First Look Review - 2016 Honda VFR1200X
Honda's new adventure, Touring models on sale this month in the United States.
Honda's big news: Crosstourer, already sold in Europe adventure travel patterns, will begin in the United States, this upright V-4 powered machine will be sold next year called VFR1200X May. The new Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L added, the NC700X, and CB500X those already in the company's lineup adventure tour.
Description: This new 2016 VFR1200X, pearl black, will be officially unveiled only on the Long Beach International Motorcycle Exhibition November 20 saw the displacement bike Japan Tian long explorers needed a good double-touring and comfort. To this end, the shaft driving 2016 VFR1200X by the 1,237cc V-4 which can be equipped with a standard Honda gearbox or six-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) power supply.
Both versions of the new VFR1200X Honda selectable torque control (HSTC) and ABS. The lace 19. Front and 17-inch rear wheels should work well in paved or smooth dirt road by 43 mm inverted fork, what Honda called "modern" suspended technical assistance.
Other features worth noting include a windshield that is adjustable with one hand, coupled with manned and accessory socket smartphones, heating vests. Some accessories for the VFR1200X, the most significant of storage and rider comfort, will be available from Honda.
"We are very pleased to provide the 2016 Adventure Touring models such a sophisticated service, in the United States," Lee Edwards, motorcycle marketing communications manager at American Honda. "In VFR1200X to North America, following the launch of the incredible reception Africa double As NC700X and CB500X 2016 will also receive critical updates, Honda has a model to suit any requirement adventure travel enthusiasts."
Specifications 2016 Honda VFR1200X
| ENGINE TYPE | 1237cc liquid-cooled SOHC 16-valve 76-degree V-4 |
| BORE x STROKE | 81.0 x 60.0mm |
| INDUCTION | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| IGNITION | Electric |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 12:1 |
| TRANSMISSION | Six-speed |
| FINAL DRIVE | Enclosed Shaft |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | 43mm inverted telescopic forks with hydraulic damping, preload and rebound damping adjustment |
| REAR SUSPENSION | Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment |
| FRONT BRAKE | Dual 310mm discs, Combined ABS |
| REAR BRAKE | Single 276mm disc, Combined ABS |
| FRONT TIRE | 110/80R-19 |
| REAR TIRE | 150/70R-17 |
| RAKE | 28.0ยบ |
| TRAIL | 4.2 in. |
| WHEELBASE | 62.8 in. |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 33.5 in. |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 5.68 gal. |
