So it's not a revised CBR1100 Blackbird or some new breed of 'Busa killer, but the new VFR1200 is still pretty cool in our book. Though power figures for the big old 1237cc V-4 aren't available just yet, you can bet it'll have plenty of stomp, and when the road opens up we wouldn't want to be challenging it unless we were straddling some serious firepower.
Honda's Press Manager, Bill Savino, expressed the firm's excitement: "This is one of the most exciting motorcycles in Honda's history. The VFR1200F establishes a whole new definition of performance motorcycling, one that taps into Honda's rich V-4 VFR heritage and extends it into the future of Honda motorcycling."
The VFR800 that this big boy replaces was always a riot on a twisty road, and when it was time for a wheelie or two it was always happy to hang. The new 1200 will be a step forward for more laughs, along with quick commutes and comfortable extended trips. Check out powersports.honda.com for a complete list of all the features and race technology that have been incorporated into the beastly VFR.