After months of anticipation and hype the new Honda VFR 1200 has finally been introduced. The bike continues the sport touring tradition of the VFR 750 and the VFR 800 adding the option of an automatic transmission. Both versions of the bike (manual & automatic) use a shaft drive, and weigh in at 591 and 613 pounds. The bike will be available at Honda dealers in the Spring of 2010.Honda VFR1200F - 6-speed Manual Transmission
VFR1200F - Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission
Engine Type: 1237cc liquid-cooled 76° V-4
Bore and Stroke: 81mm x 60mm
Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Valves: SOHC; four valves per cylinder
Induction: PGM-FI 44mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital electronic
Transmission: 6-speed
Six-speed automatic with two modes and manual mode
Final Drive: Shaft
Suspension
Front: 43mm; 4.7 inches travel
Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single gas-charged shock; 5.1 inches travel
Brakes
Front: Dual 320mm discs, CBS 6-piston calipers with ABS
Rear: Single 276mm disc, CBS two-piston caliper with ABS
Tires
Front: 120/70 ZR17 radial
Rear: 190/55 ZR17 radial
Wheelbase: 60.8 inches (1545mm)
Rake: 25-deg
Trail: 101.0mm (4.0 inches)
Seat Height: 32.1 inches (815mm)
Fuel Capacity: 4.9 gallons
Color: Candy Red
Curb Weight: 591 lbs (VFR1200F)
613 lbs (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission)
