Honda VF1000R Interceptor: history, specs, pictures
The Honda VF1000R is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1985 to 1986.
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| Honda VF1000R | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Interceptor |
| Production | 85-86 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Predecessor | Honda VF1000F |
| Engine | 1000cc |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 '85-86 |
| Battery | YUASA YB16B-A '85-86 |
| Final Drive | Chain: 530x110 |
| Front Sprocket | 17T |
| Rear Sprocket | 44T |
| Front Tire | 120/80-16 '85-86 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80-17 '85-86 |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
1985Edit
1985 Honda VF1000F
1985 Honda VF1000R in Fighting Red
1985 Honda VF1000R in Fighting Red
1985 Honda VF1000R in Fighting Red
1985 Honda VF1000R in Fighting Red
1985 Honda VF1000R in Fighting Red
1985 Honda VF1000R in Fighting Red
1985 Honda VF1000R in Fighting Red
1985 Honda VF1000R
1985 Honda VF1000R
In 1985 Honda delivered and brought the VF1000R to U.S. soil. Many consider it the "first VFR" since it featured gear-driven cams which would become a trademark of the VFR line. It was an incredibly powerful bike making 120hp @ 10,000rpm and 63.7 lb-ft of torque @ 8,000rpm.
The VF1000R'85 was sold in 1985 and was available in one color scheme: Fighting Red with Shasta White and Candy Aleutian Blue. The bike had a red front fender, fork legs, center section, and seat. The upper fairing, fuel tank, and "1000R" stripe were blue. The overhead camshafts were gear driven. The engine was a 998cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. The serial number began JH2SC160*FM000001.
1986Edit
The VF1000R'86 was sold in 1986 and was available in one color scheme: Fighting Red with Shasta White and Candy Aleutian Blue. The bike had a red front fender, fork legs, center section, and seat. The upper fairing, fuel tank, and "1000R" stripe were blue. The headlight was a dual-bulb composite type. The control levers were silver. The handlebars were forged aluminum adjustable. The fork bridge was gold anodized. Small changes to carbueretors The overhead camshafts were gear driven. The engine was a 998cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. The serial number began JH2SC160*GM100001.
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