Style. Innovation - The perfect fusion of beauty and function. The integration of sophisticated design and Honda-renowned engineering. These are the qualities that are deeply embedded in the all-new VFR1200F. This is a motorcycle like no other. A machine that can be many things to many riders.
What is DCT?
This latest detail confirms the rumor that the new VFR would be fitted with a dual-clutch transmission , making it the first motorcycle to incorporate such a gearbox design.
Similar to the DSG clutches found on Audi and Volkswagon cars, the Honda dual-clutch transmission will incorporate two clutches that alternate what gears they actuate, making for rapid shift times. Click past the break for pictures, video, and more on the VFR1200 transmission.
Honda says the new gearbox will increase performance and efficiency in the transmission, and that the rider can further modulate the dual-clutch's performance by selecting from three different operation modes: D-Mode when regular automatic operation is desired, S-Mode for sportier performance, and a Manual Mode that works just like a traditional six-speed sequential gearbox.
While the VFR will be the first motorcycle in Honda's line (as well as history) to get the dual-clutch transmission, they say it can easily be applied to other existing platforms, models, and motors already in Honda's product line-up, and further adds that "Honda intends to gradually expand the deployment of the new transmission to more and more of its large-displacement motorcycles, particularly sports models destined for use in traditional large motorcycle markets."
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A OPTIONAL EXTRA AND WILL BE AVAILABLE SUMMER 2010
Specification
Engine
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| Compression Ratio | 12.3 : 1 |
| Carburation | PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection |
| Max. Power Output | 130.7kW / 12,000min-1 (95/1/EC) |
| Max. Torque | 112Nm / 8,500min-1 (95/1/EC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final Drive | #530 O-ring sealed chain |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length x Width x Height | 2,080 x 685 x 1,130mm |
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| Wheelbase | 1,410mm |
| Seat Height | 820mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 litres (including 4-litre LCD-indicated) |
| Dry Weight | KERB weight 199kg (F: 105kg; R: 94kg) |
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
| Wheels Front | Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium, 17M/C x MT3.50 |
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| Wheels Rear | Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium, 17M/C x MT6.00 |
| Tyres Front | 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Tyres Rear | 190/50-ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Suspension Front | 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm axle travel |
| Suspension Rear | Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 13-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment, 135mm axle travel |
| Brakes Front | 320 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston callipers and sintered metal pads |
| Brakes Rear | 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads |
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