The Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 272 kg (599.7 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) 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.
About 84% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 84th percentile across Honda models.
About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Honda models.
About 38% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 85th percentile across Honda models.
About 85% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 98th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
100 hp — more powerful than about 84% of Honda models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 83% of Honda models.
272 kg — heavier than about 85% of Honda models, or lighter than about 15%.
25 L — larger than about 98% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/80-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/80-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.368 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 367.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 100.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 140/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 272 kg (599.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 25.00 L (6.61 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 249.0 km/h (154.7 mph) |
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