Honda VF400 Magna V40 (1984-85)

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The Honda VF700S Sabre is a 1984-85 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder engine. It has a capacity of 699cc and is liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The bike has 4 valve per cylinder induction and a transistorized ignition with electric starting. The maximum power is 81 hp at 10000rpm, and the maximum torque is 62Nm at 8500rpm. The VF700S Sabre has a wet plate clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The front suspension has 37mm air adjustable forks, and the rear suspension is a swinging arm with a single shock. The brakes on this model are double 274mm front discs and a single 160mm rear disc. The front tyre size is 110/90-18, and the rear tyre size is 130/90-17. The seat height of the VF700S Sabre is 810mm, and the wet weight of the bike is 235kg. The fuel capacity is 18.2 litres or 4.8 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VF700S Sabre

Year: 1984-85


Engine: Four stroke, 90~A degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 45.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Induction: 4x 32mm Keihin
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 81 hp / 59. kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 62 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m 44.8 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet plate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 37mm Air adjustable forks
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in

Rear Suspension: Swinging arm, single shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 116.8 mm / 4.5 in
Front Brakes: 2x 274mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 160mm disc
Front Tyre: 110/90-18
Rear Tyre: 130/90-17
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.9 in
Wet Weight: 235 kg / 518 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18.2 Litres / 4.8 US gal

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