Aluminum 5-spoke, 17M / C x MT6.0 |
| Front tire | 120/70 – ZR17M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 190/55 – R17M / C (75W) |
| Av pressure | 250 kPa |
| Pressure Ar | 290 kPa |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,244 mm |
| Width | 752 mm |
| Height | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,545 mm |
| Ground clearance | 128 mm |
| Caster angle | 25.5 ° |
| Hunt | 101 mm |
| Turning radius | 3.45 m |
| Saddle height | 850 mm |
| Full weight | 267 kg |
| Loaded weight | 463 kg |
| Fuel tank | 19 liters |
| Oil tank | 4 liters |
| Consumption (WMTC) | Standard: 6.25 l / 100km DCT: 6.10 l / 100km |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Colors | "Darkness" metallic black, "Candy Tahitian" blue, or "Blade" metallic titanium |
| Price | Standard: € 14,990 DCT: € 15,990 |
| Guarantee | 3 years, parts and labor and 24 hour assistance |
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