Honda VFR1200F User Manual

9
Motorcycle Safety
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
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handlebars and feet on the footpegs.
Keep passenger’s hands on the handgrips,
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passenger’s feet on the footpegs while
riding.
Always consider the safety of your
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passenger, as well as other drivers and
riders.
Protective Apparel
Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
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Helmet
Should be safety-standard certified, high-
visibility, and correct size for your head
Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
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chin strap fastened
Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
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or other approved eye protection
USA
Look for a DOT (Department of
Transportation) certification label on any
helmet you buy.
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash. Make sure that you and any
passenger always wear an approved
helmet and protective apparel.
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Gloves
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance
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Honda VFR1200F Specifications

General

Bore and Stroke	81mm x 60mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17 radial
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR17 radial
Wheelbase	60.8 inches
Seat Height	32.1 inches
Fuel Capacity	4.9 gallons
Engine Type	1, 237cc liquid-cooled 76° V-4
Fuel System	PGM-FI
Front Suspension	43mm inverted cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension	5.1 inches travel
Front Brake	Dual 320mm discs with 6-piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brake	276mm disc with 2-piston caliper, ABS
Curb Weight	591 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride)