Honda VFR 1200 F 2010 vs. Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2013

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2013

Overview - Honda VFR 1200 F 2010 vs Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2013

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2013

50 Years Strong: One Brand – One Promise!

Perfect fit, premium quality – with Hepco&Becker accessories, your bike is ready for any adventure. Quality made in Germany.

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CLICK BAG. The one with the “click”.

The Wunderlich tank bag with smart handling.

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Technical Specifications Honda VFR 1200 F 2010 compared to Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2013

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2013

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	65 mm
Engine power	Engine power	172 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	129 Nm	Torque	154.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,237 ccm	Displacement	1,441 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Six pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,170 mm
Width	Width	755 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,220 mm	Height	1,170 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Like the other Honda models in the test, the VFR is also convincing on the brakes and has no weaknesses when it comes to safety. It's just a shame that you have to refuel every 300 kilometres.

Mechanical dual-clutch transmission

incomparable acceleration feel

sporty driving style

sophisticated technology.

Extremely high consumption of urine.