Honda VF1000: history, specs, pictures
| 'Honda VF1000' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Honda]] |
|---|---|
| Also called | VF1000R (reduced effect), VF 1000 R (reduced effect), VF1000F (reduced effect), VF 1000 F (reduced effect), VF1000F 2, VF 1000 F 2, VF1000R, VF 1000 R, VF 1000 F, VF1000F |
| Production | 1984 - 1987 |
| Class | [[:Category:Sport touring motorcycles|Sport touring]] [[Category:Sport touring motorcycles]] |
| Engine | v4, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 77.0mm x 53.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 63.43 ft/lbs (86.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | 4x34mm Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm air adjustable forks Rear: Pro-link |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80-17 |
| Wheelbase | 59.29 inches (1506 mm) |
| Length | 85.39 inches (2169 mm) |
| Width | 28.7 inches (729 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.89 inches (810 mm) |
| Weight | 277.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.08 Gallon (23.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda VF1000F 2 was a v4, four-stroke Sport touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 1984 and 1987. It could reach a top speed of 144 mph (232 km/h). Max torque was 63.43 ft/lbs (86.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled v4, four-stroke. A 77.0mm bore x 53.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 140/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm air adjustable forks while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link. The VF1000F 2 was fitted with a 6.08 Gallon (23.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 59.29 inches (1506 mm) long.
1984 - 1986 Honda VF 1000 R
First released in 1984, the Honda VF 1000 R came with numerous attractive features, such as the electronic starter system or the chain final drive. Moreover, its engine develops 130 horsepower at 10500 rpm and a torque of 92 Nm at 8000 rpm.
1985 Honda VF 1000 F
The VF 1000F has a liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degrees, V four cylinders, 998cc engine which could develop 116 horsepower at 10000rpm and a torque of 86 Nm at 8000rpm.