| MODEL | HONDA VFR 400Z 1987 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° V-four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, gear-driven camshafts |
| Displacement / Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 55 x 42 mm / 2.17 x 1.65 in |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 43.4 kW / 59 PS @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Ignition | Full transistor |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, coil spring |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium twin-tube diamond |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, air assisted |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link swingarm, monoshock |
| Front Brakes | 2x hydraulic discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single hydraulic disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2010 mm / 79.1 in |
| Overall Width | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Overall Height | 1010 mm / 39.8 in |
| Seat Height | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 159 kg / 351 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 178 kg / 392 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-16 54H |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-18 63H |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h / 130 mph |
The VFR400Z was the VFR400R without the full fairing. It had a small half cowl, twin round headlights and no oil cooler, and it was aimed at riders who wanted a relaxed road bike rather than a race replica. It kept the NC21's aluminium frame, Pro-Link rear end and 16-inch front wheel. For 1987 it gained new colours and the stronger NC24-type engine, and it later formed the basis of the VFR400K training bike.
