Honda VFR1200F User Manual

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Motorcycle Safety
Accessories & Modifications
Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar
to, your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their use
can seriously impair your motorcycle’s
handling.
Loading
Carrying extra weight affects your
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motorcycle’s handling, braking and stability.
Always ride at a safe speed for the load you
are carrying.
Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep
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within specified load limits.
Maximum weight capacity / Maximum
luggage weight
P.133
Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced and
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close to the center of the motorcycle.
Do not place objects near the lights or the
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muffler.
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can
cause a crash and you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
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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)