Motorcycle specifications HondaVFR 750 F RC 24 1986 True Road Fairy

after Suzuki's GSX-R upheaval, Honda was expected to respond with a muscular, virile machine. It's not a ground-to-ground missile replica, but a beautiful, elegant, almost timid sportbike. It's a bike that aims to replace the VF-F, but not only that. Its discreet, charming lines enable it to broaden its clientele beyond the pure sportbike clan, and its dynamic qualities also make it a formidable machine with breathtaking performance.
teasingly, it's a motorcycle in an evening dress that conceals a sexy mechanical underbelly. HRC's influence extends to the road machines, and you can tell. The perimeter frame is reminiscent of the RVF's, with its aluminum structure linking the steering column and cast aluminum anchor plates. The swingarm, also in aluminum, is classic in appearance. The race to arm and innovate almost had us hoping for a single-arm for a moment... What attracts the most attention, of course, is the engine. Derived from the VF-F but thoroughly reworked, this V4 is a little marvel. Its distribution is now ensured by a cascade of pinions, as on the VF 1000 R. The intake has been redesigned, with straighter ducts and 34 mm carburetors (+ 2 mm). The engine has also undergone a major weight reduction, the crankshaft timing has been modified (from 360° to 180°), a sixth gear ratio has been added, and the overall optimization has been thorough. As a result, the engine is not only lighter, but also more powerful, more mechanically accessible and more reliable. Created with great care, the VFR is an accomplished motorcycle, developing 15 hp more than the VF-F for around twenty kilos less. How does it stack up against the 3/4-liter competition? Exactly halfway between a Yamaha FZ and a Suzuki GSX-R. In use, the seats aren't really the same.
what's most impressive about this new Honda is its ease and adaptability to the urban environment. Not only is its mill admirably supple, but it also handles the city with superb ease. There's nothing to complain about, either in terms of its evolutions or its driving position. Much more natural than you'd expect, and even better than most sport bikes, it allows the rider to feel at ease. It's not every day you see a bike like this in the city.
Highly available, the engine's docility is welcome and much appreciated when weaving between buildings and cars. That's not to say it's lymphatic. For a 750, this block has a surprisingly wide range of use. Available from 4,000 rpm, it combines progressiveness and power up to 11,000 rpm, or 7,000 usable rpm. There's no idle time, and the engine doesn't overwhelm the rider, allowing for optimum driveability and use of the boiler. But here's the thing... While the power curve is nicely rounded, this polish doesn't really give the V4 any character. Of course, there's the noise, reminiscent at times of certain Italian twin engines. The Honda engine is enthusiastic in its availability and even outperforms the competition in terms of performance - it just lacks a touch of madness to make you feel intoxicated, and a little more promptness in gear changes. On the other hand, on a racetrack lap, it's always ahead.
And it's even better in terms of handling. We already knew that the VFR handled with disconcerting ease; now it proves to be royally safe. You can pull out all the stops, try to put it under heavy strain, take big curves at the speed of sound... the Honda doesn't flinch an eyebrow. And even in the event of a surprise, the bike always leaves plenty of room to improvise a life-saving exit. Want to play with it? She's the first to ask.
The only complaint about the new 750 Sport (apart from its lack of character) is the suspension set-up. It doesn't seriously affect roadholding, but it bumps over small bumps, it can move over big ones, and above all, it wrecks comfort. Mind you, it's not a piece of wood, but it's not in tune with the machine. Faced with so much talent and homogeneity, you'd think you were driving a sports car that doubled as a magic carpet. It's decent, but we expected better. Do you think I'm being flippant? Maybe you are. It's time to hide behind the bubble, protected by a fairing that's just right.
we imagined a sportbike to unseat the GSX-R - Honda has come up with a bike that will do even better. Efficiency, ease of use, versatility, all concentrated in an elegant machine that's both playful and serious, and above all very versatile... The VFR 750 is sure to make a name for itself.
n.D.L.R.: The rest is history. The VFR has become one of the most formidable sport-GTs in motorcycle history. It wasn't until the next generation, however, that it gained its true identity, notably with the introduction of the single-arm.
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What a surprise ! Super well finished bike. Powerful, I love it
The V4 is exceptional.
The rear tires are unbelievably small!
I'll be looking for an RC36. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Zzr
I have a 1995 vfr, and I would like to buy a 1988 vfr, I would like to know if it is lighter than the 1995 one because at 60 it becomes a bit heavy. Sincerely Rating : 4/5 Respond to Ninine
I have a 1989 VFR bought new...It will be 30 years old in about 1 month... It is much less maneuverable than the single-arm VFR and seems heavier.
Sincerely
JMS Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Perhaps a deeper saddle will lower the center of gravity and give you more confidence on slow rides and maneuvers. Voili voilou. bonne journée à vous
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it is a motorcycle which by its assembly remains very sharp in spite of a wheelbase important and a weight which is well above the current machines but which remains reassuring with high speed in open curve, on the other hand in mountain, it is necessary to be precise in the phases of release to reach its point of cord in order not to be embarked (one cannot have all!) but this granny still makes very well its job and still gives wire to retrouble with certain modern motor bikes... voili voilou Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
what material is the steel or aluminum fuel tank made of?
thanks
BOB Rating : 5/5 Respond to BOB
this bike is surprisingly easy, versatile and costly to maintain. 105 hp are more than enough, and we all know that it's not the bike that makes the rider. This granny still gives a hard time to some modern bikes when you know how to ride it after reviewing the suspension and fitting good brake pads. the BT 45s are also very good tires in both dry and wet conditions.
Little saying of the day: to take care of others on the road is to protect yourself... ;-) Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
quelqu'un pourrait me renseigner sur un problème d'acou à bas régime 1000 tm sur mon vfr 1989 je l'ai acheté il y a pas longtemps je m'inquiète..j'ai deux autres vfr (1986,1987) tous les deux sont des horloges à plus de 100 000 km,merci de me renseigné..cordialement
fred Rating : 5/5 Respond to frederick1
poq and no more. no more contact, when we change the fuse of 30 and we put the contact, it cracks! any answer to that? thank you in advance Rating : 5/5 Respond to sylvain
thank you Rating : 5/5 Respond to Remi
the battery is brand new, is there anyone who can tell me if it's not my regulator that charges the battery too much
thanks in advance Rating : 2/5 Respond to mike2956
Have a good trip .... Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
i have an 86 vfr 750 and now I can't start it. I press the choke and nothing happens
What's the problem? !!!!!! Rating : 4/5 Respond to pascalw77230
a little start-Pilote in the air filter
and you're done!
don't insist too much on starting up, you'll finish off the battery.
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i would like to do what you are telling me but when I turn on the ignition nothing happens when I press the start button!!!! Rating : 3/5 Participate in the conversation
WHAT A PLEASURE !!!!!!!!! Rating : 5/5 Respond to rhum1
This is what I have on my 1988 vfr and it works very well. Try in MJ in 2011 and 2014 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
after 4 or 5 km, it starts to misfire on acceleration
i'm thinking of the carburetor ramp
can you tell me a little more. thank you
Rating : 5/5 Respond to gerbator 56
it's not linear, contrary to popular belief, oh no, not far from it!
once it's swallowed up several kilometers, it needs to be pushed hard on the gears, and it goes fast, very fast, very fast!
the only hitch is the 130 mm tire at the rear, but otherwise, she's a biker's best friend Rating : 5/5 Respond to davyd
I've just bought a 1986 VFR 750, 51,000 km, completely original, and I think it's great. The handling is good, but I'm a bit surprised: the 16" rim gives an impression of stiffness at normal speed, but also of great lightness when cornering at low speed, which makes me hesitate to lean. Otherwise, I find the bike comfortable, fuel-efficient and torquey, and aesthetically it doesn't stand out too much from the other bikes, apart from the width of the rear tire, but that's not important
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And change or replace are not the right terms, but rather, put a girlfriend next to it in the garage...
You can't part with it, and what's the point of riding it anyway? Rating : 5/5 Respond to boopisteph
I own a 1986 honda vfr that I bought new on December 13, 1985 and took possession of in April 1986. Today I am at 169230klm, and it still runs like new.
P.S. (what a machine)
André Rating : 3/5 Respond to honda vfr 1986
EN GROS UN AVION DECHASSE bayyyyyy Rating : 5/5 Respond to didier3449
My VFR 750, I've had it since 1996 and it has 100650 km. All original except for the rectifier regulator, which I've already changed twice. My body is also falling apart a bit. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Foussi
My VFR story is pretty much the same as GASTON's (except for a few numbers!): I've had my VFR 88 for 13 years and it has 95,000 kms. In addition to the starter drive rollers (2001), I'm in the process of having the fairing, which is falling apart a bit, and the exhaust reworked. And that's all. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Chouch
too bad for its reliability.4regulators since Rating : 5/5 Respond to ludo
Out of notalgia, I bought a new one and had the engine replaced in a junkyard. the performance is still there, even if the engine is a bit hollow at low revs compared to my Z 750. but dropping 2 gears to overtake a truck (one would be enough) on a main road is a real treat, especially as with a devil the sound is bewitching. I find the gearbox even more precise than on the Z, to say 19 years later... The only sign of age is the 130/18 rear tire!
I can't wait for the V5 we've heard so much about
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I've had my VFR 88 for 11 years and it still suits me very well. The engine is much more pleasant at low/medium revs than the 1986-87 because HONDA had tuned it differently. It has 86,000 kms on the clock, and apart from routine maintenance, all I've changed are the starter drive rollers (which are bound to wear out). Have a good trip. Rating : 5/5 Respond to gaston