How big are the wheels on a Honda VFR750?
Honda switched back to chain operation in 2002 on the VFR800 VTEC. Original 1986 bikes came with 16-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. From ’88-on they became 17-inchers, but all pre-1990 bikes have narrow rims (2.5” front 3.5” rear) which limits tyre choice.
What kind of engine does a 1990 Honda VFR 750f have?
If you wanted one 1990 sportbike talented enough to act like a garage full, your choice came down to one machine: the VFR750F. It delivered V-4 thrust, sophistication and charisma in one meticulously finished, marvelously rapid red package.
What kind of brake pads does a 1990 Honda VFR750 use?
Despite a slight improvement in the 1990 bike, the front brakes remained a little weak on all VFR750s. Braided hoses are a useful mod. We recommend replacing the brake pads with Honda’s OE pads – they work best with the standard discs.
How big are the wheels on a 1991 Honda VFR?
Speaking of wheels, the VFR retained the 16-inch front, 18-inch rear of the VF. The Showa 37mm fork was air-adjustable and had 27.5 degrees of rake, 4.3 inches of trail. The Pro-Link single shock was good, but certainly not top quality, and offered only preload adjustment. The five-gallon tank allowed 170 miles between fill-ups.
Are there any recalls on the Honda VFR750?
Honda fitted dependable gear-driven cams to the VFR, hence the characteristic whistle of meshing teeth. However, the pre-1990 VFRs still suffered a camshaft related recall due to a lack of oil pressure. Honda switched back to chain operation in 2002 on the VFR800 VTEC. Original 1986 bikes came with 16-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels.
If you wanted one 1990 sportbike talented enough to act like a garage full, your choice came down to one machine: the VFR750F. It delivered V-4 thrust, sophistication and charisma in one meticulously finished, marvelously rapid red package.
Speaking of wheels, the VFR retained the 16-inch front, 18-inch rear of the VF. The Showa 37mm fork was air-adjustable and had 27.5 degrees of rake, 4.3 inches of trail. The Pro-Link single shock was good, but certainly not top quality, and offered only preload adjustment. The five-gallon tank allowed 170 miles between fill-ups.
Despite a slight improvement in the 1990 bike, the front brakes remained a little weak on all VFR750s. Braided hoses are a useful mod. We recommend replacing the brake pads with Honda’s OE pads – they work best with the standard discs.