VFR1200F: How it Works

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Honda Powersports U.S.

12 жыл бұрын

Get the technical run-down on the VFR1200F.

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@dimsler7934 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best bike I've ever owned. The DTC, The riding position, The engine, The technology, The smoothness! A machine ahead of its time by at least a decade. Over 45,000km on it currently since new, 2010 model. Can Honda please bring it back so I can replace mine?!

@stevetipene3319 2 жыл бұрын

you need to qualify your opening statement by saying what your previous motorcycles were

@henriklmao Жыл бұрын

@@stevetipene3319 my father back then started on a Simson s51, rode some other motorcycles. Then had a cbr1100xx, crashed it, got a cb750, sold it, tested a vfr800 and then bought a 1200f and says its the best thing he's ever ridden.

@5.0joe50 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful machine!! The 1200 was ahead of its time, they're still head turners today

@SilverPaladin Ай бұрын

I just purchased one. 2013 model, 13k km on it, barely broken in! Perfect condition, not a scratch or blemish. I pick it up in a couple of day! So excited!

@ChowTY42 23 күн бұрын

I put 10k miles in two years lol I just got the bike remapped though so it’s way smoother in low rpm, and my top speed isn’t limited.

@mr.x6409 7 жыл бұрын

@mehmeteren8700 5 жыл бұрын

Most beauty bike ever built.

@goldmartijn 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked one up for 5800 euros and a half year guarantee! 1 owner, 47.000km 2010

@dorstefan 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@SR71BBFLYER 6 жыл бұрын

I recall years ago when the original YZF1000 (ThunderAce across the pond) hit the market I thought., “Man., why couldn’t the VFR have this type of power., this type of braking., this type of handling.” Maybe hard bags and ABS for traveling in inclement weather. Fast forward. The VFR1200F delivers that in spades! Traditionalists complain about the DCT? No problem. They have ‘shift it yourself’ models as well. The weight? It carries it very well (I test drove one) and has anyone SEEN how heavy it’s direct competitor (Sprint GT) is? Haven’t seen many complaints there. Mileage. On that may be the dry bone on contention but I’m not getting any younger and after 150 miles or so I’m usually ready to take a bladder break anyway. LOL! Price? Hey! You want big bore V-4 performance., Honda reliability and cutting edge technology it won’t come at Hyosung pricing. But I can’t complain. Ppl hating on this bike works to my advantage. I’m in the market now. Maybe I can find a slightly used model at a fire sale price!

@Subaruktm 11 ай бұрын

You had thunderace 😊 cool 😎 you found vfr?

@cmra82 12 жыл бұрын

@aikibiker800 ~40lbs heavier than a VFR800ABS, (though you can't feel it when it's moving) but with shaft drive, longer wheelbase, USD fork, bigger brakes, stronger frame and subframe, bigger back wheel with bigger tire, and an extra 60 or so hp? I think that's a good trade-off. Pretty great bike, don't be so quick to dismiss it.

@padraigomadain6681 2 жыл бұрын

I like it now it is cheap and the tech is still there. Beautiful bulky bike with great engine.

@Rick-qf5de Жыл бұрын

A beautiful low mileage one is worth about $4,000, $5,000. Tops... !!! Only if it has two new matched tires, and new battery....

@cruzdvj9858 2 жыл бұрын

Best Bike Ever!

@denisrailey777 6 жыл бұрын

Easier to adjust tappets. Great engine,great bike for sport touring.

@pavelnovak7148 11 ай бұрын

my best bike

@worldhello1234 3 жыл бұрын

@1:41 AFAIK the offset of the crankshaft is chosen to minimize vibrations.

@gilphroy 3 ай бұрын

Please bring back the V4

@bench175 12 жыл бұрын

This bike needs to come in BLACK. More bikes with DCT please!

@ChowTY42 23 күн бұрын

Yeah agreed

@Hitesh-fw6nj 4 жыл бұрын

Gutted they stopped making it

@Dellvmnyam 8 ай бұрын

You say the engine is light and compact, but when people talk about adventure motorbikes VFR1200X’s engine, which is essentially the same as VFR1200F’s, is the largest and heaviest among adventure motorbikes’ engines, although VFR1200X isn’t a proper adventure motorbike. Great engine anyway ^_^

@Subaruktm 2 ай бұрын

How many miles will it last ?

@heatherg2769 26 күн бұрын

125,000 miles

@crystalsharpe7451 7 жыл бұрын

Can the VFR be lowered for shorter riders?

@rider-lo9vy 6 жыл бұрын

yes

@ChowTY42 23 күн бұрын

It’s a good bike

@stillededge 4 жыл бұрын

Have one. Love it. Handles and rides well...CONSIDERING it’s weaknesses. It’s a PIG for weight, acceleration, and SHIFTING. Manual version is not “light shifting”...you have to “focus” and exaggerate force on the lever to ensure it makes it into gear between 5&6 usually. The auto, my brother bought, is “OK”. But “drive mode” is too flaccid and “sport mode” is too sporty. Working the “paddle shifter” is the way to go...unless you are stuck in traffic or on a long haul. For a BIG bike...it “flows” and holds lines & pace nicely through the twisties and on the highways. Neither here nor there now though, I think “sales” explained it to them?

@Subaruktm 2 жыл бұрын

This better than a fjr 1300 ?

@fullysama Жыл бұрын

@nikolaosbourmpoulakis2176 8 ай бұрын

a thousand times better!

@Subaruktm 8 ай бұрын

Fjr is really cool But very Long no?

@sunnygupta4694 5 ай бұрын

We want back it ...

@robert100xx 5 ай бұрын

Proffered as the second coming of the CBR 1100XX Superblackbird in Britain. Didn't cut the Colemans. Sales flopped.

@GIGABACHI 12 жыл бұрын

Sooo...Honda...did u finally corrected the mistake u made by restricting the power and torque available on 1st and 2nd Gears on the 2009-2011 Models ? Or are the 2012 Models still flawed by your silly mistake ?

@ChowTY42 23 күн бұрын

Such a good bike

@nawinkhadka7003 6 ай бұрын

so 250R was the small clone of this giant.

@valensinclair6750 6 жыл бұрын

Honda sold like, what...10 of these?

@moralrevulsionLive 5 жыл бұрын

Dude i swear i am a honda dude and ive been thinking the same thing. Theres a beautiful 2011 vfr1200f at a local showroom sell for 10k(euros) and only 7000 miles on it plus a full akra. Its been sitting there for over 3yrs while the rest of the bikes have gone and new came. And i never really saw all this yrs any 1200 rolling . Shame cause it looks and moves so cool even for 2018 standards

@SirNexxes 5 жыл бұрын

There's about 3 where I live, including mine. I've done 17000km's on it to date and find it a very uncomfortable powerhouse

@stillededge 4 жыл бұрын

Have seen...FOUR in the US...since 2012. Add the two I and my brother own...I think you overestimated by FOUR!? 🤣 Not a horrible bike to ride - IF you aren’t looking to set your hair on fire. Wish they’d have done a few things better with it, seems they easily could have. I guess it’s like...a “sporty Harley.”? 🤷🏼‍♂️

@n300zx931 4 жыл бұрын

You can pick up lightly used for way cheaper than you should for a bike if this magnitude. Love mine

@Roberta_Esposito Жыл бұрын

Not really… nine are still in crates

@aikibiker800 12 жыл бұрын

So why is it heavier than the VFR800? I've test ridden this bike and they've missed the mark! Stock seat is a plank. DCT I don't want this - this is not what motorcycle riding is about! Do like the shaft drive, though. I've seen one on the road in my area. -owner and rider of a 2000VFR800fi.

@mcplutt 2 жыл бұрын

Why a bigger bike is heavier?

@ChowTY42 23 күн бұрын

Fantastic machine

@Jandejongjong 3 жыл бұрын

It got a Yamaha gas tank

@Bn200Ltly 10 жыл бұрын

I dont know that is but its no VFR should have built a new 3rd gen say with 1000cc FI gear drive 175 hp and 450 lbs oh no cant do that would out sell the CBR

@BBGBITW 11 жыл бұрын

It´s inferior CBR 1100 XX in all aspects that matters. SOHC was proven inferior DOCH like 40 years ago. Shame on Honda. When will the successor to CBR 1100 XX come?!

@SquillyMon 7 жыл бұрын

No need for DOHC when you can operate 16-20 Valves with only One Cam...Fewer parts is always a good thing especially in engines.

@mcplutt 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@henriklmao Жыл бұрын

My had had both and personally likes the 1200 in most aspects more

@ChowTY42 23 күн бұрын

Beautiful bike