Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - All New: 2010 Honda VFR 1200F

American Honda Motor Company's Powersports Division announced today the release of the much-anticipated 2010 VFR1200F.

"This is one of the most exciting motorcycles in Honda's history," said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. "The VFR1200F establishes a whole new definition of performance motorcycling, one that taps into Honda's rich V-4 VFR heritage and extends it into the future of Honda motorcycling. The new technology within this motorcycle is flat-out amazing and it all works together in a manner that takes the VFR1200F strides forward in how a high-end machine looks, works and feels. This is a sport motorcycle that will leave you smiling and ready for more even after you've been riding for hours on end."

More detailed information and images of Honda's model line can be found on www.powersports.honda.com or see your local Honda powersports dealer.

The 2010 VFR1200F embodies the next generation of new motorcycle technology, resulting in unsurpassed rider benefits for those in search of a sporting motorcycle that truly transcends common bounds. Honda's V-4 heritage has been re-invented in astonishingly innovative form through the fusion of advanced technology to craft a futuristic sport motorcycle created for the sheer joy of riding, custom tailored for experienced hands who ride hard, ride long, ride far and ride often.

Just a few of the incredible features and benefits found in the VFR1200F include Honda MotoGP engine technology and architecture; a light and compact 1237cc liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 that pumps out amazing levels of power; Throttle By Wire for next-generation throttle response; lightweight and compact Unicam� valvetrain allows for significantly smaller cylinder heads; optional Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission with manual mode and automatic mode with two D/S modes and paddle-style shifters; Honda slipper clutch in the manual-shift VFR1200F; GP technology layer-concept aero fairing for unrivaled air management and futuristic style; next-generation shaft drive system with offset pivot point and sliding constant-velocity joint for a new level of shaft-drive performance and control.

The VFR1200F will be available at Honda dealers in Spring of 2010. For more information on the VFR1200F, go to www.powersports.honda.com.

Specifications


	Engine

	Type		Liquid-cooled 4-stroke UNICAM 76� V-4

	Displacement		1,237cm³

	Bore x Stroke		81 x 60mm

	Compression Ratio		12: 1

	Max. Power Output		127kW/10,000min^-1 (95/1/EC)

	Max. Torque		129Nm/8,750min^-1 (95/1/EC)

	Idling Speed		1050-1250min^-1

	Oil Capacity		4litres



	Fuel System

	Carburation		PGM-FI electronic fuel injection

	Aircleaner		Oil-permeated, viscous-type paper filter

	Fuel Tank Capacity		18.5litres

	Fuel Consumption		15.5km/l (WMTC mode*)



	Electrical System

	Ignition System		Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance

	Ignition Timing		6.4� ~ 10.4� BTDC (idle speed)

	Sparkplug Type		IMR9E-9HES (NGK); VUH27ES (DENSO)

	Starter		Electric

	Battery Capacity		12V/11.6AH (YTZ14)

	ACG Output		560W

	Headlight		12V, 55W x 1 (low)/55W x 1 (high)



	Drivetrain

	Clutch		Wet, multiplate slipper type

	Clutch Operation		Hydraulic

	Transmission Type		Constant mesh 6-speed

	Primary Reduction		1.738 (73/42)

	Gear Ratios	1	2.6000 (39/15)

		2	1.7368 (33/19)

		3	1.3636 (30/22)

		4	1.1600 (29/25)

		5	1.0322 (32/31)

		6	0.9393 (31/33)

	Final Reduction		2.7

	Final Drive		Shaft



	Frame

	Type		Diamond; aluminium twin-spar



	Chassis

	Dimensions	(LxWxH)	2,250 x 755 x 1,220mm

	Wheelbase		1,545mm

	Caster Angle		25.5�

	Trail		101mm

	Turning Radius		3.5m

	Seat Height		815mm

	Ground Clearance		125mm

	Kerb Weight		267kg

	Loaded Weight		463kg



	Suspension

	Type	Front	43mm cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload adjustment, 120mm axle travel

		Rear	Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, 25-step (*stepless remote-controlled hydraulic) preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment, 130mm axle travel



	Wheels

	Type	Front	5-spoke hollow gravity die cast aluminium

		Rear	7-spoke gravity die cast aluminium

	Rim Size	Front	17M/C x MT3.5

		Rear	17M/C x MT6

	Tyre Size	Front	120/70-ZR17M/C (58W)

		Rear	190/55-ZR17M/C (75W)

	Tyre Pressure	Front	250kPa

		Rear	290kPa



	Brakes

	Type	Front	320mm dual floating hydraulic disc with two 6-piston calipers, C-CBS/ABS and sintered metal pads

		Rear	276mm hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper, C-CBS/ABS and sintered metal pads


Figures obtained by Honda under standardised testing conditions prescribed by WMTC. May vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, loaded weight... *Tests conducted on rolling road using standard version of vehicle with only one rider and no additional optional equipment. All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.