Honda VFR750R RC30: review, history, specs
Class: sport
Production: 1987-1990
Successor: Honda RVF750R RC45
| Model |
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| Honda VFR750R (RC30)
1987-1990 (Japan, Europe, North America, Australia) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1987 | Japan | Name: Honda VFR750R
Code: VFR750RH |
| 1988 | Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand | Name: Honda VFR750R
Code: VFR750RJ |
| 1989 | Europe, Canada, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750R
Code: VFR750RK |
| 1990 | Europe, USA | Name: Honda VFR750R
Code: VFR750RL |
Specifications
Honda VFR750R (RC30): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2045 mm / 80,5 in
2085 mm / 82,1 in – Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Norway |
| Overall width | 700 mm / 27,6 in | |
| Overall height | 1100 mm / 43,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55,5 in | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Seat height | 785 mm / 30,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 180 kg / 397 lbs – VFR750R (Japan)
185 kg / 408 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 201 kg / 443 lbs – VFR750R (Japan)
208 kg / 458 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Backbone (aluminum) |
| Front suspension, travel | 43 mm telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Pro-Arm & Pro-Link with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 120/70-V17
120/70-VR17 – Switzerland | |
| Rear tire size | 170/60-VR18 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) | |
| Trail | 91 mm / 3,6 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,74 l / 100 km (41 mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders V 90° | |
| Bore & Stroke | 70,0 x 48,6 mm | |
| Displacement | 748 cm³ (45,6 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Gear driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 77,0 hp (56,6 kW) / 9500 rpm – VFR750R (Japan)
112,0 hp (82,3 kW) / 11000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 71,0 Nm (7,1 kgf*m) / 7000 rpm – VFR750R (Japan)
74,0 Nm (7,4 kgf*m) / 10500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 249 km/h (155 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin 38 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Slipper clutch |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.939 | |
| Final reduction | 2.500 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.941 1.631 1.434 1.291 1.192 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI with computerized electronic advance |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator, 374W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah | |
Images
Honda VFR750R (RC30): images, gallery.
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Videos
Honda VFR750R (RC30): video.