Honda Crossrunner

Honda Crossrunner

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	VFR800X
Production	2011–
Predecessor	VFR800
Class	Standard or adventure touring crossover
Engine	782 cc (47.7 cu in), V4, quad-cam, VTEC, PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Bore / stroke	72.0 mm × 48.0 mm (2.83 in × 1.89 in)
Compression ratio	11.6:1
Power	74.9 kW (100.4 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
Torque	72.8 N·m (53.7 lbf·ft) @ 9,500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, chain drive
Frame type	Twin spar aluminium
Brakes	Front: Dual 296 mm discs with 3-pot callipers Rear:Single 256 mm disc Combined with ABS
Tyres	Front: 120/70 R17 Rear: 180/55 R17
Rake, trail	25.75° / 96 mm (3.8 in)
Wheelbase	1,464 mm (57.6 in)
Dimensions	L 2,130 mm (84 in) W 799 mm (31.5 in) H 1,243 mm (48.9 in)
Seat height	816 mm (32.1 in)
Weight	240.4 kg (530 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	21.5 L (4.7 imp gal; 5.7 US gal)
Oil capacity	3.8 L (4.0 US qt)
Related	VFR800

The Honda Crossrunner is a motorcycle launched by Honda at the 2010 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show.^[1] It went on sale in the 2011 model year,^[2] with first deliveries made in Summer 2011. ^[3]It is an all-road sport-touring motorbike with a 782 cc (47.7 cu in) V4 engine that derived from the highly acclaimed street-oriented VFR800.^[1] While the VFR800 was a mid-sized sport touring motorcycle evolved for street use, the Crossrunner implements a low saddle, wide-handlebar stance, long-travel suspension, and specifically developed Pirelli Scorpion tires to achieve more soft-road capability in the style of BMW's midweight F800GS motorcycle.^{[citation needed]}

A MotorCycle News review said: "The Crossrunner stands out from the crowd and performs as a real world, day-in, day-out bike impressively well."^[4] Journalist Kevin Ash added: "It's a fine looking bike with a reassuring and satisfying chassis matched to a characterful and muscular engine that compels you to use it. But there’s a downside, and these days it’s a big one: fuel consumption."^[5]

Development

Honda commissioned a European design team.^[2] Development included trying different Crossrunner prototypes in over 120 wind tunnel sessions to establish the optimum designs to ensure stability in varying airflow.^[2]

References

External links

• Pictures of Honda Crossrunner
• Video of Interview with Teofilo Plaza (Design Project Leader) on YouTube