2010 Honda VFR1200F - MR. Sophisticated
Honda builds an automatic for the sportbike people
Nothing offends hardcore sport riders more than automatic transmissions. They see something sacred in manipulating clutch and shift levers in perfect synchronicity, demonstrating their mastery over a high-performance machine. At the same time, MotoGP and Superbike racers-the best riders in the world-use quick-shifters to circumvent their clutches, while Formula 1 drivers employ paddle-shifters to the same effect. Clearly, automatic shifting is not just for scooters anymore.
They say: "For experienced hands who ride hard, ride far and ride often."
We say: "The Dual Clutch Transmission is an all-new experience for your left hand."
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