Honda VFR 400R (1986)

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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

Year: 1986


Engine: Four stroke 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 399 cc / 15.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 55 x 42 mm
Valve Clearance: Intake – 0.15 mm / Exhaust 0.24
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: SAE 10W-40
Oil Capacity: 2.4 Litres
Induction: 4x 34mm Keihin CV type
Ignition: Digitalized full transistor ignition
Spark Plug: NGK ER9EH
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59.hp / 43.1 kW @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque: 39.Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm

Rev Redline: 13000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Twin-spar aluminum
Front Suspension: 41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping
Fork Oil Per Rod: 390 ml / SAE 7,5W
Rear Suspension: Rising-rate monoshock: pre-load and rebound damping
Front Brakes: 2x 269mm 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90 R16
Rear Tyre: 140/60 R18
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in Length 1985 mm / 78.1 in
Wheelbase: 1345 mm / 53.0 in
Seat Height: 870 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 170 kg / 374.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.0 gal
Consumption Average: 42 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec / 175 km/h / 109 mph
Top Speed: 219 km/h / 136 mph

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