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A Little about me
- Wheeefr
- Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- I've ridden off and on since 1971. Off while raising my family, on when they grew up, a little in between whenever I got the chance. My roots are in dirt riding and Trials, only lately on the street with my 1994 Honda VFR. I now also have a 1993 Kawasaki KLX650C1
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VFR Design Direction
With the purchase of a relatively inexpensive VFR that badly needed paint but little else, I decided to have some fun, go in a different direction and incorporate parts of some different Honda MotoGP graphic/paint themes. The fact that the bodywork on this bike was designed about 20 years ago restricts what can be done.
Specifications
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Length: 83.7 (2125mm)
Width: 28.3 in. (720 mm)
Height: 46.7 in. (1,185 mm)
Wheelbase: 57.9 in. (1,470 mm)
Seat height: 31.5 in. (800 mm)
Footpeg height: 13.8 in. (350 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in. (130 mm)
Dry weight: 465 lbs (211 kg)
Curb weight: 523 lbs (237 kg)
Maximum weight capacity: 386 lbs (175 kg)
ENGINE and TRANSMISSION
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 90 degree V4
Bore & Stroke: 70 x 48.6 mm
Displacement: 45.64 cu-in (748 cc)
Valve Train: Gear driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
HP: 103.00 (75.2 kW) @ 10000 RPM
Torque: 56.4 ft.lbs (76.49 Nm) @ 9000 RPM
Carburetors: 4 x 34mm VP34A Keihin Flat-slide downdraft CV type
Ignition: Digital w/electronic advance
Transmission: 6-speed
FRAME
Aluminum twin beam
Front suspension: 41mm Showa telescopic fork,
Adjustable preload
Rake/trail: 26deg/99mm
Front wheel travel: 5.1 in (140 mm)
Rear suspension: Honda/ELF Prolink cast aluminum,
single-side swingarm, Showa MonoShock
Adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear wheel travel: 5.1 in (130 mm)
TIRE SIZE
Front: 3.5 x 17 wheel
120/70 VR17 - V250 or 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 5 x 17 wheel
170/60/ VR17 - V250 or 170/60 ZR17,
BRAKES
Front: Nissin 2 x 296mm disc, 2-pot calipers
Rear: Nissin 256mm Disc, 2-pot caliper
COLORS
1994: R-158P Pure (pearl) red(USA), black, aquamarine
PERFORMANCE
Fuel Capacity: 5.55 US Gallons, 4.63 Imp gal (21.0 litres)
Fuel Reserve: 0.92 US Gallons, 0.77 Imp gal (3.5 litres)
Average fuel consumption: 49 mpg
Average touring range: 221 miles
Best 1/4 mile acceleration: 11.61 sec., @ 115 mph
Measured top speed: 145 mph
LIST PRICE (new)
$8198-8399 US (1994)