HONDA VFR1200F (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VFR1200F was a sport-touring motorcycle part of the VFR line of motorcycles in Honda's range, powered by a transverse-mounted V4 engine. The bike featured new technologies and the first Dual Clutch Transmission offered on a motorcycle.

The bike was primarily designed in Honda's Italian and German design studios under the supervision of the Spanish designer Teofilo Plaza. The Exterior featured an aerodynamic bodywork borrowed from the Honda MotoGP machine with a dual-layered fairing that pulled heat away from the rider and an X-shaped nose that kept the bike stable at high speeds.

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda VFR1200F, a sport-touring motorcycle that came with the same technical and visual specifications as the previous model and an additional Metallic Black paint scheme.

Also, the bike was available with optional Honda Genuine Accessories, such as a 29 L saddlebag kit, a 31 L top box with a quick-detach system, nylon inner bags, a 7 L tank bag, a sporty three-position adjustable screen that integrated with the standard windscreen for more wind protection, heated grips, a center stand, and a wind deflector set.

For power, the 2013 Honda VFR1200F kept the same specification as its predecessor, with a 1237cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 170 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 129 Nm (95 lb-ft) of torque at 8,750 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was converted into motion by a six-speed manual transmission that pushed the bike to a top speed of 251 kph (156 mph).