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Honda VFR 400R (1986)

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Honda VFR 400R (1986)

At a glance

Capacity
399 cc / 15.7 cu-in
Power
59.hp / 43.1 kW @ 12800 rpm
Torque
39.Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Seat height
870 mm / 30.7 in

The full picture.

The Honda VFR 400R is a four-stroke 90 degrees V-four cylinder motorcycle, with a capacity of 399cc and 4 valves per cylinder. Its compression ratio is 11.3:1, and it has a maximum power of 59hp at 12800rpm and a maximum torque of 39Nm at 10000rpm. The motorcycle has a wet sump lubrication system, a 6-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. Its frame is a twin-spar aluminum, and it has 41mm inverted forks for the front suspension and a rising-rate monoshock for the rear suspension. The front brakes have 2x 269mm 4 piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single disc 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a top speed of 219 km/h or 136 mph and a consumption average of 42 mpg, with a fuel capacity of 18 liters or 4.0 gallons. Its height is 1075 mm or 42.3 in, and its length is 1985 mm or 78.1 in, with a wheelbase of 1345 mm or 53.0 in, and a seat height of 870 mm or 30.7 in. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 170 kg or 374.7 lbs, making it a lightweight and agile bike. Overall, the Honda VFR 400R is a fast and reliable motorcycle for its time, with impressive performance and handling.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 400R

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1986
EngineFour stroke 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity399 cc / 15.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke55 x 42 mm
Valve ClearanceIntake – 0.15 mm / Exhaust 0.24
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio11.3:1
LubricationWet sump
Engine OilSAE 10W-40
Oil Capacity2.4 Litres
Induction4x 34mm Keihin CV type
IgnitionDigitalized full transistor ignition
Spark PlugNGK ER9EH
StartingElectric
Max Power59.hp / 43.1 kW @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque39.Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Rev Redline13000 rpm
ClutchWet, cable operated
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameTwin-spar aluminum
Front Suspension41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping
Fork Oil Per Rod390 ml / SAE 7,5W
Rear SuspensionRising-rate monoshock: pre-load and rebound damping
Front Brakes2x 269mm 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre100/90 R16
Rear Tyre140/60 R18
Rake24 degrees
Trail96 mm / 3.7 in
DimensionsHeight 1075 mm / 42.3 in Length 1985 mm / 78.1 in
Wheelbase1345 mm / 53.0 in
Seat Height870 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight170 kg / 374.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.0 gal
Consumption Average42 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile12.6 sec / 175 km/h / 109 mph
Top Speed219 km/h / 136 mph