VFR 750 F

1997 Honda VFR 750 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Honda VFR 750 F features a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 105 HP (76.6 kW) while maximum torque reaches 74 Nm (54.6 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 140.4 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 209 kg (461 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (1.99 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.

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.