Honda VF1000FS Bol Dor
It could reach a top speed of 241.4 / 150 mph.
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| Honda VF1000FS Bol Dor | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1985 |
| Class | Power Cruiser |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241.4 / 150 mph |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings, 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC Rear: Pro-link with 3-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 276mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/80 V16 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80 V17 |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.2 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.8 in |
| Weight | 238 kg / 524 lbs (dry), 261 kg / 575 lbs (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 liters / 6 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
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.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/80 V16 front tire and a 140/80 V17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 276mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings, 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link with 3-way adjustable rebound damping. The VF1000FS Bol Dor was fitted with a 23 liters / 6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 238 kg / 524 lbs. The wheelbase was 1505 mm / 59.2 in long.
PhotosEdit
OverviewEdit
Honda VF 1000FS
Bol Dor
Following the release of the VF1000FF in 1985, a fully faired version was introduced, and the VF1000F2(F) was launched in April 1985. The powerful 1000cc V-4 had been packaged into two super sports bikes and it was now time to show that the VF could be a real sports tourer too.
The 116bhp F2 included the same styling changes we
had seen in the VF1000FF but Honda added a more aerodynamic full fairing which
covered most of the engine, and changed the seat design to improve comfort for
rider and passenger over long distances.
The color scheme available was Silver or Red with "VF1000" in black and "FII" in red appearing below the pillion seat to the rear of the side panels on the silver model, with the graphics on the red model all in white.
The F2 has the name of the French endurance racing
circuit "Bol d'or" across the top of the fairing behind the indicator, giving
this VF it's Bol d'or nickname. An extra radiator is included to assist cooling
and is integrated into the "wind tunnel" designed fairing. The fairing, designed
to increase rider comfort and reduce drag, has a built in ventilation system and
twin storage "pockets".
The cockpit was redesigned too with a centrally mounted fuel and coolant temperature gauge, new style speedometer and tachometer with yellow backgrounds. The twin headlights first seen on the VF1000R are also included on some models
Whilst suspension and braking specifications remain
the same as the VF1000F/FE, the F2 is the heaviest of all the VF's weighing
145 kg. Engine and frame modifications were carried over from the development of
the R and FF models, but the F2 still had chain driven cams.
| Make Model | Honda VF1000FS Bol Dor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 77 x 53.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Induction | 4x 34mm CV type |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 122 hp / 91 kW @ 10,000rpm |
| Max Torque | 89.4 Nm / 66 lb-ft @ 8000rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings, 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC |
| Front Wheel Travel | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link with 3-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 123 mm / 4.8 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 276mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/80 V16 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80 V17 |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.2 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 238 kg / 524 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 261 kg / 575 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 liters / 6 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 36 mpg |
| Top Speed | 241.4 / 150 mph |
| Road Test | Bike Group Test |