Honda introduces new sport bike

The VFR1200F’s new technology is just one reason it’s “one of the most exciting motorcycles in Honda’s history,” said Honda’s Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino in a company press release.

“The VFR1200F establishes a whole new definition of performance motorcycling, one that taps into Honda’s rich V-4 VFR heritage and extends it into the future of Honda motorcycling.”

Features of the 2010 VFR1200F include Honda MotoGP’s engine technology and architecture, a 1237cc liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 engine, Unicam valvetrain, an optional dual clutch automatic transmission with manual mode and automatic mode with two D/S modes and paddle-style shifters as well as a Honda slipper clutch in the manual-shift and GP technology layer-concept aero fairing.

The bike is expected to be available at Honda dealers in the spring.

• For more of the latest news, click here.
• To see the contents of the current print issue of PSB, click here.