LEGEND

S = Standard

MOTOR

Engine type : Liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 with asymmetrical FR/R cylinder layout

Displacement : 1,237 cc

Bore & stroke : 81 mm x 60 mm

Compression ratio : 12:01

Valve train : Chain-driven SOHC Unicam, 4 valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery : PGM-FI electronic fuel injection

SUSPENSION

Front suspension : 43 mm cartridge fork with spring preload adjustment; 108 mm (4.3 in.) travel

Rear suspension : Pro-Arm single-sided swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustment; 130 mm (5.1 in.) travel

BRAKES

Front: dual 320 mm discs with six-piston calipers

Rear: 276 mm disc with dual-piston caliper. Combined Braking System with ABS

FUEL

Town : 0.00 L/100KM
Highway : 0.00 L/100KM

TRANSMISSION

S  Final drive by Shaft

S  Transmission: Six-speed

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

S  Tires: 120/70ZR - 17 radial front; 190/55ZR - 17 radial rear

S  Seat height: 810 mm (31.9 in.)

S  Wheelbase: 1,545 mm (60.8 in.)

S  Curb weight: 268 kg (591 lb) including required fluids and full tank of gas – ready to ride

S  Fuel capacity: 18.5 litres

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN

S  Light and compact 1,237 cc liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 engine pumps out amazing levels of power with a distinctive feel and sound.

S  By combining many of Honda's most advanced technologies, engineers managed to create a remarkably compact engine that's both smaller and lighter than the V-4 engine in the VFR800A.

S  Unique cylinder layout locates the rear cylinders side by side but close together, and the front cylinders more widely spaced. This layout allows for a slim, compact "waist" that fits comfortably between the rider's legs. It also improves mass centralization, thereby contributing to the bike's balanced feel and ease of control.

S  The engine also incorporates a special high-strength Symmetrically Coupled Phase-shift Crankshaft that features a 28-degree crankpin offset that works in concert with the 76-degree V angle to essentially negate primary engine vibration for smooth running. And because the powerplant now has perfect primary balance, the need for a balance shaft is eliminated, which allows for a more compact engine and also yields a weight savings of nearly 1.4 kg (3 lb).

S  Lightweight and compact Unicam™ valve train allows for significantly shorter and smaller cylinder heads with no loss in efficiency. It's the same technology used in Honda's potent CRF motocross bikes.

S  Also borrowed from the CRF range and the RC211V MotoGP bike is the sealed crankcase system that reduces the pumping loss created through piston movement, marking the first time this system has been used on a street motorcycle.

S  The engine's performance is delivered where it's most useful and most enjoyable. Its linear torque curve is focused in the low-end and midrange, making it possible for the rider to simply roll on and off the throttle while powering through bends. This effortless control makes the VFR1200FA great fun to ride – this is a sportbike with real-world-usable power.

S  Asymmetrical exhaust lengths between front and rear cylinders further improve power output and add to the VFR1200FA's unique sound and feel.

S  Engineered to provide excellent cornering clearance and minimal intrusion to the feet of the rider and passenger, the high-volume, twin-outlet muffler produces an unobtrusive but fantastically stirring note. At low revs the sound is almost like a human heartbeat. Further up the rev range, once the internal servo-operated exhaust valve is opened, the sound changes to a truly inspiring, hard-edged V-4 howl.

S  A slipper clutch allows quick downshifting and improved control under deceleration. It's similar to the clutch on the CBR1000RRA.

S  A throttle-by-wire system replaces the throttle cable with sophisticated electronics. It provides light, precise fuel metering at all engine rpm, the system's accuracy gives the rider increased levels of control.

S  The next-generation shaft-drive system routes the shaft below the swingarm pivot point to eliminate the squat and lift of conventional shaft drives without resorting to complex and heavy countermeasures as found on some competing models. Special dampers eliminate any excessive slack or jerkiness in the system, resulting in smooth on- and off-throttle transitions.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

S  New-technology seat construction permits a higher level of seat shaping and forming detail for excellent rider and passenger comfort and a sleek look.

S  Integral saddlebag mounts come standard.

S  New painting technologies, specially developed at Honda's new high-tech Kumamoto factory, result in a level of finish far above normal production standards.

S  The handlebar and the layout of the controls are the result of careful study of ergonomics and rider needs. The designers looked at the time required to reach controls comfortably and the ease of operation— particularly during cornering. As a result, the VFR1200FA has new handlebar switches and a new layout with reversed horn and indicator controls. The indicator switch shape is designed around natural thumb movement for effortless operation.