Honda RVF750 RC45

Honda RVF 750 RC45
Production1994-1995
Engine749.2 cc (45.72 cu in) Four stroke,Liquid cooled, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Bore / stroke72 mm × 46 mm (2.8 in × 1.8 in)
Compression ratio11.5:1
Top speed258.5 km/h / 160.6 mph
Power119 hp / 87.6 kW @ 12000 rpm (109.2 hp @ 11900 rpm)
Torque75 Nm / 56 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Ignition typeDigital transistorized electric advance
Transmission6 Speed
Frame typeDiamond aluminum twin spar
SuspensionFront Suspension:41mm USD forks adjustable compression rebound and preload Rear Suspension:Pro-link adjustable compression rebound and preload
BrakesFront Brakes:2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear Brakes:Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper
Wheelbase1407 mm / 55.3 in
DimensionsL: 2110 mm / 83.0 in
W: 710 mm / 27.9 in
H: 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Seat height770 mm / 30.3 in
Weight189 Kg / 416.7 lbs (dry)
215 kg / 467.3 lbs (wet)
Fuel capacity18.0 Litres / 4.0 gal

The Honda RVF750R RC45 was a fully faired racing motorcycle created for homologation purposes for the Superbike World Championship by Honda Racing Corporation. The RVF750R was the successor to the VFR750R RC30 (not to be confused with the sport touring VFR750F). Like its predecessor, the RVF750R featured a DOHC liquid-cooled V4 4-stroke engine with gear driven cams and a single-sided swingarm, but unlike the RC30 it utilized electronic fuel injection, in a setup very similar to the production 1992 NR750. The US spec engine had a 749.2cc capacity and was rated at 101 horsepower; the European version was rated at 118 horsepower. A simple rewire modification to the PGM-FI box increased power in the US engine up to the 118 hp. It was manufactured from 1994 until 1995 and sold in limited numbers (the United States receiving the model for its first year only), followed by the VTR1000R SP-1 RC51 in 2000. Unlike the VFR750R RC30 and VFR750F from which the engine was originally derived the gear drive for the cams was moved from the centre of the engine in between the cylinders to the one side allowing a slightly narrower engine.