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Honda VFR400R (1987)

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Honda VFR400R (1987)

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 NC24 was a motorcycle made in 1987 with a four-stroke 399cc V-four cylinder engine. It had liquid cooling and a compression ratio of 11.3:1, producing a maximum power of 59 hp at 12800 rpm and a maximum torque of 39 Nm at 10000 rpm. The ignition was digitalized full transistor and the starting was electric. The clutch was wet and cable operated, and the transmission had six speeds, with a chain final drive. The frame was twin-spar aluminum and the suspension included 41mm inverted forks with preload and rebound damping, and a rising-rate monoshock with pre-load and rebound damping. The brakes included 2x 269mm 4 piston calipers in the front and a single disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The motorcycle weighed 170 kg and had a fuel capacity of 18 liters / 4.0 gallons. It had an average fuel consumption of 42 mpg and a top speed of 219 km/h / 136 mph. The visual specifications include a rake of 24 degrees, a trail of 96 mm / 3.7 in, dimensions of height 1075 mm / 42.3 in and length 1985 mm / 78.1 in, a wheelbase of 1345 mm / 53.0 in, a seat height of 870 mm / 30.7 in, and used 100/90 R16 and 140/60 R18 tyres on the front and rear respectively. The standing ¼ mile of the Honda VFR 400R NC24 was 12.6 sec / 175 km/h / 109 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 400R NC24

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1987
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