Honda VFR750F: review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1986-1997
Also called: Honda VFR750 Interceptor
Predecessor: Honda VF750F (V45 Interceptor)
Successor: Honda VFR800F
| Models | ||
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| Honda VFR750F
1986-1989 (Europe, Japan, North America, Australia) |
Honda VFR750F
1990-1993 (Europe, Japan, North America, Australia) |
Honda VFR750F
1994-1997 (Europe, Japan, North America, Australia) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1986 | Europe, Japan, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC24~ Code: VFR750FG |
| 1987 | Europe, Japan, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC24~ Code: VFR750FH |
| 1988 | Europe, Japan, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC24~ Code: VFR750FJ |
| 1989 | Europe, Japan, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC24~ Code: VFR750FK |
| 1990 | Europe, Japan, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC36~ Code: VFR750FL |
| 1991 | Europe, Japan, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC36~ Code: VFR750FM |
| 1992 | Europe, Japan, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC36~ Code: VFR750FN |
| 1993 | Europe, Japan, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC36~ Code: VFR750FP |
| 1994 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC36~ Code: VFR750FR |
| 1995 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC36~ Code: VFR750FS |
| 1996 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC36~ Code: VFR750FT |
| 1997 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Honda VFR750F
Frame: RC36~ Code: VFR750FV |
Specifications
Honda VFR750F: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2175 mm / 85,6 in – VFR750F (RC24)
2180 mm / 85,6 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) 2125 mm / 83,7 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) |
| Overall width | 730 mm / 28,7 in – VFR750F (RC24)
700 mm / 27,6 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) 720 mm / 28,3 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) | |
| Overall height | 1170 mm / 46,1 in – VFR750F (RC24)
1185 mm / 46,7 in – VFR750F (RC36) | |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58,3 in – VFR750F (RC24)
1470 mm / 57,9 in – VFR750F (RC36) | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in – VFR750F (RC24)
140 mm / 5,1 in – VFR750F (RC36) | |
| Seat height | 795 mm / 31,3 in – VFR750F (RC24)
800 mm / 31,5 in – VFR750F (RC36) | |
| Dry weight | 199 kg / 438 lbs – VFR750F (RC24)
216 kg / 476 lbs – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) 211 kg / 465 lbs – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 222 kg / 489 lbs – VFR750F (RC24)
240 kg / 529 lbs – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) 237 kg / 523 lbs – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (aluminum) |
| Front suspension, travel | 37 mm telescopic fork (with anti-dive system), 140 mm / 5,5 in – VFR750F (RC24, 1986-1987)
41 mm telescopic fork (with anti-dive system), 140 mm / 5,5 in – VFR750F (RC24, 1988-1989) 41 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) 41 mm telescopic fork (adjustable spring pre-load), 130 mm / 5,1 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 105 mm / 4,1 in – VFR750F (RC24, 1986-1987)
Swingarm Pro-Arm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load ), 130 mm / 5,1 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) Swingarm Pro-Arm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, rebound damping ), 130 mm / 5,1 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) | |
| Front tire size | 110/90-V16 – VFR750F (RC24, 1986-1987)
110/80-V17 – VFR750F (RC24, 1988-1989) 120/70-VR17/ZR17 – VFR750F (RC36) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/80-V18 – VFR750F (RC24, 1986-1987)
140/80-V17 – VFR750F (RC24, 1988-1989) 170/60-VR17/ZR17 – VFR750F (RC36) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 276 mm, 2-piston calipers – VFR750F (RC24, 1986-1987)
Double disc, 296 mm, 2-piston calipers – VFR750F (RC24, 1988-1989, RC36) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 256 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 20,0 l / 5,3 US gal – VFR750F (RC24)
19,0 l / 5,0 US gal – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) 21,0 l / 5,5 US gal – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) | |
| Trail | 108 mm / 4,2 in – VFR750F (RC24)
100 mm / 3,9 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) 99 mm / 3,9 in – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,03 l / 100 km (39 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders V 90° | |
| Bore & Stroke | 70,0 x 48,6 mm | |
| Displacement | 748 cm³ (45,6 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 – VFR750F (RC24)
11.0:1 – VFR750F (RC36) | |
| Valve train | Gear driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 105,0 hp (77,0 kW) / 11500 rpm – max. power for RC24
100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 10000 rpm – max. power for RC36 77,0 hp (57,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – VFR750F (Japan) | |
| Max. torque | 70,5 Nm (7,2 kg*m) / 8500 rpm – max. torque for RC24 (1986-1987)
74,0 Nm (7,5 kg*m) / 9000 rpm – max. torque for RC24 (1988-1989) 73,0 Nm (7,4 kg*m) / 9500 rpm – max. torque for RC36 (1990-1993) 73,0 Nm (7,4 kg*m) / 8000 rpm – max. torque for RC36 (1994-1997) 64,0 Nm (6,5 kg*m) / 7500 rpm – VFR750F (Japan) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,8 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 245 km/h (152 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin 34,5 mm (VD B0B) – VFR750F (RC24)
Carburetor, 4x Keihin 36 mm (VD JBA, VD JJA) – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1993) Carburetor, 4x Keihin 34 mm (VP34A) – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.939 | |
| Final reduction | 2.812 – RC24
2.687 – RC36 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.062 1.631 1.333 1.153 1.035 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 350W – VFR750F (RC24, 1986-1987)
Three-phase AC, 335W – VFR750F (RC24, 1988-1989) Three-phase AC, 374W – VFR750F (RC36, 1990-1990) Three-phase AC, 370W – VFR750F (RC36, 1994-1997) | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah – RC24
12V-10Ah – RC36 | |
Images
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Videos
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Manuals
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