Honda VFR400R (1990)

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.

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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