Honda VFR1200X 2012 User Manual

Caring for Your Motorcycle
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Caring for Your Motorcycle
Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to
ensure the long life of your Honda. A clean
motorcycle makes it easier to spot potential
problems.
In particular, seawater and salts used to prevent
ice on roads promote the formation of
corrosion. Always wash your motorcycle
thoroughly after riding on coastal or treated
roads.
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other
high-temperature parts to cool before washing.
1. Rinse your motorcycle thoroughly using a
garden hose to remove loose dirt.
2. If necessary, use a sponge or a soft towel
with mild cleaner to remove road grime.
u Clean the windscreen, headlight lens,
panels, and other plastic components with
extra care to avoid scratching them. Avoid
directing water into the air cleaner,
muffler, and electrical parts.
3. Thoroughly rinse your motorcycle with plenty
of clean water and dry with a soft, clean
cloth.
4. After the motorcycle dries, lubricate any
moving parts.
u Make sure that no lubricant spills onto the
brakes or tyres. Brake discs or pads
contaminated with oil suffer greatly
reduced braking effectiveness and can
lead to a crash.
5. Apply a coat of wax to prevent corrosion.
u Avoid products that contain harsh
detergents or chemical solvents. These can
damage the metal, paint, and plastic on
your motorcycle.
Keep the wax clear of the tyres and brakes.
u If your motorcycle has any matte painted
parts, do not apply a coat of wax to the
matte painted surface.
Washing
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Honda VFR1200X 2012 Specifications

General

Displacement	1237 cc
Bore x Stroke	81 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Fuel System	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Front Suspension	43mm inverted fork with adjustable preload
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link single shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc with Combined-ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 276mm disc with two-piston caliper
Front Tire	110/80-19
Rear Tire	150/70-17
Seat Height	850 mm
Max Torque	126 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Curb Weight	275 kg
Max Power	127.6 hp @ 8, 000 rpm