RVF - RC 45

1996 Honda RVF - RC 45 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 1996 Honda RVF - RC 45 relies on a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 120 HP (87.6 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 75.5 Nm (55.7 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 160.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the RVF - RC 45 measures 189 kg (417 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.63 HP/kg (1.58 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.