Honda Crosstourer Explained

Honda Crosstourer
Aka:Honda VFR1200X
Manufacturer:Honda
Production:2012-2016 (retail old stock) to present
Class:Adventure
Engine:1237cc 76° V4
Bore Stroke:81x
Compression:12:1
Power:95kW @ 7,750 rpm (claimed)
Torque:126Nm @ 6,500 rpm (claimed)
Transmission:6-speed sequential manual transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Shaft final drive
Frame:Diamond; aluminium twin-spar
Brakes:Front : dual 310 mm discs
Rear : single 276 mm disk
Combined / ABS
Tires:Wire-spoke rims.
Front: 110/80-R19
Rear : 150/70-R17
Rake Trail:28° / 107mm
Wheelbase:1595mm
Length:2285mm
Width:915mm
Height:1335mm
Seat Height:850mm
Wet Weight:Manual: 277kg (611lb)
DCT: 285kg (628lb)
Related:Honda VFR1200F
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The Honda Crosstourer (also called VFR1200X) is an adventure motorcycle made by Honda since 2012. It was announced at the 2011 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. The 1237cc V4 engine is a re-tuned version of the engine that was first used on the 2010 VFR1200F model. The fuel injection mapping, camshaft, and valve timing have all been revised to produce lower power than the VFR1200F, claimed by Honda to be 95kW versus 127kW, but the power output is focused at lower and middle engine speeds.

The Crosstourer is equipped with either a conventional six-speed sequential manual transmission as fitted to most motorcycles, or a dual clutch transmission (DCT), which allows the rider to change gears manually without a clutch lever, or leave it to the gearbox to select the appropriate gear as an automatic transmission would. The DCT system is also used on the VFR1200F, the first use of DCT on any motorcycle. Like the VFR1200F, the Crosstourer uses a shaft final drive.[1]

The Crosstourer was launched to compete in the adventure-touring market with the BMW R1200GS, the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré, and the Triumph Tiger Explorer.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Honda Crosstourer 2013 . 2011-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111113143102/http://www.hondamc2012.com/bikes/crosstourer/ . 2011-11-13 . dead .