1992 Honda VFR 750 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Honda's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1992 Honda VFR 750 F relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 102 HP (74.5 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 79 Nm (58.3 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 136.4 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), 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 VFR 750 F measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,470 mm (57.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 317 km (197 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 239 km/h (149 mph).
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
136.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.39 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~317 km (197 mi)
Engine
Displacement748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power102.0 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque79.0 Nm (8.1 kgf-m or 58.3 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 4x 36mm Keihin CV
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM12500
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet palte
Performance
Top Speed239.4 km/h (148.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin-spar aluminum diamond
Rake26.0°
Front Suspension41mm Showa cartridge forks, no external adjustment,
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-link single sided swingarm, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre170/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 2 piston calipers
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 1 piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight219.0 kg (482.8 pounds)
Weight incl.244.0 kg (537.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4658 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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