Honda VF1100S
The Honda V65 Sabre was a very smooth and powerful motorcycle with many useful features including anti-dive brakes, shaft drive, 6 speed transmission with overdrive and gear position indicator. The throttle response of the 121 horsepower 1100 cc V-twin is fantastic, as is its exceptional low end torque and smoothness. The bike has seamless power and engine smoothness compared to in-line 4-cylinder bikes of the same era. This bike is extremely powerful and pulls hard at any speed. Even in overdrive the torque is utterly impressive. The Honda V65 Sabre was one of the fastest bikes of its time. The April 1984 Cycle Guide magazine reported 0-to-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds and 1/4-mile time of 10.857 seconds @ 125.65 mph. It was very similiar to the V65 Magna.
1984
1984 Honda VF1100S
1984 Honda VF1100S
1984 Honda VF1100S
1984 Honda V65 Sabre in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100s) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100s) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100s) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100s) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100s) in Black/Red
1984 Honda Sabre V65 (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda Sabre V65 (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda Sabre V65 (VF1100S) in Maroon
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Black/Red
1984 Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S) in Black/Red
1984 Honda Sabre V65 VF1100S in Black/Silver
1984 Honda Sabre V65 VF1100S in Black/Silver
1984 Honda Sabre V65 VF1100S in Black/Silver
1984 Honda Sabre V65 VF1100S in Black/Silver
1984 Honda VF1100S with Hondaline Fairing
1984 Honda VF1100S with Hondaline Fairing
1984 Honda VF1100S with Hondaline Fairing
1984 Honda VF1100S with Hondaline Fairing
1984 Honda VF1100S with Hondaline Fairing
1984 Honda VF1100S with Hondaline Fairing
1984 Honda VF1100S with Hondaline Fairing
1984 Honda VF1100S with Hondaline Fairing
The VF1100S'84 V65 Sabre was sold in 1984 in one of two color schemes: Black with Pleiades Silver Metallic and Red or Black with Maroon and Silver. The Black and Silver bike had a red stripe; but the Black and Maroon had a silver stripe. The speedometer numbers were in increments of 10 ending in "0" (e.g., 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, etc.).
- Engine: Liquid-cooled 1098cc 90° V-4 DOHC
- Power: 121 hp
- Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth
- Clutch: Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
- Drive: Shaft
- Suspension: Pro-Link™ rear suspension
- Wheelbase: 1590mm (62.6 in.)
- Dry weight: 245 kg (540 lb)
- Seat height: 820mm (32.3 in.)
- The serial number began 1HFSC170*EA000001.
1985
VF1100S'85 V65 Sabre was sold in 1985 in one of two color schemes: Black with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic and Red or Black with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic and Blue. The blue or red colors were only in the stripes. The speedometer numbers were in increments of 10 ending in "5" (e.g., 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, etc.). The control levers had screw-type adjusters. The engine was a 1098cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began 1HFSC170*FA100001.
2000 VT1100C2(SHADOW SABRE 1100)
2001 VT1100C2(SHADOW SABRE 1100)
- Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 45° V-twin, dual offset pin crank
- Displacement: 1099cc
- Bore and Stoke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
- Compression Ratio: 8:1
- Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder
- Carburetion: Twin 36mm, diaphragm-type CV
- Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 5-speed
- Final Drive: Shaft
- Front Suspension: 41mm fork, 120mm travel
- Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 100mm travel
- Front Tire: 120/90H-18
- Rear Tire: 170/80H-15
- Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper
- Rear Brakes: Single 276mm disc
- Seat Height: 690mm (27.2")
- Wheelbase: 1640mm (64.6")
- Dry Weight: 260 kg (573 lb)
- Fuel Capacity: 16.5 liters
- Color: Blue/Blue, Black/Grey, or Black
2003 VT1100C2(SHADOW SABRE 1100)
- Available colors: Candy Orange Flame; Candy Red Flame; or Black
- Engine: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45° V-twin
- Compression ratio: 8.0:1
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Driveline: Shaft
- Front tire 120/90-18
- Rear tire: 170/80-15
- Seat height: 690mm (27.2 in.)
- Wheelbase: 1641mm (64.6 in.)
- Dry weight: 260 kg (573 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 15.8 liters
2004 VT1100C2(SHADOW SABRE 1100)
- Engine Type: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45-degree V-twin
- Bore and Stroke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
- Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
- Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
- Carburetion: Two 36mm CV
- Ignition: Solid-state digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Final Drive: Shaft
- Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.7-inch travel
- Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
- Front Brake: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
- Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc with single-piston caliper
- Front Tire: 120/90-18
- Rear Tire: 170/80-15
- Rake: 32.7 degrees
- Trail: 161.0mm (6.3 inches)
- Wheelbase: 64.6 inches
- Seat Height: 27.2 inches
- Dry Weight: 573.0 pounds
- Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
- Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
- Available Colors: Candy Red, Black Flame, Pearl Purple Flame
- Model ID: VT1100C2
- Warranty: 1 year
2005 VT1100C2(SHADOW SABRE 1100)
- Engine Type: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45-degree V-twin
- Bore and Stroke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
- Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
- Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
- Carburetion: Two 36mm CV
- Ignition: Digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Final Drive: Shaft
- Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.7-inch travel
- Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
- Front Brake: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
- Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc with single-piston caliper
- Front Tire: 120/90-18
- Rear Tire: 170/80-15
- Rake: 32.7 degrees
- Trail: 161.0mm (6.3 inches)
- Wheelbase: 64.6 inches
- Seat Height: 27.2 inches
- Dry Weight: 573.0 pounds
- Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
- Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
- Available Colors: Black, Black/Flame
- Model ID: VT1100C2
- Warranty: 1 year
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