The Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 112 hp (81.8 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
The 1988 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 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 106% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 89th percentile across Honda models.
About 33% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 77th percentile across Honda models.
About 6% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 59th percentile across Honda models.
About 34% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 78th 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.
112 hp — more powerful than about 89% of Honda models with power data.
748 cc — larger displacement than about 77% of Honda models.
210 kg — heavier than about 59% of Honda models, or lighter than about 41%.
18 L — larger than about 78% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/60-18 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.533 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 533.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 149.7 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 | 748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Power | 112 hp (81.8 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 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 | 6-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 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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