Honda VFR 750R RC30 (1990)

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The Honda VFR 750R RC30 (1990) is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder engine and a capacity of 748 cc. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The bike delivers a maximum power of 74 kW/102 hp @ 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 76.5 Nm / 7.8 kgf-m / 56.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm. It has a 6-speed constant mesh transmission and a chain final drive. The bike has a twin-spar aluminum diamond frame, a front suspension of 41mm Showa cartridge forks, and a rear suspension of Pro-link single-sided swingarm with adjustable preload. The bike has 2x 296mm discs, and 2 piston calipers for front brakes and single 256mm disc, 1 piston caliper for rear brakes. The bike has a dry weight of 216 kg / 476 lbs and a fuel capacity of 19 litres / 5.0 gal. The bike has a top speed of 239.4 km/h /148.8 mph and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds. Overall, it’s a high-performing bike that’s suitable for both racing and everyday use.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 750R RC30

Year: 1990


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 48.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Lubrication: Forced pressure and wet sump
Induction: 4x 36 mm Keihin CV
Ignition: Digitalized full transistor ignition
Spark Plug: NGK CR8EH9 or ND U24FER9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 74 kW / 102 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 65.7 kW / 88.2 hp @ 9800 rpm)
Max Torque: 76.5 Nm / 7.8 kgf-m / 56.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed constant mesh

Final Drive: Chain
Primary Reduction: 1.939 (64/33)
Final Reduction: (sprockets) 2.6875 (43/16)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.8461 (37/13) 2nd 2.0625 (33/16) 3rd 1.6315 (31/19) 4th 1.3333 (28/21) 5th 1.1538 (30/26) 6th 1.0357 (29/28):1
Frame: Twin-spar aluminum diamond
Front Suspension: 41mm Showa cartridge forks, no external adjustment
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link single sided swingarm, adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.2 in
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 256mm disc,1 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 17 x 3.5 in.
Rear Wheel: 17 x 3.5 in.
Front Tyre: 120/70 VR17
Rear Tyre: 170/60 VR17
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 100 mm / 3.9 in.
Dimensions: Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in. Width 700 mm / 27.6 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in.
Wheelbase: 1470 mm / 57.9 in.
Ground clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in.

Dry Weight: 216 kg / 476 lbs
Wet Weight: 236 kg / 520 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 gal
Reserve: 3.5 Litres / 0.92 gal
Consumption average: 6.7 L/100/km / 15.0 km/l / 35.2 mpg
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0: 13.6 m / 44.6 ft
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0: 36.9 m / 121 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec / 193.7 km/h / 120.4 mph
Top Speed: 239.4 km/h /148.8 mph
Road Test: Moto Sprint Group Test

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