1997 Honda VF 750 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1997 Honda VF 750 C custom - cruiser motorcycle, Honda relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 88 HP (64.2 kW) while maximum torque reaches 72 Nm (53.1 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 117.6 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the VF 750 C measures 240 kg (529 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.73 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,550 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1982 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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