 VFR750 Mk.I (with differing diameter wheels) | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Interceptor |
| Production | 1986–1997 |
| Predecessor | Honda VF750F |
| Successor | VFR800 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 748 cc (45.6 cu in), liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, carburetted, V4 |
| Bore / stroke | 70 mm × 48.6 mm (2.76 in × 1.91 in) |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: disc |
The Honda VFR750F is a motorcycle manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda from 1986 to 1997. The motorcycle is a very sporty sport tourer, and is powered by a 750 cc (46 cu in) V4 engine developed from the earlier VF750F models. The VFR was announced in 1986, after an initial press viewing at the 1985 Bol d'Or.
The previous VF700/750F models revealed Honda's new devotion to the V4 engine format, but the engines had proved unreliable because of the infamous "chocolate cams". Honda, having suffered a dent in its proven reputation for reliability, felt that the successor should be over-engineered to restore that damaged reputation; the resulting VFR was an exceptional and highly -regarded motorcycle.[1]
Compared to its VF750F predecessor, the VFR has significant improvements:
- greater power output (104hp up from 83hp)
- lighter weight (20kg less),[2]
- a lower center of gravity
- a wider front tire
- shorter wheelbase (15mm)
- six gear ratios
- gear-driven cams.
- ^ Visordown "THE HONDA VFR STORY"[1]
- ^ Honda's V-Force : the four-stroke V4s on road and track. Haynes Pub. 1999. ISBN 978-1859604212.