Honda VFR400R (1986-1992)

1986-1987

• Capacity: 399cc
• Weight: 180kg (dry), 204kg (wet)
• Fuelling: Carbureted (16L tank)
• Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
• Front Tyre: 100/90-16
• Rear Tyre: 130/70-18
• Notes: Preceded by the VF400F

1987-1988

• Capacity: 399cc
• Weight: 213.8kg (wet)
• Fuelling: Carbureted (16L tank)
• Frame: Auminium Twin Spar (Steel Subframe)
• Front Tyre: 120/60-17
• Rear Tyre: 150/60-18
• Notes: Pro-Arm single sided swingarm. Last model with a hydraulic clutch (went back to cable). Redline raised to 14k.

1989-1992

• Capacity: 399cc
• Weight: 206kg (wet)
• Fuelling: Carbureted (L tank)
• Frame: Auminium Twin Spar (Steel Subframe)
• Front Tyre: 120/60-17
• Rear Tyre: 150/60-18
• Notes: Redline raised to 14500 rpm. 360 degree ‘big bang’ firing order. Superseded by the RVF400R (1994-1996).

Factoids

VFR stands for V-Four Racing. Four model designations – ‘R'(fully faired, most common), ‘Z’ (side fairings and belly pan with two round headlights), ‘K’ (single round headlight & bar risers) and ‘P'(police version). Was sold in the UK for four years, but with a price tag of £5899, it cost as much as a 1000cc bike and so failed to sell well.