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The '''[[Honda]] VFR 750''' was a sport-touring [[motorcycle]] produced between 1986 and 1997. The fully-[[fairing|faired]] motorcycle was powered by a reliable 98 [[horsepower]] (73 kW) liquid-cooled [[DOHC]] [[V4]] engine. The 1990-onward models sat atop a single-sided [[swingarm]]. | |||
The '''[[Honda]] VFR 750''' was a | |||
It was introduced as a complete redesign of the VF700/750F models to address some of the [[camshaft]] and [[bearing]] problems that had been associated with the first generation Honda V4 engines and improve Honda's negative image concerning this engine. The new VFR750F featured greatly improved power output, lighter weight, a lower [[center of gravity]], a wider front tire and a slightly longer wheelbase. | It was introduced as a complete redesign of the VF700/750F models to address some of the [[camshaft]] and [[bearing]] problems that had been associated with the first generation Honda V4 engines and improve Honda's negative image concerning this engine. The new VFR750F featured greatly improved power output, lighter weight, a lower [[center of gravity]], a wider front tire and a slightly longer wheelbase. | ||
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In 1986 Ron Haslam took a standard VFR750F to third place in a soaked Transatlantic Challenge race at Donnington Park. | In 1986 Ron Haslam took a standard VFR750F to third place in a soaked Transatlantic Challenge race at Donnington Park. | ||
" | "Tarif beater" 700 cc versions were available such as the [[Honda VF700F|VFR750F]] in the US market due to the tax laws in place at the time. | ||
===Engine=== | ===Engine=== | ||
The VFR750 series all used a 750 cc 16 valve [[DOHC]] liquid cooled 90° V4 engine with [[carburetor]]-based fuel induction, the bore/stroke remained the same for all 750 models at 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches). | The VFR750 series all used a 750 cc 16 valve [[DOHC]] liquid cooled 90° V4 engine with [[carburetor]]-based fuel induction, the bore/stroke remained the same for all 750 models at 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches). | ||
The engine is made of | The engine is made of aluminium alloy with the crankcase being divided horizontally. | ||
Lubrication was via a wet sump and chain driven dual rotor oil pump, an oil (air) cooler is also fitted. | Lubrication was via a wet sump and chain driven dual rotor oil pump, an oil (air) cooler is also fitted. | ||
Transmission is 6 speed constant mesh, wet multi-plate clutch with chain drive to the rear wheel. | Transmission is 6 speed constant mesh, wet multi-plate clutch with chain drive to the rear wheel. | ||
The V4 engine is highly reliable, with few known faults. The gear-driven [[camshaft]] system removed any concerns about cam-chain maintenance. | The V4 engine is highly reliable, with few known faults. The gear-driven [[camshaft]] system removed any concerns about cam-chain maintenance. | ||
Valve adjustment on early models was by screw and locknut, changing in 1990 to | Valve adjustment on early models was by screw and locknut, changing in 1990 to shim and bucket, access was simple making the adjustment process painless on the very rare occasions when adjustment was needed - engines are known to reach well over 50,000miles without any need to adjust the clearances. | ||
Pre-2000 VFRs sometimes suffer from an overheated [[Voltage regulator|regulator]]/[[rectifier]], a $100 part. While the replacement part is an improvement over the original, it has become commonplace for owners to buy a $10 CPU fan and glue it onto the rectifier. Spliced into the tail-light bulb wire, it provides extra cooling to protect the sensitive electronic unit. | Pre-2000 VFRs sometimes suffer from an overheated [[Voltage regulator|regulator]]/[[rectifier]], a $100 part. While the replacement part is an improvement over the original, it has become commonplace for owners to buy a $10 CPU fan and glue it onto the rectifier. Spliced into the tail-light bulb wire, it provides extra cooling to protect the sensitive electronic unit. | ||
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===Models=== | ===Models=== | ||
VFR model years for each generation (note that the VFR750 ceased production in 1998 with the introduction of the | VFR model years for each generation (note that the VFR750 ceased production in 1998 with the introduction of the VFR800):<BR> | ||
Related models from Honda include the [[Honda VFR400|VFR400 NC30]] and [[Honda RVF400|RVF400 NC35]], [[Honda_VF1000F|VF1000R]], [[Honda VFR750R|VFR750R RC30]], [[Honda RVF750|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 RVF750|RVF750 RC45]], [[Honda NR|NR750]] and [[Honda_VFR800|VFR800]]. | ||
==1986== | |||
[[Image:1986_honda_vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VFR750F]] | [[Image:1986_honda_vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VFR750F]] | ||
[[Image:1986_Honda_VFR750F.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1986 Honda VFR750F]]{{clear}} | [[Image:1986_Honda_VFR750F.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1986 Honda VFR750F]]{{clear}} | ||
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The VFR750F'86 750 Interceptor was sold in 1986 and was available in just one color scheme: Fighting Red with Shasta White and Candy Aleutian Blue. The [[fairing]] and body work were three-tone. The front fender was solid red. The "VF750" [[fairing]] decal was white on red. The engine had a gear-driven camshaft and a 180° crankshaft. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a chain drive. The serial number began JH2RC240*GM000001 | The VFR750F'86 750 Interceptor was sold in 1986 and was available in just one color scheme: Fighting Red with Shasta White and Candy Aleutian Blue. The [[fairing]] and body work were three-tone. The front fender was solid red. The "VF750" [[fairing]] decal was white on red. The engine had a gear-driven camshaft and a 180° crankshaft. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a chain drive. The serial number began JH2RC240*GM000001 | ||
==1990== | |||
[[Image:1990_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Honda VFR750F]] | [[Image:1990_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Honda VFR750F]] | ||
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The VFR750F'90 VFR was sold in 1990 and was available in one color: Italian Red. The wheels were white and the seat was gray. The headlight was a twin-bulb system. There was a single-sided swingarm. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC360*LM000009. | The VFR750F'90 VFR was sold in 1990 and was available in one color: Italian Red. The wheels were white and the seat was gray. The headlight was a twin-bulb system. There was a single-sided swingarm. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC360*LM000009. | ||
==1991== | |||
[[Image:1991_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Honda VFR750F]][[Image:1991-Honda-VFR750-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Honda VFR750 in Red]] | |||
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The VFR750F'91 VFR was sold in 1991 and was available in one color: Italian Red. The wheels were gold and the seat was gray. The headlight was a twin-bulb system. There was a single-sided swingarm. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC360*MM100001. | The VFR750F'91 VFR was sold in 1991 and was available in one color: Italian Red. The wheels were gold and the seat was gray. The headlight was a twin-bulb system. There was a single-sided swingarm. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC360*MM100001. | ||
==1992== | |||
[[Image:1992_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1992 Honda VFR750F]] | [[Image:1992_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1992 Honda VFR750F]] | ||
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The VFR750F'92 VFR was sold in 1992 and was available in one color: Granite Blue Metallic (Black). The wheels were metallic gray and the seat was gray. The headlight was a twin-bulb system. There was a single- sided swingarm. There was a revised suspension. The "VFR" logo was silver with a purple outline. The engine had an increase in horsepower. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC360*NM000009. | The VFR750F'92 VFR was sold in 1992 and was available in one color: Granite Blue Metallic (Black). The wheels were metallic gray and the seat was gray. The headlight was a twin-bulb system. There was a single- sided swingarm. There was a revised suspension. The "VFR" logo was silver with a purple outline. The engine had an increase in horsepower. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC360*NM000009. | ||
==1993== | |||
[[Image:1993_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda VFR750F]][[Image:1993-Honda-VFR750F-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda VFR750F Interceptor in Pearl Crystal White]][[Image:1993-Honda-VFR750F-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda VFR750F Interceptor in Pearl Crystal White]][[Image:1993-Honda-VFR750F-White-7978-0.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda VFR750F in White]][[Image:1993-Honda-VFR750F-White-7978-1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda VFR750F in White]][[Image:1993-Honda-VFR750F-White-7978-2.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda VFR750F in White]][[Image:1993-Honda-VFR750F-White-7978-3.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda VFR750F in White]][[Image:1993-Honda-VFR750F-White-7978-4.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda VFR750F in White]] | |||
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The VFR750F'93 VFR was sold in 1993 and was available in one color: Pearl Crystal White. The "HONDA" logo was added to the lower cowl. The wing logo was added to the gas tank. The "VFR750F" logo was added to the rear cowl. The wheels were white. The serial number began JH2RC360*PM300001. | The VFR750F'93 VFR was sold in 1993 and was available in one color: Pearl Crystal White. The "HONDA" logo was added to the lower cowl. The wing logo was added to the gas tank. The "VFR750F" logo was added to the rear cowl. The wheels were white. The serial number began JH2RC360*PM300001. | ||
==1994== | |||
[[Image:1994_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VFR750F]][[Image:1994-Honda-VFR750-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VFR 750 in Pure Red]][[Image:1994-Honda-VFR750-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VFR 750 in Pure Red]][[Image:1994-Honda-VFR750F-Red-12-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1994-Honda-VFR750F-Red-12-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1994-Honda-VFR750F-Red-12-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]] | |||
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The VFR750F'94 VFR was sold in 1994 and was available in one color: Pure Red. The model was redesigned for 1994 with a new style frame. The serial number began JH2RC360*RM400003 | The VFR750F'94 VFR was sold in 1994 and was available in one color: Pure Red. The model was redesigned for 1994 with a new style frame. The serial number began JH2RC360*RM400003 | ||
==1995== | |||
[[Image:1995_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F]][[Image:1995-Honda-VFR750F-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1995-Honda-VFR750F-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1995-Honda-VFR750F-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1995-Honda-VFR750F-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1995-Honda-VFR750F-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1995-Honda-VFR750F-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1995-Honda-VFR750F-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1995-Honda-VFR750F-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]] | |||
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The VFR750F'95 VFR was sold in 1995 and was available in one color: Pure Red. The serial number began JH2RC360*SM500001. | The VFR750F'95 VFR was sold in 1995 and was available in one color: Pure Red. The serial number began JH2RC360*SM500001. | ||
==1996== | |||
[[Image:1996_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda VFR750F]] | [[Image:1996_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda VFR750F]] | ||
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==1997== | |||
[[Image:1997_honda_Vfr750f.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda VFR750F]][[Image:1997_honda_Vfr750f_1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda VFR750F]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red124-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Interceptor VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red124-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Interceptor VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red124-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Interceptor VFR750F in Pure Red]][[Image:1997-Honda-VFR750F-Red124-3.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Interceptor VFR750F in Pure Red]] | |||
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The VFR750F'97 VFR was sold in 1997 and was available in one color: Pure Red. The serial number began JH2RC360*VM700001. | The VFR750F'97 VFR was sold in 1997 and was available in one color: Pure Red. The serial number began JH2RC360*VM700001. | ||
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* [[Honda VF700F]] | * [[Honda VF700F]] | ||
* [[Honda VF500F]] | * [[Honda VF500F]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* [http://vfrclubportugal.pt.vu/ Honda VFR Club Portugal] | * [http://vfrclubportugal.pt.vu/ Honda VFR Club Portugal] | ||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VFR750]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|VFR750]] | ||