What happened to the Honda VFR1200F?
The Honda VFR1200F is the 7th generation Honda sport touring motorcycle from the VF and VFR line motorcycles powered by a transverse mounted V4 engine. The VFR1200F was discontinued in 2017, as it no longer complied to new emission standards and noise regulations.
Is the VFR1200 reliable?
Reliability & build quality The finish on the VFR1200 is excellent – exactly what you’d expect from Honda. It comes with the usual, solid Honda reliability. Our Honda VFR1200 owners’ reviews show a lot of love for this bike.
Why VFR1200 discontinued?
When the VFR1200F arrived many questioned what its intended use was. Sales bombed and despite Honda refining and evolving the VFR1200F, it remained a slow-burner until it was discontinued in 2017 as it failed to meet Euro4 emission regulations.
Does VFR1200F have cruise control?
The Motorcycle Cruise Control unit is specifically designed for the Manual Shift OR Automatic DCT (select one before adding to Cart). New Slim MCCruise switch: Our new fully-featured and weatherproof switch which is a no cost option, and is fitted between the bike’s switch block and the clutch lever mount.
What replaced the ST1300?
Honda CTX1300
ST1300
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–2013 |
| Predecessor | Honda ST1100 |
| Successor | Honda CTX1300 |
| Class | Sport-touring |
What Motorcycles are shaft driven?
Pages in category “Shaft drive motorcycles”
- BMW /5 motorcycles.
- BMW /6 motorcycles.
- BMW HP2 Enduro.
- BMW HP2 Sport.
- BMW K1.
- BMW K100.
- BMW K1200GT.
- BMW K1200R.
Is the ST1300 fuel injected?
Honda’s latest programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) and electronic digital ignition maximize power output and provide immediate throttle response. All-new aluminum frame combines optimal rigidity and tuned flex to produce excellent handling, superb riding comfort and wonderful road feel.
How fast is Honda ST1300?
The Honda ST1300 Pan-European is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 144 mph(232 kph). This engine takes Reach 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds.
What’s the service interval on a Honda VFR1200F?
Other rival bikes include the BMW K1300S and K1300GT, or Kawasaki’s ZZR1400 and GTR1400 . Unusually, the VFR1200F has an 8000-mile interim service interval (most Hondas are 4000 miles), which is good. However, it’s due a valve clearance check every 16,000 miles, which isn’t so good.
What’s the problem with the VFR1200?
The problem I have with Honda is that they pretty much shut us out here so I got tired of waiting. Honestly between ktm,triumph,BMW,Yamaha, Suzuki, etc there is plenty to choose from. It took Honda soo long to replace the VFR I basically gave up on them. #2 GB . Administrator Super Moderator Super Supporter
Which is the best VFR1200F bike to buy?
Finally, always perform an HPI check on newer VFR1200F models as Honda were forced to offer very tempting finance deals in the last few years of its life to shift remaining stock. If you are after a bike with luggage fitted, buy a full-loaded one as buying the panniers separately is always more expensive.
Is the Honda VFR a good touring car?
This VFR’s about as loaded as they come, and mostly with top quality goodies such as genuine Honda panniers and topbox, heated grips, aftermarket can and Vario screen so you’re unlikely to need to shell out any more to get it up to full touring spec.
Other rival bikes include the BMW K1300S and K1300GT, or Kawasaki’s ZZR1400 and GTR1400 . Unusually, the VFR1200F has an 8000-mile interim service interval (most Hondas are 4000 miles), which is good. However, it’s due a valve clearance check every 16,000 miles, which isn’t so good.
The problem I have with Honda is that they pretty much shut us out here so I got tired of waiting. Honestly between ktm,triumph,BMW,Yamaha, Suzuki, etc there is plenty to choose from. It took Honda soo long to replace the VFR I basically gave up on them. #2 GB . Administrator Super Moderator Super Supporter
Finally, always perform an HPI check on newer VFR1200F models as Honda were forced to offer very tempting finance deals in the last few years of its life to shift remaining stock. If you are after a bike with luggage fitted, buy a full-loaded one as buying the panniers separately is always more expensive.
This VFR’s about as loaded as they come, and mostly with top quality goodies such as genuine Honda panniers and topbox, heated grips, aftermarket can and Vario screen so you’re unlikely to need to shell out any more to get it up to full touring spec.