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HONDA VFR 1200F DCT 2011

HONDA VFR 1200F DCT 2011
HONDA VFR 1200F DCT 2011 · Photo: PekePON, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA VFR 1200F DCT 2011
Year2011
Engine TypeFour stroke, 76° V4, SOHC (Unicam), 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1237 cc / 75.4 cu in
Bore X Stroke81 x 60 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power127 kW / 170 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque129 Nm / 95.1 lb-ft @ 8750 rpm
IgnitionDigital transistorized with electronic advance
InductionPGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), two automatic modes and manual mode
ClutchDual wet multi-plate clutches, electro-hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTwin-spar cast aluminium; single-sided aluminium swingarm
Front Suspension41 mm inverted HMAS cartridge telescopic fork, adjustable spring preload, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel
Rear SuspensionPro-Link HMAS gas shock, 25-position spring preload adjustment, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm floating discs, 6-piston radial calipers, Combined ABS
Rear BrakesSingle 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Combined ABS
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2244 mm / 88.3 in
Overall Width752 mm / 29.6 in
Overall Height1222 mm / 48.1 in
Seat Height815 mm / 32.1 in
Wheelbase1545 mm / 60.8 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight277 kg / 611 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal
Fuel Consumption17.8 km/l
Top Speed251.2 km/h / 156 mph
Photo gallery
HONDA VFR 1200F DCT 2011

Photo: Robin Roy Julius, exo_duz, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The 2011 DCT version was carried over from the first year, pairing the V4 with Honda's push-button dual-clutch gearbox. It suited riders who wanted a big sport-tourer that could run fully automatic in traffic while still allowing manual shifts on open roads.