Motorcycle specifications HondaVFR 750 F RC 36 II 1997 More character

"... Retouching the design, the line of a breast, the curve of a hip..." Like Charles Aznavour, the Japanese engineers must have spent many sleepless nights reworking the VFR. Preserving its identity while infusing it with a touch of modernism, striving to make the bike even better but still a VFR - these were some of the anxieties of Honda's design team.
At first glance, the VFR rider will find the bike he loved so much, with a cleverly concealed smile. If the sport-GT has come of age, it's with greater elegance and a hint of sportiness in its new bodywork. Confident, with more and larger gills (some reminiscent of those on the NR 750), the bike seems to have gained in self-confidence. Under the skin, the mechanical changes are legion. The frame, which hardly differs in appearance from its predecessor, is completely new, lightened by 1.5 kg, stiffened and accommodating the famous V4 engine further back. The latter is only slightly revised, with different carburetors, timing diagrams and intake. But in use, it's more than meets the eye. You'll soon find out.
Most elements of the chassis have been lightened or modified, such as the fork, which loses no less than 600g, the redesigned rims and the monobars, which are stronger, lighter and noticeably shorter.
With a new printed-circuit dashboard, 4-in-2-in1 exhaust system and technical and aesthetic modifications, the VFR 94 is still a VFR, but it's been profoundly reworked. No less than 1/5th of its components differ from the previous model.

the VFR owes its legend to a skilful combination of talents. Everyone praises its consistency, versatility and, above all, ease of use. And when you come into contact with this new generation, you'll be delighted. When it comes to driving, the machine is as good a companion as ever. It's easy, considerate and comfortable, but also lighter to corner. The quest for weight savings has paid off, and the 7 kilos less weight make for a livelier front end that has lost none of its precision.
Between the legs, the V4 growls quietly. Its exhaust is not the same, but its voice has not changed. The response to the throttle is surprisingly jovial. Compared to its predecessor, the engine is much more alert. It responds briskly from 2,000 rpm up to the first third of the rev counter. At this point, and this is almost a pity, the 4-cylinder seems to catch its breath, making the rider languish somewhat until the 6,500 rpm zone. Once above this speed, the mill starts up again. Although it has lost the very progressive feel of the old VFR, the gain in sensations is as real as it is appreciable.
Chassis modifications allow the VFR to hum along to the ride in a more playful tone than before. More pep for a rigor that's as unflappable as ever. The old 750 was a little less playful on tight, winding roads. In terms of sheer efficiency, the bike is even more impressive, rising to the level of a pure sports bike. If the machine is always ready for any type of road, it's also capable of pulling out all the stops on demand. Only the gearbox lacks a little precision when shifting high up the rev range. A fault that lambda users will hardly ever notice. The braking system, still based on double-piston calipers, has been upgraded with floating discs. Power is still there, and consistency more than adequate.

with this evolution, the 750 VFR has further optimized its road handling while gaining in engine character. The dip that cripples it at mid-range is of little importance in view of the bike's immense qualities. A highly gifted motorcycle that pays dearly for its virtues. At almost 7 grand, it makes you think twice. But for this price, you're getting a highly accomplished machine that can be used for any purpose.
Elegance, style, character, respectable experience and potential, Miss VFR has become Madame VFR.

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