Maintenance-wise, we didn’t have to touch our long-term 2010 Honda VFR1200F DCT for more than 8000 miles. Okay, we changed the tires once—going from the original-equipment Dunlop Sportmax RoadSmarts to crisper-steering and only slightly less-durable SportMax Q2s ($498.43)—and topped up the engine oil once with half a quart. But, as far as any actual wrenching [...]

In just three months’ time, we’ve managed to rack up more than 5000 miles on our long-term Honda VFR1200F DCT. In addition to the bike’s use in February’s sport-touring comparison, CW staffers Mark Hoyer, John Burns and Andy Leisner, plus Road & TrackAssociate Art Director Bert Swift and former National Editor Mike Monticello, have all [...]

Honda’s 2010 VFR1200F DCT is the latest addition to our long-term test fleet. This is the push-button, paddle-shift-equipped Dual Clutch Transmission version of the new shaft-drive, 1237cc V-Four sportbike that debuted earlier this year. Our early production example arrived at Cycle World’s Newport Beach editorial offices this past August equipped with a variety of accessories [...]