At the heart of the 1987 Honda VFR 400 NC24 sport touring motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 59 HP (43.1 kW) at 12,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 39 Nm (28.8 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 147.9 HP per liter and a 2,800 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,800 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the VFR 400 NC24 measures 193 kg (425 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,345 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph).
Specific Output
147.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.31 HP/kg (3.27 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–12,800 rpm
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power59.0 HP (43.1 kW)) @ 12800 RPM
Torque39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.8 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke55.0 x 42.0 mm (2.2 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 4 x 29mm Keihin
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTransistor
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM15000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Plate
Performance
Top Speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-400m13.05 seconds
Exhaust4-2-1
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium Twin Spar Frame
Front Suspension41mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, rebound damping force air adjustable (8psi - 11psi)
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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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