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Honda VFR 750 F-II-H - [1987]
This edition of the Honda VFR 750 F-II-H is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1987. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf and the 1988 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Honda VFR 750 has a 748cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1987 VFR 750 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VFR 750's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 222 kgs (489 lbs) this makes the Honda VFR 750 F-II-H in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 1987 Honda VFR 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 748cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 106 bhp (79 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 48.7 lb-ft (66.0 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VFR 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1987 Honda VFR 750 F-II-H.
The 1987 Honda VFR 750 F-II-H has a Power to weight ratio of 477.4 bhp per ton and 219.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 VFR 750 competing with the 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT [502.2 bhp\ton] and the 2001 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R [502.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VFR 750 generating around 219.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Honda CB 600 F Hornet [244.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1988 Yamaha XT 600 Single [244.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.9 secs, this makes the Honda VFR 750 F-II-H similar in acceleration to the 2006 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec (7.7 secs) and the 2002 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec (7.7 secs). This Honda VFR 750 F-II-H also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1987 Honda VFR 750 F-II-H and the 1979 Suzuki GS 1000 G
When talking about the performance of the 1987 Honda VFR 750 F-II-H on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.8 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1979 Suzuki GS 1000 G (11.8 secs) and the 1992 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (11.8 secs).
The 1987 version of the Honda VFR 750 F-II-H has a maximum speed of 147mph.
Top Speed of the 1987 VFR 750 equals the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1987 Honda VFR 750 F-II-H then how about a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT (158 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (158 mph).
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