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VFR 750 R - RC 30

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Power
112 HP
Engine
748 ccm

1991 Honda VFR 750 R - RC 30 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1991 Honda VFR 750 R - RC 30 features a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 112 HP (81.8 kW) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 149.7 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 R - RC 30 measures 210 kg (463 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.53 HP/kg (1.88 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1988 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
149.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.53 HP/kg (1.88 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type V4, four-stroke
Engine Details V4, four-stroke
Power 112.0 HP (81.8 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Compression 11.0:1
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 120/70-17
Rear Tyre 170/60-18
Front Brakes Dual disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
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