Honda VFR1200F User Manual

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Motorcycle Safety
Accessories & Modifications
Refueling and Fuel Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to protect the engine
and catalytic converter:
Use only unleaded gasoline.
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Use recommended octane number. Using
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lower octane gasoline will result in
decreased engine performance.
Do not use fuels containing a high
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concentration of alcohol.
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Do not use stale or contaminated gasoline
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or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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Accessories &
Modifications
We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your motorcycle by Honda or make
modifications to your motorcycle from its
original design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your motorcycle may also void your
warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding to install accessories on your
motorcycle be certain the modification is safe
and legal.
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications
can cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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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)