LAMS APPROVED ADVENTURE MACHINEIf you could use a little more adventure in your life—and who couldn’t?—the CB500X can deliver on that idea at a surprisingly affordable price. That's the beauty of owning an adventure-style bike like the CB500X; every time you look at this bike it just about begs you to take it out in search of new roads, undiscovered places, fun sights to see. And the CB500X is not just a great ride, it’s also equipped with a load of features that give it an extra dose of versatility.Adventure-style seating position makes for unrestricted maneuvering and keeps the rider comfortable during adventure trips, commuting or short hops around town.Perfect for learner riders, the CB500X is LAMS approved. For more information on the CB500X visit the dedicated minisite click here
ALL-NEW ENGINEAll-new 500cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin DOHC engine is thoroughly modern in design and produces a broad power spread for enjoyable and economical riding.Four-valve cylinder head design uses lightweight rocker-arm valve actuation with shim-type valve adjustment.Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) continuously monitors several variables to ensure the correct fuel mixture is delivered for the existing riding and atmospheric conditions for crisp throttle response throughout a wide variety of riding conditions.
SUSPENSION & CHASSIS

Diamond-shaped 35mm steel tube frame is lightweight and rigid for responsive sport handling.

Stout 41mm front fork with 4.9 inches of travel returns a plush yet controlled ride.

Sophisticated Pro-Link® single-shock rear suspension offers nine-stage spring preload adjustability and 4.7 inches of controlled travel.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

ABS is standard on the CB500X, ensuring enhanced braking characteristics in less than ideal conditions.

Lightweight cast aluminum wheels, 120/70-17 in front and 160/60-17 rear, return sporting feel and handling traits.

Wide handlebar is designed specifically to fit the adventure-style rider ergonomics.

ENGINE
ENGINE TYPE471cc Liquid-Cooled, parallel twin
BORE AND STROKE67mm x 66.8mm
COMPRESSION RATIO10.7 : 1
STARTERElectric
CARBURATIONPGM FI
TRANSMISSION6-speed

FRAME
DIMENSIONS2095mm x 830mm x 1290mm
WHEEL BASE1421mm
SEAT HEIGHT810MM
GROUND CLEARANCE170MM
FUEL CAPACITY17.3L
KERB WEIGHT195Kg

TYRE
FRONT120/70ZR - 17M/C (On-Off Pattern)
REAR160/60ZR - 17M/C (On-Off Pattern)

SUSPENSION
FRONTConventional Telescopic, 41mm
REARProlink mono with 9 stage Preload adjuster, steel square pipe swingarm

BRAKES
FRONTSingle Wavy Disk, 320mm, 2 POT caliper
REARSingle Wavy Disk, 240mm, 1 POT calliper

Offering flexibility like no other motorcycle, Honda announces the new VFR1200X, aptly known as the Crosstourer this motorcycle delivers the fun and excitement of a sportstourer with the comfort of an adventure machine.VFR1200X YouTube Video

VFR1200X YouTube Video
ENGINE

The VFR1200X boasts a 1,237cc, V4 engine which has been installed for the first time in a Honda adventure sports touring motorcycle.
The Crosstourer is a machine designed to give its rider the feeling that anything is possible: no journey is too long or too demanding, no road or surface impassable. Contributing significantly to this joyous feeling is the Honda V4 engine, now within a sports adventure touring package that delivers impressive power and torque in a controllable and responsive way.
The V4 configuration is slim and compact, reducing frontal area and helping realise a mass-centralised chassis for excellent handling.


CHASSIS

The frame of the Crosstourer is a hollow aluminium unit that employs a quartered construction. This technique enables very precise control over the all-important weight/rigidity balance of each part of the frame. The result is superb handling with a reassuring sense of stability, regardless of the road surface.


BRAKES

The Crosstourer is equipped with Combined ABS, offering balanced front and rear braking for more stable deceleration and the extra reassurance of an Antilock Brake System.
If either wheel is about to lock up and skid, Combined ABS momentarily reduces the hydraulic pressure being applied to the relevant brake and distributes the force optimally between both brakes, ensuring powerful and secure braking in all conditions.
The 2012 VFR1200X Crosstourer will be launched in Australia in two colours:
Pearl Sunbeam White
Candy Prominence Red


OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

The versatility of the Crosstourer can be further enhanced with a range of Honda Genuine Accessories, designed to complement its styling and performance.


ENGINE
ENGINE TYPE 1,237cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke UNICAM 76° V-4
BORE AND STROKE 81 x 60mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 12:1
STARTER Electric
CARBURATION PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
IGNITION Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
TRANSMISSION 6-Speed
FINAL DRIVE Shaft


FRAME
DIMENSIONS 2285mm x 915mm x 1335mm
WHEEL BASE 1,595mm
SEAT HEIGHT 850mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 180mm
FUEL CAPACITY 21.5 litres
KERB WEIGHT 275kg Manual transmission
285kg DCT model


TYRES
FRONT 110/80 x 19 inch
REAR 150/70 x 17 inch


SUSPENSION
FRONT 43mm inverted telescope fork with hydaulic damping, preload and rebound adjustment
REAR Pro-link with gas charged shock, stepless


BRAKES
FRONT Dual 310mm discs with combined ABS
REAR Single 276mm disc with combined ABS


WARRANTY
WARRANTY PERIOD 24 months

The Crossrunner represents
the best aspects of two
separate biking genres:
the flexibility and exciting
attitude of a Naked
performance machine with
the upright riding position
and rugged appearance
of an adventure bike.