Honda VFR1200F User Manual

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Maintenance
Removing & Installing Body Components
Seat
❙
Removal
1. Insert the ignition key into the seat lock,
and turn and hold the key clockwise to
unlock the seat.
2. Pull the rear of the seat back and up.
❙
Installation
1. Insert the front and rear prongs into the
front and rear stays on the frame.
2. Push forward and down on the rear of
the seat until it locks in place.
Make sure that the seat is locked securely
in position to pull it up lightly.
The seat locks automatically when closed.
Take care not to lock your key in the
underseat compartment.
Seat
lock
Rear stays
Front stay
Prongs
Seat
Ignition key
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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)