Honda VF400
The Honda VF400F was a v4, four-stroke Sport touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 1983 and 1987. It could reach a top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h). Max torque was 25.82 ft/lbs (35.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 11500 RPM.
Honda VF400 | |
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Also called | VF400F, VF 400 F |
Production | 1983 - 1987 |
Class | Sport touring |
Engine | v4, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 55.0mm x 42.0mm |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Top Speed | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Horsepower | 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 11500RPM |
Torque | 25.82 ft/lbs (35.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. four keihin vd40a, 27mm carburettors |
Ignition | digital; two units, type toyo denso fw82-tri |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: showa 35mm, with 4-position anti dive and adjustable air charge Rear: honda pro-link monoshock, with adjustable air charge |
Brakes | Front: single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers Rear: single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers |
Front Tire | 100/90-16h |
Rear Tire | 110/90-18h |
Wheelbase | 55.71 inches (1415 mm) |
Length | 82.09 inches (2085 mm) |
Width | 29.53 inches (750 mm) |
Height | 45.67 inches (1160 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
Weight | 385.81 pounds (175.0 Kg) (dry), 193.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 4.50 liters/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a liquid cooled v4, four-stroke. A 55.0mm bore x 42.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
DriveEdit
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 100/90-16h front tire and a 110/90-18h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers in the front and a single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a showa 35mm, with 4-position anti dive and adjustable air charge while the rear was equipped with a honda pro-link monoshock, with adjustable air charge. The VF400F was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 385.81 pounds (175.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.71 inches (1415 mm) long.
1983 Honda VF 400 FEdit
Manufactured for only one year, the VF 400F had a liquid cooled, 399cc engine with a 55x42mm bore and stroke and 55.5 horsepower at 12500rpm.