At the heart of the 2018 Honda VFR1200X sport touring motorcycle, Honda pairs a 1237 cc (75.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 127.4 HP (93 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 126 Nm (92.9 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 103 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,750 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 VFR1200X measures 275 kg (606 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,595 mm (62.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 21.5-liter (5.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.17 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 416 km (258 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2016 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
103 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.46 HP/kg (2.16 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~416 km (258 mi)
Engine
Displacement1237.0 ccm (75.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine Details76 degree cyclinder angle
Power127.4 HP (93.0 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 60.0 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate
DrivelineSix-speed manual transmission or automatic.
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.17 litres/100 km (19.3 km/l or 45.50 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases119.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond aluminium twin-spar
Rake28.0°
Trail107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted telescopic forks with hydraulic damping, preload and rebound damping adjustment
Rear SuspensionPro-Link with gas-charged damper, preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment
Wheelbase1595 mm (62.8 inches)
Ground Clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-R19
Rear Tyre150/70-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Combined ABS
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Combined ABS
Rear Brake Ø276 mm (10.9 inches)
WheelsWire spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.275.0 kg (606.3 pounds)
Seat Height850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1335 mm (52.6 inches)
Overall Length2285 mm (90.0 inches)
Overall Width915 mm (36.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity21.50 litres (5.68 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsCandy Red
Notes
Traction Control System. Windscreen. Sometimes called VFR1200X Crosstourer.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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