Honda VFR750R

Honda VFR750R
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledHonda RC30
Production1987-1990
SuccessorHonda RVF750
ClassSport bike
Engine748.00 cc (45.646 cu in) liquid-cooled 90° V4
Bore / stroke70.0 mm × 48.6 mm (2.76 in × 1.91 in)
Compression ratio11.0:1
Top speed153 mph (246 km/h)[1]
Power75.94 hp (56.63 kW) @ 9,500 rpm (restricted in japan)[2]
118 hp (88 kW) @ 11,000 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque7.1 kg⋅m (70 N⋅m; 51 lbf⋅ft) @ 7,000 rpm[2]
Transmission6 speed, chain final drive
SuspensionFront: telescopic fork
Rear: swingarm
BrakesFront: dual disc
Rear: single disc
TiresFront: 120/70-17
Rear: 170/60-18
Rake, trail24 degrees / 91 mm (3.6 in)
Wheelbase1,410 mm (55.5 in)
DimensionsL: 2,045 mm (80.5 in)
W: 700 mm (28 in)
H: 1,100 mm (43 in)
Weight180 kg (400 lb)[2] (dry)
221 kg (488 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal)
RelatedHonda VFR400

The Honda VFR750R, model code 'RC30', is a fully faired, solo-seat-only racing motorcycle created for homologation purposes for the World Superbike Championship by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC). It was first released to the Japanese market in 1987, released in Europe in 1988 then the United States in 1990. There were only 3,000 made and they sold for US$15,000 (equivalent to $35,000 in 2023) - a very large amount for a production bike at the time.[3][1]

  1. ^ a b c d "Smart Money: 1990 Honda RC30". Motorcyclist. February 24, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "VFR750R". Motor Roots (in Japanese). Honda. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference fater was invoked but never defined (see the help page).