Honda VFR400R (1992)

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The Honda VFR400R NC30, made in 1992, is a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 399cc. The bore and stroke measures 55 x 42mm with a valve clearance of 0.15mm (intake) and 0.24mm (exhaust). It has a liquid cooling system, compression ratio of 11.3:1, and uses SAE 10W-40 engine oil. The ignition is digitalized full transistor, and the spark plugs used a NGK ER9EH. The bike has an electric starter and can reach a max power of 59 hp (43.1 kW) at 12800 rpm and a max torque of 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m) at 10000 rpm. The clutch is wet and cable operated, while the transmission has six speeds and a final drive chain. The VFR400R NC30 has a twin-spar aluminum frame, a 41mm inverted fork for front suspension, and a rising-rate monoshock for the rear suspension. It has a front and rear brake, the front having a 2x269mm four-piston caliper and the rear having a single disc two-piston caliper. The front and back tires measure at 100/90 R16 and 140/60 R18, respectively, while the rake is 24 degrees and the trail is 96mm (3.7 in). The bike’s dimensions include a height of 1075mm (42.3 in), length of 1985mm (78.1 in), and a wheelbase of 1345mm (53 in). Its seat height is 870mm (30.7 in), while the dry weight is 165kg (363.8 lbs) and fuel capacity is 18 liters (4.0 gal). On average, it has a consumption of 42 mpg and can reach a top speed of 219 km/h (136 mph).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 400R NC30

Year: 1992
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

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Maico GP 500E (1986-88)

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The Maico GP 500E is a motorcycle that was produced between 1986 and 1988. It has a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 488cc and a bore x stroke of 86.5 x 83 mm. It is liquid-cooled and has a compression ratio of 13.5:1, with a Bing 54/40 oval carburetor and a wet sump lubrication system. The bike uses an S.E.E.S. exhaust system and MOTOPLAT electronic ignition. It has a kick start and can produce a maximum power of 45.6 kW / 62 hp at 7000 rpm, but a restricted model is also available that produces 12.5 kW / 17 hp. The clutch is wet and cable operated, and the transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive chain. The frame is made of chromoly and has a hydraulic telescopic fork and a Maico twin-link with ~Ahlins shock as the front and rear suspension, respectively. The bike has disc brakes both in the front and rear and uses steel, laced wire spokes for its wheels. The front and rear tires have dimensions of 3.00 x 21 in. and 4.10 x 18 in., respectively, and the bike has a wheelbase of 1480 mm / 58.3 in. with a ground clearance of 384 mm / 15.1 in. The seat height is 960 mm / 37.8 in., and the wet weight of the bike is 109 kg / 229.3 lbs. The fuel tank capacity is 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico GP 500E

Year: 1986 – 88
Engine: Single cylinder, two sroke
Capacity: 488 cc / 29.8 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 86.5 x 83 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 13.5:1
Carburetor: Bing 54/40 oval
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust: S.E.E.S. system
Ignition: MOTOPLAT electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 7000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp)
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Chrom-moly
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork, 42 mm
Front Wheel Travel: 305 mm / 12 in
Rear Suspension: Maico twin link with ~Ahlins shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 350 mm / 14 in
Front Brakes: Disc
Rear Brakes: Disc
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 21 in.
Rear Tyre: 4.10 x 18 in.
Wheelbase: 1480 mm / 58.3 in.
Ground Clearance: 384 mm / 15.1 in.
Seat Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in.
Wet Weight: 109 kg / 229.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal

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