Honda VFR 400 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VFR 400 R motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 193 kg (425.5 lb).

Key specifications

1991-1992Model years
399 ccDisplacement
193 kgWet weight
15 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19911992

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1991 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda VFR 400 R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement399 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight193 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity15 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 11% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 60th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement44th

399 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Honda models.

Wet weight49th

193 kg — heavier than about 49% of Honda models, or lighter than about 51%.

Fuel capacity60th

15 L — larger than about 60% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 399 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/60-17 front / 150/60-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/60-17
Rear tire size 150/60-18
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 60%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 60%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.31:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 399 cc (24.35 cu in)
Bore × stroke 55.0 x 42 mm (2.2 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/60-17
Rear tire 150/60-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 193 kg (425.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.00 L (3.96 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.