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==Intro==  
==Intro==  
This is the bike that formed the foundation for Honda's line of interceptors.  In 1983 it's engine was used a basis for the [[Honda VF750F|VF750F]], which changed the world of sport motorcycles.  Its engine was also used in the [[Honda VF750C|VF750C V45 Magna]].
This is the bike that formed the foundation for Honda's line of interceptors.  In 1983 it's engine was used a basis for the [[Honda VF750F|VF750F]], which changed the world of sport motorcycles.  Its engine was also used in the [[Honda VF750C|VF750C V45 Magna]].
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* Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
* Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
* Drive: Shaft
* Drive: Shaft
* Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
* Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
* Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Link™
* Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Link™
* Front forks: Air-adjustable
* Front forks: Air-adjustable
* Clutch: Hydraulic
* Clutch: Hydraulic
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1984 VF750S'84 V45 Sabre
1984 VF750S'84 V45 Sabre


* Engine: 748cc 4-valve 90° liquid-cooled V-4 [[DOHC]]
* Engine: 748cc 4-valve 90° liquid-cooled V-4 [[DOHC]]
* Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
* Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
* Clutch: Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
* Clutch: Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
* Drive: Shaft
* Drive: Shaft
* Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
* Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
* Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Link™
* Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Link™
* Front forks: Air-adjustable
* Front forks: Air-adjustable
* Clutch: Hydraulic
* Clutch: Hydraulic

Revision as of 10:02, 14 July 2008

rolic4

Intro

This is the bike that formed the foundation for Honda's line of interceptors. In 1983 it's engine was used a basis for the VF750F, which changed the world of sport motorcycles. Its engine was also used in the VF750C V45 Magna.

1982

1982 Honda VF750
1982 Honda VF750



The VF750S'82 V45 Sabre was sold in 1982 in one of two colors: Black or Candy Bourgogne Red. The front fender and exhaust system were chrome. The air cleaner cover had a silver "V-FOUR" decal. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The front disc brake grooves were straight. The engine was a 748cc 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC070*CM000025.

1983

1983 Honda VF750



1983 VF750S'83 V45 Sabre

  • Available colors: Black or Candy Wineberry Red.
  • The air cleaner cover "V4" decal was black with a white outline.
  • The speedometer had a 150 mph (240 kph) limit.
  • The front disc brake grooves were curved.
  • The front fender and exhaust system were chrome.
  • Engine: 748cc 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 DOHC
  • Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
  • Drive: Shaft
  • Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
  • Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Link™
  • Front forks: Air-adjustable
  • Clutch: Hydraulic
  • Handlebars: Adjustable
  • Wheelbase: 1570mm (61.8 in.)
  • Seat height: 790mm (31.1 in.)
  • Fuel capacity: 18 liters (4.8 gal.) including 4 liter (1.1 gal) reserve
  • Dry weight: 225 kg (496 lb)
  • The serial number began JH2RC070*DM100006.

1984

1984 Honda VF750



1984 VF750S'84 V45 Sabre

  • Engine: 748cc 4-valve 90° liquid-cooled V-4 DOHC
  • Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
  • Clutch: Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
  • Drive: Shaft
  • Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
  • Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Link™
  • Front forks: Air-adjustable
  • Clutch: Hydraulic
  • Handlebars: Adjustable
  • Wheelbase: 1570mm (61.8 in.)
  • Seat height: 790mm (31.1 in.)
  • Fuel capacity: 18 liters (4.8 gal.) including 4 liter (1.1 gal) reserve
  • Dry weight: 225 kg (496 lb)
  • The serial number began JH2RC070*EM100006.