| Honda Crossrunner | |
| Aka: | Honda VFR800X |
| Manufacturer: | Honda |
| Production: | 2011–present |
| Class: | Standard or adventure touring crossover |
| Engine: | 782cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC 90° V4 |
| Bore Stroke: | 72mm48mm |
| Compression: | 11.6:1 |
| Power: | 74.9kW @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque: | 72.8Nm @ 9,500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual, chain final drive |
| Frame: | Twin spar aluminium |
| Brakes: | Front: Dual 296 mm discs with 3-pot calipers Rear:Single 256 mm disc combined with ABS |
| Tires: | Front: 120/70 R17 Rear: 180/55 R17 |
| Rake Trail: | 25.75° / 96mm |
| Wheelbase: | 1464mm |
| Length: | 2130mm |
| Width: | 799mm |
| Height: | 1243mm |
| Seat Height: | 816mm |
| Wet Weight: | 240.4kg (530lb) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21.5L |
| Oil Capacity: | 3.8L |
| Related: | Honda VRF800F |
| Sp: | uk |
The Honda Crossrunner (also called VFR800X) is a versatile touring motorcycle launched by Honda at the 2010 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show.[1] It went on sale in 2011,[2] with first deliveries later that summer.[3] Its 782cc V4 engine was derived from the successful VFR800.[1] While the VFR800 was a sport touring motorcycle, the Crossrunner has a low saddle, wide-handlebars, long-travel suspension, and special Pirelli Scorpion tires better suited to "soft roads".
Honda commissioned a European design team to assist in development. Preliminary tests included trying various Crossrunner prototypes in over 120 wind tunnel sessions to establish an optimum design for aerodynamic stability.[2]
In September 2014, Honda Motor Europe announced that the 2015 Crossrunner, to be called the VFR800X, would have a revised 800 cc V4 engine and new bodywork. Also, there would be changes to the suspension, brakes and wheels.[4]
A Motor Cycle News (MCN) review said: "The Crossrunner stands out from the crowd and performs as a real world, day-in, day-out bike impressively well."[5] Journalist Kevin Ash added: "It's a fine looking bike with a reassuring and satisfying chassis matched to a characterful and muscular engine that compels you to use it. But there's a downside, and these days it's a big one: fuel consumption."[6]
In an MCN 5-bike review in 2015, the testers felt that the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer was a better bike and better value than all its competitors, namely: a Triumph Tiger 800XRx, a Triumph Tiger Sport, a Honda Crossrunner, and a Ducati Hyperstrada.[7] With a kerb weight of 242kg, the Crossrunner was significantly the heaviest of the group.