The Honda Crosstourer, also called the VFR1200X, is an adventure motorcycle made by Honda since 2012. It was announced at the 2011 EICMA show in Milan and uses a retuned version of the 1,237 cc V4 first seen in the 2010 VFR1200F.
Honda Crosstourer at a glance
| Maker | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | VFR1200X |
| Announced | EICMA Milan, 2011 |
| On sale since | 2012 |
| Engine | 1,237 cc V4, retuned from the VFR1200F |
| Claimed power | 95 kW (127 hp) |
| VFR1200F power | 127 kW (170 hp) |
| Gearbox | six-speed manual or dual clutch transmission |
| Final drive | shaft |
| Rivals | BMW R1200GS, Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré, Triumph Tiger Explorer |
| DCT | also used on the VFR1200F, the first motorcycle with DCT |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the Crosstourer.
History of the Honda Crosstourer
A softer V4
The 1,237 cc V4 is a re-tuned version of the VFR1200F engine. The fuel injection mapping, camshaft and valve timing were revised to produce lower peak power than the VFR1200F: 95 kW (127 hp) against 127 kW (170 hp). The power is focused at lower and middle engine speeds, which suits an adventure tourer.
Two gearboxes
The Crosstourer is offered with either a conventional six-speed sequential manual gearbox or a dual clutch transmission that lets the rider change gear without a clutch lever or leave the gearbox to select gears automatically. The DCT is also used on the VFR1200F, the first motorcycle to use the system. Like the VFR1200F, the Crosstourer has shaft final drive.
Market position
The Crosstourer was launched to compete in the adventure-touring market with the BMW R1200GS, the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré and the Triumph Tiger Explorer.
Design and features
- Retuned V4: 1,237 cc focused on low and mid-range power.
- Dual clutch transmission: optional, with manual or automatic shifting.
- Shaft drive: shared with the VFR1200F.
- Adventure focus: built for the big adventure-touring class.
Honda Crosstourer versions
- Crosstourer with manual gearbox: six-speed sequential transmission.
- Crosstourer with DCT: clutchless dual clutch version.
- VFR1200F: the sport tourer whose engine it uses.
The Crosstourer shares its V4 with the Honda VFR1200F and its adventure role with the Crossrunner. More Hondas are in the Honda collection.
Sources
- Honda Crosstourer, English Wikipedia: engine, power, gearboxes, rivals
