Honda VFR1200X vs Honda VFR1200X DCT (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VFR1200Xstacks up against the Honda VFR1200X DCT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR1200XHonda VFR1200X DCT
Model year20202018
Price$16,399
Engine1237 cc1237 cc
Horsepower127 hp129 hp
Torque126 Nm126 Nm
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Combined ABSDouble disc. Combined ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Combined ABSSingle disc. Combined ABS
Tires110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

Honda VFR1200X vs Honda VFR1200X DCT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VFR1200X and the Honda VFR1200X DCT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VFR1200X brings 127 hp, while the Honda VFR1200X DCT counters with 129 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: