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| VFR model years for each generation (note that the VFR750 ceased production in 1998 with the introduction of the VFR800):<BR> | | VFR model years for each generation (note that the VFR750 ceased production in 1998 with the introduction of the VFR800):<BR> |
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| <LI>1986 to 1987 - VFR750FG/H
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| <UL>New model based on a complete redesign of the VF750, full fairing, gear driven camshafts, single color paintwork, 16 inch front and 18 inch rear
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| <LI>Bore & Stroke 70.0 x 48.6 mm
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| <LI>Compression ratio 10.5:1
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| <LI>Carburettors 4 x 34 mm CV type
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| <LI>Power (claimed) 105PS @ 10,500 rpm
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| <LI>Torque (claimed) 56.4 ft·lbf @ 8,500 rpm
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| <LI>Front tyre 110/90 V16
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| <LI>Rear tyre 130/80 V18
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| <LI>Wheelbase 1480 mm
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| <LI>Seat height 795 mm
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| <LI>Dry weight 199 kg
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| <LI>Fuel Tank 20 litres <BR>
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| <LI>1987 to 1993 - [[Honda VFR750R|VFR750R (RC30)]]
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| <UL>New model based on the RVF750 endurance racer with the engine based on the VFR750F, a single sided swingarm homologation machine for Formula1 and World Superbikes.<BR>
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| Crank changed to 360°
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| <LI>Front tyre 120/70 (17" rim)
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| <LI>Rear tyre 170/60 (18" rim)
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| <LI>Wheelbase 1410 mm
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| <LI>Rake/trail 24.5°/91 mm
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| <LI>Dry weight 185 kg
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| <LI>Power 94 bhp @ 11,300 rpm
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| <LI>Torque 47 ft·lbf @ 9,800 rpm
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| <LI>Fuel tank 20 litres
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| </UL>
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| <LI>1988 to 1989 - VFR750FJ/K (RC24)<BR>
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| <UL>Minor redesign with fairing redesign, stronger fork legs, a more reliable ignition system and 17 inch wheels front and back.<BR>
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| A clock and fuel gauge were also added.
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| <LI>Power (claimed) 105PS @ 10,500 rpm
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| <LI>Torque (claimed) 56.4 ft·lbf @ 8,500 rpm
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| <LI>Front tyre 110/80 V17
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| <LI>Rear tyre 140/80 V17
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| <LI>Wheelbase 1480 mm
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| <LI>Dry weight 203 kg
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| <LI>Power 87.5 bhp @ 9,700 rpm
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| <LI>Torque 47 ft·lbf @ 9,000 rpm
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| </UL>
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| <LI>1990 to 1993 - VFR750FL/M/N/P (RC36)<BR>
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| <UL>Major revamp, new frame, swingarm and bodywork with wider wheels to accept more modern tyres, gain of some weight and loss of some power with gains in the midrange.
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| <LI>Front tyre 120/70
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| <LI>Rear tyre 170/60
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| <LI>Wheelbase 1470 mm
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| <LI>Dry weight 216 kg (476 lb)
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| <LI>Power 98.5 bhp @ 9,700 rpm
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| <LI>Torque 53.9 ft·lbf @ 9,000 rpm
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| </UL>
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| <LI>1994 to 1997 - VFR750FR/T (RC36)<BR>
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| <UL>Bodywork revision followed [[Honda NR]] design cues, lighter and more responsive, gain of [[Honda VFR750R|RC30]] style cartridge forks.<BR>
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| Last of VFR750 Models before replacement by the [[Honda_VFR800|VFR800]] in 1998
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| <LI>Bore & Stroke 70 x 48.6 mm
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| <LI>Compression ratio 11:1
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| <LI>Carburettors 4 x 34 mm VP CV type
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| <LI>Front wheel 120/70 ZR17
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| <LI>Rear wheel 170/60 ZR17
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| <LI>Wheelbase 1470 mm
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| <LI>Rake/trail 26deg/100 mm
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| <LI>Fuel capacity 21 litres
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| <LI>Colours (UK)
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| <LI>1994: red, black, aquamarine
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| <LI>1995: red, black, silver<BR>
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| </UL>
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| Related models from Honda include the [[Honda VFR400|VFR400 NC30]] and [[Honda RVF400|RVF400 NC35]], [[Honda_VF1000F|VF1000R]], [[Honda VFR750R|VFR750R RC30]], [[Honda RC45|RVF750 RC45]], [[Honda NR|NR750]] and [[Honda_VFR800|VFR800]]. | | Related models from Honda include the [[Honda VFR400|VFR400 NC30]] and [[Honda RVF400|RVF400 NC35]], [[Honda_VF1000F|VF1000R]], [[Honda VFR750R|VFR750R RC30]], [[Honda RC45|RVF750 RC45]], [[Honda NR|NR750]] and [[Honda_VFR800|VFR800]]. |
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