The Honda VFR 400R NC30 is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder engine, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 399 cc / 15.7 cu-in, with a bore x stroke of 55 x 42 mm. The valve clearance is intake – 0.15 mm / exhaust 0.24, and it is cooled by a liquid cooling system. The compression ratio is 11.3:1, lubricated with a wet sump and SAE 10W-40 oil type. The Honda VFR 400R NC30 has an induction system of 4x 34mm Keihin Carburators, digitalized full transistor ignition, and an NGK ER9EH spark plug. The electric motor provides a maximum power output of 59 hp / 43.1 kW @ 12800 rpm and a maximum torque of 39. Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm, with a rev redline of 13000 rpm. Other features include a wet, cable-operated clutch, 6-speed transmission, and final drive by chain. It has a twin-spar aluminum frame, 41mm inverted forks for the front suspension, and a rising-rate monoshock for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are two and single-disc, respectively. The front tyre is 100/90 R16, and the rear tyre is 140/60 R18, with a rake of 24 degrees and a trail of 96 mm / 3.7 in. The dimensions are height 1075 mm / 42.3 in, length 1985 mm / 78.1 in, wheelbase 1345 mm / 53.0 in, and seat height 870 mm / 30.7 in. The dry weight is 165 kg / 363.8 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 18 litres / 4.0 gal. It has an average consumption of 42 mpg, standing 1/4 mile: 12.6 sec / 175 km/h / 109 mph, and a top speed of 219 km/h / 136 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VFR 400R NC30
| Year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| 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 Carburators |
| 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 | 165 kg / 363.8 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 |
