RVF 750 - RC 45

1997 Honda RVF 750 - RC 45 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Honda RVF 750 - RC 45 sport motorcycle, Honda features a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 120 HP (87.6 kW) while maximum torque reaches 74 Nm (54.6 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 160.4 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the RVF 750 - RC 45 measures 209 kg (461 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 HP/kg (1.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.