Sport Tourers

2012Honda VFR1200F DCT

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The 2012 Honda VFR1200F DCT is a V4 sport tourer with Honda's dual-clutch transmission, for riders who want effortless speed over long distances. Its 1237cc liquid-cooled V4 sits in a comfortable package with an 815 mm seat.

Capacity: 1237.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 268.1 kg
Seat height: 815 mm
Power: 170.3 HP (127.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering75%

City riding55%

Daily riding70%

Touring85%

Two-up82%

Track55%

Best for: It's built for high-speed sport-touring, blending V4 performance with shaft-drive durability and DCT convenience for long, fast rides.
Built for: The VFR1200F DCT rewards riders who want effortless, clutchless power delivery paired with a distinctive V4 growl and sport-touring versatility.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for new riders, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a light, flickable machine for tight urban streets.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 815mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Honda VFR1200F DCT, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1237.0 ccm
Power: 170.3 HP (127.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM
Torque: 129.0 Nm (13.2 kgf-m) @ 8750 RPM
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6352 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 60.0 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Paddle-shift Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1544 mm
Overall length: 2244 mm
Seat height: 815 mm
Wet weight: 268.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.60 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond, aluminium twin-spar
Front suspension: 43mm cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability
Rear suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single gas-charged shock with remote spring-preload adjustability and rebound-damping adjustability
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 130 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 101 mm