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HONDA VFR 400R 1988

HONDA VFR 400R 1988
HONDA VFR 400R 1988 · Photo: Rikita, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA VFR 400R 1988
Year1988
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90° V-four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, gear-driven camshafts
Displacement / Capacity399 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke55 x 42 mm / 2.17 x 1.65 in
Compression Ratio11.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power43.1 kW / 59 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque39 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
IgnitionDigital full transistor
Induction4x 32 mm carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchWet, cable operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium twin-spar
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork with TRAC anti-dive (non-adjustable)
Rear SuspensionPro-Arm single-sided swingarm, rising-rate monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable
Front Brakes2x 269 mm floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle disc, single-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1375 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight170 kg / 375 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100/90-16
Rear Tyre140/60-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Fuel Consumption42 mpg
Top Speed219 km/h / 136 mph
Honda file

The 1988 VFR400R was the final year of the NC24. It carried on with the Pro-Arm single-sided swingarm, cable clutch and 180-degree crank V4 introduced in 1987. Honda replaced it with the RC30-styled NC30 in January 1989.