2015 Crossrunner . . . Not Bad

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More HP than the Interceptor? Looks pretty good to me. Alas, not being imported to the States.

looks like the same wheels forks etc as the new vfr 800

Did someone mention that this bike doesn't have V-Tec? Does anybody have info on this?

 Now with more power, improved suspension and new adventure styling. Published on 09.10.2014 Share on email [image: 2015_Honda_VFR800X_Crossrunner2-561x374.] The 2015 Honda VFR800X Crossrunner gets more power, increased suspension travel, improved styling and more standard equipment.

Honda Motorcycles of Europe announced a new 2015 VFR800X Crossrunner today. The Crossrunner, available in the European market, offers an Adventure Touring riding position, along with a wide-handlebar and longer travel suspension.

The 2015 VFR800X Crossrunner boasts a host of improvements, which are the first major changes to the bike since it went on sale in 2011. Revisions include more power from the 800cc V4 engine, increased suspension travel and new sharper adventure styling. Full LED lighting (headlight, taillight and turn signals) provides a more modern appearance.

The chassis of the new Crossrunner has been updated with an additional 1.1 inch (28mm) of suspension travel in the rear and 1.0 inch (25mm) in the front. The VFR800X sits on new 17-inch cast aluminium wheels fitted with dual 310mm discs and radial-mount four-piston calipers in the front. The aluminium twin-beam frame features a lighter, revised subframe and new aluminium swingarm. Tires are sport-oriented size 120 front and 180 rear for optimal on-road performance.

[image: 2015_Honda_VFR800X_Crossrunner-262x174.j] The first major revision to the VFR800X since its introduction in 2011.

The VFR800X Crossrunner now gets HSTC (Honda Selectable Torque Control), which offers two levels of traction control and can also be turned off. HSTC, ABS, LED lights, self-cancelling indicators and heated grips are all offered as standard equipment. The new VFR800X offers adjustable seat height, with two height options to accommodate riders of different sizes.

At the heart of the machine remains its VTEC-equipped 90° V4 DOHC 16-valve engine, originally adapted from the VFR800 Sport Tourer. The VFR800X Crossrunner now offers increased low and mid-range torque. Peak power has increased from 100 hp (75kW) @ 10,000 rpm to 105 (78kW) @ 10,250 rpm.

The improved power, increased suspension travel and additional standard equipment should make the Crossrunner a more competitive option in the middle-weight adventure touring category. No announcements have been made on pricing, but the 2015 VFR800X Crossrunner is expected to be on display at theIntermot show in Cologne, Germany this October.

No  it  still  has  VTEC.    Good    right  ?

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More HP than the Interceptor? Looks pretty good to me. Alas, not being imported to the States.

Originally it was slightly detuned for less horse power but  better low to mid. you can go back and look at Hondas ratings from 2002 - 2006, and horse number claimed was normally 103 to 106 horse on the vtec sport tourer depending on the year model.  Sounds like the crosser runner is close to the output previously stated or no new top horse power, just differently placed.

with out a doubt its a vtec

It looks like Yamaha is going to have the FJ09 for '15, so it would make sense for Honda to import this bike.  If the engine and drive train are the same as the VFR, certification would be easy as well.

It will be nice to have some choices.  I love the upright ADV bike riding position on a bike with street tires. Tons of fun on the backroads and twisties.

Rob

I have an 03 VFR which is exciting and an NC700X which is upright and comfortable. I wonder if one motor would fit in the other's frame? Would require a real gas tank and not the frunk...

If this comes to North America I'd sell my 2005 VFR and buy one. This is an excellent tourer and just enough gravel to justify its adventure status. I'm sold. If it's not coming to NA, I'm buying a used Varadero XL1000V.
Better look in the video from Portugal.
http://youtu.be/iBSRvwTnwYQ

Good to see more choices in sport tour adv bike... disappointing to see no usd forks, really Honda why not?. better midrange power would be a must to compete with the others not sure how they are going to achieve that with same engine. New FJ- 09 would have to be a real consideration if it has the same triple as fz claimed 115 hp lots of low end grunt 

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 I like the looks of Honda a little better, but that triple might be hard to beat for adv bike. Might have to trade my triumph 800 

Looks like USD forks to me..