Honda VFR 750F (1997)

The Honda VFR 750F (1997) is a four-stroke motorcycle with a V-four cylinder engine that has a capacity of 748cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and is liquid-cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. It is equipped with 4x 36mm Keihin CV induction and digitalized full transistor ignition. The bike has a maximum power of 76.6 kW at 10,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 72.6 Nm at 8000 rpm. The clutch is wet, multiple discs, and cable-operated, while the transmission is six-speed with a chain final drive. The bike has a twin-spar aluminum frame and 41mm telescopic forks with no external adjustment on the front suspension. The front brakes are 2x 296 mm discs with 2-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 256 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The bike has a seat height of 800 mm and a dry weight of 209 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 21 liters, and its average consumption is 6.3 liters/100 km. In terms of performance, the bike can go from 0 to 60 km/h in 13.2 m and has a top speed of 232.7 km/h. Overall, the Honda VFR 750F (1997) is a powerful and well-engineered motorcycle that offers a smooth ride and excellent handling.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 750F-R

Year: 1997
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: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: 4x 36mm Keihin CV
Ignition: Digitalized full transistor ignition
Spark Plug: NGK CR8EH9 or ND U24FER9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 76.6 kW / 105 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 68.1 kW / 91.3 hp @ 9800 rpm
Max Torque: 72.6 Nm / 7.4 kgf-m / 53.5 ft-lbs @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
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: Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks, no external adjustment
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link single sided swing arm, adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 256 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 VR17
Rear Tyre: 170/60 VR17
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 3.9 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight: 209 kg / 461 lbs
Wet Weight: 226 kg / 498 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 gal
Consumption average: 6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0: 13.2 m / 43.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0: 37.0 m / 121.4 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 190.6 km/h / 118.4 mph
Top Speed: 232.7 km/h / 144.6 mph