Honda VFR750R (1987)

The Honda VFR750R RC30 motorcycle was released in 1987 with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 748cc. It had a liquid cooling system, compression ratio of 11.0:1, and was equipped with 4x 38mm Keihin CV downdraft carburetors with a manual choke. The maximum power output is 83.5 kW/ 112 hp at 11500 rpm with a maximum torque of 71.7 Nm/7.3 kgf-m/53 lb-ft at 10500 rpm. The clutch was a wet multiplate, sprag slipper on outer plates, and it had a six-speed transmission with a final drive of chain. The motorcycle weighed 185 kg/402 lbs dry and 206 kg/450 lbs wet with a fuel capacity of 20 litres/5.3 US gal and fuel reserve of 3.5 litres/1.2 gal. Its top speed was 244.3 km/h/151.8 mph and could reach 60 km/h/37 mph – 0 in 13.4 m/44 ft and 100 km/h/62 mph – 0 in 35.1 m/115 ft. The VFR750R RC30 had 43mm telescopic USR fork adjustable compression and rebound damping with a single nut quick change front wheel clamps and a pro-arm progressive rate, single-sided/single nut wheel, inboard brake, pro squat linkage rear suspension adjustable for preload and compression & rebound damping. The motorcycle had a length of 2045 mm/80.5 in, width of 700 mm/27.5 in, height of 1100 mm/43.2 in, and wheelbase of 1410 mm/55.5 in. Its seat height was 785 mm/30.9 in, which allowed for a capacity load of up to 114 kg/251 lbs. The Honda VFR750R RC30 was a highly sought-after motorcycle, known for its exceptional handling, speed, and looks.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 750R RC30

Year: 1987

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

Induction: 4x 38mm Keihin CV , Downdraft CV with manual choke

Ignition: CDI

Spark Plug: NGK CR9EHIX-9 (For a modern Iridium tip)

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 83.5 kW / 112 hp @ 11500 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 70.7 kW / 94.8 hp @ 8250 rpm

Max Torque: 71.7 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm

Clutch: Wet multiplate, sprag slipper on outer plates.

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Primary Drive: Straight cut gears with pre-load

Primary Drive Ratio: 1.939:1 (64/33)

Gear Ratio: 1st 2.400:1 36/15 – 83.2 mph at redline 12,500 rpm 2st 1.941:1 33/17 – 102.9 mph at redline 12,500 rpm 3rd 1.631:1 31/19 – 122.4 mph at redline 12,500 rpm 4th 1.434: 1 33/23 – 139.2 mph at redline 12,500 rpm 5th 1.291:1 31/24 – 148.5 mph at 12,000 rpm 6th 1.192:1 31/26 – 154.1 mph at power peak 11,500 rpm

Frame: Backbone Type – Diamond layout with 3 section extrusions and cast headstock, engine lugs and rear section. Tig welded.

Front Suspension: 43mm Telescopic USR fork Adjustable compression & rebound damping, single nut quick change front wheel clamps

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Pro-Arm progressive rate, single sided/single nut wheel, inboard brake, Pro Squat linkage, adjustable for preload and compression & rebound damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1.in

Front Brakes: 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 V17

Rear Tyre: 170/60 V18

Rake: 24 degrees

Trail: 94 mm / 3.6 in

Dimensions: Length 2045 mm / 80.5 in Width 700 mm / 27.5 in Height 1100 mm / 43.2 in

Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in

Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in

Capacity Load: 114 kg / 251 lbs

Dry Weight: 185 kg / 402 lbs

Wet Weight: 206 kg / 450 lbs

Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal

Fuel Reserve: 3.5 Litres / 1.2 gal

Consumption Average: 6.8 L/100 km / 14.8 km/l 34.8 US mpg

Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0: 13.4 m / 44 ft

Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0: 35.1 m / 115 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec / 199.5 km/h / 124 mph

Top Speed: 244.3 km/h / 151.8 mph

Road Tests: In.Moto YB4 vs RC30 Moto Sprint Group Test Motociclismo YB4 vs RC30 Moto Sprint Group Test 1990

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