Honda VF700S Sabre V40: history, specs, pictures
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| Honda VF700S Sabre V40 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | Sabre |
| Production | 1984-85 |
| Class | [[:Category:Power Cruiser motorcycles|Power Cruiser]] [[Category:Power Cruiser motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 '84-85 |
| Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 '84-85 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: 37mm Air adjustable forks Rear: Swinging arm, single shock |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 274mm discs Rear: Single 160mm disc |
| Front Tire | 110/90-18 '84-85 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-17 '84-85 |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Weight | 235 kg / 518 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.2 Liters / 4.8 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda VF700S is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1984 to 1985.
Engine
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Wet plate.
Chassis
It came with a 110/90-18 front tire and a 130/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 274mm discs in the front and a Single 160mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Air adjustable forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm, single shock. The VF700S Sabre V40 was fitted with a 18.2 Liters / 4.8 US gal fuel tank.
1984
The VF700S'84 Sabre was sold in 1984 in one of two color schemes: Black with Maroon or Black with Pleiades Silver Metallic and Red. The black and marron model had silver stripes; but the black and silver bike had red stripes. The "HONDA" and "SABRE" emblems were gold. The engine was a 699cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC220*EM000007.
1985
The VF700S'85 Sabre was sold in 1985 in one of two color schemes: Black with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic and Blue or Black with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic and Red. The color difference is only in the stripes (red or blue). The "HONDA" and "SABRE" emblembs were silver. The serial number began JH2RC220*FM100001
- Honda VF700S Sabre
- Years produced (U.S.): 1984-1985
- Total production: N/A
- Claimed power: 76hp @ 10,500rpm
- Top speed: 121mph
- Engine type: 699cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-four
- Weight (dry): 224kg (494lb)
- MPG: 28-48
- Price then: $3,398 (1985)
- Price now: $750-$2,000
- Specifications
- Engine Type: 699cc liquid-cooled 90° V-4
- Bore And Stroke: 70mm x 45.4mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Valve Train: DOHC, four valves per cylinder
- Carburetion: Four 32mm diaphragm-type CV
- Ignition: Solid state
- Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth
- Driveline: Shaft drive
- Suspension Front: 37mm air-adjustable forks with dual Syntallic™ bushings and TRAC
- Suspension Rear: Air-adjustable Pro-Link with four-way adjustable rebound damping
- Brakes Front: Dual disc with twin-piston calipers
- Brakes Rear: Drum
- Wheels: Cast alloy
- Tires Front: 110/90H-18 tubeless
- Tires Rear: 130/90H-17 tubeless
- Wheelbase: 61.8 inches
- Seat Height: 31.1 inches
- Dry Weight: 493.9 pounds
- Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 1.1 gallon reserve
- Colors
- Black/Red
- Black/Blue
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