VF1000R
Details
History
Some misc. mentionables; full fiberglass fairing, twin tail lights, 16" front & 17" rear Comstar bolt together wheels, endurance racer spec. quick release forks, TRAC anti-dive, single rear shock w/2 sided alloy swingarm, gear driven cams, 4/2 exhaust, Honda HRC colors.
According to one knowledgable source, it does indeed feel like 120 ponies, at least on the straight-aways. "Plenty of power and torque for that beast" was said.
| Size |
85.8L, 28.7W, 47.2H | Engine
Type |
90-degree V-4, dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder |
| Wheelbase |
59.1 in. | Bore
and stroke |
77.0 x 53.6mm (3.03 x 2.11 in.) |
| Dry
Weight |
538lbs | Compression
ratio |
10.7:1 |
| Curb
Weight |
606lbs | Carburetion |
(4) Keihin 36mm constant-velocity |
| Front
Wheel |
120/80-V16-V250 | Transmission |
Five-speed constant-mesh, wet-clutch |
| Rear
Wheel |
140/80-V17-V250 | Chassis |
Double-downtube steel full-cradle perimeter frame, cast aluminum swingarm |
| Average
MPG |
35.7 | Forks |
41mm center-axle with air-assist, three-way rebound damping, anti-dive valving, 150mm (5.9 in) of travel |
| List
Price (new) |
$6,298 US | Rear
suspension |
Air-assist coil-over shock, progressive linkage, three-way rebound damping, 120mm (4.7 in) of travel |
| Max.
HP |
120bhp @ 10,000rpm | Quarter
Mile |
11.40@120.54 |
| Torque |
63.7ft.lb. @ 8,000rpm | 0-60mph |
3.3 seconds |
| Displacement |
998cc (60.9ci) | 0-100mph |
7.4 seconds |
| Max
Speed Prone |
150.2mph | 60mph
stopping distance |
121 feet |
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