Honda VF500
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Honda VF500 | |
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Also called | VF500F, VF 500 F, VF500F 2, VF 500 F 2, VF 500 |
Production | 1984 - 1987 |
Class | Sport touring |
Engine | v4, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 44.0mm |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Top Speed | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Horsepower | 68.53 HP (51.1 KW) @ 11500RPM |
Torque | 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM |
Fuel System | 4x32mm Keihin Carburetors |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Air assisted 37mm forks Rear: Pro-link air assisted 4-way adjustable rebound damping |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 100/90-16 |
Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
Length | 81.5 inches (2070 mm) |
Width | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
Weight | 206.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda VF500F 2 was a v4, four-stroke Sport touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 1984 and 1987. It could reach a top speed of 128 mph (206 km/h). Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 68.53 HP (51.1 KW) @ 11500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v4, four-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 44.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted 37mm forks while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link air assisted 4-way adjustable rebound damping. The VF500F 2 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
1984 - 1986 Honda VF 500 F[edit | edit source]
Manufactured for only two years, between 1984 and 1986, the VF 500 F sport touring motorcycle produced by Honda is able to reach a top speed of 200 km/h.