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Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT - [2017]
This edition of the Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT is the 6 speed | DCT version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Honda VFR 1200 has a 1237cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 2017 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 FA DCT in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Honda VFR 1200 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4SV 1200 One of One - [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 V4SV 1200 One of One [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 SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [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 1999 Suzuki GSX-R 750 W Inject has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT.
The 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA 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 2017 VFR 1200 competing with the 1999 Suzuki GSX-R 750 W Inject [659.7 bhp\ton] and the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WT SRAD [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 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki [380.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F [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 FA 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 FA 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 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT and the 2010 Yamaha YZF1000 R1
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA 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 2010 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (10.5 secs) and the 2011 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 Monster Tech3 Replica (10.5 secs).
The 2017 version of the Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT has a maximum speed of 156mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 VFR 1200 equals the 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT then how about a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (167 mph) and the 2004 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (167 mph).
Honda TL 125 Single Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 123 cc
Top Speed: 50 mph
Quarter Mile: 22.0 secs @ 0 mph
