Honda VFR1200FDA:
First
Look
Jay Williams - 29/June/2010
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Honda VRF1200FDA
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Tokyo, Japan - Honda has
released its new VFR1200F with a Dual Clutch Transmission. The new
electronic transmission offers high performance sport riding as well as
fuel economy. For years now manual shifting has served as an
integral part of the motorcycling experience. But just as alternative
shifting technologies were utilised to improve lap times at the highest
levels of racing, electronic shifting has at made its way into the
Honda motorcycle range. The VFR1200F features a new Dual Clutch
Transmission which offers a MT mode for riders who still prefer to
change gears manually, whilst in AT mode, all gear shifts are performed
automatically, controlled by a computer with an intelligent electronic
shift function, giving riders the flexibility of manual or automatic
shifts. Whilst in AT mode, by simply thumbing a button riders can
choose either 'D' for maximum fuel efficiency, or 'S', for maximum
performance. The clutch and gear shifts are then electronically
controlled by the computer. Honda says that the new transmission
can offer superior performance while still deliver fuel efficiency
equal to or better than a conventional manual transmission. The
dual clutch transmission features a light and compact design that
allows it to be combined with existing engines without the need of
substantial layout modification. On top of this amazing new
technology, the VFR1200FDA comes with all of the features that have
already put the manual version on the map including the inclusion of a
flexible and responsive V4 motor, slipper clutch, highly developed
Combined Braking with ABS, unique aerodynamic styling, maintenance free
shaft drive and strong aluminium twin-spar diamond configuration frame. The
VFR1200FDA is available in Candy Prominence Red and Seal Silver
Metallic and is available from Dealers nationally at an Manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $25990. For more information on Honda's Dual Clutch Transmission visit - www.feelvfr.com Related
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