When will it be available in dealers across Europe?
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| VFR1200F will be available early in 2010. |
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What is the price of the new VFR1200F?
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| Final SRP will be confirmed when the motorcycles arrive in the New Year. |
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When will the Dual Clutch Transmission version become available?
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| The Dual Clutch Transmission version will be available in the Summer of 2010. |
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Why does it have a shaft drive rather than a chain drive?
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| The motorcycle has been designed to be easily maintained; and the shaft drive requires no maintenance by the owner. This new sophisticated version is very advanced; and riders will not be able to tell the difference between this shaft drive and a chain driven motorcycle. |
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Why does it use a UNICAM?
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| The motivation for use of the high performance UNICAM from the championship-winning CRF motorcycles was to reduce engine size and weight - improving mass centralisation and allowing for a better rider position, as well as improved fuel consumption. |
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Why does the exhaust look like it does?
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| The exhaust is a unique design – with two pipes positioned one over the other. The design delivers optimum sound whilst also allowing for technologies that allow the system to meet European emissions and sound restrictions as well as providing excellent ground clearance. |
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Why does it have a layered fairing?
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| The layered fairing technology has been taken from RC212V and is there to improve stability at high speed and keep rider and motorcycle cool by directing air around the engine. |
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Why was CABS chosen as the braking system and not the electronic system that is on the new CBR1000RR Fireblade and CBR600RR?
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| The CABS on the new VFR is sufficient for the riding style and performance criteria of the new VFR1200F. The electronic version was designed specifically for supersports bikes as an emergency braking system for those race-ready types of machines. |
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What fuel does it run on?
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| The VFR1200F takes unleaded fuel only. It is designed for Research Octane Number (RON) 98; but if 98 RON is unavailable 95 RON or higher is also recommended for best performance. |
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What’s the reason behind the x-face design headlight – does it have a safety benefit?
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| The x-face headlight is primarily design –based. The high intensity headlight is of the highest quality. Combined with the running lights on the mirrors the motorcycle is highly visible to other road users. |
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What colours is it available in?
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| Candy Prominence Red, Seal Silver Metallic, and Pearl Sunbeam White. All have a clear coat on top of the high impact colours for an exceptionally high quality finish. |
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Will all the accessories be available at launch?
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All accessories other than the alternative narrow and Alcantara seats will be available at launch:
- Panniers
- Top Box
- Tank bag
- Inner bags for panniers and top box
- Alcantara seat
- Low, narrow seat
- Wind deflectors
- Adjustable add-on screen
- Rear hugger
- SatNav
- Heated grips |
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Will it have the same service intervals as other Honda motorcycles?
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| Service intervals for the new VFR1200F are 600km, 12,000km, 24,000km, 36,000km etc; unless the mileage is lower in which case an annual inspection and service should be carried out. |
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What is the range of the tank?
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| The tank size is 18.5L at 15.5 km/l; which provides an estimated range of 286.75km. |
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