Honda VFR 1200 launched in india : Price, Specifications & Photos

July 29, 2010 3 comments

Honda will launch new V4-powered impressive bike as VFR 1200 on Friday in India. The range of VFR 1200 price will be expected around 10 lakh. During the last year, the Honda declared VFR 1200F and unveiled firstly in Tokyo Motor Show.

The VFR set with Honda’s C-ABS anti-lock braking system. The bike is accessible with two transmission options (i) A six speed manual transmission and (ii) A dual clutch auto transmission.

The VFR1200F appears with vacuum-moulded cast aluminium chassis.Honda VFR 1200F is featured with the 1237cc engine capacity, liquid cooled V-4 which creates 172bhp at 10,000 rpm, torque of 129nm at 8750 rpm. The bike is weighted 267kg and its integrals include Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission, Innovative cylinder layout, Throttle By wire, and Future Generation Shaft drive system. The anti locks brakes system is also installed in the latest bike.

Honda VFR 1200F has 18.5 L fuel tank capacity. The size of bike’s front tyre is 120/70 zr17 and the rear tyre is 190/55zr17. The bike features 43mm cartridge-type fork, Pro-Link monoshock with gas-charged damper does duty at the rear. The VFR 1200F will be available in Candy Prominence Red, Seal Silver Metallic and Pearl Sunbeam White colours.

Honda states that the shaft drive of the VFR does not have the typical back and forth pitch that’s characteristic of most shaft drive bikes.

The Honda International’s expose, “The VFR1200F has been developed in keeping with previous VFRs; that have delivered a combination of sports and touring capabilities using the latest technologies. This motorcycle is however brand new: A clean-sheet interpretation of the ultimate road-sport machine – a concept driven by extensive understanding of customer needs and the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies.”

Price of Honda VFR 1200F: Approximately Rs. 10, 00,000 +.

Specifications of Honda VFR 1200F:

Engine Type: 1237cc liquid-cooled V-4
Final Drive: Shaft
Induction: PGM-FI 44mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital electronic
Transmission: 6-speed automatic with two modes and manual mode (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission)
Bore and Stroke: 81mm x 60mm
Suspension
- Front: 43mm; 4.7 inches travel
- Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single gas-charged shock; 5.1 inches travel
Brakes:
- Front: Dual 320mm discs, CBS 6-piston calipers with ABS
- Rear: Single 276mm disc, CBS two-piston caliper with ABS
Tires:
- Front: 120/70 ZR17 radial
- Rear: 190/55 ZR17 radial
Wheelbase: 60.8 inches (1545mm)
Rake: 25-deg
Trail: 101.0mm (4.0 inches)
Seat Height: 32.1 inches (815mm)
Fuel Capacity: 4.9 gallons
Colors:
- Candy Prominence Red,
- Seal Silver Metallic
- Pearl Sunbeam White colours
Curb Weight: 591 lbs (VFR1200F) / 613 lbs (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission)