Honda VFR400Z (1987)

The Honda VFR400Z is a motorcycle that was first produced in 1987. It has a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder engine with DOHC and four valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 399cc and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. Its ignition is digitalized full transistor and it starts with an electric system. The maximum power it can produce is 59 hp at 12800 rpm and maximum torque of 39 Nm at 10000 rpm. It comes with a six-speed transmission, and a chain final drive.

The motorcycle has a twin-spar aluminum frame and 41mm inverted forks with preload and rebound damping for the front suspension. While the rear suspension uses a rising-rate monoshock with pre-load and rebound damping. It comes equipped with 2x 269mm four-piston calipers in the front and a single disc two-piston caliper in the rear for braking.

In terms of tire sizes, the front wheels are equipped with 100/90 R16 while the rear has 140/60 R18. The rake angle of this motorcycle is 24 degrees and the trail is 96 mm. The dimensions of the motorcycle are 1075 mm in height, 1985 mm in length, and 1345 mm in wheelbase, with a seat height of 870 mm. The dry weight is 170 kg, and the fuel capacity is 18 liters. Overall, the Honda VFR400Z is a powerful motorcycle with impressive features and performance capabilities.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 400Z

Year: 1987


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 CV type
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: 170 kg / 374.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.0 gal

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