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2013 Honda VFR1200XD

ENGINE

Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke Unicam 16-valve 76° V4
Displacement 1,237cm3
Bore x Stroke 81mm x 60mm
Compression Ratio 12:1
Max. Power Output 95kW / 7,750min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque 126Nm / 6,500min-1 (95/1/EC)

FUEL SYSTEM

Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Throttle Bore 44 mm
Aircleaner type Oil-permeated, viscous-type paper filter
Fuel Tank Capacity 21,5 litres
Fuel Consumption 16.3 km/l (Tested in D-Mode WMTC mode**)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ignition System Computer-controlled digital transistorised
with electronic advance
Ignition Timing 8.4° BTDC (idle speed
Sparkplug Type NGK : IMR8E-9HES
DENSO : VUH24ES
Starter Electric
Battery Capacity 12V/11.2AH (YTZ14S)
Headlights 55W x 1 (Hi)/55W x 1 (Low)

DRIVETRAIN


Clutch Wet, multiplate
* Wet multiplate, hydraulic 2-clutch
Clutch Operation * D mode/S mode/Manual mode
Transmission Type 6-speed
Primary Reduction 1.738 (73T / 42T)
Gear Ratios 1 2.600 (39T / 15T) *2.250 (36T / 16T)
2 1.600 (32T / 20T) *1.700 (34T / 20T)
3 1.260 (29T / 28T) *1.304 (30T / 23T)
4 1.076 (28T / 26T) *1.107 (31T / 28T)
5 0.961 (25T / 26T) *0.967 (29T / 30T)
6 0.897 (35T / 39T) *0.886 (31T / 35T)
Final Reduction 2.699 (37/39 x 19/17 x 28/11)
* 2.706 (39/41 x 19/17 x 28/11)
Final Drive Enclosed shaft

FRAME

Type Diamond; aluminium twin-spar

CHASSIS

Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,285mm x 915mm x 1,335mm
(w/ std screen and std position)
Wheelbase 1,595 mm
Caster Angle 28°
Trail 107 mm
Turning Radius 2.7 m
Head turning angle 40°
Seat Height 850mm
Ground Clearance 180mm
Kerb Weight 275kg (F: 132kg; R: 143kg)
* 285kg (F: 138kg; R: 147kg)

SUSPENSION

Type Front 43mm inverted telescopic forks with hydraulic damping, preload and rebound damping adjustment
Rear Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment

WHEELS

Type Front tube less spoked
Rear tube less spoked
Rim Size Front 19M/C x MT2.50
Rear 17M/C x MT4.00
Tyre Size Front 110/80-R19
Rear 150/70-R17
Tyre Pressure Front 250kPa
Rear 290kPa

BRAKES

Type Front Dual 310mm disks, Combined ABS
Rear Single 276mm disk, Combined ABS

All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.
*DCT version

**Please note that the figures provided are results obtained by Honda under standardised testing conditions prescribed by WMTC. Tests are conducted on a rolling road using a standard version of the vehicle with only one rider and no additional optional equipment. Actual fuel consumption may vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.

PRICING

Suggested Retail: VFR1200X DCT :– R 159,000.00 Inc Vat
VFR1200X DCT Adventure :– R 182,000.00 Inc Vat

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