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ADVENTURE ACCESSORIES CATALOGUE 2020 01 MAKE YOUR HONDA TRULY YOURS What better way to make your Honda truly yours than adding Honda Genuine Accessories? For extra luggage capacity, improved comfort, rugged protection, enhanced performance or just a better looking bike, we've got everything covered. Built with the same attention to detail as your Honda, supported by a 2-year warranty*, our accessories will perfectly suit your bike, adding to its value. Ask your local Honda dealer how to make your Honda Adventure bike truly yours. CONTENTS CRF1100L AFRICA TWIN 05 ADVENTURE SPORTS (NEW) CRF1100L AFRICA TWIN (NEW) 13 VFR1200X CROSSTOURER 21 VFR800X CROSSRUNNER 27 X-ADV 35 NC750X (UPDATED) 41 CB500X 49 *2-year warranty only applicable on genuine accessories. Special conditions apply to accessories developed with Honda partners. Ask your local Honda dealer for more information. 02 03 ACCESSORIES ADVENTURE SPORTS KEY FEATURES PGM FI ECS G SWITCHMODEG G-SWITCH HISS LED DCT LED LIGHTS FTS HSTC MAX POWER GROUND OUTPUT MAX TORQUE CLEARANCE TFT APPLE kW Nm CARPLAY 75 @ 7,500 rpm 105 @ 6,250 rpm 250 mm HHonda NXR 750 Paris-Dakar The NXR750 dominated the Paris-Dakar Rally from 1986 to 1989, winning the trophy 4 years in a row. Back then, the 22 day race started in Paris and ended in Dakar in Senegal, crossing nearly 15,000km of African desert. Gilles Lalay won the 1989 Paris-Dakar Rally on this motorcycle with its distinct Rothmans design. 04 05 ACCESSORIES CRF1100L AFRICA TWIN ADVENTURE SPORTS LUGGAGE LUGGAGE MKSA logotypes 11APR2019 A MonoC Design -
THROTTLE & TUNING KITS 25 | 37 | 57 | 70 Kw
THROTTLE & TUNING KITS 25 | 37 | 57 | 70 kW MANUFACTURER MODEL TYPE YEAR EG-BE/ABE f. kW to kW HEK ART.-NR.: Aprilia Aprilia RS250 LD 1997- G897 ab N.02 40 25 F 06-LD-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia RS250, LD Aprilia RS250 LD01 1995- G897 41 25 F 06-LD01-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia RS250, LD01 Aprilia RXV450 VP 2006- e11*2002/24*0373* 12,5 37 F 06-VPAPRILIA-K37 tuning kit for Aprilia RXV450, Typ VP Aprilia SXV450 VS 2006- e11*2002/24*0372* 14 37 F 06-VSAPRILIA-K37 tuning kit for Aprilia SXV450, Typ VS Aprilia Atlantic 500 PT 2002- e3*92/61*0097* 29 25 F 06-PT-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia Atlantik 500, PT Aprilia RXV550 VP 2006- e11*2002/24*0373* 15 37 F 06-VPAPRILIA-K38 tuning kit for Aprilia RXV550, Typ VP Aprilia SXV550 VS 2006- e11*2002/24*0372* 14,5 37 F 06-VSAPRILIA-K38 tuning kit for Aprilia SXV550, Typ VS Aprilia Moto 6.5 MH00 1995- H061 31 25 F 06-MH00-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia Moto 6.5, MH00 Aprilia Moto 6.5 MH00 1995- H061 31 25 F B6-MH-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia Moto 6.5, MH00 Aprilia Pegaso 650 GA 1992-95 EBE 35 25 F B6-GA-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia Pegaso 650, GA Aprilia Pegaso 650 ML 1996- H523 36 25 F B6-ML-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia Pegaso 650, ML Aprilia Pegaso 650 MX 1996- H357 29 25 F 06-MX-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia Pegaso 650, MX Aprilia Pegaso 650 Strada VD 2005- e11*2002/24*0170* 35 25 F 06-VD-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia Pegaso 650 Strada, VD Aprilia Pegaso 650 Trail VD 2005- e11*2002/24*0170* 35 25 F 06-VD-K25 throttle kit 25 kW for Aprilia Pegaso -
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2014 road RANGE Repsol Honda Team, Marc Marquez, MotoGP Honda TT Legends, John McGuinness, IOMTT Musashi RT Harc-Pro Honda Team, Suzuka 8 Hour Pata Honda Team, Jonathan Rea, WSBK hondamotorcycles.com.au | 3 CBr1000rr/a No other Supersport motorcycle combines power, handling and overall quality like Honda’s versatile CBR1000RR does. The CBR1000RR has the power to extract the very best from every rider. 4 | Honda Road Range SPORTS SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type 449cc999cc liquid-cooledliquid-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder, The original 1992 Honda Thenew CBR1000RR’sriding position 999cc, and a newfour- anhead accessible and up-rated power power delivery, and hasrider been feedback. made more 16-valve4-stroke DOHC inline-4 CBR900RR Fireblade created cylinderwindscreen. engine has received especiallytorque output. at low The rpm, PGM-DSFI where aggressive in 2014, the a revolution in open class extensive work resulting in responsedelivers precise is particularly fuelling refined,and footpegsIn response are to set customer 10mm further Bore and Stroke 76mm96.0mm x 55.1mmx 62.1mm Supersport motorcycle design. extraThe CBR1000RR’s peak power and 999cc, improved four- predictablean accessible and power progressive. delivery, backfeedback, and thethe handlebarsriding position have Compression Ratio 12.3:112.5:1 cylinder engine has received has been made more Its combination of big-hitting mid-range torque. Honda’s especially at low rpm, where been made wider. ® extensive work resulting in The CBR1000RR’s die-cast aggressive in 2014, the CarburationValve Train PGM-DSFIUnicam , 4-valve; electronic 36mm fuel inletinjection power and light, middleweight- engineers focused on the response is particularly refined, valves, 31mm exhaust valves size chassis created a cylinderextra peak head; power the andinlet improved and predictabletwin-spar aluminium and progressive. -
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OAL-1004 APRILIA, TUONO 1000, R, FACTORY 06-08 76 $ OAL-1009 APRILIA RSV4 (2009-2010) 70 $ BMW 1150GS/RS/R/RT (2001-2006) & OBM-0400 R1100GS/RS/R/RT (1993-2001) & R850R/RT (2000- 59 $ 2006) OBM-1009 BMW S1000RR (2009-2010) 72 $ OBM-1199 BMW R1100S (1999-2005) 63 $ R1200GS ADVENTURE 06-08/10 R1200GS 04-10 R1200ST 05-07 R1200RT 05-10 HP2 ENDURO 06-07 OBM-1204 F800S /ST 06-11 75 $ R1200S 06-11 HP2 MEGAMOTO 07-11 R1200R 07-11 F800R 09-10 F650GS 09-11 BMW K1200R (2005-2008) & K1300R/GT/S (2009- OBM-1205 90 $ 2010) OBM-1205-1 (2PCS/SET)BMW K1200S (2005-2008) & K1200GT (2006-2008) 175 $ OBM-1298 BMW R1200C/CL (1997-2006) 59 $ BMW K1200LT (2002-2009) & K1200RS (1997- OBM-1299 83 $ 2005) & K1200GT (2002-2005) OBM-6501 BMW G650GS (2009-2010) 85 $ OBM-6501-1 BMW F650GS (2000-2007) 85 $ DUCATI PASO 750 87-88/600SS 91-99/750SS 91- 98 /900SUPERLIGHT 91-97/900SS 91-98 /M600 ODU-0900 MONSTER 93-01/900SS I.E 02 /MONSTER 900 93- 78 $ 98/M750 MONSTER 97-98 /MONSTER M900 CROMO 900 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 620/620 DARK (2005-2006) ODU-1004 & MULTISTRADA 1000 DS (2003-2006) & 95 $ MULTISTRADA 1100/S (2007-2009) DUCATI 848 (2008-2009) & 1098/S/R (2007-2009) ODU-1007 99 $ & STREETFIGHTER/S 1100 (2009-2010) DUCATI MONSTER 696 (2008-2009) & MONSTER 1000/S (2009) & PAUL SMART 1000 LE (2006) & GT1000 (2007-2009) & GT 1000 TOURING (2009) & ODU-6908 99 $ SPORT 1000 BIPOSTO (2007-2008) & SPORT 1000 MONOPOSTO (2007) & SPORT 1000S (2007-2009) & HYPERMOTARD 1100/S (2008-2009) MONSTER 620 DARK (2001-2006) MONSTER S4 916 (2001-2003) MONSTER 620 (2002-2006) MONSTER 750 IE / 750 -
NYHETER 2010 • VT1300CX • VT750RS • VT750C2B • VFR1200F • CBF1000 • PCX125 • CRF250R Innehåll Touring Sport Övrigt GL1800 Gold Wing
2010 ISBN: 0345-4355 NYHETER 2010 • VT1300CX • VT750RS • VT750C2B • VFR1200F • CBF1000 • PCX125 • CRF250R www.honda.se Innehåll Touring Sport Övrigt GL1800 Gold Wing ........................4 CBR1000RR ...............................52 Honda Accesories .......................22 ST1300 Pan-European ..................6 CBR600RR .................................54 Tokyo Motor Show 2009 ..............28 NT700VA Deauville .......................8 Dubbelkopplingsväxellådan ..........36 Skoter Honda News ...............................37 Custom FJS600 Silver Wing .....................58 Honda Riders Club ......................43 VT1300CX ..................................10 SH300i .......................................59 Pålitligast i världen! RR Academy Cup 2009 ...............48 VT750RS Shadow RS ..................12 FES150 S-Wing ..........................60 Road Racing Results ...................56 VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit ...14 PS150i .......................................61 Bensinspararna ...........................66 VT750DC Shadow Spirit ..............16 PCX125 .....................................62 Lekfordon ...................................76 VT750C2 Shadow .......................18 ANF125 Innova ...........................63 Fråga dem som vet. MX Academy 2009 .....................78 NSA700 DN-01 ..........................20 NHX110 Lead .............................64 För bilägarna är svaret solklart: Honda gör bilar som är fantastiska att äga. Most reliable MX och Enduro Results ...............82 Stora konsumentundersökningar -
Compatible Motorcycles ( BRON : RAM Mount USA) Aprilia 2015 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS
Compatible Motorcycles ( BRON : RAM Mount USA) Aprilia 2015 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2015 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS 2014 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS BMW 2007 BMW R1200ST 2006 BMW R1200ST 2005 BMW R1200ST 2015 BMW S1000RR 2014 BMW S1000RR 2013 BMW S1000RR 2012 BMW S1000RR 2011 BMW S1000RR 2010 BMW S1000RR 2009 BMW S1000RR 2015 BMW HP4 2014 BMW HP4 Can-Am 2013 Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT-S SE5 2012 Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT-S SE5 2011 Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT-S SE5 2010 Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT-S SE5 2014 Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT-S SE6 Ducati 2014 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale 2014 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale R 2014 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S 2013 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S 2012 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S 2013 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S ABS 2012 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S ABS 2013 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S Tricolore 2012 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S Tricolore 2013 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S Tricolore ABS 2012 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S Tricolore ABS 2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale 2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S 2015 Ducati Superbike Panigale R Honda 2015 Honda CBR1000RR 2014 Honda CBR1000RR 2013 Honda CBR1000RR 2012 Honda CBR1000RR 2011 Honda CBR1000RR 2010 Honda CBR1000RR 2009 Honda CBR1000RR 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2003 Honda CBR1100XX 2002 Honda CBR1100XX 2001 Honda CBR1100XX 2000 Honda CBR1100XX 1999 Honda CBR1100XX 1998 Honda CBR1100XX 1997 Honda CBR1100XX 1996 Honda CBR1100XX 2013 Honda CBR250R 2012 Honda CBR250R 2011 Honda CBR250R 2015 -
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BMC AIR FILTERS PRICE LIST for BIKE (2018/07現在) *価格及び仕様は予告なく変更になる事がございます。 *本体価格には消費税は含まれません。 品番 商品情報 本体価格(税抜) CRF-CARBONRACING FILTER CRF393/04 CARBON RACE FILTER SUZUKI GSX-R1000K5-K8 ¥53,000 CRF440/04 CARBON RACE FILTER SUZUKI GSX-R600/750K6-L0 ¥50,000 CRF478/04 CARBON RACE FILTER HONDA CBR600 RR 2007-2011 ¥50,000 CRF482/08 CARBON RACE FILTER DUCATI 1098/1198 ¥53,000 CRF482/08AF CARBON RACE AIR FUNNEL DUCATI 1098R/1198/DIAVEL ¥89,000 CRF482/08KIT KIT CARBON RACE FILTER & AIR FUNNEL DUCATI 1098R/1 ¥135,000 CRF553/04 CARBON RACE FILTER YAMAHA YZF-R1 '09-'11 ¥46,000 CRF556/20 CARBON RACE FILTER BMW S 1000 RR ¥53,000 CRF557/04 CARBON RACE FILTER SUZUKI GSX-R1000K9-L1 ¥53,000 CRF563/08 CARBON RACE FILTER APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY ¥53,000 CRF599/04 CARBON RACE FILTER KAWASAKI ZX-10R '11 ¥51,500 CRF628/04 CARBON RACE FILTER SUZUKI GSX-R600/750 2011 ¥50,000 CRF712/04 CARBON RACE FILTER MV F3 675 ¥53,000 CRF759/01 CARBON RACE FILTER DUCATI DESMOSEDICI RR ¥62,000 CUSTOM FILTER FBPF50-70C CENTRAL DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER Ø 50mm ¥8,000 FBPF50-70C-CT CENTRAL DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER Ø 50mm CARBON TOP ¥9,700 FBPF50-70L LEFT DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER Ø 50mm ¥8,000 FBPF50-70L-CT LEFT DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER Ø 50mm CARBON TOP ¥9,700 FBPF50-70R RIGHT DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER LEFT Ø 50mm ¥8,000 FBPF50-70R-CT RIGHT DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER Ø 50mm CARBON TOP ¥9,700 FBPF55-70C CENTRAL DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER Ø 55mm ¥8,000 FBPF55-70C-CT CENTRAL DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER Ø 55mm CARBON TOP ¥9,700 FBPF55-70L LEFT DIRECT INDUCTION FILTER Ø 55mm ¥8,000 FBPF55-70L-CT LEFT DIRECT -
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No Ref1 Ref2 Specification (mm) Installing Image Min. Part # Part # O.D. I.D. B.H.C B.H.Q B.H.S T. T.O.B.H. Position T. APRILIA 220 102 120 5 8,5 5 4,5 Counterbored Rear 1 MDS517 MDS14001 OEM APRILIA RSV 1000 Mille R, SP 1997-2008 Fitment: Tuono 1000 2002-2009 (Street) SL 1000 2000-2005 220 110 124 6 6,5 5 4,5 Counterbored Rear 2 MDS640 MDS14003 OEM APRILIA Pegaso 125 1989-1999 Fitment: Pegaso 650 1991-2000 (Street) 240 110 124 6 6,5 5 4,5 Counterbored Rear 3 MDS230 MDS32003 OEM APRILIA Pegaso 650 2005-2008 Fitment: BENELLI TNT 1130 2004-2009 (Street) BMW F/G 650 1993-2009 BMW 305 118 134 6 8,5 5 4,5 Straight Front 4 MDF32001 MDF32001 OEM BMW R850R Front Cast 1994-2002 Fitment: Wheel (Street) 305 118 134 6 9 5,5 4,5 Straight Front L/R 5 MDF055 OEM BMW R 1100 GS, R, RS, RT 1992-2001 Fitment: K 1100 LT, RS 1989-2000 (Street) R 850 R, RT 1996-2006 Front 320 180 203,7 5 16,7 5 4,5 OVAL Left/Right 6 MDS303 MDS32006 OEM BMW R 1200 R, RT, S, ST 2003-2009 Fitment: K 1200 GT, LT, R, RS, 2000-2009 (Street) K 1300 RT 2009 GT, R, S 300 105 120 6 6,5 5 4,5 Straight Front 7 MDF150 MDF32002 OEM BMW G 650 GS 2009-2016 Fitment: (Street) Front 300 105 120 6 6,5 5 4,5 Straight Left/Right 8 MDS359 MDS32009 OEM BMW F 650 GS 1999-2008 Fitment: (Street) 300 105 120 6 6,5 5 4,5 Counterbored Front Left 9 MDS233 MDS32004 OEM BMW F650 1997-2005 Fitment: G650X 2006-2009 (Street) 320 180 5 6,5 4,5 3,5 Straight Front L/R 10 MDS876 MDS32014 OEM BMW F800GT 2014-2016 Fitment: F800R 2009-2015 (Street) F800ST 2007-2012 305 181 5 16.5/14 5 4,5 Straight Front L/R 11 MDS313 -
Honda VFR1200F Extended Owners Manual
http://www.motorcycle.in.th Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a new • The following codes in this manual Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a indicate each country . Honda makes you part of a worldwide • The il lustrations here in are based on the family of satisfied customers who appreciate VFR1200F ED type. Honda's reputation for building quality into every product. country Codes Code Country To ensure your safety and riding pleasure: VFR1200F • Read this owner's manual ca refully. E UK • Follow all recommendations and ED European direct sales procedures contained in this manual. F France • Pay close attention to safety messages U Australia, New Zealand con tained in this manual and on the KO Ko rea motorcycle. VFR1200FD E UK ED European direct sales F France U Australia, New Zea land KO Korea BR Brazil http://www.motorcycle.in.th* The specifications may vary with each locale. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating this motorcycle safely ADANGER is an important responsibility. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY To help you make informed decisions about HURT if you don't follow instructions . safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on safety AWARNING labels and in this manual. This information You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY alerts you to potential hazards that cou ld HURT if you don't follow instructions . hu rt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to ACAUTION warn you about all hazards associated with You CAN be HURT if you don't follow operating or maintaining a motorcycle. -
2012 Honda Road Range Brochure
Road Range 2 | Honda Road Range hondamotorcycles.com.au | 3 Sports The 2012 CBR1000RR builds on the legacy of ‘total control’ that has shaped its predecessors for 20 years since the introduction of its original ground-breaking forerunner. Meet Australia’s most awarded sportsbike. *Overseas model shown. CBR1000RR/ABS Honda’s legendary CBR1000RR will impress traction performance when accelerating, and more accurate response, superior damping and Stunning 12-spoke cast aluminium wheels provide riders in 2012 with advanced technology and even enhanced ease of handling for sport riding. improved traction. The 2012 CBR1000RR also more consistent rigidity to work with the new forks greater performance. True to its predecessors, features inverted 43mm telescopic front forks with to deliver improved handling. superior handling and even greater rideability are The styling expresses a sense of speed and Showa’s Big Piston technology, offering improved paramount to this legendary release. dynamic action that allows people to imagine sporty damping, increased front tyre grip and better The new CBR1000RR also features the world’s riding performance at a glance. Full LCD meters are stability under braking. first electronically controlled “Combined ABS” for The CBR1000RR focuses on the evolution of the adopted for a variety of functions, to further improve super sports bikes. fun of sport riding and ease of handling. In 2012, the user-friendliness of circuit riding. New fuel injection settings for the 999cc inline-4 changes have been made to the front and rear engine make it even smoother and easier to use, suspension and the wheels, which contribute Introduced for the first time on a production particularly at smaller throttle openings. -
Bikemaster® Lithium Ion Batteries
BikeMaster® Lithium Ion Batteries • The most advanced high-power Lithium Iron Phosphate battery technology from BikeMaster • Ultra high cranking amps from a super lightweight battery. Only 1/3 the weight of a lead acid battery • Cylindrical cell with energy storage welding technology for higher output • Built-in charge and equalizing protection board, preventing battery from over-charging • Remarkably low self-discharge for extended storage periods up to one year • Suitable for low temperature environments • More than twice the service life of conventional lead acid batteries • Superior vibration resistant construction allows multi-directional installation without damage • No corrosive liquids, no toxic heavy metals make the BikeMaster Li-On batteries environmentally friendly • 2-year warranty Part Cranking Charging Current [A] Dimensions Weight Battery Voltage Polarity Replaces Lead Battery Retail Number Amps Std/Max (mm+/-2mm) (lbs) 780800 DLFP-4L-BS 45 12V 0.6 4 114x70x86 - + 1.21 YTX4L-BS 69.95 12N5-3B, 12N5-4B, YB5L-B, 12N5.5-3B, 780801 DLFP-5L-B 90 12V 1.5 6 120x60x130 Centered 1.8 89.95 12N5.5-4A, YB7B-B 780802 DLFP-5L-BS 90 12V 1.5 6 114x70x105 - + 1.5 YTX5L-BS 89.95 780803 DLFP-5ZS 90 12V 1.5 6 114x70x86 - + 1.5 YTX4L-BS, YTZ5S, YB4L-A, YB4L-B 89.95 780804 DLFP-7A-BS 125 12V 1.3 5 148x87x94 + - 1.8 YTX7A-BS 99.95 780805 DLFP-7B-BS 125 12V 1.3 5 148x65x92 + - 1.8 YT7B-BS 99.95 780806 DLFP-7L-B 125 12V 1.3 5 134x75x133 - + 2 12N7-3B, 12N7D-3B 99.95 780807 DLFP-7ZS 125 12V 1.3 5 114x70x105 - + 1.5 YTX5L-BS, YTX7L-BS, YTZ7S, YB7C-A -
Special VFR1200F Issue Contents February/March 2010 | Special VFR1200F Issue
No. 107 Special VFR1200F Issue Contents February/March 2010 | Special VFR1200F Issue 4 2010 VFR1200F Riding Impression 24 All Dressed Up and Ready to Go: VFR1200F Accessories 10 VFR1200F: Extending Honda’s Heritage of Innovation 26 Honda’s VFR1200F Headlines the Tokyo Show 16 The Dual Clutch Transmission 30 Kumamoto Factory Tour: The Fountainhead Comes of Age 32 27 Years of Groundbreaking V-4 Innovation 20 Day One Aboard the VFR1200F 36 Tracking Footprints of Racing Giants 38 The Stuff of Legends ON THE COVER: It’s a sport-touring bike more advanced in more ways than anything that has come before: The 2010 VFR1200F. In this issue of Honda Red Rider , you’ll find info aplenty regarding what might well be the most impressive new mount of the year. Photo by Kevin Wing. (Professional riders shown on closed course.) 2 Honda Red Rider February/March 2010 February/March 2010 Honda Red Rider 3 hrca.honda.com hrca.honda.com otorcycle journalists tend to be a jaded lot, naturally so as they get to ride everything new under the sun and have a good idea of where the line between mere promotion and true per - formance is drawn. Moto-scribes are not prone to heap hyperbole upon new products or pile on praise without good reason. Which is precisely why the superlatives sprinkled throughout the media’s first impressions of the VFR1200F from the recent press launch at the Sugo Circuit in Sendai, Japan, were so revealing: revolutionary, radical, flat-out amazing, fast, fun, a blast, flawless performance, will change the way we look at motorcycling..