Honda Steed VLS 400

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Honda Steed VLS 400
Manufacturer
Production 1997
Class Cruiser
Engine
Water cooled, V-twin, 4-stroke
Bore / Stroke 63.5mm x 63.5mm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Horsepower 30.98 HP (23.1 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 24.34 ft/lbs (33.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Brakes Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 170/80-15
Wheelbase 62.99 inches (1600 mm)
Length 90.91 inches (2309 mm)
Width 35.0 inches (889 mm)
Seat Height 26.42 inches (671 mm)
Weight 203.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda Steed VLS 400 was a Water cooled, V-twin, 4-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda in 1997. Max torque was 24.34 ft/lbs (33.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 30.98 HP (23.1 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 398.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Hydraulic disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The wheelbase was 62.99 inches (1600 mm) long.

1997 Honda Steed VLS 400[edit | edit source]

1997 Honda Steed VLS 400

The Honda Steed VLS 400 is a motorcycle produced in 1997 which integrated multiple advanced features such as the water cooled 4-stroke engine and the chain final drive.