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It had a new, detuned and longer-stroke [[RC45]] power plant rather than a development of the original VFR family line. Power and [[torque]] figures were up on the old model but the torque was the real improvement. From 6000rpm the rider is propelled on a steady wave right up to the 11750rpm [[Redline|red line]]. | It had a new, detuned and longer-stroke [[RC45]] power plant rather than a development of the original VFR family line. Power and [[torque]] figures were up on the old model but the torque was the real improvement. From 6000rpm the rider is propelled on a steady wave right up to the 11750rpm [[Redline|red line]]. | ||
The new bodywork covered a frame derived from the [[Honda VTR1000|VTR1000 Firestorm]]. This incorporates the VFR trademark of a single-sided swing-arm [[Pivot|pivoted]] in the rear of the crankcase, thereby using the engine as a stressed member of the frame. Handling is described by some as impeccably neutral. | The new bodywork covered a frame derived from the [[Honda VTR1000|VTR1000 Firestorm]]. This incorporates the VFR trademark of a single-sided swing-arm [[Pivot|pivoted]] in the rear of the crankcase, thereby using the engine as a stressed member of the frame. Handling is described by some as impeccably neutral. | ||
The [[Brake|braking]] system departed from the normal front and rear independent arrangement and Honda fitted their DCBS linked braking system. In this system, squeezing the front brake lever applies pressure to 5 of the 6 front [[piston]]s. The rotational movement of the left caliper when engaged actuates a secondary master cylinder applies pressure to one of the rear pistons. The rear brake pedal is directly attached to the remaining two rear pistons and one front pistons. This arrangement irritated some but was praised—in some circles at least—for removing [[fork dive]] under heavy braking. | The [[Brake|braking]] system departed from the normal front and rear independent arrangement and Honda fitted their DCBS linked braking system. In this system, squeezing the front brake lever applies pressure to 5 of the 6 front [[piston]]s. The rotational movement of the left caliper when engaged actuates a secondary master cylinder applies pressure to one of the rear pistons. The rear brake pedal is directly attached to the remaining two rear pistons and one front pistons. This arrangement irritated some but was praised—in some circles at least—for removing [[fork dive]] under heavy braking. | ||
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The sixth generation has some weaknesses too: The rectifier unit in early models was problematic and some electrical wiring was not thick enough to handle the currents of the headlight units. Also the starter-valves need to be synchronised to achieve better engine stability. | The sixth generation has some weaknesses too: The rectifier unit in early models was problematic and some electrical wiring was not thick enough to handle the currents of the headlight units. Also the starter-valves need to be synchronised to achieve better engine stability. | ||
==1998== | ==1998== | ||