Honda VFR1200F User Manual

6
Motorcycle Safety
Safety Guidelines
Emergency Shut-down Procedure for
Motorcycles Equipped with Dual Clutch
Transmission (VFR1200FD only)
Unlike standard motorcycles, or its manual
transmission sibling, the VFR1200FD with dual-
clutch transmission does not have a clutch
lever that would provide you with an
additional means to control the engine power
being transmitted to the rear wheel. Thus, in
the unlikely event that you experience a stuck
throttle or other unintended application of
power to the rear wheel, you should shut
down the engine by use of the ENGINE STOP
SWITCH (
P.31)
. By moving this switch to the
OFF position, you will immediately stop the
engine but maintain all electrical system
functions, including lights and indicators.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could
contain a dangerous amount of carbon
monoxide. Never run your motorcycle inside a
garage or other enclosure.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Honda VFR1200F Specifications

General

Bore and Stroke	81mm x 60mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17 radial
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR17 radial
Wheelbase	60.8 inches
Seat Height	32.1 inches
Fuel Capacity	4.9 gallons
Engine Type	1, 237cc liquid-cooled 76° V-4
Fuel System	PGM-FI
Front Suspension	43mm inverted cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension	5.1 inches travel
Front Brake	Dual 320mm discs with 6-piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brake	276mm disc with 2-piston caliper, ABS
Curb Weight	591 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride)