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VFR1200F

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64 /100 Sporty
Power/Weight
0.64 hp/kg
Torque
129 Nm
Engine
1237 ccm

2019 Honda VFR1200F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2019 Honda VFR1200F sport motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 1237 cc (75.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 170.3 HP (124.3 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 129 Nm (95.2 lb-ft) at 8,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 137.7 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,750 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the VFR1200F measures 267 kg (589 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.64 HP/kg (1.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,545 mm (60.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.93-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.72 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 282 km (175 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2010 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
137.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.64 HP/kg (1.57 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,750–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~282 km (175 mi)
Engine
Displacement 1237.0 ccm (75.48 cubic inches)
Engine Type V4, four-stroke
Power 170.3 HP (124.3 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque 129.0 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.2 ft.lbs) @ 8750 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 60.0 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic enrichment circuit, 44mm throttle bodies and 12-hole injectors
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption 6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 155.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Diamond; aluminium twin-spar
Rake 25.0°
Trail 101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension 43mm cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability
Front Travel 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear Suspension Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single gas-charged shock with remote spring-preload adjustability and rebound-damping adjustability
Rear Travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1545 mm (60.8 inches)
Ground Clearance 128 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 190/55-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Six-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø 276 mm (10.9 inches)
Wheels Die cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 267.0 kg (588.6 pounds)
Seat Height 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1222 mm (48.1 inches)
Overall Length 2244 mm (88.3 inches)
Overall Width 752 mm (29.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity 18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Darkness Black Metallic, Pearl Glare White
Notes

Model ID: VFR1200F.

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