Sport Tourers

2016Honda VFR1200X

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The 2016 Honda VFR1200X is a sport-touring adventure bike designed for riders seeking versatility and comfort on long-distance journeys. Known for its potent V4 engine, advanced traction control system, and protective windscreen, it excels at combining highway cruising with light off-road capability. Its wire-spoked wheels and substantial ground clearance make it ideal for exploratory touring.

Capacity: 1237.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 275.0 kg
Seat height: 850 mm
Power: 127.4 HP (93.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail45%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding70%

Touring90%

Two-up82%

Track40%

Best for: Built as a road-biased adventure tourer, excelling at covering long distances comfortably on pavement with occasional light gravel or dirt road capability.
Built for: A refined, torquey V4 shaft-driven machine that favors smooth, confident cruising over aggressive sport riding, with a distinctive engine character and relaxed ergonomics.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for tight city streets or serious technical off-road trails.

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

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At 850mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2016 Honda VFR1200X, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 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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Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1237.0 ccm
Power: 127.4 HP (93.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 175 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: GHNXC01.2CFB-023-R01
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 7.45 L/100km (31.6 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 1.2 CO g/km
Torque: 126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 7.50 litres/100 km (13.3 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.4633 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 60.0 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Wet multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1595 mm
Overall length: 2285 mm
Overall width: 915 mm
Overall height: 1335 mm
Seat height: 850 mm
Wet weight: 275.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 21.50 litres
Ground clearance: 180 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond aluminium twin-spar
Front suspension: 43mm inverted telescopic forks with hydraulic damping, preload and rebound damping adjustment
Rear suspension: Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment
Rake (fork angle): 28.0°
Trail: 107 mm