Motorcycle equipped with world's first dual clutch mission "Honda VFR 1200 F"

In the manual mission, the moment when the driving force ceases to exist is inevitably born by necessarily cutting off the clutch once when changing the gear, but this will adversely affect the ride comfort as well as fuel economy.

Honda solves this problem with an ideal clutch that "connects at the moment of disconnection" with a dual clutch mission equipped with two clutches, the VRF 1200 F equipped with this is now being done at Makuhari MesseTokyo Motor Show 2009It is on display at.

Details are below.
Honda MOTOR SHOW 2009

Honda Developed "Dual Clutch Transmission" for the World's First Large Two-Wheel Sports Model

This is VFR 1200F. It became a design with considerable volume feeling centering around the tank.


Suspended in inverted 6-pot caliper.


head on. Adopt a mirror blinker.


The muffler is also designed as part of a streamlined style.


exhaust port.


In addition to the left pedal, you can also control the transmission with the left hand handle.


Left grip front. Lever written as "+".


"-" lever on the thumb side. I will control the gear with these two.


Clutch cover on which the dual clutch is stored.


This is a single clutch VFR 1200 that was being exhibited at the same time. Please pay attention to the difference of the clutch case.


Engine cutaway model.


Explanation panel.


Actual dual clutch operation is like this. You can switch between various modes such as conventional manual mode and complete automatic mode.

YouTube - Honda Dual Clutch Transmission


Digital meter and analog tachometer.


From the back.


I am attacking with a futuristic-oriented design that is opposite to the CB 1100 just before.


A red model was also exhibited.


Pannier case of optional parts.


Even if it is attached enough space will remain in the back seat.


In the stage, a show with a model was also held.