2010 Honda VFR 1200F motorcycle revealed
After what seemed like years of rumors and speculation, Honda has unleashed the details on its new 2010 VFR 1200F motorcycle. Buried beneath the dual-pane bodywork and vacuum-molded cast aluminum chassis lies a 1,237 cc V4 engine that reportedly puts out 172 hp at 10000 rpm and 95 lb-ft of torque at a high 8750 rpm.
A 43-millimeter upside-down fork is fitted up front and adjustable for preload, while a single shock featuring Honda’s Pro-Link system, equipped with 25 preload positions, is mounted out back. With a claimed weight of nearly 600 pounds, the new VFR is certainly no lightweight, and the highly anticipated dual-clutch gearbox and cylinder deactivation technologies appear to be additional-cost options.
On the positive side, we like the fact that the bike has its own unique look, and the single-sided swingarm sports a shaft drive. It is to be released at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including the bike’s retail price and official sale date.