Comparison of Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission and Suzuki GSX1250FA ST [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki GSX1250FA ST × |  Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Suzuki GSX1250FA ST | Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V4, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection with automatic enrichment circuit, 44mm throttle bodies and 12-hole injectors |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,250 | 1,237 |
| Power (kw) | 70.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 108 | 129 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 64 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards. |
| Ignition | Electronic | Digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Clutch | - | Electronic Dual Clutch |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 43mm cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single gas-charged shock with remote spring-preload adjustability and rebound-damping adjustability |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Digital ABS | Double disc. 6-piston callipers, C-ABS and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Digital ABS | Single disc. 2-piston calliper, C-ABS and sintered metal pads |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 276 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | Die cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 136 | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 104 | 101 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25.6 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | 33 litre panniers each side and a 37 litre top box | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,485 | 1,544 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 258 | 277 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,235 | 1,220 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,130 | 2,250 |
| Overall width (mm) | 790 | 740 |
| Seat height (mm) | 805 | 815 |
| Alternate seat height | 825 | - |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 125 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.5 | 18.5 |
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