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 |
