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HONDA VFR 750F-T 1996

HONDA VFR 750F-T 1996
HONDA VFR 750F-T 1996 · Photo: Patrick Korth, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA VFR 750F-T 1996
Year1996
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90° V-four cylinder, gear-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke70 x 48.6 mm
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power76.6 kW / 105 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque72.6 Nm / 7.4 kgf-m / 53.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionDigital full transistor ignition
Induction4x 36 mm Keihin CV carburetors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium twin-spar
Front Suspension41 mm telescopic fork, no external adjustment, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel
Rear SuspensionPro-Link with single-sided Pro-Arm swingarm, adjustable preload, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel
Front Brakes2x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 256 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height800 mm / 31.5 in
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight209 kg / 461 lbs
Wet Weight226 kg / 498 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 VR17
Rear Tyre170/60 VR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity21 Litres / 5.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg
Top Speed232.7 km/h / 144.6 mph
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HONDA VFR 750F-T 1996

Photo: villemk, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The 1996 T-model was another carry-over year for the RC36-II VFR750F. Road tests praised its strong low and mid-range pull, slick gearbox, comfort and pearl paint finishes, noting quirks such as a tank without a reserve tap and a rev limiter that cut two cylinders.