2010 Honda VFR1200F Dual-clutch Transmission - First Ride

Two wheels, two clutches, no waiting.

Although Honda has not yet been a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) in one of his cars, has just been introduced for the first time the device

that the type of one of its bikes. VFR1200F is powered by an HP-170, 1237 cc V-4, and has an optional, fully electronic, multi-mode, the DCT (1500 dollars).

Honda transmission is the practice of car, with two clutches and two rotating shafts and each other, each responsible for half of the six-speed transmission. However, constant mesh, the dog of the contacts between the system chosen by a motorized drum movement is typical of motorcycles.

There are two automatic programs (regular and sports), and full manual operation, to receive commands triggered by the left bar. There is no clutch lever to pull. "Normal" sixth gear heads is true for the environment with enthusiasm, while "sport" boosts the number of rounds much higher. Manual mode contains the gears until the rev limiter steps somewhere over 10,000 revolutions per minute.

If it is not so specific as some versions of the car, the Honda DCT works well, adds a new dimension to what is already a very good bike. With the DCT, VFR1200F sell $ 17,499.

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