2016 HONDA VFR1200X
FULL TEST
P110
when you do select manual,
you have to make all of the
upshifts yourself (however,
the transmission will still
downshift for you if you roll
up to a stop sign and forget
to tap the foot lever).
I was very impressed with
the VFR's reaction to on/
off throttle. Fueling is precise,
and I thought there was a good
connection between the motor
and the transmission, meaning
the transition from closed throttle
to open throttle is smooth, not
herky-jerky like with most other
auto-trans bikes and scooters.
This is great for low-speed situ-
ations, like when you're squeez-
ing your way through stopped
traffic on the 405 freeway.
Another point that probably
factored into my feeling so
"fresh" after a long ride on
the VFR is vibration—or the
lack of vibration. Very little
buzzing is felt through the
bars, seat or footpegs. And
yet another factor is ergos.
The bike feels as though it was
built specifically for my 6'1"
frame—it was that comfortable.
It has a fairly low 33-inch seat
height, so it should fit a wide
variety of frames just as well as it
does mine. Plus, I like the seat,
The accessory Honda bags and
trunk aren't pretty, but we can tell
you that they are built tough.
The VFR1200X is one of
Honda's best-kept secrets.
