HONDA HAS TODAY revealed the all-new 2010 Honda VFR1200F.

While it doesn’t yet feature the promised dual-clutch transmission (which is expected on a later higher-spec variant), the VFR1200F promises high-performance touring from its 76° 1237cc V4 producing 129kW at 10,000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 8750rpm.

Weighing in at 266kg, the VFR1200F will be one of the heavier sports-touring bikes on the market. Even heavier is the upcoming dual-clutch model, weighing a solid 278kg.

Honda has yet to offer any word on pricing for either the regular model or the up-specced dual-clutch equipped premium model.

Options will include hard panniers, a top box, centre-stand, satellite navigation, fairing extenders that reach up in front of the handlebars, and a flip-up weather screen.

Availability has not yet been announced, but an early 2010 launch is expected.

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Specifications

Engine Type: 4 cyl. V-4 at 76 ° 4T LC SOHC 16-valve Unicam
Displacement: 1,237 d.c.
Bore x Stroke: 81.0 x 60.0 mm x 4
Compression ratio: 12 to 1
Max Power: 172.72 hp at 10,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 129 Nm / 8750 rpm
Idling speed 1050 to 1250 rpm
Crankcase capacity 4 liters
Power supply: PGM-FI electronic injection
Clutch: oil, wet
Clutch Operation: Hydraulic control
Gearbox: 6 gears
Final drive: shaft driven single-arm

Chassis Type: Double beam cast aluminum vacuum mold
Geometry direction: 25.5 degrees, 101 mm forward
Swingarm: single-arm aluminum driveshaft
Front Suspension: Inverted telescopic fork 41 mm HMAS cartridge-type with adjustable spring preload without positions, 120 mm
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link HMAS gas shock, adjustable spring preload 25 positions, 120 mm
Wheels: Aluminum 17M / C x MT3.50 and 17M / C x MT6.00
Tires: 120/70 ZR17M / C (58W) and 190/55 ZR17M / C (75W)
Front brake: 2 hydraulic discs 320mm floating, 6-piston radial calipers
Rear brake: 1 hydraulic disc 2 piston caliper 276 mm
Brake System: Combined-ABS

Ignition system: Digital transistorized with electronic advance computerized control
Ignition Timing: 6.4 ° -10.4 ° BTDC (idle speed)
Sparkplug Type: IMR9E-9HES (NGK); VUH27ES (DENSO)
Starting: Electric Motor
Battery capacity: 12 V - 11.6 Ah (YTZ14)
Generator output: 560 W
Lighthouses: 2 x H7 (2x 55 W)
Rear: Double Light 21 / 5 W

Overall length: 2,254 mm
Width: 886
Height: 1,220 mm
Wheelbase: 1,545 mm
Turning radius: 3.2 m
Seat height: 815 mm
Ground Clearance: 125 mm
Curb weight: 267 kg
Maximum load capacity: 463 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 liters