Honda VF1000F (1984)

The Honda VF1000F, also known as the US Interceptor, was a four-stroke motorcycle produced in 1984. The engine was a 90 degree V-four cylinder with dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, giving a capacity of 998cc. The bike was liquid-cooled, had a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and used a 4x 34mm CV type induction system with CDI ignition. The electric starting bike had a maximum power output of 122hp at 10,000rpm and max torque of 89.4Nm at 8000rpm, with a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The bike had a front suspension of 41mm air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings, 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC, and a rear suspension of Pro-Link with 3-way adjustable rebound damping. The front and rear brakes had disc brakes, with 4 piston calipers at the front and 1 piston caliper at the rear. Both tyres had a V rating with sizes 120/80 V16 at the front and 140/80 V17 at the rear. The bike had a wheelbase of 1505mm, a seat height of 810mm, and ground clearance of 135mm. The dry weight of the bike was 238kg and the wet weight was 261kg, with a fuel capacity of 23 liters, and average fuel consumption of 36 mpg. The top speed reached 241.4 km/h (150mph) and was featured in a bike group test.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VF1000F (US Interceptor)

Year: 1984
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: 10.5:1
Induction: 4x 34mm CV type
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 122 hp / 91 kW @ 10,000rpm
Max Torque: 89.4 Nm / 66 lb-ft @ 8000rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings, 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC
Front Wheel Travel: 155 mm / 6.1 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link with 3-way adjustable rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 123 mm / 4.8 in
Front Brakes: 2x 276mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/80 V16
Rear Tyre: 140/80 V17
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.2 in
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.8 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 238 kg / 524 lbs
Wet Weight: 261 kg / 575 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 liters / 6 US gal
Consumption Average: 36 mpg
Top Speed: 241.4 / 150 mph
Road Test: Bike Group Test