Sport Tourers
2017Honda VFR1200F
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The 2017 Honda VFR1200F is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking a balanced blend of performance and comfort. Known for its powerful V4 engine, advanced electronics, and premium braking systems, it excels at covering distance quickly while maintaining stability and control. Its 815mm seat height and manageable weight make it accessible to a wide range of riders.
- Capacity
- 1237.0 ccm
- Engine
- V four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 267.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 170.3 HP (124.3 kW) @ 10000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for fast, comfortable long-distance sport-touring, blending V4 performance with shaft-drive practicality.
- Built for
- The VFR1200F has a smooth, torquey V4 character with strong high-RPM power delivery and a refined, understated sporting demeanor.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for new riders, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a light, flickable city commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Capacity
- 1237.0 ccm
- Power
- 170.3 HP (124.3 kW) @ 10000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 156 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 129.0 Nm (13.2 kgf-m) @ 8750 RPM
- Engine type
- V four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6378 HP/kg (dry)
- 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
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1544 mm
- Overall length
- 2244 mm
- Overall width
- 752 mm
- Overall height
- 1222 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 267.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 268.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.90 litres
- Ground clearance
- 128 mm
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
- 109 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 101 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Six-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 276 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Black
- Comments
- Model ID: VFR1200F.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2010 | 2012 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1237 cc | 1237 cc | 1237 cc | 1237 cc | 1237 cc |
| Dry weight | 267 kg | 267 kg | 267 kg | 267 kg | — |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 810 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda VFR1200F?
The 2017 Honda VFR1200F has a Capacity of 1237.0 ccm (75.49 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda VFR1200F have?
The 2017 Honda VFR1200F has a Power of 170.3 HP (124.3 kW) @ 10000 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda VFR1200F have?
The 2017 Honda VFR1200F has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda VFR1200F?
The 2017 Honda VFR1200F has a Torque of 129.0 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.1 ft.lbs) @ 8750 RPM.
How much does the Honda VFR1200F weigh?
The 2017 Honda VFR1200F has a Dry weight of 267.0 kg (588.6 pounds).
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