46,138 bikes · 506 makes Add a bikeLog inRegister
Sportbikes

1988Honda CBR 750F Hurricane

Rate this bike
Click to vote

31 fields on record

The 1988 Honda CBR 750F Hurricane is a Japanese sports bike. It uses a 748cc liquid-cooled inline four making 105 hp, driving through a 6-speed gearbox. It weighs 199 kg dry and has a 21-litre tank and a 770 mm seat.

Capacity
748.0 ccm
Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
199.0 kg
Seat height
770 mm
Power
105.0 HP (76.5 kW) @ 10500 RPM
⇄ Compare with another bike + Add to garage All model years
Other years 1987 1988

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 53Agility 75Comfort 25Off-road 5Touring 15Road manners 53
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering80%
City riding25%
Daily riding20%
Touring10%
Two-up25%
Track75%
Best for
Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
Built for
A sport bike from Honda, built around a 748cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
Not ideal for
Not for serious performance or off-road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to us
At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1988 Honda CBR 750F Hurricane, with a cramped knee angle of around 65 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

More bikes at 751-820 mm — Middle Ground →

Find bikes that fit your height →

Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

How the score works →
20
out of 100Below average

The 1988 Honda CBR 750F Hurricane passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 71.4% of the time, 9.4 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 20% of models.

All years of this model: 21 / 100 (below average) from 550 tests.

71.4%Passed first time
20.6%Failed outright
8.0%Fixed during test
37,000Typical miles
199Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
0-10k
68.8%
20-30k
76.9%
30-40k
74.6%
40-50k
72.1%
50k+
65.2%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered
19871988
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
#Model (all years)ScoreTests
1 Honda CBR600F 52 Average 255,924
2 Ducati 750 F1 49 Average 104
3 Suzuki GSX-R750 47 Average 145,807
4 Kawasaki ZXR 750 25 Below average 12,415
5 Yamaha FZR 600 21 Below average 12,894
6 Honda CBR 750F Hurricane 21 Below average 550

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
748.0 ccm
Power
105.0 HP (76.5 kW) @ 10500 RPM
Engine type
In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.5276 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
70.0 x 48.6 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Electronic
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1480 mm
Overall length
2170 mm
Overall width
720 mm
Overall height
1185 mm
Seat height
770 mm
Dry weight
199.0 kg
Wet weight
224.0 kg
Fuel capacity
21.00 litres
Ground clearance
135 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Diamond
Front suspension
Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Swing arm
Rake (fork angle)
26.0°
Trail
104 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
2x disc
Rear brakes
Single disc
Front tyre
110/80-17
Rear tyre
140/70-18

Specs last verified against published sources: .

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 19871988
Capacity 748 cc 748 cc
Dry weight 199 kg 199 kg
Seat height 770 mm 770 mm
Fuel capacity 21 L 21 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ 21 Below average 20 Below average

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Rider Reviews

—
☆☆☆☆☆
Be the first to rate

Own one? Add it to My Garage and write an owner review with an Owner badge.

Common questions

What is the engine size of the Honda CBR 750F Hurricane?

The 1988 Honda CBR 750F Hurricane has a Capacity of 748.0 ccm (45.65 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Honda CBR 750F Hurricane have?

The 1988 Honda CBR 750F Hurricane has a Power of 105.0 HP (76.5 kW) @ 10500 RPM.

How many gears does the Honda CBR 750F Hurricane have?

The 1988 Honda CBR 750F Hurricane has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

How much does the Honda CBR 750F Hurricane weigh?

The 1988 Honda CBR 750F Hurricane has a Dry weight of 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds).

Shop this bike

Affiliate links

We may earn a commission from qualifying eBay or Amazon purchases made through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

More Honda Motorcycles