Honda VFR400R (1990)

The Honda VFR 400R NC30 is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder engine, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 399 cc / 15.7 cu-in, with a bore x stroke of 55 x 42 mm. The valve clearance is intake – 0.15 mm / exhaust 0.24, and it is cooled by a liquid cooling system. The compression ratio is 11.3:1, lubricated with a wet sump and SAE 10W-40 oil type. The Honda VFR 400R NC30 has an induction system of 4x 34mm Keihin Carburators, digitalized full transistor ignition, and an NGK ER9EH spark plug. The electric motor provides a maximum power output of 59 hp / 43.1 kW @ 12800 rpm and a maximum torque of 39. Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm, with a rev redline of 13000 rpm. Other features include a wet, cable-operated clutch, 6-speed transmission, and final drive by chain. It has a twin-spar aluminum frame, 41mm inverted forks for the front suspension, and a rising-rate monoshock for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are two and single-disc, respectively. The front tyre is 100/90 R16, and the rear tyre is 140/60 R18, with a rake of 24 degrees and a trail of 96 mm / 3.7 in. The dimensions are height 1075 mm / 42.3 in, length 1985 mm / 78.1 in, wheelbase 1345 mm / 53.0 in, and seat height 870 mm / 30.7 in. The dry weight is 165 kg / 363.8 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 18 litres / 4.0 gal. It has an average consumption of 42 mpg, standing 1/4 mile: 12.6 sec / 175 km/h / 109 mph, and a top speed of 219 km/h / 136 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 400R NC30

Year: 1990


Engine: Four stroke 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 399 cc / 15.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 55 x 42 mm
Valve Clearance: Intake – 0.15 mm / Exhaust 0.24
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: SAE 10W-40
Oil Capacity: 2.4 Litres
Induction: 4x 34mm Keihin Carburators
Ignition: Digitalized full transistor ignition
Spark Plug: NGK ER9EH
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59.hp / 43.1 kW @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque: 39.Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm

Rev Redline: 13000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Twin-spar aluminum
Front Suspension: 41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping
Fork Oil Per Rod: 390 ml / SAE 7,5W
Rear Suspension: Rising-rate monoshock: pre-load and rebound damping
Front Brakes: 2x 269mm 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90 R16
Rear Tyre: 140/60 R18
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in Length 1985 mm / 78.1 in
Wheelbase: 1345 mm / 53.0 in
Seat Height: 870 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 165 kg / 363.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.0 gal
Consumption average: 42 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec / 175 km/h / 109 mph
Top Speed: 219 km/h / 136 mph

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