Honda VF1000R (1986)

The Honda VF1000R is a motorcycle produced in 1986 with a four-stroke, 998 cc engine that provided 130 hp and 92.2 Nm of torque. It comes with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The bike also features a liquid cooling system, 4x 34mm CV type carbs, and inductive magnetically triggered ignition. The suspension consists of a 41mm center-axle with air-assist and 3-way rebound damping, and an air-assist coil-over shock with progressive linkage and three-way rebound damping. Front brakes consist of 2x 285mm discs and 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 285mm disc with 1 piston caliper. Both the front and rear tires have a V speed rating, with the front measuring 120/80 V16 and the rear measuring 140/80 V17. The seat height is 810 mm and the ground clearance is 135 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 236 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 23 liters. The fuel consumption average is 36 mpg, and it has a top speed of 149.0 mph with a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.8 sec at 124.4 mph. The 1986 Honda VF1000R was tested in a group test by Motosprint in 1985.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VF 1000R

Year: 1986


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 77 x 53.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Induction: 4x 34mm CV type carbs
Ignition: Inductive magnetically triggered
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 130 hp / 94.8 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 92.2 Nm / 8.8 kg-m / 63.7 ft-lb @ 8000 RPM
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm center-axle with air-assist, 3-way rebound damping, anti-dive valuing
Front Wheel Travel: 155 mm / 6.1 in
Rear Suspension: Air-assist coil-over shock, progressive linkage, three-way rebound damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 123 mm / 4.8 in
Front Brakes: 2x 285mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 285mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/80 V16
Rear Tyre: 140/80 V17
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.8 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 236 kg / 520 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 liters / 6 US gal
Fuel Capacity: 23 liters (4.5L)
Consumption Average: 36 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.8 sec / 124.4 mp/h
Top Speed: 149.0 mph
Road Test: Group Test 1985 Motosprint

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