Built around Honda's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 2006 Honda VFR pairs a 782 cc (47.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 107.3 HP (78.3 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) at 8,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 137.2 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (8,750 rpm) and peak power (10,500 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 measures 213 kg (470 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 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
137.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (1.99 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,750–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement782.0 ccm (47.72 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power107.3 HP (78.3 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 8750 RPM
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Fuel Capacity
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Transmission
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