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Honda VFR1200F DCT (2010-current)

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New price	£13,425
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Engine size	1237 cc
Power	173 bhp
Top speed	165 mph
Insurance group	17 of 17

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The ‘DCT’ bit of Honda’s new VFR1200F stands for ‘Ducal Clutch Transmission’, Honda’s name for it’s all-new, clutchless, semi-automatic transmission system which is so different it warrants a review all its own, and so impressive and revolutionary it heralds the start of an all-new technical era.

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The DCT’s V4 is the same as the standard VFR1200F’s – meaty, flexible, smooth and brisk. What’s new is the revolutionary transmission – two full auto modes and a ‘Tiptronic’-style push-button, clutchless manual option. All work brilliantly, seamlessly and astonishingly smoothly, so much so you’ll wonder why we ever put up with cable clutches and crude gearchange levers. On the downside, it’s a lot to get used to, arguably unnecessary and many actually like the finesse and involvement conventional clutch and gear levers give.

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The standard Honda VFR1200F’s handling could be best described as solid, stable and smooth, and the DCT version’s no different despite an extra 10kg. Though a big, heavy machine, the VFR1200F carries its weight low and carves bends predictably – just don’t expect lightweight sportsbike-style flickability.

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The base VFR1200F is slick enough, but has been criticised for lacking the goodies many rivals boast, such as electric screens and suspension, on-board computers and so-on. The addition of DCT, however, truly sets it apart.

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No problems here with the new VFR11200F DCT. Paint finish is sublime, quality, as you’d expect from Honda, excellent. To early to pronounce on reliability and the sophisticated electronics on the DCT are a potential minefield, so beware.

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Whichever way you slice it, Honda’s new VFR1200F DCT isn’t cheap, but it’s technology is currently unique, works brilliantly and the base bike ain’t bad either. For a ground-breaking, super-effective, flagship superbike, the price seems to be the going rate these days. Find a Honda VFR1200F for sale.

Insurance group: 17 of 17

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2010: Honda VFR1200F DCT introduced

Honda VFR1200F: standard version has conventional gearbox and costs around £1000 less.

Specifications

Top speed	165 mph
1/4-mile acceleration	secs
Max power	173 bhp
Max torque	95 ft-lb
Weight	277 kg
Seat height	815 mm
Fuel capacity	18.5 litres
Average fuel consumption	42 mpg
Tank range	140 miles
Annual road tax
Insurance group	17 of 17

Engine size	1237 cc
Engine specification	Liquid-cooled, 16v 76º V4, shaft drive
Frame	Aluminium twin spar
Front suspension adjustment	43mm usd forks, preload adjust
Rear suspension adjustment	Monoshock with preload and rebound damping adjustment
Front brakes	2 x 320mm discs, six-piston callipers with C-ABS
Rear brake	276mm disc, two-piston calliper, C-ABS
Front tyre size	120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size	190/55 x 17

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VFR1200 FD

dicksale

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Had my reservations about the Dual Clutch model, went on a reluctant test ride as the manual bike was in for a service. What can I say, I ended up buying the bike, absolutely brilliant has me grinning ear to ear everytime I go on it. My knees are not the best and having the Dual Clutch just makes everything effortless, but still rewarding. It maybe pricey, but look at he price of the Yamaha FJR and its getting really long in the tooth.

07 March 2011
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GrasstrackForever

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Hang on a moment its using technology thats been around for donkey's years in the car world. Don't get me wrong the whole love of a motorcycle is changing gears, blipping on downshifts etc but having ridden both machines I can see the attraction. Having spent over an hour filtering around the M25 I would have loved to have had the dual clutch version instead of manual. The dual clutch bike will certainly have its followers and I can see this becoming more commonplace in the motorcycling world. The tank range is slightly pathetic I can drain it in 90 miles, but I've also heard people achieving 150+.

04 June 2010
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KENNY NASH

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do we really need this stuff on a road bike, isnt this and shouldnt this be kept on track, isnt it just more electronics that are gonna cost a bomb when it goes tits up,,, surely part of the love and enthusiasm for riding are changing gear when we choose to not when the bike thinks we need to , come on honda, spend time and money on a larger fuel tank for that real touring ability

19 May 2010