1991 Honda VFR400R Specs | technical specification

1991 Honda VFR400R Specs

VFR400R_91 The Honda VFR400 series of motorcycles were a related series of 399 cc V4-engined motorcycles, which were essentially scaled-down versions of the larger VFR models of the day. There are 3 generation of this motorbike, first generation was the 1986 – 1987 VFR400R NC21, second generation was the VFR400R NC24, and the last generation was the best known VFR400R NC30.

The Honda VFR400R NC30 is widely known to be one of the best handling roadbikes ever made. The engine has a very wide powerband for a 400cc engine, which made it a perfect beginners-superbike. It has a hardcore fanbase, especially in Japan and the UK, where the NC30 is a popular track-day bike. The following table contains detail information about engine, transmission, electrical and dimension specification of the motorbike.


DIMENSION in mm (in)

Overall length 1,985 (78.1)
Overall width 705 (27.8)
Overall height 1,075 (42.3)
Wheelbase 1,345 (53.0)
Ground clearance 125 (4.9)
Dry weight 175 kg (385.8 lb)
Curb weight 192 kg (423 lb)
Max. weight capacity 347 lg (765.0 lb)

FRAME

Frame type Backbone
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension Swingarm
Rear damper Gas-filled damper with reservoir
Front brake Hydraulic double disc
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc
Caster angle 25º20′
Trail length 96 mm (3.8 in)
Fuel tank capacity 15 liters (4.0 US gal, 3.5 lmp gal)
Fuel tank reserve capacity 2.0 liters (0.5 US gal, 0.4 lmp gal)

ENGINE

Bore x stroke 55.0 x 42.0 mm (2.16 x 1.65 in)
Displacement 399 cm³ (24.3 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Intake valve opens at 1 mm lift 15º BTDC
Intake valve closes at 1 mm lift 35º ABDC
Exhaust valve opens at 1 mm lift 35º BBDC
Exhaust valve closes at 1 mm lift 5º ATDC
Lubrication system Forced pressure and wet sump
Oil pump type Trockoid
Cooling system Liquid cooled
Air filtration Paper filter
Crankshaft type Unit-type, 4 main journals
Firing order 1 – 90º – 4 – 270º – 3 – 90º – 2
Cylinder arrangement 4 cylinders 90º V
Carburetor type Constant velocity, 4 carburetors
Throttle bore 32 mm (1.3 in)

DRIVE TRAIN

Clutch system Multi-plate, wet
Clutch operation system Cable operated
Transmission 6 speeds
Primary reduction 2.117 (34/72)
Final reduction 2.666 (15/40)
Gear ratio:
1st 2.928 (14/41)
2nd 2.166 (18/39)
3rd 1.800 (20/36)
4th 1.591 (22/35)
5th 1.435 (23/33)
6th 1.318 (22/29)
Gearshift pattern Left foot operated return system 1 – N – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

ELECTRICAL

Ignition system Digitalized full transistored ignition
Starting system Electric starter motor
Charging system Triple phase output alternator
Regulator/rectifier type SCR shorted/triple phase full wave rectification
Lighting system Battery

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