

This edition of the Honda VFR 1200 F DCT is the 6 speed | DCT version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja and the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin.This particular Honda VFR 1200 has a 1237cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2010 VFR 1200 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VFR 1200's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2025cc.2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 267 kgs (588 lbs) this makes the Honda VFR 1200 F DCT in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Honda VFR 1200 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary - [2024]
In terms of power the 1237cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 170 bhp (126 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ [152 bhp (113 kW) @ 11000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 95.0 lb-ft (128.9 Nm) @ 8750 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VFR 1200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2010 Honda VFR 1200 F DCT has a Power to weight ratio of 636.7 bhp per ton and 356.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 VFR 1200 competing with the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WV SRAD [659.7 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Suzuki GSX-R 750 W Inject [659.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VFR 1200 generating around 356.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Phantom Special Edition [380.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki [380.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.9 secs, this makes the Honda VFR 1200 F DCT similar in acceleration to the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (5.8 secs) and the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (5.8 secs). This Honda VFR 1200 F DCT also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2010 Honda VFR 1200 F DCT and the 2013 Yamaha YZF1000 R1
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Honda VFR 1200 F DCT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.5 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2013 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (10.5 secs) and the 2006 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 Camel Replica (10.5 secs).
The 2010 version of the Honda VFR 1200 F DCT has a maximum speed of 156mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2010 Honda VFR 1200 F DCT then how about a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (167 mph) and the 2004 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (167 mph).