HONDA VFR1200F (2014-2015) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda VFR1200F, a sports-touring motorcycle first presented in 2009 and released into production in 2010. The VFR1200F retained the V4 architecture from previous models, while the engine and transmission were new designs.

It was designed by Honda's Italian and German design studios supervised by the Spanish designer Teofilo Plaza. The Exterior packed an aerodynamic bodywork taken from the Honda MotoGP model with a dual-layered fairing that redirected heat away from the rider and an X-shaped nose fairing that kept the bike stable at high speeds.

In addition, it was the first motorcycle to feature Honda's Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system that offered smoother gear changes in any riding conditions. The system offered manual gear shifting and two fully automatic modes, such as the general-use D-Mode and the S-Mode, for high-performance riding.

The motorcycle was available with optional Honda Genuine Accessories, such as 29-liter saddlebags, a 31-liter top box, nylon inner bags, a 7-liter tank bag, a sporty three-position adjustable screen integrated with the original windscreen, a center stand, heated grips, and a wind deflector set.

The 2014 Honda VFR1200F was powered by a 1,237cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, boasting 170 hp with maximum peak at 10,000 rpm and 129 Nm (95 lb-ft) of torque at 8,750 rpm.