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VFR 750 F

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57 /100 Balanced
Power
106 HP
Engine
748 ccm

1989 Honda VFR 750 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1989 Honda VFR 750 F sport 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 106 HP (77.4 kW) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 141.7 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 750 F measures 222 kg (489 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.09 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 1986 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
141.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.48 HP/kg (2.09 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type V4, four-stroke
Engine Details V4, four-stroke
Power 106.0 HP (77.4 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Compression 10.5:1
Bore x Stroke 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 110/80-17
Rear Tyre 140/80-17
Front Brakes Dual disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
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