New Color Added for the VFR Large-Displacement Sport Bike Ideal for Long-Range Cruising
November 12, 2004, Japan
November 12, 2004 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the addition of a new color for the VFR, a sports bike that combines world top-level riding and environmental performance with ample comfort for rider and passenger alike, making it ideal for long-range cruising. The new color will be available starting Saturday, November 13, 2004.
This VFR model is equipped with an 800cc VTEC*1engine for powerful, tenacious riding performance under all conditions. It also features a seat with a passenger-friendly shape and grab rail to ensure a comfortable ride for two, making it a favorite among a broad range of biking enthusiasts.
The VFR’s advanced HECS3*2 exhaust gas purifier reduces carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions to 1/10th and nitrogen oxides (NOx) to 1/4 of that allowed by Japanese government regulations, giving it environmental performance among the best in the world.
Now the VFR will be available in a new color: Winning Red. This will be the second color option available, in addition to the popular Digital Silver Metallic, giving customers a wider selection to choose from.
- *1VTEC = Variable Timing & Lift Electronic Control System
- *2HECS3 = Honda Evolutional Catalyzing System 3
Body colors: Digital Silver Metallic, Winning Red (new color)
VFR
| ●Annual sales target (Japan): | 300 units
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| ●Manufacturer's suggested retail price : | ¥1,102,500 (¥1,050,000 before consumption tax) |
Specifications
| Model Name | VFR | |
| Model Type | Honda BC-RC46 | |
| L x W x H (m) | 2.120×0.735×1.195 | |
| Wheelbase (m) | 1.460 | |
| Ground Clearance (m) | 0.125 | |
| Seat Height (m) | 0.805 | |
| Vehicle Weight (kg) | 243 | |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 215 | |
| Number of Riders | 2 | |
| Turning radius (m) | 3.2 | |
| Engine type | RC46E, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC V4 | |
| Displacement (cm3) | 781 | |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 72.0×48.0 | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6 | |
| Max. Power output (kW[PS]/rpm) | 59[80]/9,500 | |
| Max. Torque (N·m[kg·m]/rpm) | 69[7.0]/7,500 | |
| Fuel Consumption (km/L) | 26.5 (testing at 60km/h) | |
| Carburetor Type | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | |
| Starter | Self-starter | |
| Ignition | Fully transistorized, battery powered | |
| Lubrication | Force-feed and splash | |
| Oil Capacity (L) | 3.8 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 22 | |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with coil springs | |
| Transmission | Constant mesh, 6-speed return | |
| Gear Ratios | 1 | 2.846 |
| 2 | 2.062 | |
| 3 | 1.578 | |
| 4 | 1.291 | |
| 5 | 1.111 | |
| 6 | 0.965 | |
| Reduction (Primary/Final) | 1.939/2.687 | |
| Caster Angle (degrees) /Trail (mm) | 25°30´/95 | |
| Tire size | Front | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) | |
| Brake | Front | Dual hydraulic disc (dual combined brake system) |
| Rear | Hydraulic disc (dual combined brake system) | |
| Suspension | Front | Telescopic |
| Rear | Unit swing arm | |
| Frame | Backbone (aluminum twin tube) | |