Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer Test Ride and Specs
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A test ride video / short review of the a Honda VFR 1200X Crosstourer. I list the specs and express my own thoughts about it. So grab a cup of coffee or open a beer and enjoy this video! 👍
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Motorcycle in this video: 2012 Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer
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Such awesome sound when you revved it in the beginning there.
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Pontus
I recently purchased a 2016 in the US (were there are not many of this model, it was only imported for two years). It is a wonderful machine and overlooked as others have said.
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
Nice sound!! Great video as usual👌🏻
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks broski
Got one like it with a dual clutch (USA). I use it mostly for traveling long distance. Last year, I installed an electronic cruise control, and that made a huge difference. Its a little top-heavy but otherwise, a great bike.
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Was the cruise control cheap to buy/install? CC should be on most bikes really. Perfect for longer rides. I miss it on my T7. Thanks for watching and for making a comment
@claws58
Жыл бұрын
@@Darkvisor I did a thorough research to find the ideal CC for this bike. Came up with a brand from Australia called "MC Cruise". Paid about $650 for everything, and it works like a charm. Absolutely appreciated when driving long distance! Installed it myself and it wasn't too hard to do so. If you don't have technical skills, you might be better off to let a MC mechanic do the job, but get prepared to spend another three to four hundred bucks more. Hope that helped.
Bought one today. 2014 model. Thanks for the review
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and ride safe with your bike 👍
Gotta love that V4 rumble! My old workmate called these engines "potato-pots" because they sound a bit like a boiling potato pan at idle :D
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
v4 sure sounds nice! =) kiitos katsomisesta!
Wow that one looks massive! Lots of room for luggage too. I like that.
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
Thank you for the great video. beautiful
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching:)
Great bike love mine
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Sure is a great bike. Thanks for watching Paul
I got a 2015 DCT and I'm very satisfied with it. It is a mile-eater and excellent for long traveling. Somewhat heavy though, it`s hard to push it around.
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching buddy
Great video! Try my VFR1200F next time :)
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tobram! It would be my honor... =) We'll hook up this summer for some nice riding together! Thanks for watching
Ser riktigt nice ut på grusvägen! Låter gött gör den med 👍🏻
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
tack för titten Jenna! 💐
i got a crosstourer and i love that bike,very powerfull and strong! no fancy computer that can give you problems,just a no Bullshit bike lol!
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Agree! I have a Yamaha T7 and it’s the same there. You can turn off the abs… that’s it. Rest is just pure bike. :) Thanks for watching Rob
@Epicures
Жыл бұрын
Hello, my name is John. I have always ridden nobullshit naked bikes with one exception, but now I have to switch to a DCT HONDA because the fingers of my left hand no longer work properly for the clutch actuation. My question to you is: Don't you think this motorcycle is top heavy? I've heard that from several riders. Have you also purchased fall protection? I once lost a small fortune when a Honda with plastic shrouds fell off its stand.
Very good 👍
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
I tested a 800 crossrunner a couple years ago. A very comfy bike. I would love to test this big brother bike.
@Darkvisor
5 ай бұрын
I hope you get to one day! =) Sure is a great bike, Honda does have a rep for making great bikes! Thanks for watching John
V4! ❤️
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
tack för titten tobey
Nice job. You got my like. It is not available as new in my country and that is a shame. Otherwise a very nice bike. What was the button there on the left for? Heated seat? Thanks buddy.
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Heated grips 🔥🤚 Thanks for watching RRR
@RRRRefuelRideRace
2 жыл бұрын
@@Darkvisor Aha, OK. Thanks.
i like thank a lot it is on of the unbeliveble bikes in the enduro world super
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching denis
Indeed too heavy for real adventure but It s a great powerfull roadbeast with an adventure style . No problems after 70000Km ... Honda is quality for life !
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I really liked it, a fine motorcycle and it's a honda so you can rely on it =) Thanks for watching Luc
@brazilchild
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine on so moderate dirt road and was excellent,I was more afraid of dropping it and the cost as I would with any bike that cost 10 grand.
@JWB-Bike-Hike-Carpfishing
4 ай бұрын
I have owned this motorcycle for 1 year now, one of the last built in 2018 with DCT. It is indeed a heavy motorcycle, but for me, 1.93 tall and 105 kilos, an absolutely wonderful motorcycle. It really is a motorcycle that you can do anything with, vacations, and if you want, ride around the world, because it's Honda👍👍👌👌😉💪I❤it!!
好車一部,好騎好操控,妥善率高少故障
@Darkvisor
10 ай бұрын
感謝您的觀看
Har en sådan:) väldigt skön hoj!
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Kul å höra! Jag gillade den med. =) tack för titten Niklas
An excellent honest review really cant wait to buy
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and good luck buying your bike. Ride safe
@predator5906
Жыл бұрын
@@Darkvisor Thank you😃😃
not exactly a bike for me but it sure looks like it can handle alot, and the price isnt bad either! 👌👌
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
you need to join us... join the T7 club... do it.... do it now! Puss!
I love mine..
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear that =) Thanks for watching
Wow, those panniers are huge 😳. It makes it look like luggage with a bike attached to them 😉
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
haha yeah. I'm not a big fan of the "panniers-look" I think they ruin the whole look of the motorcycle. sure, they are good for longer travels, but still... =) Thanks for watching brother!
@RandysRides
2 жыл бұрын
hahaha !! That's perfect. I'm gonna use that as my bagger thoughts now. lmao
@Viper6-MotoVlogger
2 жыл бұрын
@@RandysRides lol
An excellent honest review as always. If I may I would suggest prospective owners check out the VFR 1200 engine problems in the models that use this engine and note that it really is far too heavy to fit the 'Adventure Bike' description some reviewers say it is. I have a friend who has one having said that and he has had zero problems in 16,000 road miles........mostly motorways............to date.
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, dual sport or crosstourer like the name says. Not adventure. now... I shouldnt say too much as I have little off-road experience and have seen people doing TET using monkey bikes (lol). But a good dual sport like the tracer.... A DVMC member has a VRF1200F and I invited him to do some offroading, then I googled the bike, lol.... Thanks for watching Paul. You wont like next weeks video though!
@JIMWSMITH
Жыл бұрын
So what problems does this engine have? Thought it was bullet proof. You then say your friend has one and had zero problems in 16,000 miles bit of a contradiction..
@pl1068
Жыл бұрын
If you do a manual job for a living you will have no problem with the weight.
Hmmm. Seems it's a great combination of light off road fun and comfort on the pavement. I agree with you on the luggage bags, though...they're ugly and way too big. lol. It would be a perfect bike for around my area. :)
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Randy
At 2nd gear after 6000rpm, Vtec is open and this bike becoming kind a monster.
@Darkvisor
5 ай бұрын
Oh yeah the Vtec is a nice feature on this bike! You feel it when it kicks in! =) Thanks for watching
Good
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
👍👍👍
@RRRRefuelRideRace
2 жыл бұрын
A very nice bike, perfectly agree. Can check my content if you are into bikes. :)
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my friend
I have one from 2014. The only problem is the weight. It is too heavy to maneuver at a standstill. Otherwise it's a fantastic bike.
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Hmm I didn’t have that problem but I guess it’s different from person to person. Thanks for watching and for making a comment
2014年式に乗ってます。vfr1200x ミッション2速が 壊れました。ですが、トルクがあるので3速を2速のかわりに使います。
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
悪いように聞こえますが、それでも機能すると思います。見てくれてありがとう
I have one since 2012. I do not think that I can switch to something else. Paramount of long distance adv. biking...
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great Yakup. A nice mix from both worlds =) Thanks for watching
VRF, that´s a new one.
@Darkvisor
2 сағат бұрын
thanks for watching please subscribe to support me and my work
how much are the fuel consumptions? Do you have any information? thank you
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
16.7km/litre (Tested in D-Mode WMTC mode) 16.1km/litre for standard transmission version Thanks for watching
@albinolibera
2 жыл бұрын
@@Darkvisor Thanks you,,,,👋
A bike that's gone under many people's radar. For me it's overweight compared to lots of the competition and the BMW GS dominates that sector.
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching bandit
Izskatās jau ļoti ērti 😄 Bet tiešām nav par smagu kā visi runā?🤤
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
ko tu domā ar pārāk grūti?
@atlez
2 жыл бұрын
Es domāju svara ziņā! Pa meža takām vai izbraukt ar viņu pie jūras?
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
@@atlez braukt nelikās smagi, kad braucu ar to. Es gan ar to nebraucu bezceļā... Es nedomāju, ka svars tiešām būs problēma. =) Paldies par skatīšanos
Quickshifter/blipper or cruise control?
@Darkvisor
9 ай бұрын
no not on this one. it's too old for that =P Thanks for watching
Verkar vara en trevlig hoj med klös i. Väskorna hade dock åkt direkt om jag hade den.. 😄😄😄
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
hehe ja, samma här. tycker de förstör looken. men säkert bra att ha på långresor =) Tack för titten
das kommt mit DCT ??
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Ja, du kannst es als DCT bekommen. Danke fürs zuschauen
I always liked this bike, but then I got something else. Now, that I need a DCT transmission, I can't find alcua interesante offer! What discourages me is the weight of the bike......! Could you touch it with both soles of your feet or only with your toes?
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
Almost all bikes I can touch with only my toes except lower bikes like cruisers (harley-davidson etc) thanks for watching
I have the 2010 VFR 1200F which is the pretty bike before Honda really uglied it up with this bike. I have no idea what the attraction is with taking this fantastic engine off-road. The fairing is ugly, the mirrors are far too narrow, the instrument cluster is hard to read. What was Honda thinking??
@Darkvisor
Жыл бұрын
hehe, yeah it's not of everyone's taste.. I'm actually going to test ride the VFR 1200F this week hopefully. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss when I upload it =) Thanks for watching Allan
@brazilchild
Жыл бұрын
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,the X is the Swiss Army knives of Motoercycles and have taken it on moderate off-road and long distance-the F is a fine machine but in no comparison to the X as far as veracity.
Look at purchasing the bike 4 years ago. Too top heavy.
@Darkvisor
10 ай бұрын
To each own.... =) Thanks for watching
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@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
📣
Vill ha sommar NUUU😩
@Darkvisor
2 жыл бұрын
NUUUUUUU blir du på grillat då eller? 🥩🥃
280 kilos heavy bike u cannot say it off road bike...
@Darkvisor
10 күн бұрын
allarounder bike then =) thanks for watching please subscribe to support me and my work
Sorry but you seems not so familiar with the motorcycle riding 😮
@Darkvisor
9 ай бұрын
Why do you think that?