DevelopmentHonda's longstanding legacy of trend-setting machines contains one bright shining star after another, enough to populate the entire
sky. Among this host of stellar bodies, however, shines one of the best and brightest machines ever to spring from the Honda clan: the
VFR series of motorcycles. Immediately upon its debut in 1983, the VF750F Interceptor wielded more than enough bright-think technology
to rewrite the rules in the sport bike class, and its leading-edge performance made it an immediate hit with riders and the
motorcycling press.
This modern liquid-cooled V-4 engine and rectangular-section frame and race-bred chassis--startling innovations back in the day--
literally advanced the state of the art in both horsepower and handling. Over the ensuing decades, these forward steps and more to
follow gave the VFR spectacular credentials that led to accomplishments beyond count, including AMA and World Superbike championships,
as well as best-in-class awards and top-10 honors gathered up year after year from all directions within the enthusiast press. It's no
wonder that the VFR in its many iterations developed a firm standing as one of the most-beloved motorcycles ever to set a tire to
pavement.
During the course of a lifespan that stretches more than a quarter-century, the VFR ushered new technology to the marketplace as it was
developed. In fact, during the 1990s, VFR development sprinted so far forward Honda split its V-4 line in two as the racing-oriented
RC30 and RC45 advanced in concept and execution to win ever-greater glory on tracks the world over, while the VFR/Interceptor evolved
into the preeminent street-going sport bike for those who enjoy the challenge of the road and the thrill of giving their bike a
thorough workout, whether over short distances or the long haul.
Now this heritage of innovation within Honda's V-4 lineup enters the next generation of new technology and uncompromising rider
benefits--with the 2010 VFR1200F. Here in the VFR1200F, we fully recognize Honda's V-4 heritage and VFR tradition, but it has been re-
created in astonishingly original form through the fusion of advanced concepts imported from the MotoGP world and other cutting-edge
environments. Net result: a sport motorcycle created for the sheer joy of riding, a machine custom tailored for experienced hands who
ride hard, ride long, ride far and ride often.
Advanced technology
- Honda MotoGP engine technology and architecture
- Light and compact 1237cc liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4
- Unique cylinder layout with rear two cylinders located innermost on the crankshaft; front cylinders located outboard
- Symmetrically Coupled Phase-shift Crankshaft uses 28-degree crankpin offset to eliminate primary engine vibration
- Asymmetrical exhaust lengths between front and rear cylinders
- Throttle By Wire
- Lightweight and compact Unicam® valvetrain
- Continuous oil pressure monitoring
- Optional dual-clutch automatic transmission featuring manual mode and automatic mode with D and S modes and paddle-style
shifters
- Honda slipper clutch in manual-shift model
- GP technology layer-concept aero fairing
- Honda Pro Arm® single-sided swingarm with single shock
- Next-generation shaft drive system with offset pivot point and sliding constant-velocity joint
- New controls with smoother and more precise tactile feel
- New-technology seat construction