VFR 400 R

1991 Honda VFR 400 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 1991 Honda VFR 400 R utilizes a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 12,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 152.9 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the VFR 400 R measures 193 kg (425 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.16 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1991 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.